Welders

[neonnblack]

I know this has been asked a few times, but im at a little more specific use for a welder.

Trying to find a good welder that is switchable 110 and 220 and can run FC or gas. It should be 110 220 because ill never know if ill always have 220.

It could even be a 110 only machine.

Im not doing any serious structural anything, misc furniture projects and some light/medium duty tubing fabrication.

What are some of the nest choices i have staying around 1 grand?

 

[zkling]

Milleramtic 211 MVP

http://www.millerwelds.com/products/mig/product.php?model=M00245

Or hobart 210 MVP

http://store.cyberweld.com/homigweneha2.html

 

[steel 35]

Notice they both say 20 amps @ 120 Volts that means you probably can't run them in mommas bathroom! Either one would be great.

 

[BD1]

MILLER 211 is right for you. 110/220 volt. Plus they have a REBATE in progress. http://www.millerwelds.com/landing/build-with-blue/

 

[StumpXJ]

I have the Hobart version, GREAT machine.

 

[affende]

i keep the miller 211 on my service truck (and a tiny bottle of C25) for a JIC welder. Best money i ever spent.

YMMV

 

[pipsters]

If you are going to carry it around much consider an inverter unit.

 

[neonnblack]

Thanks guys. I was eye balling the mm 211 already, just wondering if there were better options.

 

[twarren]

Not wanting to hijack this thread but what Lincoln would be the equivalent to this Miller 211?

Twarren.........

 

[Journaler]

Not wanting to hijack this thread but what Lincoln would be the equivalent to this Miller 211?

Twarren.........

You're looking for this one:
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/Equipment/Pages/product.aspx?product=K3018-2(LincolnElectric)

And there's a rebate too!
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-u...ers.aspx?WT.mc_id=banner_product_moneymatters

 

[BD1]

Not wanting to hijack this thread but what Lincoln would be the equivalent to this Miller 211?

Twarren.........

Here's the lincoln set up.

http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/Equipment/Pages/product.aspx?product=K3018-2(LincolnElectric)

 

[loranger]

I actually bought my Miller 211 about a week before they started their promotion. The rules say that you have to buy a Miller or Hobart product on the same invoice as the welder to get the 15% rebate. I bought my welder and helmet separately as I had no idea of the promotion. I emailed them telling them about my situation and they said to just send everything in. I just got my rebate check in the mail last week and they gave me the 15%! For that reason alone (they do have awesome equipment) I will forever be a Miller supporter.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

You're looking for this one:
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/Equipment/Pages/product.aspx?product=K3018-2(LincolnElectric)

And there's a rebate too!
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-u...ers.aspx?WT.mc_id=banner_product_moneymatters

I just bought one of these about a week ago. Been working double shifts, so I really haven't got any time on it yet. I gotta say that the ability to go from 115-230 and back effortlessly is a real treat. All you do is switch power cords- very cool.

The promotion gives you the choice between $100 back, or a kit bag of goodies- Duffel bag, auto mask, jacket, gloves, etc. Chose the goodie bag, waiting for arrival.

One thing that ticked me off right away (and a warning to anyone in my position)- I had been using a Weld-Pak 100 up until now- I have a tons of tips, nozzles, diffusers and spare parts for the Magnum 100L gun. Turns out this machine ships with the "new" 100 Pro. Here's the PITA- The "new" gun features different threads on the tube, diffuser, and tips. You cannot use the classic tips, nozzles, or diffusers on the new gun- something that forced me to immediately order up some 0.030" tips, to my annoyance.

I had a conversation with a fella at my LWS, and he said there was no difference between the two guns (new and old) as far as ampacity goes. Even the part numbers are all the same, up to the tube. The only hurdle I had is that the new machine uses a round, twist-lock connector for the trigger, whereas the old used spade terminals.

Being waaay to much of a cheapskate to flush the toilet on a NIB 100L and a whole whack of goodies to fit it, I cut the wires about 2" off the twist-lock connector on the new gun, and re-connected using spade terminals. Now I can install the 100L and use my existing consumables by leaving the twist-lock connected to the machine, and connecting the "old" gun to the spade terminals. I can put up a pic or two if need be.

I'm hoping that this little heads-up spares someone else the aggravation I faced. FWIW, I THINK some of the newer 100L guns ship with a twist-lock connector, and will attach to this machine with zero effort, also allowing you to use the more common (and no doubt cheaper) 100L consumables.

 

[darkk]

I bought the Miller 211 because I couldn't swing the Miller 252 Ive been welding for 50 years so I'm not a noobie....the welder is pretty good for it's ratings at it's price range. I just wish I could get something a little bigger All that being said, it will most likely be well suited to your needs. I'm sure Hobart or Lincoln comperable welders are fine, but I'm biased toward Millers as that is what I've always had available at work.