Millermatic 211 owners

[ericher69]

Scooby074;

Sorry to hear that!

My Lincoln SP170-T is rated for 1/4 and has always done 90% of what I need

The 211 is rated for an extra 1/8 (3/8) plus being aluminum capable up to 3/8

I have used larger migs and no doubt they do produce nicer welds and you don't feel that the machine is struggling but...at 2-3 times the price not worth it for me!

I have a family member that works at a large welding shop therefore I could get things robotically welded if need be

 

[Kiotikarl]

I do have a Miller 211 (upgrade from lincoln SP100, which i still have.) Great welder, have a 12lbs role already welded up. With the money i saved from purchasing a 212 ( nearly same welder, but different duty cycle and the 212 is 230V) have bought a miller 375 plasma cutter. What i like about both, they can be either 110V and 230V.

 

[ericher69]

Kioti Carl

Is there anything that the 211 does not do well or that you are disappointed with?

And how about the 375?

 

[Scooby074]

ericher69, having access to a welding shop via family changes everything. I dont have that luxury, but if i did, id strongly consider the 211...

 

[Kiotikarl]

Kioti Carl

Is there anything that the 211 does not do well or that you are disappointed with?

And how about the 375?

The only thing i don't like bout the 211 is that the groun wire and welding gun wire is too short, 7-8 feet i believe. I will replace later with longer ones. I have not used a spool gun for aluminum so can't say about that.
The 375 plasma cutter, for what i do it's a decent piece of equipement, but i should have gone and purchase a little bigger, but at the same time above the 375 they all run on 230V:confused2: Having the possibility to run on both 110V or 230V makes it a great carry all around tool.