Millermatic 211 reviews

[Guana]

I am looking at purchasing a duel voltage machine and keep going back to the Miller. Don't know if I will ever need the 220v but figure might as well do it now so I don't regret not doing it later.

Any of you are using the 211 or have experience using one of the other brands?

Thanks

Guana

 

[Heavymetalmechanic]

I love my millermatic 211, it has done everything I have asked of it in my garage.

 

[kts]

I love my millermatic 211, it has done everything I have asked of it in my garage.

+1

I probably could have gotten by with something cheaper but I figured this will take care of anything I'd ever need and I can pass it on to my kids. Buy once, cry once and all that.

 

[sberry]

Its twice the machine running on 240. It should be running on that if possible, 120 is just poor power for welding in most cases. The Hobart is good too.

 

[Tunajoe]

I have the 211..
I've only run it on 230v though
Love it!

 

[safetyman665]

I'm in the same boat as you Guana. I've been eyeing the Hobart and Miller but my local welding supplier sells Millers, so I will most likely end up with the 211 MVP.

 

[Marion3]

We have one at our work (collision center). For what we do,95% plug welding sheet metal it does a horrible job. Frankly it's embarrassing. Running .023 wire. Tried it manually tried it with the autoset feature and it weld fair. But you can only turn It down so low on auto set before it kicks into manual and it welds like **** again. Tried with .030 and no difference. Plugged directly into 110 outlet, no extension cord. Only thing left to do is run it in 220 and hope it welds better.

I would give 10 of those miller 211s up for our old Miller DVI back

Painter at work brought in his new in box miller 140 autoset opened it up attached bottle and welded like gravy right out if the box

Idk what gives because every miller I've used welds beautiful but I wouldn't recommend the 211 for strictly sheet metal purposes. Maybe it welds better in thicker stuff but I've haven't run into that yet at work, as we've only had it a couple months now

 

[22george]

I paid for a 211 because it has infinite adjustments on wire speed and heat control. Well worth it for someone who doesn't weld all the time. Gives me better control and better welds IMHO

 

[BD1]

My 211 is great. It prefers .030 wire. Here's Miller's site and Weldingweb if you want to do a search.
http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/forumdisplay.php?3-Welding-Discussions

http://weldingweb.com/forum.php

Marion3, something sure isn't right. The auto set is NOT for .023. Is polarity correct ? What gas mix ? Wire ? I read that by replacing the cheap ground clamp with a solid brass one makes a real difference too. Here's the manual for mine if it helps. http://www.millerwelds.com/om/o239988j_mil.pdf


I read about ''Easy Grind wire that many like for body work. Here's a post,

http://www.millerwelds.com/resource...auto-panels-on-30-s-cars&highlight=easy+grind

 

[sk farmer]

i really like my 211. one of my better investments. i run it on .035 wire at 230. it has done everything i asked of it. i bought for the ability to go at 115 and use flux core if needed in remote locations. i have not done it but have the peace of mind knowing a can. i have looked at the multivoltage hobart and doubt i would have been happy with the stepped output.

i know a few guys have had issues but i think most people have been more than pleased.

 

[sberry]

I actually like tapped voltage better than infinite.

 

[Marion3]

Bd1 when I get into work tomorow I'll get the exact wire but it's the same .023 we've been using for years. 75/25 gas mix. I'll have to look at polarity but I'm sure it's correct. I switched to 030 and auto set and it welded "ok" but 030 requires too much heat for my liking.

I will comment on the ground clamp that it is flimsy cheap *** junk compared to the DVI we had

 

[90zcar]

I have one that I bought august of 2012. I bought it to upgrade from my miller140 which I absolutely loved aswell but it wasn't quite enough to do the thicker metal.
Here is a pic of when I got it



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[BD1]

Bd1 when I get into work tomorow I'll get the exact wire but it's the same .023 we've been using for years. 75/25 gas mix. I'll have to look at polarity but I'm sure it's correct. I switched to 030 and auto set and it welded "ok" but 030 requires too much heat for my liking.

I will comment on the ground clamp that it is flimsy cheap *** junk compared to the DVI we had

I was hoping for something easy like maybe someone connected wrong gas cylinder. Replacing the ground clamp in this case would make for a real test.
I just mention the Easy Grind wire from what I read about .

