Miller 211 purchase on 8/15

[milkie62]

Will be picking up my Miller 211 next Friday.I have been using a HF 170 for now.I have a lot to learn and the 211 seems to be a good start.Plenty of projects and repairs on my hobby farm.Need repair on my 3 pt hitch spreader,new log splitter build,etc etc.Looking fwd to getting a decent welder.Did I make a good 1st real choice ? I also have a used ,never been used Lincoln 225 ac/dc stick that I want to learn to use.And hopefully get a plasma cutter by the end of the year---leaning towards a Miler 625.Any tips from you experienced hobby guys ? Thanks Ed

 

[Shield Arc]

Ed, member here dragoneggs has the 211 I think. He let me play with it for awhile. Very sweet arc!:thumbsup:
Here is what we got it to do.

 

[Happy Gilmore]

Milkie, nice purchase, what'd you give for the 211 if you don't mind me asking. I was looking at them as well, may pick one up. I just put in a new sub panel and receptacle in the garage. I am just learning. I have the same little Lincoln AC/DC stick machine, picked it up on CL a few months back. :thumbsup:

Lots of good advice from the guys on this site, Shield Arc included.

 

[dragoneggs]

Ed, member here dragoneggs has the 211 I think. He let me play with it for awhile. Very sweet arc!:thumbsup:
Here is what we got it to do.

Yep! Sweet machine... it is too good for me I was amazed when SA showed me its capability. I'm not experienced but I would highly recommend it from set up, ease of use, power, and build quality.

I got my eyes on eyes on a 375 or 625 plasma as well. Thought it would make a great companion.

 

[milkie62]

Well I do not have a price yet but the Miller rep promised me a great deal.Will let you know next week. I think I need somewhere along the lines of the 625 plasma cutter since my major build will be a log splitter and will be cutting some thick steel.

 

[Happy Gilmore]

dragoneggs, what'd you give for yours?

 

[Arc weld]

Usually you ask if something is good before you buy it but a 211 is a good machine. That said, for your log splitter I'd probably use the lincoln and 7018 for the parts under stress.

 

[milkie62]

Usually you ask if something is good before you buy it but a 211 is a good machine. That said, for your log splitter I'd probably use the lincoln and 7018 for the parts under stress.

I have a buddy a couple doors down that is a welder.He will be welding on the wedge,cyl hold down and any other critical spots .

 

[Arc weld]

Get your buddy to show you and maybe you can try some of the more critical welds. :thumbsup:

 

[Shield Arc]

I have a buddy a couple doors down that is a welder.He will be welding on the wedge,cyl hold down and any other critical spots .

I'm really impressed with Lincoln's L-56 Mig wire. I'm sure your buddy knows this, but with Mig you want to run as hot as you can! Right on the edge of not being able to control the puddle. Mig is notorious for lack of penetration, and cold lap.
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