[KarlCSX2498]

Hello, I have a small fabrication business and I have purchased 3 Millermatic 185s and 1 Millermatic 251 over the last 11 years. I agree with Bob that the 185 is a good size machine to start with, it will handle most normal welding jobs on light and medium thickness steel. I use the .035 solid wire with 75/25 gas on most of the welding, and 045 solid wire on the 1/2" plate.

I had to buy the 251 because we started making rifle targets out of 1/2" AR500 and the 185 was not able to handle the 1/2"

I purchased the Miller Dimension TIG to use on my cobra project car and it is a very nice welder.

good luck, karl