I'm a new welding student taking a two year degree for all processes. I'm in SMAW now. I found one of these for $850 with a new hood like you got. I'm using my financial aid to buy it. I'm so excited. Excellent video I shot you a sub and like
Been looking at this machine for a couple of months now. We have the wireless foot pedal on our miller dynasty 350 and 400 at my job. I couldn't imagine using a corded pedal from now on... especially when it's about 100 more for the wireless pedal. Gonna wait till black Friday to see if I can snag the 220 for a helluva steal. Definitely jealous of you currently.
Nice video and machines. I have been looking to update from my old Lincoln and was on the fence about the auto adjust and digital display but I drawn to the flexibility of the multimatic. I Look forward to some feedback after you put more hours on both machines and the helmet as well. I do like the wireless foot control and dual outlet plugs, this makes it handy when using outside the shop.
You got it man. I have lots of shop and outside working coming up. I actually spent a lot of time using this machine when I was up at Nate’s building a trans tunnel. The sucker works, but I’ll do plenty of testing here at the shop.
Your small shop ain’t that small bro 😜 For real though, congrats on the new setup, I may be convinced for when the time comes for me to pull the trigger.
Yeah, it’s a perspective shift. You’re building a big truck in a single bay. From that angle, I’m whining. Multiprocess seems like a smart fit for folks like us that don’t have a comma in their available square footage number. You going to pickup TIG? That’ll be a good day.
@@WillometMotorFab I’m just yankin your chain ;). Still, your shop is what my shop dreams of being when it grows up! That day will come. The Hobart MIG has been a borrowed piece of equipment for the last 5 years. Someday, it will return home to its owner when he’s ready for it. When that happens, a multiprocess machine seems like a logical choice.
Both good options. You won’t go wrong either way. I have my reasons for preferring Miller (mostly experience), but I know a lot of folks that like their esab, too. You’ll make the right call for you.
And it will for a while longer, I’m sure. I ran value brands for about 10 years as my skills grew, and if I didn’t get this from Miller, I would have shopped for something similar on marketplace. Are you running their MIG right now?
@@WillometMotorFab I have their Vulcan 220 multi-process machine myself. I've been very impressed with it. I am still learning myself so there is no rush but I will eventually have a Miller
Yessir. In fact, I had a 210EXT before this and learned a lot while using it. It's a good value welder, and if you can find one used, it's a great place to start.
@@speedwayman100 for arc starts, miller wins every time. It's a distinct "pop," and the amp control via their pedal is exceptional. There's no waveform control, but that's a pretty advanced feature I didn't make too much use of before. I haven't tried the new everlasts, but supposedly they just keep getting better. I think if you're just getting into welding, a used welder is a great way to start. They're everywhere on marketplace. The multimatic is great, but it's $4,000, too, so you should get some hours in on a value welder before committing to a long termer like this miller.
@@speedwayman100 I prefer the Miller, but mostly because it's so darned easy to use and takes up a lot less floor space than having separate machines. My only addition would be a water cooled TIG torch.
You did not show one of the best features, the ability to change from tig to mig and back without going back to the machine. I have one and the ability to change is very handy when you are on the other side of the work peace.
It's absolutely a buy once cry once kind of tool. This was my step up from an import TIG, which itself was about $3000 all in. This stuff does get expensive, but you're onto something. These really are for the person who loves to fabricate, and would be a bit much for folks that just need a hardware store MIG to occasionally run a bead.
I thought I said in the video that Miller provided it (I did not spend my business’ dollars on it, which is normal for a brand deal), and there’s a “paid partnership” disclaimer at the top. Bluntly, I wasn’t entirely sure I’d like it, but it has really won me over. 98% of my time on it is TIG. Sorry if that didn’t feel transparent.
@@westcoastsigns9675 thanks for commenting, but no one can buy my voice. I chose to work with Miller because I wanted a better machine, and that's exactly what this is. It's not perfect, but it's an improvement from what I ran before. This channel (and by extension, me) is never for sale. I choose to be truthful, and only work with brands that support that mission. Fortunately, there are some real good ones out there, and they think the same way I do. Also, there will be a 1 year test of this machine coming up. There are a lot of good things about it, but a few I'd like to change. We'll cover them all.
I'm a new welding student taking a two year degree for all processes. I'm in SMAW now. I found one of these for $850 with a new hood like you got. I'm using my financial aid to buy it. I'm so excited. Excellent video I shot you a sub and like
Good snag on the welder! That's a great deal. Thank you for for being here, and tag me on social as you do your welding tests. That's so cool.
I got the Miller Multimatic 215 five years ago now and love it. I would like to upgrade to the 220 someday though.
That 215 is apparently pretty popular with the nascar race teams.
I bought both of those about 3-4 months ago, excellent machines.
Nice! I love how easy it is to setup for TIG. The pedal action and amp curve makes pulsing so easy. Really excited about the plasma.
Been looking into this machine for one of my businesses. It's a beast! Thanks Dave!
Yeah man. I’m going to test the snot out of it. So far, it’s really impressive. What would you use it for in your line of work?
Welding is one of the few mysterious skills that still feels like sorcery to me 😂
Boil boil toil and trouble?
Been looking at this machine for a couple of months now. We have the wireless foot pedal on our miller dynasty 350 and 400 at my job. I couldn't imagine using a corded pedal from now on... especially when it's about 100 more for the wireless pedal. Gonna wait till black Friday to see if I can snag the 220 for a helluva steal. Definitely jealous of you currently.
It's a handy one for sure, and I hear you on the wireless. Can't go back now!
Nice video and machines. I have been looking to update from my old Lincoln and was on the fence about the auto adjust and digital display but I drawn to the flexibility of the multimatic. I Look forward to some feedback after you put more hours on both machines and the helmet as well. I do like the wireless foot control and dual outlet plugs, this makes it handy when using outside the shop.
