I just bought this welder. I am a total novice at tig and am already welding aluminum. So far I am only using the pre selected settings based on tungsten and material size. I will get into manual tweaking later. Mig works great too on steel 👍🇺🇸
@@MAC_6.7 I still have it, use it all the time. Haven't had any problems with it. Mainly use .30 wire but about a month ago I had to do some repairs on my bush hog and put .35 wire on it.......it's a beast with that bigger wire. Tig....it's not that good at, but that's me not the machine. Have done some Tig brazing and aluminum.
Good day... First off... I'm a hobbyist welder. Been doing so, for 30yrs or more. Started off with Oxy/Ace and Pops bought him a Millermatic 200 (220V MIG). Boy, was I in heaven. It was gifted to me long ago. Now, I also have a Syncrowave 180SD (220V AC/DC TIG) and a Millermatic 135 (115V MIG). I use the MM200 every now and again, and it's still a flawless machine. In fact, on occasion I've had to go 'high' "#6" setting (it's highest) to weld heavy plate. But, that's super rare. Point is, I've had to do it. It's most often used on .120 wall round tube, and up to 1/4" material. Still a GREAT running machine, and only a $90 contacter(?) has gone out in the years of garage use. By the way, I've got a Spoolmatic1 that I've used once or twice with that machine. The MM135, most often get's used as a mobile welder. I connect it to a Honda EU3000i (115V 20A) and it does well. Even on it's higher setting. Although, it'll hard start while the generator revs up and gives me full power (captain!). Occasionally, I'll use it for something super light in the garage that I know the MM200 will just melt or blast through. The Syncrowave 180... has sat, for years and I continually tell myself to fire it up and practice my TIG. Yet... it still sits. With that..... I thought to sell it all, and replace it all... with a Multimatic 220, and a spoolmate 150. I'd like to know from you, the "expert".... - will the MM220 run and MIG 1/8" steel, when powered by a Honda EU3000i 115V 20A ?? - will the MM220, be comparable in power to my old MM200 (when connected to the same garage 220V 50A service I use for the MM200)? Sorry if these are easy questions to answer. I'm not super hip to the electrical needs of the newer "inverter" style welders. I just know what's worked for me, and am trying to fill a void. That void for example, is we just had the need to weld up an off-road rig and my MM135 wasn't going to do the trick. A friend brought along a MM211 and a 10k watt 220V 30A generator. It did the trick!!! And, started me on this adventure. First, looking for an MM211. But, then my pea-brain got the idea to sell all my equipment and pickup a MM220 (if it'll work as needed on a 115V generator - for the small gate/fence jobs I have every now and again). Thoughts????
Thank you Jody ! I recently won a Miller Multimatic 220 AC/DC welder from Mike Finnegan of Roadkill Garage, and I'm anxiously awaiting delivery. I'm a moderately competent stick and mig welder, but my tig experience is almost non existent. This video was very informative, ( as all of your vids are ), but I found this one especially interesting. Thank you again, for all the time and effort you put into your presentations, as I look forward to each and every one of them. I anxiously await your future videos concerning the Miller Multimatic 220 !
I bought my Synchrowave about the same time you bought yours,still using it today.Amost all my work is marine related so mostly aluminum and stainless,just can't see doing my job with an air cooled torch as 1/4" aluminum is very common.Glad I started with what I did but some kid in the Midwest might do quite well with such a machine (and when I say "started" I had been with the plumbers and pipefitters for almost twenty years!)
JoJo Mama You can purchase a coolmate3 and a dinse fitting from ckworldwide for the return water line and then BANGO! Small little multiprocess welder for mobile jobs at the harbor and dry dock aluminum jobs.
Addendum to my comments from 2 weeks ago about failed 220 boards. Miller has replaced all the boards in our 6) 220's at no cost. Apparently as of March of this year, there was a bad part in the boards...
Your review is all substance and so efficient, not like most other videos out there where they go yada yada forever and barely have any substance to them. my hat's off for you sir.
