# Miller 875. What torch? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [June 9, 2023, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/miller-875-what-torch/2964 "2023-06-09T00:32:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BLC79ER](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@BLC79ER](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/BLC79ER)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2023, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/miller-875-what-torch/2964/1 "2023-06-09T00:32:52Z")
Question for the more experienced. What torch would work best for the miller 875? Any thoughts? I already have the 875 with atomation kit and trying to understand which torch would work best with the AD. ---
**Author:** ![BobD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bcef8e/32.png) [@BobD](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/BobD)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2023, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/miller-875-what-torch/2964/2 "2023-06-09T13:18:44Z")
I don’t think there are really any performance gains between a machine torch and a hand torch with the Droid. Biggest difference would be a machine torch has no safeties involved so cnc ports are a plug and play interface. I don’t know if there is any difference in available consumables between the three Miller torches, but I doubt it. I would say a hand torch can be used for both hand work and cnc but a machine torch is strictly cnc. Of the two machine torches available, the shorty is best for the droid. ---
**Author:** ![mtw1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/mtw1/32/216_2.png) [@mtw1](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/mtw1)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2023, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/miller-875-what-torch/2964/3 "2023-06-09T13:30:25Z")
@BLC79ER I have the Miller 625, I chose the shorty machine torch, it works great, I have the option with this torch to run 30a or 40a consumables, the 30a gives a slightly finer cut. The machine torch works better than hand torch as it’s easier to manage the cable into the torch being it is vertical, VS horizontal and moves a considerable amount thru the swing, I have cut on the droid with both , and now use only the machine torch. The bonus is, it’s required to cut skeletons off of base material in order to move the material in to continue cutting, so I just unplug my machine torch and connect hand torch for quick cleanup , then switch back to carry on cutting with the Arcdroid… That’s my experience, I hope it helps Here is a link showing the setup I use. I did clearance the clamp in the sled to accommodate the machine torch > [@My table setup, water bath, tablet holder etc](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/my-table-setup-water-bath-tablet-holder-etc/2176): > > Here’s what I’m using for my Arcdroid I made a table for hand torch and plasma cutting a few years back, I’ve dedicated it to the AD now, used a bunch of misc odds and ends and made a tablet holder, pivot on heim joints, adjustable vertically and tilt for glare. Cut down a 55g drum and use it as a water bath, only need an inch of water, also running a miller smoke eater, works great, no fumes in the shop. Miller Spectrum 625 provides the heat A section of pex tubing supports the cable to the …