Use on 120 AND 240 Volt Input Power
- Separate 120 and 240 volt power cords disconnect from the rear panel of the machine without the use of any tools to allow your to common 120 and 240 volt power receptacles.
Compact Design Allows for Great Portability
- Weighing in at 13 lbs. and featuring a convenient handle/shoulder strap, this little inverter-based TIG/Stick machine can be taken from location to location.

Low Power Draw
- By utilizing an inverter-based power source in the Maxstar® 161, superior arc starts and excellent weld puddle control are provided in both the TIG and Stick settings – all in a small, light-weight package.

Easy-to-Use
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- Turn power on.
- Select process: Lift-Arc TIG, Stick, or 6010 Stick.
- Set amperage.
Then weld! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

6010 Stick Electrode Capability
- Superior Stick arc performance even on the difficult-to-run electrodes like E6010.
No More “Sticky” Electrodes
- With Miller’s Adaptive Hot Start™ technology, you no longer have to worry about those difficult-to-strike electrodes.
Conserve Your Electrodes
- With the Stick-Stuck feature the machine detects if the electrode is stuck to the part and turns the welding output off to safely and easily remove the electrode.
No Need For A Gas Valve On Your TIG Torch
- With a built-in gas solenoid, the Maxstar® 161 eliminates the need for a bulky TIG torch with a gas valve

5 Amp TIG Capability
- Allows users to weld thinner materials than other machines in this category.
PROCESSES
Stick (SMAW)
TIG (GTAW)
TIG DC (GTAW-DC)
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Title | Maxstar® 161 STH 120-240 V, X-Case, Fingertip Contractor Package |
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Industries Interests | Aerospace Boat / Yacht Construction Education / Training Heavy Equipment Manufacturing High Purity Processing Infrastructure Maintenance and Repair – Field Operations Maintenance and Repair – In Plant Manufacturing Mechanical Contracting Metal Art / Sculptures Racing / Customizing / Restoring Railcar Shipbuilding Work / Service Trucks |
Material Thickness | Steel 0.020 in.(0.5 mm) – 3/16 in. (4.8 mm) |
Weldable Metals | Stainless Steel Steel |
Input Voltage | 110/115/120 V 220/230/240 V |
Input Phase | 1-Phase |
Input Hz | 50/60 Hz |
Current Type | DC |
Max Open Circuit Voltage | 48 VDC |
Amperage Min | 5 A |
Amperage Max | 160 A |
Portability | Handle(s) Strap |
Weld Output | CC |
Warranty | 3 Years Miller’s True Blue Warranty |
- Maxstar® 161 STH
- 6.5 ft. (2 m.) primary cords for 120 V and 240 V
- 13 ft. (4 m.) stick electrode holder with 25 mm. Dinse-style connector
- 10 ft. (3 m.) work clamp with 25 mm. Dinse-stlye connector
- 12.5 ft. (3.8 m) Weldcraft™ A-150 TIG torch with 25 mm. Dinse-style connector
- RCCS-6M remote fingertip control (195184)
- Adjustable handle/shoulder strap
- Regulator/flow gauge and gas hose
- AK2C accessory kit
- Protective Miller® X-Case™ (301429)
- Quick Reference Guide