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Miller Dynasty 210 DX Review

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The Miller Dynasty 210 DX is a quality made welder featuring Miller Electric’s exclusive advanced inverter technology with Auto-Line tech.

Miller Dynasty 210 DX Review

Some consider the Dynasty 210 DX to be the most flexible welder with regards to AC/DC, TIG/Stick power supply. Its maximum voltage is around 460 volts and contains SquareWave Arc designed to increase the welding capabilities for aluminum and magnesium welds.

The “DX” represents a mode that allows for an air-cooled fingertip controlled contractor kit. Meaning it offers pulsing capabilities, pulse frequency adjustments, a peak percentage time, and a variety of amperage, slope time, and control settings.

Pros of the Miller Dynasty 210 DX

  • Longer tungsten life due to a cleaning control setting
  • AC frequency control range of 20 – 250 kHz
  • Build in pulse minimizes the risk of overheating
  • Automatic fan cooling system
  • Auto line power management makes power connections diverse
Cons of the Miller Dynasty 210 DX
  • User review online mentions that Miller can sometimes be difficult to get ahold of if an issue arises.

Our Favorites About This Welder

  • Top of the line TOG / Stick arc performance on a variety of voltages
  • Easy to use design
  • Circuit design makes add-on voltage reducers unnecessary
  • Non-contact arc eliminates the worry of Tungsten contamination
What Some Users Don’t Like
  • A rear attached power switch can sometimes make it difficult to turn the welder on and off.

Hobart Handler 140 Review

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Hobart Handler 140 review

Built as a compact wire-feed MIG welder, it was built to run off of the common household power of just 115 volts. It can weld thing gauge steel all the way from 24 gauge up to quarter-inch steel plate!

Something many MIG welders will appreciate about the Hobart Handler 140 is that it is a flux core setup capable of running either steel, solid, or aluminum wiring making it very versatile for welders in a variety of jobs. Automotive, household work, heavy duty projects, you name it and this welder can handle it!

The Hobart 500559 Handler comes ready to weld right out of the box and is jam-packed with the Hobart 5/3/1 (5 years) limited warranty.

Video credits to Northern Tool. It discusses the Hobart Handler 140.

What Comes With The Hobart Handler 140?
  • Regulator & gas hose
  • Welding gun
  • Built-in MIG gas solenoid valve
  • Dual gauge regulator
  • 10-foot gas hose
  • 8-inch spool wire adapter
  • Weldable metals list
Specifications & Power
  • Duty cycle 20 @ 90A
  • Weld thickness 24 ga to 1/4 inch steel
  • Wire feed speed controls
  • 115 Voltage
  • 12 x 18 x 24 dimensions
  • 10-foot power cord included
  • Weld diameter of .023 – .035
  • 140 Amps
  • 5 position voltage selector

Lotos MIG140 Review

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The Lotos MIG140 if an extremely affordable MIG welding machine for beginners, producing a power output of 30A – 140A and the ability to process a duty cycle of 20% at 90A is happily capable of welding at an industrial performance level. The perfect unit for beginners and DIY’ers alike, it’s extremely versatile and easy to store away in your garage or home shop.

Lotos MIG140 Welder Review

Something not to forget about is that the Lotos MIG140 is also capable of handling flux-cored welding (something that many welding machines at this price range can’t do). Capable of welding multiple kinds of metals from 24 gauge to quarter inch thick sheet metal, stainless steel, aluminum. It also comes with an additional optional spool gun.

What kind of projects should the Lotos MIG140 be used for?
  • DIY projects
  • Small home projects
  • Auto body workshops
  • Light professional applications
  • Anyone looking to become more familiar with welding
Special Features of the Lotos MIG 140
  • Research against the market and other existing MIG welders on the market shows that this machine has multiple special features to make it more powerful for its money:
  • Thermal overload protection – used to protect the welders from overload and prevents the heating up due to overuse. It allows the lifespan of the tool to increase and increases durability during use.
  • Easy setup – designed to get this MIG welder working quickly.
  • Dual functionality for MIG and flux cored welding
  • Aluminum wire feeder – increased stability and convienece
Pros of the Lotos MIG 140 Welding Machine
  • Simple and easy to use. Easy to setup. Minimal hassle
  • Very light weight, portable, and stable compared to other MIG welders on the market
  • Very affordable
Cons of the Lotos MIG 140 Welding Machine
  • Gas cylinder not included with this tool, it is an optional but separate cost
  • Not compatible with generators
  • Not as advanced features as top welders
Cost & Warranty Related Concerns of the Lotos MIG 140

Lotos offers a 1 year warranty with this machine. It stipulates that if a defect is noticed with the machine that impacts its performance and materials, Lotos will personally repair the damages machine or simply replace it.

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