HELP! Miller 211MVP Transformer Welder Quit!

[dragoneggs]

Couple of years back I searched ebay for months for a "deal" on a c clamp type (with swivel) similar to SA's. I eventually gave up.

I like my Tweco's.
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Okay Terry... I must be on to something. You sold me with the pic.

 

[BukitCase]

Mark, do you REALLY only wanna clamp that onto 1" or less? Read the specs on your link - even the 300 amp in that style (copper) only opens to 1-1/2" - I have a REAL Tweco (either 400 or 500 amp) on my old stick machine, it opens to just over 2" - and since I build a TON of stuff with 2" square tube and don't always leave an end open, that's MANDATORY for me.

For some of the smaller machines with their cheesy ground clamps I just went with the HF knockoff of the tweco clamps -

4 Amp Welding Ground Clamp

they will just barely clamp over 2" square tube, even though they only claim 1-1/2". I also bought a braided battery ground strap, about 14" long, and clamp THAT between the work and the clamp jaws (slight mod to one of Jody's tips and tricks, works GREAT)

Even the HF "tweco" beats the crap out of the cheesy things that get tacked on most welders these days, and they're only $14.

:2cents: Worth every bit of that :laughing:...Steve

 

[TMGT]

Miller makes a 300A clamp that comes on the dynasty 280dx that I really like for the tig and lighter migs. It's about $25 from Airgas, I have a heavier clamp on the XMT but really like the Miller one.
Tried linking to it but the airgas site is down for maintenance.

 

[Big Barn]

Magswitch Ground Clamp 3AMP Magswitch 3 amp On/Off Magnetic Ground: Amazon.ca: Tools & Home Improvement

NOT the cure all end all for welder work clamps but the Magswitch is quick and easy for lighter fabrication set ups. (Obviously not for aluminum)

I probably use mine 75% of the time (MIG)



Terry

 

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