I think I am quickly out growing my welding machine and am starting to look for another one. Being that I'm not very experience I'm interested in everyones opinions.

Right now I have a 180 amp Lincoln and welding 1/4 inch is one the edge for single pass and multi-passes with the lower duty cycle gets annoying.

Of course I'm on a budget and want something that will last, the two I've looked at so far are:


Hobart 230 ironman ~$1600
http://www.tractorsupply.com/welders...welder-1024544


Millermatic 252 ~2100
http://www.millerwelds.com/products/...p?model=M00218


I'm thinking the Hobart would be more than enough, however I like really like how the millers power settings are more adjustable. Any thoughts? Also if anybody is interested in buying my machine shoot me a pm.