Millermatic 211 Purchasing Help

[ericher69]

I went ahead and purchased the 211 tonight with:

Miller Welding Helmet
Miller Welding Gloves
Miller Welding Jacket
Miller Welder Cover
50' Extension Cord
6x8 Heavy Duty Welding Blanket

Spent WAAY more than I wanted to, but I think I'll enjoy it.

I do plan on purchasing all consumables locally, but I did a lot of shopping across the internet, and I got the lowest price I could find with no tax/free shipping. So I'm happy.

Maybe post an update on likes/dislikes and maybe even a you tube video?

Thanks also considering this machine

 

[Martian]

Gonna have to start calling you Mr. Miller...:laughing:

:laughing: . . . I thought the same thing! I found the best price and started finding the safety stuff to go with the welder, not really paying attention to brand, then I looked in my 'cart' and I was reading, Miller, Miller, Miller, Miller...:laughing:

Maybe post an update on likes/dislikes and maybe even a you tube video?

Thanks also considering this machine

I sure will. Some of the stuff is 'not in stock', not sure what is and what isn't, so they aren't sending anything out yet. Says the latest should be Monday before it ships. Then I can only imagine they aren't going to lug that 80 pound welder around anywhere to fast.

 

[BluegrassOrange]

I like the Miller welder but there are a lot of accessories out there that Miller is not the best at. I have a 3m Speedglas helmet and that is as good as you can get. Tillman jackets and gloves are very good. Miller does make some very good gloves, jackets and helmets but I have used them and always go back to the 3m Speedglas now using 9100xx. I have an old pair of lincoln gloves that are about 8 years old and held up very good.

 

[Groo]

I like the Miller welder but there are a lot of accessories out there that Miller is not the best at. I have a 3m Speedglas helmet and that is as good as you can get. Tillman jackets and gloves are very good. Miller does make some very good gloves, jackets and helmets but I have used them and always go back to the 3m Speedglas now using 9100xx. I have an old pair of lincoln gloves that are about 8 years old and held up very good.

Does Miller make any accessory? They don't even make their own welding clamps. They outsource those from China. I imagine they outsource their consumables too. I bet the same accessories are sold under another brand and you'd save on paying Miller's piece of the pie.

When I got my new MM 252 (I wanted to be able to do spray) The local shop that sold it (they were as cheap as on-line save for the sales tax and I don't like to hold that against merchants) to me had very little Miller branded stuff, Lincoln too for that matter.

 

[tonylumps]

I think you made 2 good choices. The 211 and Cyberweld I bought my 211 from Cyberweld. I think it was at my door in 3 days. Now I think you will need a Hypertherm Plasma cutter to go along with your 211.

 

[Martian]

Not sure if they make their own stuff. I guess I'll have to see how it holds up, can't imagine to many places aren't outsourcing, though.

Thanks tony. I ordered it on Sunday and it still hasn't shipped according to their website. It said should ship in 4-7 days on Monday when the received the order and still says 4-7 days today. Everything is listed as currently out of stock, though I believe it's just one thing and then want to send only one shipment. If it doesn't ship out by next week I'll call. I'm in no rush to get it, but would have liked warning that something wasn't in stock.

 

[IslandTractor]

Not sure if they make their own stuff. I guess I'll have to see how it holds up, can't imagine to many places aren't outsourcing, though.
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Miller doesn't even make all their equipment much less things like gloves or helmets. I think Hypertherm made their plasma cutters for years. Not sure who is doing it now. Miller makes welders! Weldors who like blue are happy to buy other stuff with the Miller logo but I don't think many of the other items have any relationship to Miller other than the color.

 

[Martian]

Miller doesn't even make all their equipment much less things like gloves or helmets. I think Hypertherm made their plasma cutters for years. Not sure who is doing it now. Miller makes welders! Weldors who like blue are happy to buy other stuff with the Miller logo but I don't think many of the other items have any relationship to Miller other than the color.

I really don't care the name as long as it works! I can't imagine Miller would allow their name on junk, though.

 

[IslandTractor]

I really don't care the name as long as it works! I can't imagine Miller would allow their name on junk, though.

I did not mean to imply they sell junk. The rebranded stuff with Miller's name on it is usually excellent. Their plasma cutters are a good example. You couldn't do better than to have Hypertherm build them in a blue box for you!

 

[Agrantina]

I have the Miller 210 which is now the 211 and I bought mine from cyber weld. I have had it about 8-10yrs and have NO-NO problems with it at all. I really like the miller and it has held up great. I wish I could get tips for the gun at TSC but they only carry hobart stuff and it doesnt fit my 210 gun. But again cyber weld comes thru!!! You will love the machine... I use mine alot!

AndyG