Millermatic 140

[subpilot]

Is the Millermatic 140 MIG too underpowered for chassis work like brackets, armor etc? Didn't want to go to a 220 welder because it would be too much of a PITA to run the wires from my panel.

[AxlesUp]

Is the Millermatic 140 MIG too underpowered for chassis work like brackets, armor etc? Didn't want to go to a 220 welder because it would be too much of a PITA to run the wires from my panel.i used to have a lincoln 135. i used it for everything. sure it was underpowered compared to a 220 machine but i just got better and more complicated with my patterns. if its a thin ass toyota frame itll be fine. for cages i wouldnt trust it.

[Wilson]

I do EVERYTHING with my lincoln 135, running .035 flux wire. It welds up to 1/4" fine and I have had 0 failures. I wouldn't run solid wire and gas though...that'd be iffy, IMO

[OregonYO]

When I weld something heavier than 1/4" I use my torch to preheat stuff, then weld it when its still hot.

[southern4x4]

I opted for the easier/cheap solution. Went with the 175 and made a 200v extension cord to run out of the window from the dryer outlet. Came in handy for getting around the garage once it was built and had 220 run to it.

[supervert]

I do EVERYTHING with my lincoln 135, running .035 flux wire. It welds up to 1/4" fine and I have had 0 failures. I wouldn't run solid wire and gas though...that'd be iffy, IMO

x2, but i have used .23 wire with mixed gas on 1/4" with no probs, would love to have a bigger machine but the wifey tells me:shaking:.