The Millermatic 211 might quite possibly be the best-selling MIG machine of all time. It’s essentially the fine wine of welding equipment: It was revolutionary when it first came out about a decade ago, but more impressively, it’s only gotten better with age. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the cost and availability of the Millermatic 211 plus what accessories can be used with this machine.
Availability
One benefit of the Millermatic 211 is that it’s manufactured right here in the USA. This prevents it from being affected by some of the major issues with global supply chains ― but it’s not completely immune (as we saw in 2020). While you can often find the Millermatic 211 on sites like Amazon, these platforms have to charge higher prices as they have more overhead.
On the other hand, many small online retailers don’t have as much warehousing space which means their Millermatic 211s will have long shipping times. With a reliable, established company like Welding Supplies from IOC, you’ll almost always find the Millermatic 211 in stock and ready to ship. Chances are, if we don’t have it, no one does ― and we’ll be the first ones to get it back in stock as soon as it’s available.
Accessories
Even in its most basic package, the Millermatic 211 comes with a lot ― including most of the accessories you’ll need to start laying your first beads. The standard Millermatic 211 comes with a welding gun, gas regulator, hose, leads, material gauge and plugs for both 120V and 240V outlets (for more info about electrical plugs, check out our complete article here.
The only thing you’ll have to purchase separately before you can weld is safety gear and either a gas cylinder with shielding gas (if you’re going to MIG weld) or flux-cored wire (if you’re going to flux core weld). The Millermatic 211 can hold either a 2 lb or 11 lb spool. It’s generally a good idea to get some extra wire and consumables (the MIG gun that comes with the Millermatic 211 accepts Miller MDX Consumables).
Beyond these items included with the base package, you can also purchase the Millermatic 211 with a cart or a separate option with a cart plus a spool gun. While the Millermatic 211 is quite portable (only weighing around 38 lbs.), gas cylinders can be quite cumbersome. A cart can be incredibly useful as it lets you securely move your shielding gas cylinders around with your machine.
Some of the package options also include a cover. As a side note, you can also get the cover as a free gift, but only when you buy from Welding Supplies from IOC. A machine cover will almost always save you money in the long run. This is because researchers have found that dust and debris are the #1 killers for most welding equipment, so keeping your machine covered while not in use can really help prolong its lifespan.
The final accessory package for the Millermatic 211 includes a spool gun. This is generally required when using wire made of softer materials such as aluminum. If you try to use a normal MIG gun with softer wire, it will often break before it exits the nozzle as the wire has to travel several feet from the drive rolls to the end of the gun. With a spool gun, the wire spool and drive rolls are part of the MIG gun. This drastically reduces the distance the wire must move, thus decreasing the chance of the wire breaking.
Costs
We’re going to move back the curtain a little to help you understand why now is the best time to purchase the Millermatic 211. Miller mandates that their machines’ pricing has to stay within certain thresholds. As the Millermatic 211 has continued to be one of the most useful, reliable machines ever made, its pricing has only increased over the last decade. In other words, if you say “I’ll wait for the Millermatic 211’s price to go down before I buy,” chances are you’re actually going to pay more the longer you wait.
However, Miller occasionally offers a rebate on the Millermatic 211. In fact, right now (before September 30th, 2024), you can get $300 off the base package or the package that includes a cart.
Finally, when you shop with Welding Supplies from IOC, you can get a free gift with any Millermatic 211 purchase. To be clear, this free gift is only available when you purchase from Welding Supplies from IOC. The options vary by package but can include a free cover, 2-day shipping or even a helmet. To see for yourself and decide which Millermatic 211 package is best for you, check out all our options here:
- Base Package ($300 Rebate)
- Option With a Running Gear ($300 Rebate)
- Option With a Spool Gun
- Option With the Spoolmate 150
* Rebates valid until Sept 30th, 2024
