215 Mig

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I got one of the new 215 migs and haven't had much of a problem with it except getting the heat & speed set easily. I guess it will take a little to get used too since I'm used to running a MM 251.Just wanted to know ya'lls opinion of this 215 Lincoln PM                                            Thanks,  John
Reply:You are the first that has posted with the PM215, Big Rig Guy is the closest to your machine with his PM200.I am curious how do you come to chose the PM215 over the MM210?Also my opinion is you made the best choice, but I have a fondness for Red machines"after a long day of doing nothing...its gooood to kick back" Pumbaa
Reply:John C- are you using the hydro outlet provided on the unit, I thought that was a good option to have.  You know,  weld then plug in a grinder and grind.I am happy with my unit and would buy another.There's a method to the madness, disregard the method and the madness begins!!
Reply:I chose the 215 because it was newer,bigger,the owner of the store is also a welder & said other welders seem to like the 215 better than the miller251.(so far hard to believe), the money that was avail. after buying the 259 Bobcat. I think that the smaller Miller mig machines are way over priced for what you get. I didn't even look at the Miller 210. I thought the PM215 was already too small.I really like the recepticles on the machine since I'm bad about making the top of the machine a tool shelf. Saves on running a long extension cord.
Reply:Originally posted by John C I chose the 215 because it was newer,bigger,the owner of the store is also a welder & said other welders seem to like the 215 better than the miller251.(so far hard to believe), the money that was avail. after buying the 259 Bobcat. I think that the smaller Miller mig machines are way over priced for what you get. I didn't even look at the Miller 210. I thought the PM215 was already too small.I really like the recepticles on the machine since I'm bad about making the top of the machine a tool shelf. Saves on running a long extension cord.
Reply:I suppose I could have gone up a tad on the Mig, but I'd rather spend more on the portable rig.To me, $350 in welding leads & twin-hose is worth more than 40 amps on a mig that is less than 300 amps; since most of my work is in the field (sometimes literally).
Reply:Im placing my order for a new MIG on Monday, I cant decide on the PM 215 or PM 255, it would be nice to save $300, but then if I ever had to weld 1/2", I could do it with the 255 and not have to use Flux Cored.  Does your 215 lay down nice beads?  I looked at the Miller MM251 but I just cant go blue, always been using RED!www.jmfabrications.comLincoln Precision TIG 375Lincoln Precision TIG 275Lincoln Power MIG 255Lincoln Power MIG 140CMiller Dynasty 350 (x2)TD Cutmaster 80
Reply:JM,  i would step up to teh 250 series  machine either red or blue.....i think that you will find the the miller has a nicer gun.....i checked out your website and i see the type of stuff that you do and either  a 215 or 250 is going to meet your needs, and if you go with the 215 you  could roll that 300.00 into  a 135 size mig for those sheet metal and on call to other buddies garages repairs brian
Reply:Originally posted by JMcKeone Im placing my order for a new MIG on Monday, I cant decide on the PM 215 or PM 255, it would be nice to save $300, but then if I ever had to weld 1/2", I could do it with the 255 and not have to use Flux Cored.  Does your 215 lay down nice beads?  I looked at the Miller MM251 but I just cant go blue, always been using RED!