Miller Maxstar 161 S Stick Welder (907709)

The Maxstar 161 S is a stick-only inverter welder with a digital interface, built for shops that do not need TIG capability. It draws power from either a 120 or 240-volt cord, with an amperage range of 20-90A on 120V and 20-160A on 240V.

Daily use

A digital display and an encoder dial replace older analog controls, letting the process and amperage be chosen with a menu button and a short press-and-hold for the user menu. It handles mild steel and stainless up to roughly 3/16 in of material running 5/32 in electrodes. At 13 lbs, it is light enough to set on a tailgate or carry up a ladder.

What's included

The package includes the power source, a 6.5 ft cord for 120V and another for 240V, a 13 ft stick electrode holder with a 25 mm Dinse connector, a 10 ft work clamp with its own 25 mm Dinse connector, and a shoulder strap with handle. There is no carrying case with this version and no TIG torch connector, since this model does not weld TIG.

Can this run TIG? No. The S designation on this Maxstar 161 is stick only.

Does it need a special outlet? It ships with cords for both 120V and 240V, so it runs on either common shop voltage.

How is amperage adjusted? Through the front-panel encoder dial, after selecting stick as the active process.

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