Miller Renegade (New Machine)

[Texas50cal]

Hey everyone! Been lurking awhile but just had to share this.

Came across a new machine that Miller doesn't even show on there site!

Neat Engine driven Wire Feed. I posted a picture and here is a link to the item itself......


http://cgi.ebay.com/MILLER-RENEGADE-...ayphotohosting

I know I sure have had a use for something like this......The only thing it is missing is a combination stick welder.

What do you all think?

[fun4now]

cool, i wonder if it will take a 8" spool ??
seems like the blue Star ( i think it is) with MIG instead of stick. seems like plugging a MM180 into the blue star would get you the same thing with both MIG and stick ?? more to cary around though. add in a nice big role of flux core and its a fence fixers dream.

[bryce_burden]

That is a nice machine, however, I too don't like the fact that it is wire feed only, an ability to run stick on it would be a nice addition. I don't know much about the little BlueStars, but do they put out enough power to run a MM180? Just curious.

[Texas50cal]

cool, i wonder if it will take a 8" spool ??
seems like the blue Star ( i think it is) with MIG instead of stick. seems like plugging a MM180 into the blue star would get you the same thing with both MIG and stick ?? more to cary around though. add in a nice big role of flux core and its a fence fixers dream.

"Fence Fixers Dream" hits the nail right on the head. If you notice my signature line. I have a Bluestar and a MM135. The only reason I bought the MM135 is for some Wrought Iron Fence work that I do every once in a while. I don't really care for it, but it does pay well.....

[Texas50cal]

That is a nice machine, however, I too don't like the fact that it is wire feed only, an ability to run stick on it would be a nice addition. I don't know much about the little BlueStars, but do they put out enough power to run a MM180? Just curious.

My BlueStar 145DX will run my MM135 No Problem, and will run my MM210, but I bet it won't run it cranked up

[FusionKing]

The thing no one mentioned was it has DUAL POWER. It runs off of shop electric or gasoline. Pretty sweet actually. It would be able to power a small inverter Tig/stick welder instead of dragging along your mig like usual
The real question is it spool gun ready or not?
I would like to see more machines built along these lines (dual power)...I believe Miller makes a bigger one of these puppies

[jonnymag]

You can find the owner's manual here:
http://www.millerwelds.com/om/o228042b_mil.pdf

[kiwi]

Hey Guys,
Now don't take this in the wrong way...I love my Miller welders. If you look carefully at the picture that welder comes with a "cheap" ground clamp. Such a nice welder deserves a much better clamp. That's just my opinion.
Thanks,
Nick

[fun4now]

standard MM135/140 ground, may be the same for the MM175/180, and i think the passport too. works fine for my MM135, but i would think a lil nicer might be in order for the larger welders. i suspect its rated for the amps used, but if ya want for about $10 you can get a nice 250amp clamp from TSC.

[Texas50cal]

The thing no one mentioned was it has DUAL POWER. It runs off of shop electric or gasoline. Pretty sweet actually. It would be able to power a small inverter Tig/stick welder instead of dragging along your mig like usual
The real question is it spool gun ready or not?
I would like to see more machines built along these lines (dual power)...I believe Miller makes a bigger one of these puppies

it is set up for a spool gun as well a optional rack to set a bottle on. You would have to drag a mig along....this machine has one built in.