You got it man. I have lots of shop and outside working coming up. I actually spent a lot of time using this machine when I was up at Nate’s building a trans tunnel. The sucker works, but I’ll do plenty of testing here at the shop.
Your small shop ain’t that small bro 😜
For real though, congrats on the new setup, I may be convinced for when the time comes for me to pull the trigger.
Yeah, it’s a perspective shift. You’re building a big truck in a single bay. From that angle, I’m whining. Multiprocess seems like a smart fit for folks like us that don’t have a comma in their available square footage number.
You going to pickup TIG? That’ll be a good day.
@@WillometMotorFab I’m just yankin your chain ;). Still, your shop is what my shop dreams of being when it grows up!
That day will come. The Hobart MIG has been a borrowed piece of equipment for the last 5 years. Someday, it will return home to its owner when he’s ready for it. When that happens, a multiprocess machine seems like a logical choice.
Awesome video guys
Thank man! Let me know if you want to see this equipment do something specific.
Only thing its missing is a water cooler for the TIG. Otherwise, looks like an awesome machine 😎
Totally. Guess what I’m working on next?
@@WillometMotorFab ooh, nice. It's hard to beat a water cooled torch.
Do you ball your tungsten and if so, how do you with this machine?
I don’t ball the electrode anymore. I use 2% lanthanated on everything, and just have dedicated electrodes for ally.
Im still torn between this and the esab 205 rebel...
Both good options. You won’t go wrong either way. I have my reasons for preferring Miller (mostly experience), but I know a lot of folks that like their esab, too. You’ll make the right call for you.
Bought a Miller 211 last year after over 15 years of a 140 Lincoln and it bothers me to think about how long I mistreated myself
Haha! I kind of felt the same way! What did you like so much about your welder that was that ah ha moment?
What was the game changer for you?
@@mbrick TIG arc stability at first, and eventually the easy but finely tunable mig settings
@@WillometMotorFab The HF start works really well too. It seems to work better than even an older Dynasty 200 I have used.
I wish I could afford a Miller, but my Harbor Freight welder is cuttin it... for now
And it will for a while longer, I’m sure. I ran value brands for about 10 years as my skills grew, and if I didn’t get this from Miller, I would have shopped for something similar on marketplace.
Are you running their MIG right now?
@@WillometMotorFab I have their Vulcan 220 multi-process machine myself. I've been very impressed with it. I am still learning myself so there is no rush but I will eventually have a Miller
I'm curious have you ever given everlast welders a try?
Yessir. In fact, I had a 210EXT before this and learned a lot while using it. It's a good value welder, and if you can find one used, it's a great place to start.
@@WillometMotorFab Thank you sir,with you having used both, do you find one better than the other or can one not go wrong either way?
@@speedwayman100 for arc starts, miller wins every time. It's a distinct "pop," and the amp control via their pedal is exceptional. There's no waveform control, but that's a pretty advanced feature I didn't make too much use of before. I haven't tried the new everlasts, but supposedly they just keep getting better. I think if you're just getting into welding, a used welder is a great way to start. They're everywhere on marketplace. The multimatic is great, but it's $4,000, too, so you should get some hours in on a value welder before committing to a long termer like this miller.
@@WillometMotorFab Good info to know thank you.May i ask your thoughts on multi process machines?
@@speedwayman100 I prefer the Miller, but mostly because it's so darned easy to use and takes up a lot less floor space than having separate machines. My only addition would be a water cooled TIG torch.
I want one
One year in, and it’s still going very well.
I really want this machine. It is way too expensive for a home garage machine
No doubt it’s expensive. There’s value there, but it’s a hurdle to clear.
They hooked you up😮? That's awesome. Now i feel stupid for not starting a channel😂
Look, I’m surprised they chose to support a small channel like mine! But, I asked and they agreed.
@WillometMotorFab I love it, help the smaller guys, not these hipster giant channels 💯
@@WillometMotorFab I really have wanted to start a channel, but I overthink it.
@@creeplife2802 start where you are and use what you have 👍
You did not show one of the best features, the ability to change from tig to mig and back without going back to the machine. I have one and the ability to change is very handy when you are on the other side of the work peace.
I haven't had occasion to do that just yet, but I'm quite sure there will be a point when I'm building on the car and that will come in very handy.
For over 4,000$ id say this isnt for the AVERAGE joe
It's absolutely a buy once cry once kind of tool. This was my step up from an import TIG, which itself was about $3000 all in. This stuff does get expensive, but you're onto something. These really are for the person who loves to fabricate, and would be a bit much for folks that just need a hardware store MIG to occasionally run a bead.
did you actually spend your own money on the machine , you never quite say so , or not.
I thought I said in the video that Miller provided it (I did not spend my business’ dollars on it, which is normal for a brand deal), and there’s a “paid partnership” disclaimer at the top. Bluntly, I wasn’t entirely sure I’d like it, but it has really won me over. 98% of my time on it is TIG. Sorry if that didn’t feel transparent.
@@WillometMotorFab many thanks
I’d be saying how much I liked it too if I got it for free along with the jacket.
@@westcoastsigns9675 thanks for commenting, but no one can buy my voice. I chose to work with Miller because I wanted a better machine, and that's exactly what this is. It's not perfect, but it's an improvement from what I ran before.
This channel (and by extension, me) is never for sale. I choose to be truthful, and only work with brands that support that mission. Fortunately, there are some real good ones out there, and they think the same way I do.
Also, there will be a 1 year test of this machine coming up. There are a lot of good things about it, but a few I'd like to change. We'll cover them all.
@@westcoastsigns9675 hits the nail on the head .