Brimmstone
ArboristSite Operative
ESABs are a production machine pure and simple. They are made to be worked. If I had to get a new welder I would go with an ESAB unit. I have personally beaten them in numerous fab shops and have never seen a failure. I have seen Lincolns fail numerous times. As to the windings this was an issue I was warned about by a welding supplier I bought from all the time. I'm not sure if they got smart and went back yet. You would have to ask the place you purchase the welder from. As I feel you will not be doing heavy fab work I think you would be perfectly fine with a Miller. I highly recommend the DVI unit as you can use it just about anywhere. The duty cycle and amp rating are lower running it as a 110 unit but it can be used anywhere in case of an emergency. I personally have an engine driven Lincoln, a small Lincoln 110v unit, the Miller 255, and an ancient Lincoln AC/DC buzzbox.