[TheForge] trailblazer

[Cindy]

Re the post about the Miller Trailblazer...

I bought one of these new about 6-7 years ago to use as a power source 
on ironwork installation jobs where power wasn't available or it was 
simply more convenient to me and the client if I had my own power.  Big 
plus is being able to run a Miller Dynasty 200 TIG/stick inverter off 
the 240V plug, plus other power tools.  Also, I have a Miller 12VS wire 
feeder and it runs that great w/ either bare wire or flux core w/ a 
1/16" dia flux core low hydrogen wire.  Three weeks ago I used it as a 
power source in an ice storm when power was out for several days.  It is 
a 10-12 kw genset.

I've only got maybe 120 hours on it but so far it is a very good unit.  
I only wish mine had the air compressor option.  The ability to use a 
plasma out in the middle of nowhere, esp on rusty/cruddy material like 
oilfield pipe - instead of a cutting torch - would be great.

My other portable unit is a Lincoln SA-200 which is a great stick unit 
but it only puts out 12V DC for power tools, so that's limiting.  I 
doubt the Miller will last anywhere near as long as the Lincoln but for 
the price, I can buy multiple Millers for 1 Lincoln.

I would buy it at the $200 price if it were close enough.  The cherry 
picker sounds interesting too.

James
NE Texas