I just bought a new MIG after my old one finally gave it up. You know what I got? You ain't gonna believe it. A Craftsman! This little sumbitch ain't but 85 amps, but I got news for you.....it'll weld 3/16" in a single pass better than my old Hobart 140 did. I don't know what it is...maybe just cleaner electronics. That thing works good. Heck, figger out what you need around the shop....tables, shelves...you know that kinda thing. That's great practice.