Millermatic 252 mig review?

[ome]

Hi Guys,
After reading thru my last post, some of you suggested mig or tig.
I am now seriously looking at this miller welder new from my welding supply locally.
Read some minor faults people had , mostly digital readouts not being in cront where you hang your hoses.
I have a 50 amp outlet 220 waiting for a welder.
My budget is about 3000.
What do you think is the best out there for 220 mig that can go up to 1/2" mild steel.
Thanks in advance,
Jon

 

[Karl_T]

I have the Miller 252. IT IS A WONDERFUL MACHINE.

Previously, I had a Century. what a difference. All brands are not created equal. The blue box is the Cadillac.

I do a fair bit of AL welding and had to buy a spool gun for that.

 

[randyc]

I agree. I have a Millermatic 211 and it is SUH-WEET. You won't be disappointed with Big Blue. BTW, I posted a review on the 211 here, the machine doesn't have 1/2 inch capability but I tried it anyway. There are lots of photos -

The Millermatics are spool-gun ready. Plug in and go !!