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I've decided to buy a welder just to play around with in the garage. Anyhow, I'm getting a Miller 211. Right now they have a $100 rebate and it looks like if I spend another $500 for accessories, I can get another $200 off. I've got lots of tools but not really anything for welding. Just wondering what new accessories would be best to spend the money on. Also looking locally on craigslist. Thanks.jor
Reply:A nice helmet, good comfortable gloves & jacket or sleeves.
Reply:along with the items mentioned above load up on consumables
Reply:fire extinguisher next to helmet and gloves.. argon tanks aren't cheap either...welding is a good way to spend cash fast.Blue stock- shopmaster, a/bp330, maxstar 150stl, maxstar 210, hf251, Tbolt ac/dc, mm 135Red stock-ranger 8, weldanpower 150, idealarc 250 ac/dcEsab plasma, Victor OA set, Air products ac/dc 400 ampIt's me flipped in snow..doughnut fail
Reply:usually pays for itself pretty quick thoughBlue stock- shopmaster, a/bp330, maxstar 150stl, maxstar 210, hf251, Tbolt ac/dc, mm 135Red stock-ranger 8, weldanpower 150, idealarc 250 ac/dcEsab plasma, Victor OA set, Air products ac/dc 400 ampIt's me flipped in snow..doughnut fail
Reply:As above stated , consumable KITS are always handy, a cover , drive rollers for flux core, spool gun, wire, helmet and extra lenses and gloves . Get a PACKAGE DEAL from local supplier, machine and tank or tanks with CASH .  If you don't have time to build a cart that could be a option too. What about a torch set ??  OH, spending more money now.
Reply:Originally Posted by Michael rayusually pays for itself pretty quick though
Reply:I lied again..I did score a sweet running L Tec presto welder 130 the other day for less than 150
Reply:I already know it looks like I'm full of it... I've been welding since I was 12 or 13 years old. Have several family members in fab and machine work and it's all we have done for as long as I can remember. I just turned out to be an auto tech.  one of my cousins buys 2 or 3 new millers a year. he travels and it does pay for itself pretty quick if your work is desirable....hobby welding is expensive especially if you prefer the higher quality machines.
Reply:Michael ray   '' .I already know I have mental issues '' MISSPELLED, .I already know I have '' METAL ''  issues ,
Reply:Originally Posted by BD1Michael ray   '' .I already know I have mental issues '' MISSPELLED, .I already know I have '' METAL ''  issues ,
Reply:Originally Posted by Michael rayThe light just came on...it's both
Reply:probably won't reach master welder status soon but I do like to weld, especially the stuff they say can't be fixed...more metal/mental issues inside I guess....thanks for the compliment
Reply:Thanks to all. I'm going to assemble a list from one or more of the internet sites and take it to a local shop and see if they will match it. I like the package deal idea.jor
Reply:Good auto darkening helmet and a jacket or sleeves (burns hurt a lot), wish I had invested in sleeves earlier than I did.
Reply:Clamps, lots of clamps!Forney C5 Arc WelderLincoln Idealarc 250-250 Ac/Dc Arc WelderMiller Bobcat 225g PlusLincoln PowerMig 200Forney O/A Rig
Reply:And more clamps, never have enough clamps!!
Reply:Then when you think you have enough, go buy some more!Forney C5 Arc WelderLincoln Idealarc 250-250 Ac/Dc Arc WelderMiller Bobcat 225g PlusLincoln PowerMig 200Forney O/A Rig
Reply:Speaking of clamps, clamps and more clamps, amyone use Kreg's new line of welding clampsSent from my SCH-I605 using TapatalkRyanMiller Multimatic 200 tig/spool gun/wireless remoteMillermatic 350P, Bernard/XR Python gunsMiller Dynasty 350, Coolmate 3.5 & wireless remoteCK WF1 TIG wire feederMiller Spectrum 375 XtremeOptrel e684Miller Digital EliteMiller Weld-Mask
Reply:OP here. I headed into town yesterday and hit a couple of shops to see if they would match the internet price on the 211. The first one, a Miller distributor, would not. Claimed he only makes $38 on a 211 and assured me that the internet sellers had already deducted the $100 rebate. This of course is not true. On to the next place. They gladly matched the internet price so I bought the 211 and another $500 worth of Miller stuff so now I'll get $300 back. I ended up with a Digital Performance helmet, jacket, cap, a bunch of tips and a couple of nozzles, cart, welding pliers (not so good) and a tank. Just have to pay for the cart when it arrives. Then I can put in for the $300 rebate. Also intend to spend $150 or so for a table if I can find one on craigs. Anyhow, all told I will have spent about two Gs. Glad for the advice on buying locally as the guys are very helpful. Hooked it all up today and it works fine (on 220) so tomorrow I'll see if I can stick a couple of pieces of metal together. jor