New 185

[strada]

Got my portamig on thursday and finally got up and running today
it`s bigger than i thought ,and better than i thought it would be
The only other migs ive used are big 3 phase jobbies.So i can only compare it to them.
It does weld fantastic though,im well pleased
Gonna give my IFL plasma a go tommorow,that will be a first
Big thanks to steve at weldequip,everthing arrived as arranged,allthough that bloody helmet took some getting out of its packet

 

[PaulMcElhinney]

I'd be interested to hear your views on how much easier the 15 amp lowest setting makes welding bodywork thickness steel. I'm contemplating the purchase of a 185 amp Portamig over second hand Lincoln/Murex/Migatronic machines. I'd be grateful if you or others could comment on the benefits of the flexibility of the Portamig.

 

[Wallace]

Paul, I bought a Portamig 215 in December to replace my 24 year old Einhell and did a post comparing the two here. The low setting really is a joy to use and very controllable, you can move quite slowly almost without fear of blowing through. Running beads on 0.8mm sheet immedately gave me the feeling that blowing a hole would take some doing in comparison to my old Mig, hang around with that and it was through in no time.

Mike

 

[strada]

Allthough i didnt get it to do car body work it does weld 1mm sheet very well,infact my wife wanted to try the big red machine having never welded before and took to it very easily,even on the 1mm.
I cant compare it to the machines you mention,because ive never used them but, I think the 185 would be ideal for car body work.