Welding Tips and Tricks

I've been stick welding for a while but have never tried with a MIG machine, my question is how difficult should I expect the crossover to be? I'm getting a Millermatic 211 and was just wondering how long my break-in period will be? I will learn to weld with this machine come hell or high water (mostly high water around here) because I've already convinced the wife to let me buy it .

your break in period should be 10 minutes welding time.

Got the MM211 at the house and there's been no looking back! My first bead with it looked as good or better than the best I ever laid down with a stick. This little machine is worth every penny and is still a bargain, even my wife is impressed with the quality of work this sucker spits out. I would recommend this product to anyone who is a home hobby welder that is looking to upgrade to mig or just plain upgrade machines.

Ive got a millermatic 180 and love it. Ofcourse i started like most guys with the stick. I have to say the only thing i hate about MIG is the sparks and annoying crackling and popping. I love the speed of it and not having to stop drop a rod then add a rod. Have fun with your new MIG machine you can do all kinds of projects with it and its fun learning new processes...