I think Miller and Hobart have common ownership.

Tbar, that’s a nice looking rig you have.
Those Miller Bobcats are hard to beat. Plus they hold their value well. Use mine for many purposes.

I wouldnt doubt that. My Hobart welder came with miller leads.

I appreciate the recommendations. I ended up buying a Hobart Champion 145. Got a pretty good deal on it at a grand opening of a northern tool. I'm sure its not the best by any means, but it absolutely works for what I need. And I don't need a front end loader to put it in the back of my truck... although its nice to be able to use the chain hoist in the shop. I built a corner brace and hung a gate, but that's about when pipe shot through the roof for a little bit so I have put my fence building on hold till it comes down a little. I probably need to check some prices on it again. Fence will have panel and a bottom rail when I'm done, but for right now the deer have a trail worn through the gap where that brace is so I'm gonna let them be happy and not have to jump till i have stock on it.

Buy the Miller. When the cost is spread out over many years. They ain't that high. Won't break the bank in the long run.

hi everyone, a newbie from Torronto

oh, understand u man, i've bought a Miller once, thought it would be nice idea. But, ufortunately, it have become worn out too fast:(

^ Did oxner change his username?

I just bought this one for my son.
$3,300.00 I think.

That Hobart 145 is a good machine. My FIL has one and has burned a lot of rods with it.
I have the bigger Hobart and love it as well.

And I to believe Miller and Hobart are basically the same machine.

heeeey, I think I gotta recommend you smth really cool to develop your skills:)
Well, I remember time when I needed to weld a ladder, but my welder was awful, worn out and it was impossible to work with. I decided to buy a new instrument, surfed internet and understood, that at most sites instruments are overpriced, you literally have to break a bank to afford a new high quality welder:). Fortunately, i came across the cool guys who helped me to choose a welder that has become my favorite since I've started to learn welding. That is a Hobart Handler 140. That is a BEST WELDER EVER!

I find myself in the same situation as redchevy. Would you buy it again? Any other recommendations?

Guess most of your work is done inside being from Torronto and all.

From what I have heard and read, the Vulcan ones from Harbor Freight are very good and are giving Miller a run for their money.
Here is a link for a Stick Welder/Generator. You can weld and use a saw, grinder, fan or light if you need to work at night.
Outlaw 195

Nice to know, but I'm a little leary about spending that much at Harbor Freight.

That's the same thing I told my friend that recommended it. He has over 40 years of welding experience and said it was very nice. Now that you said it, the one he used was a Mig, Tig, Stick electric one, not the generator type.
I have a Miller 215 that I run off of a 6000 watt generator that takes care of everything in the field.

I have no complaints so far, I’ve done a few projects around my new place and my brothers. Haven’t put a ton of time welding on it but did burn several tanks of fuel through it during the big freeze. If I was looking again I would consider it again. I have nothing to complain about. I also considered the clutch brand I think tractor supply carries.