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10-26-2010 #1
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Millermatic 180 or 211
Aside from the difference in power, is there any difference in ease of welding and arc between the 180 and the 211. I can get the 180 locally for a great price. I'd have to mail order the 211 for a couple of hundred more. This will be used for auto repair only.
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10-26-2010 #2
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Go with the 180. I have one and it works great for sheet metal all the way up to 1/4" stuff. I just finished building a rotisserie made out of 3/16" thick square tubing and it welded great.
Steve
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I also have the miller 180 auto set im happy with it so far
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Here ya go, read up...LOL
Looks like the amperage and duty cycle are a little better with the 211, but not by much.
Millermatic 211:
http://www.millerwelds.com/products/...c_211_autoset/
Millermatic 180
http://www.millerwelds.com/products/...c_180_autoset/1970 RS/SS350 139K on the clock:
89 TPI motor w/ 1pc rear seal coupled to a Viper T56 via Mcleod's modular bellhousing w/ hydraulic T/O bearing from the Viper, 12 bolt rear w/ 3.73 gearing, SC&C upper control arms, factory lowers with Delalums, C5 brakes at all four corners, Front Wheels 17x8's with Sumi 255/40/17 and Rear Wheels 17x9's with Sumi 275/40/17.
Brief description of the work done so far can be found here: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112454
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Thanks guys. My local dealer made me a great deal on the 211 so I bought one. I like the dual voltage so I can take it to friends houses.
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I did not realize that the 180 did not have the dual voltage. That is a great feature when in a bind, and well worth the money, looks like i will have to save a little longer.
just realized how old this thread is
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I have the 211 and love it. No experience with the 180 but I am sure it is also good. I have made good use of the dual voltage. it is definitely worth having. you will probably want to upgrade to a copper ground clamp.
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How thick have you welded with the 211? I am wanting to do some chassis fab, which will mostly be 1/8" stuff. But I also have a K5 blazer that I might build up that will have some 3/8" or possibly 1/2" brackets and mounts.
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the max I have I have welded so far is 1/4". Millers website claims it can do 3/8" and 1/2" on flux core. I hope to find a reason to make use of that soon.
Originally Posted by SwampHouse Kustoms
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Anyone know if my 210 can be converted to dual voltage?
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