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Old 06-04-2013, 08:38 PM   #1
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Millermatic 180 ?

Anyone have the millermatic 180 Mig welder ? my cheap harbor frieght one just bout blew up so im lookin into a new millermatic 180 figure ill get myself somthin nice. Just trying to see if anyone uses it and if so how is it with our trucks sheetmetal ? is it a good lil welder ? will it do the job ? im a small time fabricator so i kinda need to use it on a regular basis.
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Old 06-04-2013, 08:41 PM   #2
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Re: Millermatic 180 ?

I've had mine for about 10 years. Just make sure you get the gas for it. It's a great welder. Chris
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Old 06-04-2013, 08:42 PM   #3
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Very interested in the answer myself.
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Old 06-04-2013, 08:44 PM   #4
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Miller makes great products. You really can't go wrong with the 180 or any of their welders for that matter
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Old 06-04-2013, 09:46 PM   #5
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Its an excellent welder. It will cover anything on a vehicle that needs welded other than cast iron.
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Old 06-05-2013, 07:05 AM   #6
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Re: Millermatic 180 ?

from what i have seen and done over the years most welders weld and once you prectise enough with any one you can do a decent job
but if you outgrow your welder and want to get a replacement if you have a miller it will sell quicker and for more money than most any other brands
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Old 06-05-2013, 03:15 PM   #7
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Re: Millermatic 180 ?


I too have had mine about a decade, then bought a plasma cutter a tad later and built the cart they're sitting on (but that's a whole 'nother thread)
This duo is certainly one of those "how did I get anything done before I bought it" tools.
Certainly took a deep breath before handing over the cash on 'em, but I don't regret it.
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Old 06-10-2013, 04:36 PM   #8
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Re: Millermatic 180 ?

I bought a 211 autoset and couldn't be happier.I actually got it thru the LWS for the same price as online.And since I got it thru them,they sold me the bottle and first fill at a deep discount.It's good to have that local contact for consumables in a pinch though they can be ordered online for less usually.

BTW It's dual voltage.Use one plug for 110 and just swap plug for 220,it's a connector that fits either plug so it's a piece of cake to swap voltages.The lower volts is somewhat limited.
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Old 06-12-2013, 08:47 PM   #9
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Re: Millermatic 180 ?

Miller is having a great discount right now. Their 180 is going decently cheap. Miller is one of the BEST manufacturers you can get. I personally am ready for a welder upgrade and am getting the 211; has the mvp (multi volt plug) so you can run 120 or 220.

http://www.millerwelds.com/landing/build-with-blue/
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Old 06-13-2013, 09:35 AM   #10
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Re: Millermatic 180 ?

I have the Miller 211. I love it. The dual voltage inputs are really nice to do small stuff and sheetmetal when you don't have access to 220v.

The other perk is a 211 is spool gun ready, meaning you can buy a spool gun for a couple hundred bucks, switch the gas to pure argon and weld aluminum!
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Old 06-17-2013, 09:52 PM   #11
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Re: Millermatic 180 ?

Here is a writeup i did on welding stuff with some somewhat extensive 211 stuff included but i haven't finished i believe the 211 is really underrated because i was melting through 3/8 and it wasn't maxed im eventually gonna get some 1/2-5/8 weld it out and bend test it and see what happens
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Old 06-30-2013, 11:18 PM   #12
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I Have A Lincoln 180SP.. Love It Just Got a 140C this Thing burns So Great.. Best part I can put a Spool Gun on it...
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