Just picked up a very nice millermatic 210..Can you say FREE :) ..I have read that its a decent machine?..it does need a new whip though
Just wondering as I have two 110v gas migs that I use for sheet metal but was wondering if this miller can do all....can it be turned down enough to do body work?...or best to keep using my 110v machines and use the miller for heavier work?
...or best to keep using my 110v machines and use the miller for heavier work?
That's what I would do. I have mine set up with .023 wire on the 110 unit and .035 on the heavy 220 unit. It saves time switching and also offers less wear and tear on your liner. Your smaller machine likely has a more compact gas shield too, which is handy for tight areas. I find my 220V miller has a tough time with the smaller wire, but it might have more to do with it's inferior 4 position heat SWITCH as opposed to a more fine -tunable rheostat style control (It's my only beef with my fine miller machine). My 110 Lincoln has the Rheostat style which it awesome.
You said 110V machines? Select your best/ favorite one and sell the rest at a bargain/"foot in the door" price to a young lad just breaking into the hobby. Keep one 110 and one 220.
-- Edited by poncho62 on Sunday 14th of December 2014 06:33:12 AM
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The 230 v will be the same as 110 on the lower settings but allow you to weld heaver material at the top end . My 211 says 3/8 " with a single pass with mig mix and .035 wire . At the lower end 24 ga they are quoting .023 and .030 wire. I have the newer 211 mvp with auto set and it will do anything the literature says it will and more. For some one that docent weld every day this is as good as it gets set the material thickness and pull the trigger. The miller 210 is now the Hobbart 210. As with any thin material the less heat the better so you may want to go with the .023 wire but the .030 is a good choise if you don't want to switch back and forth.
Whips can get pricy my Esab 260 whip was $350. at Praxair last year and I put a new circuit board in it 6 months before that so I parked it in the corner as a spare . Seven years is the limit that they keep parts inventory for welders so be carful what you spend on it. They will wait until they get enough orders for a part before they make any more if they do after the seven year mark. Welders are like anything else today the are disposable. As for the gas shield they come in different sizes my Lincoln 256 came with a small one and I changed it to a larger one as I run .045 wire in it. As for liners they are generally cheap and easy to change. The biggest problem will be dirt buildup in the liner so if your machine sits a lot put a piece of felt in front of the wheels with hydraulic oil on it to help pick up any dirt. These are my thoughts so good luck but borrow a whip and try out the machine before putting any money in it first.
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