 

[71goldss]

I have one that I bought august of 2012. I bought it to upgrade from my miller140 which I absolutely loved aswell but it wasn't quite enough to do the thicker metal.
Here is a pic of when I got it



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I chose that same Miller cart when I purchased my 211. Fits easier under the workbench for storage, and a little less top heavy when rolling around the garage. I don't know about yours, but mine wanted to slide all over the top of that cart and I really didn't want to bolt it down in case I wanted to transport just the welder. What I did was cut a piece of leftover non-slip tool box drawer liner and placed it under the welder. Worked great and the welder doesn't slide at all now.

 

[90zcar]

Haha I did the exact same thing!!! I also welded a little piece of square stock on each of the welder that keeps it locked perfectly in place. I'll take a picture later
I used to have my 140 on a cheap hf cart but it was way to top heavy


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[toolman1967]

I love my 211. I used a Millermatic 150 for years and finally upgraded a few months ago. First thing I did was replace the Ground Clamp. I use it on 240 and switch between .023, .030 and .035 depending on the job at hand.

Tim the Toolman

 

[90zcar]

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[Mxjr12]

I use mine everyday in my body shop with 75/25 gas and .030 wire on 120v and welds like butter. I love it it can do everything I throw at it

 

[56vette461]

I too have stepped up from a older 120v Miller to the 211. I have had very good results with the machine. I've done a few automotive restoration projects, patch panels and other work around our property. 75/25 gas and .030 wire on both 120v and 240v provides equally good results. Although I have not had ground problems with the 211, I have changed the ground to a stronger clamp like I have on the larger Miller 250 in the shop. IMHO, I think you will enjoy the 211 and I wish happy welding

 

[sparksftball69]

just got mine, a cart, large gas tank, spool gun, hood, aluminum spool, wire spool, and some other stuff… $900

 

[sk farmer]

here is a picture of mine. a northern tool cart and the welding table i just built

 

[BD1]

here is a picture of mine. a northern tool cart and the welding table i just built

Nice, that Northern cart is pretty fancy. I noticed your vise and looks like grinder are fixed mount. Some guys use receiver tube mounted to bench so various items are removal for a flat open table if required. Here's a couple of post if you are interested. Harbor freight and Northern sells the tube.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_towing+hitch-receivers+receiver-tubes


http://weldingweb.com/showthread.ph...en-I-m-not-using-them&highlight=receiver+tube

http://weldingweb.com/showthread.ph...unt-to-The-Work-Bench&highlight=receiver+tube

 

[sk farmer]

i looked in to that and went a different route. the vice and grinder can be moved multiple locations on the bench top via a grid pattern of tapped and drilled holes.

a full build can be found at the garage gazette along with a review of my revolution mag drill and annular cutters used in the build.

 

[2CRUZ]

For me the Millermatic 211 has been a great machine. It has done everything I have asked it to weld. Just set the metal thickness and wire gage and go.
Best money that I have spent for my garage.

 

[90zcar]

I got mine at my local airgas welding store. Yes I coulda saved 100 or so online but I'd rather spend a good chunk of change like that in my community. If I ever have any issues with it I just take it back to the store n they deal with repair n shipping. Plus I have built a relationship w them by getting my 2 machines there and they give me great deals on all my consumables and educate me on anything I'm unsure of product wise


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[Strouty]

I wanted a portable unit, so I originally looked at the cheaper 110 only machines. By the time I compared everything I decided to save a little more and just buy the 211. It only weighs about 10 pounds more than the 110 only versions. I am not going to say that this machine is light and easy to lug around, but it is better than most machines. It works well on 110, but 220 is much better. I am glad that I bought it.

 

[Stooge]

i would buy a 211 again in a heartbeat if i needed to. i use it on everything from 22ga sheetmetal to 1/4" plate in a single pass. i sometimes go to different places to work outside of my shop, so i wanted to the multi volt plug to be accomodating and work off of 110 if need be, which ive never had a problem doing. even if i have to move it across the shop, away from the 230v outlets, it does everything i need it to on 110. easy to use, portable enough and a reasonable price. before my miller, ive had a few smaller capacity Hobarts, but this should fit my needs for quite sometime without having to worry about "outgrowing" it like my previous machines.