[Shop-talk] Welders, part 2

[Bill Gingerich]

The majority of replies so far say infinite variable voltage is a good thing
to have.  Given that, I've been looking at what Lincoln, Miller, and Hobart
offer.  Hobart doesn't seem to like infinite voltage, at least in my price
range, so I eliminating them from the mix.  So, which do people like better
- Miller or Lincoln?  Does it really matter?  Prices seem about the same.
Miller has their "autoset" feature - set the wire size and material
thickness and do your thing.  Sounds handy for a beginner like me.

 

Are there other manufacturers that I need to give consideration too?

 

TIA, etc.

 

BillG