Chicago Electric Welders-

Used to have one of the 125/150 size units and it worked OK but I don't think it'll compare with the Lincoln unit I have now (I don't have a Miller so can't say yea or nay on them, but they must be good also). Just the availability of parts such as tips and shields without having to worry about if the unit is last weeks run that takes some special Metric fitting made overseas of "Unobtainium" is nice. Not to mention that the Lincoln unit has copper windings, where the HarborFrieght unit had aluminum windings.

If you already have a small mig and want to be
able to tackle heavier projects you might want to
look at a 230A AC stick electrode welder. You
would have the mig for the delicate work and
the 230A for the heavy work.

The Chicago Electric Mig welder
: is alot of power for the money, but not
: very reliable. After we replaced the motor
: speed controller on this brand new welder
: it kinda worked. The wire feed isn't very
: reliable and you have to spend alot of time clearing wire jam-ups.

: If you already have a small mig and want to be
: able to tackle heavier projects you might want to
: look at a 230A AC stick electrode welder. You
: would have the mig for the delicate work and
: the 230A for the heavy work.