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Originally Posted by MAStuart
I have a miller 135. I dont feel it is hot enought for 11 gage (.119). Any thing thinner and it works well. Using the largest dia wire your machine will take to weld thicker steel will help. A propane torch to preheat also helps. Try to not use an extention cord . #10 wire from fuse box to plug also helps. A friend that teaches welding thinks that most 110 units are borderline for welding 1/8 steel. Mark
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Mark,
your friend thinks right. The 0.125 inch is the absolute and out most borderline
for a 110 Volt unit.
LodiWino,
If you welding a trailer with 0.125 inch structural tube you need something bigger to have good joints.
Here is a unit rated 160A...
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...not that expensive and handles your need. The max for this machine is 0.25 inch. butt and overlap beats.
Lincoln (my fav) Miller are pro machines, you don't need that unless you weld 8 hrs a day, 80% capacity full feed for 3 years (warranty up).
Take it from a pro here, 23 welding units including 3 robots...I think I know what I'm talking about.