Took me a few days to get to it, and a second try at getting it running, but the IMIG 200 is in place, working, and I am stoked. I think I originally had a grounding problem, but overcame that and ran the MIG first. With no calculator handy I was guessing at settings but still managed to get a passable looking weld- the first bead I ran was too tall, I know, but I played with it and it flattened out. Next time I'll have a calculator handy.

Then I switched over to stick and burned a 6011 rod- I was amazed at the difference between this machine and my old Miller crackerbox. A completely different sound and the only way I can describe it is a smoother arc. I like the way a stick electrode smells during welding.

So I am a very satisfied customer this evening, and have a project in mind to get some actual use out of the machine!