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Miller 211's are dual voltage. Not sure about the others in that range

 

I picked up an 80's MillerMatic 200 with a full tank of c25 for $400, it's old but works great on jobs big and small and parts are still available and cheap.

 

Jace, I have a Miller 180 that you are welcome to come tryout anytime. You can get a new one, now the 190, for ~$800 with rebate.

http://store.cyberweld.com/mi190migwe90.html

Or the 211 for ~$950 with rebate.

http://store.cyberweld.com/mi211migwewi.html

 

awesome info thank you James. Did you do all your fab work with the 190? is that a 110 or 220 input? my little 110 just doesn't cut if 3/8" steel.... Id like a miller, great rep and I love the massive one here at work, but its pushing 4k!

 

Yup, everything I have done to my truck was on my 180, it is 220V only. The 211 will be 110/220V.

 

ok so does that mean the 211 will be the more versatile welder because it has the 2 voltage input levels? further more, does that mean you wish your 220v miller 180 did better with thinner metals?

 

Well, if you don't plan on bringing it anywhere, other than where you have 220V access, the 180 is fine. I have not had the need yet for running it off 110V.

No, you can just turn it down, both the 190 and 211 are rated down to 24 ga, the 190 goes to 5/16", and the 211 to 3/8". You will need 220V for the thicker metal on either machine, not sure what the max thickness would be running them on 110V. These are all single pass as well.

Either will be plenty for truck fab, I would say it really is just a matter if you want to be able to run it off 110V.

 

very cool, with that explanation in mind^ id say the 211 would better fit my needs. 110 or 220 compatible...

 

Went with a Hobart... but im freakin stoked, just ordered a Hobart 210! thanks for all the info!

 

You will be Happy with the Hobart Jace ... I know , I have one too .
Works great on any project . Best welding is done on 230V with gas shield.
One thing you might want to check before you weld is the correct polarity.
They come set up for Flux Core. (Straight polarity)
Welding mild steel with gas requires (reverse polarity).
I mention this , because I was excited when I got my machine and didn't check polarity .... The machine will weld in the wrong polarity but there will be no strength in the weld . I later did a project and found my mistake the Hard way. I was a welder by profession, pipe , and have many certifications .... So it just goes to show ya that shit happens to even the experienced .
Read the chart and Enjoy your New Welder !!

 

Ok very col, thank you! We have a brand new bottle ready to go and i bought osme of the tip lubrication as well. ive never used this stuff, how often do you lube your tip? In all seriousness not trying to be funny lol

 

Good choice on the Hobart.

My welding instructor told us to run a few beads to get the contact tip and nozzle hot, apply lube to contact tip and nozzle, and re-lube it about every 2 hours of welding time.

 

By just dipping the gun into the lube?

 

No, take the nozzle off (You can leave the contact tip on) and use a small brush to apply the lube to the inside and outside of the nozzle, and the sides and tip of the contact tip.
I wouldn't recommend dipping the gun into the lube as you would most likely block some if not most of the shielding gas.

 

Thats why i was confused... cool i will be breakin here in saturday!

 

Nice Jace! Do you have any projects planned?

 

maybe

id love to build a swing out on the tg rear bumper. first project though is to help my dad. We are swapping in a 4age engine/trans from a 86 corolla into his 73 triumph spitfire. we are in the middle of building new cross members and im gonna build the engine Saturday to drop it in soon! should be a fun little car

 

I always just dip the whole thing in there, contact tip, nozzle and all. If everything is hot then it should all melt and not clog anything up. And it keeps splatter from sticking to your nozzle.

Fwiw I'm using the blue Hobart stuff. Haven't tried anything else

 

Well boys. Driving 6 hours today for a position as a welder helper/hand on the pipeline. If things go well, this should be my chance to finally become a pipeliner!

 

Did the refinery shutdown gig fall through?