Welcome to Issue 6 of Power Click. It's back-to-school time and what better way to celebrate than with an old-school hot rod! In this issue, learn how hot rod legend Boyd Coddington used Miller products to build his new Aluma-Tub. You'll also read about Miller's newest products, including the Syncrowave® 250 DX with optional integrated cooler. In addition, you can find out how the Las Vegas Ironworkers developed their innovative welding program and built a replica of one of the biggest dinosaurs discovered to date! 

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Miller Equipment Gives a Smooth Ride to Boyd Coddington's Aluma-Tub

Hot rod legend Boyd Coddington is the subject of "American Hot Rod," a Discovery Channel series that follows him and his La Habra, Calif. crew as they take cars from concept designs to their unique, finished form. The series gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look as Coddington fashions what he refers to as "21st century hot rods," including one of his newest creations, the Aluma-Tub.

Like its successors, the Aluma-Truck and Aluma-Coupe, the Aluma-Tub is built almost entirely out of aluminum from its frame and suspension to its brakes and body. Coddington and his crew relied on Miller equipment to build the creation, including the Dynasty® 200 DX, the Syncrowave® 350 LX and the Spectrum™ 375 plasma cutter.

Read more about Boyd Coddington and the Aluma-Tub.

Accu-Rated™ Peak Power:  The New Standard for Welding Generators

When it comes to emergency situations or to your average, everyday motor starting and welding applications, it's always important to have a small engine-driven welding generator that will do the job. You want to make sure that you have enough wattage to run your critical equipment and tools, not to mention a generator that is reliable.

To help you with your decision to purchase such equipment, Miller has developed    Accu-Rated™ peak power, a new testing standard to ensure honesty and clarity when comparing generators for purchase.

Read more about Accu-Rated™ peak power. You can also find out how much power it takes to run typical household appliances, equipment and tools.

Las Vegas Ironworkers Implement

New Welding Training Program

As part of an effort to expand their skills and ensure more local work, Las Vegas Union Ironworkers have constructed a 75-foot long aluminum dinosaur, which will stand permanently outside the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. Ironworkers Union Local 416/433, accustomed to Stick and flux cored welding, were recently introduced to a variety of welding processes, which generated more work for the Ironworkers and a giant Argentinosaurus sculpture for the community.  

In a city where ornamental iron jobs are increasing, the Ironworkers can't afford to limit themselves to one or two welding processes. With the support of the Ironworkers Union and Miller, who provided training, now, when contractors come looking for help on a particular job, Ironworkers Union Local 416/433 will be qualified. 

Fenway Park Grows Inch-By-Inch

-New England Construction, August 2004

New Resort for Jackson Hole

-Rocky Mountain Construction, January 2004