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<blockquote data-quote="Ironmule" data-source="post: 49991" data-attributes="member: 6155"><p>I have a miller 185 wire machine and it does everything I need it to do. It welds smoother than a large machine but as previously stated, you can't rush it. Take breaks after welding for 2 nonstop minutes. You can weld thicker pieces, it just takes a few more passes. I am a pipe fitter welder by trade. Unless you are in the fabrication business, the small machine will suit you well. Just avoid the 110 volt machines. Also use the shield gas machine with 75/25 gas. Part argon and Co2. On the stick machine, dc machines are better unless tig welding aluminum. I like to use a 6010+ 1/8th rod. You can run it uphill, downhill, flat or overhead. Downhill is easier than uphill. Also it doesn't matter if it's clean or dirty with this rod. Great filler rod. The 7018 3/32 rod is a stronger rod. I like to close the gap with the 6010 rod and go over with the 7018. It is stronger. A good way to tell if the heat is correct is start flat with the 7018. Set the machine to where the rod is glowing pretty good after using about 3/4 of it. This will be a good heat setting for both rods. You may back the amps off about 10 or 15 when welding uphill. Don't try to run downhill with the 7018. The slag will outrun the metal and compromise the weld. Good luck!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ironmule, post: 49991, member: 6155"] I have a miller 185 wire machine and it does everything I need it to do. It welds smoother than a large machine but as previously stated, you can't rush it. Take breaks after welding for 2 nonstop minutes. You can weld thicker pieces, it just takes a few more passes. I am a pipe fitter welder by trade. Unless you are in the fabrication business, the small machine will suit you well. Just avoid the 110 volt machines. Also use the shield gas machine with 75/25 gas. Part argon and Co2. On the stick machine, dc machines are better unless tig welding aluminum. I like to use a 6010+ 1/8th rod. You can run it uphill, downhill, flat or overhead. Downhill is easier than uphill. Also it doesn't matter if it's clean or dirty with this rod. Great filler rod. The 7018 3/32 rod is a stronger rod. I like to close the gap with the 6010 rod and go over with the 7018. It is stronger. A good way to tell if the heat is correct is start flat with the 7018. Set the machine to where the rod is glowing pretty good after using about 3/4 of it. This will be a good heat setting for both rods. You may back the amps off about 10 or 15 when welding uphill. Don't try to run downhill with the 7018. The slag will outrun the metal and compromise the weld. Good luck!! [/QUOTE]
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