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Old 12-13-2012, 12:15 PM
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Funny about the "paper" comment.... I copied and taped on the OUTSIDE of the door -- a paper chart. That way I can just quickly check - set the machine and run with it. The way the door opens on my Miller 210 half the top of the machine opens and I always have "stuff" up there.
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Old 12-13-2012, 12:52 PM
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Funny about the "paper" comment.... I copied and taped on the OUTSIDE of the door -- a paper chart. That way I can just quickly check - set the machine and run with it. The way the door opens on my Miller 210 half the top of the machine opens and I always have "stuff" up there.
Yeah, I can understand that but slapping tape and stuff all over a nice piece of equipment seems hokey. In fact you should really request a replacement vinyl graphic from Miller and affix it to the outside..... I'm just sayin'.

I really prefer the chart that miller uses showing representative metal thickness as opposed to what HTP provides. Beyond that the 2 knob heat setup might take some getting used to compared to a more infinite fine adjustment of a digital wire speed and heat setting on the Millers I have used.

I know what you mean about the way a miller door flips up. The 252 at work is the same way and always requires some quick creative stacking or rearranging of clutter. I'm not sure how an HTP door opens.
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Old 12-13-2012, 01:36 PM
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Thanks itsals1, appreciate your endorsement

So Sieg,
Thanks for posting the picture. Is that all they gave you is a piece of paper?

I appreciate you going through the trouble of posting that but perhaps I was unclear. I was wondering if the machine has a nice decal or chart inside of the door where you access the wire spool such as what I have seen on the Miller machines I have used. It seems like a trivial thing but you know how it is, paper get lost, tattered or dirty and in my experience is not fond of fire or melting metal

I found it difficult to find a picture of an HTP machine depicting the wire feed compartment in whole, lots of closeups of the gear drive and the transformer/electrical side but not what I wanted to see.
Yes it has a decal on the inside of the door which requires opening the door to read. I copied a page from the manual for reference convenience. Paper in the form of *.pdf's is harder to lose, tatter, or dirty.







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Finally ordered an HTP Mig200 today!
I figured I may as well wait until spring so I was actually apt to use it during their 90 day money back/take the Welder back guarantee.

I should see it Wednesday or Thursday this week.

Thanks for your selection help guys
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Old 03-25-2013, 09:34 PM
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Awesome, you'll be frying metal soon, have fun!
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Old 03-28-2013, 07:28 PM
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Nice machine Robert! Good for you.


Let us know how it all works out!
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Old 03-28-2013, 08:44 PM
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Congrats on the new tool purchase!

I've had my Lincoln HD 180 for about 5 years now and love it. And its funny you mention smaller welders for sheet metal... I was at the body shop yesterday checking in on a project and was talking welders with the owner. He has a Lincoln 140 he bought out of a pawn shop more years ago than he can remember and has welded on more panels than he cares to remember. He keeps expecting it to die but it just keeps going.
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i got an east wood 220 volt mig175 pack, came with aluminum spool gun cart auto helmetand it was cheap , ive used it mostly on body and sheet metal but welded all my brackets to rear end with no problems, had it two years about two weeks ago i had a problem with.not getting gas at nozzle ,called tech line after a little trouble shooting the liner was bad, they sent a packing slip with fed ex i boxxed it up it was picked up and i recieved a brand new welder from them in 4.5 days , its not a miller or lincoln but they offer a 30 day no ?s asked money back gaurantee so i gambled and am so happy , i just ordered there plasma cutter , !!! if u are looking for a good thrifty priced welder check them out they also have a 1/0 unit , just my 2 cents
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Realize this is an old thread but in my research for a new MIG I came upon it. After reading pronova's post I researched the Eastwood MIG 175 and I believe I have found the welder I'm going to order.

Found this thread from over 3 years ago and was interesting reading how the opinions of the welder changed once a few of the members starting actually using the machine.

http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php...od-Mig-Welders

I realize it isn't a Miller, or HPT...but for a beginning hobbyist welder, it sure seems like a decent entry level setup that will allow one to weld on not only mild steel but aluminum and stainless (think exhaust systems) all with the same unit.

I need to research the plug a bit. Don't think it's a problem but I have a RV style lead and plug on my lift and I'd like to plug my new welder up to that same plug. Should be able to fab up an adapter or just change the plug on the lead of the welder but that might affect the warranty.

Anyway, that's how I'm spending my Christmas morning...welder shopping.
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Old 12-25-2013, 12:56 PM
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Ive got a miller 252 and ive used others but prefer miller.mine is setup for aluminum and steel which is a plus. Eventually i will get a tig for home but i have one at work for now.miller offers some pretty good prices on migs and tigs under$2000
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