Bought a New Welder!

[threewood]

Miller Multimatic 215 w/ TIG kit

My old Lincoln 135sp has had it and I didn't feel like fixing it again. This new Miller has some sweet specs. 110v or 240v with a swap of a connector. MIG/TIG/Arc. I have a 240v outlet in the garage but will be running it on 110v as well. Should be here end of the week!

 

[slimt]

Nice I have one close to the same. Great units.

 

[dryheat]

Mark ... It would look better in my garage!

 

[HawkRod]

Wow, looks like a super nice unit.

I have a crappy Craftsman MIG welder and a separate oxy/ acetelene setup. However, I guess I better improve my welding before I man up and buy something better!!!

 

[threewood]

Mark ... It would look better in my garage!

Maybe I will bring it up for a visit and test it out on your 64!

 

[conv67bdere]

Very Nice ! Sure you'll be putting that thing to good use too !

I like running on 240V myself . . .

 

[vintage chromoly]

TIG option opens a bunch of doors.

 

[threewood]

TIG option opens a bunch of doors.

The TIG option is amazing. And I like the ARC welding for outside in the wind. In the garage I can use the 240v, but wheeling around outside I can use the 110v with an extension.

 

[Cranky]

It's amazing how small this has become!! My Millermatic 200 from the early 80's is huge but it still has the huge spool that was in it when I got it! It's been used a lot too....

 

[slimt]

The only thing with the tig. Is it will be pure argon. No mix. Mig is 50/50 but it will serve you well. Good tools lead to good results.

 

[vintage chromoly]

I own 2 tanks of 100% argon.
TIG will eat the gas quickly.

 

[rmchrgr]

In for the review, I'm looking at this myself. Trying to decide if it's worth getting this with the TIG stuff or just buying a dedicated MIG machine.

 

[threewood]

In for the review, I'm looking at this myself. Trying to decide if it's worth getting this with the TIG stuff or just buying a dedicated MIG machine.

I bought the 215 and the tig setup separate and saved a couple hundred dollars. I am definitely interested to get going on tig welding. I need to rewire my outlet and compressor cord to accept the nema 6-50 plug on the welder.

 

[slimt]

In for the review, I'm looking at this myself. Trying to decide if it's worth getting this with the TIG stuff or just buying a dedicated MIG machine.

to have both on one is a really good idea. Especially from a well known maker. I guess it all depends what you may be working with. To me. Both

 

[threewood]

I got the welder. Super happy!! The mig will do 3/8" steel no problem. Tried the arc welder out and it was solid. Very nice beads and the auto set is sweet.

I'm going to run a separate line for the welder, 6/2 wire into a 50a 240v breaker. It is really easy since the breaker panel is behind where I want the receptacle.

I still need to get an argon tank for the tig.

 

[blue69runner]

Sweet welder. A new toy. Should make your job's go quicker.

 

[HD539]

Serious upgrade there. Very nice. Wish we lived closer lol.

 

[Tbro]

Pm sent.

 

[threewood]

Got the breakers in and receptacle installed. Easy peasy. Now I need a project to weld on.... @dryheat you can bring your 64 down whenever

 

[67SniperHockey]

You will love it. Bought when these 215s first came out. Was used to a 252 Miller and the versatility of this machine is awesome.