I think that for 90% of the people that need a machine, Miller has knocked this one out of the park. What is most impressive is the total number of capabilities for the footprint of the machine. Most small shops and back yard welders are constrained on space and can only afford one machine. Miller has included some BIG Machine Features in this one like Autoset, Pulse, Frequency Control, 14 Pin Foot Pedal (so it will also work with the wireless setup, torch switches, and hand controls), and Dual Voltage. That is a HUGE amount of capability in any one machine, but in a small one like that.... most impressive.I would almost compare that machine to a new Smart Phone. Anyone can pick it up and use it, but as you use it you find out what it can really do and find that it's capabilities are beyond your immediate needs, and that means that you will not be disappointed when you want to push your limits and weld a more demanding project. As you indicate, the extreme low and high end MAY be a small problem on a vary rare occasion, BUT there are ways around that. I absolutely love my Miller 280 DX machine but for 90% of the time I turn it on, set AC/DC, Max Amps and weld. The "Micro Settings" are there when and if I need them, but this is a Multimatic 220 AC/DC and has ALL that within very practical limits PLUS Mig. I also believe it has "Gun Select" like my 252 & 350P Aluminum which also switches between MIG & TIG at the last settings used for each by pulling the trigger or depressing the pedal. Brilliant for the small shop. I have to admit that I am a bit of a Miller fan and wear their Blue Jackets too. Oh yes.... fan on demand? The first time I worked my 350P enough to turn the fan on.... I almost swallowed my gum.... so nice to have a quiet shop. I will be very interested to see you demonstrate all the capabilities. Try to wrap up with a project that requires rapid switching between MIG and a couple of TIG settings. Should be fun.
You nailed it. I love the 211 inverter MIG but I also need ac tig and would like to have pulse and wish it had volt/feed readouts or at least scales on the dials. It is a great all around mig and works in a small shop and has been on many job sites. For now, a miller 330 abp 460 amp tig does what the 211 can't. My brother has a 252, but after using my 211 on job sites has decided he want's the 220 instead. The 211 runs great from a generator and one guy can load and unload it. The 252 sucks for field work. I would really like to have a dynasty 280 dx and it would outperform a 220 for max current, but the price is too high to buy without some jobs that would require it. It is nice to see that the 220 will tig 0.250" aluminum with no problem and that is realistically as heavy as I have needed to tig on AC. It makes me wish I didn't already have the 211 inverter, just so I could buy the 220 to do 90% or more of my work/hobby.
@@CGT80 Like my iPhone 7, I use about 20% of its capabilities and it serves me well. I have Psoriasis and the fingerprint reader does not work too well as my fingerprints are constantly changing. An iPhone 10 with Face Recognition would work better...... my face looks the same as it did years ago.... but,.....is it really worth making a change just for that? My Dynasty however is the BOMB!!! I sometimes weld 0.020" Aluminum and other times 1/2". Today I did some 1.5" X 1.5" Machined Solid Square X 3" Long pieces to 2" X 2" X 3/16" Aluminum Box Tube, no problem. Sometimes 50Hz, and a few times now, down deep in a Chanel at 400Hz. The power it has is awesome and shortly after I got it I had to fill-in some incorrectly machined slots on 8 Aluminum Rubber Press Dies with the machine set at 260 Amps max, and using most of it. I did not realize it but when I finished the last one. I could not hold my hand on the area where I was working on my welding table which is 36" X 60" X 1.25" Steel Plate, and the machine, torch, (Weldcraft 310) and cooler were just fine. Yes.... the price is high, but that machine with the Wireless Foot control is incredible and completely out performs my old Lincoln V205T. Again though.... do you NEED it as I work 90% of the time in the AUTOSET ranges around the middle of the machine's range, I can push it to the limit either high or low and depend on it every time. Quality and capabilities cost money and that again is why I say the 220 AC/DC machine looks like a fantastic value.
I hustled a lot with my Multimatic 200 back when it first came out and I bought it at the intro sale price. I still use it, but my biggest complaints were the inability to run gas shielded FCAW, and the lack of AC for aluminum repairs.
Back in the 80's when Silicon valley wafer processing started up, we were welding reactor chambers in 316l sstl. this was all Tig and needed vacuum checked to 10/8 torr. The Tig welds were to dirty and wouldn't pass the argon/LN leak check. I developed the first vibro table. Tig welds looked like solder joints, smooth and passed every time. This is when we were going through 22 tons of stainless steel a month.
@weldingtipsandtricks thank you Jody Collier for being an amazing Mentor! I am awaiting the arrival of my multimatic 220. I first started watching your videos a year and a half ago and I am very excited to go down my new venture of welding. Black smiths, sheetmetal mechanics are long due in my family history. But welding skipped a couple generations. Thank you for teaching me what my father couldn’t. I will always watch your videos for advice and buy from you.
Beautiful welds! 👊 You can tell you have the artistic talent for TIG. Nice informative video about the Multimatic. I’ve been doing a lot of research about this machine and it seems to have a lot of positives from everyone.
I just tried the E3 rare earth 3/32 tungsten and that made a big difference it low amperage starting on thin material. I’ve also be using.035 MiG wire with my Mulitmatic 220. I’ve been through a 125cf tank so far and really like it. I had the option of swapping the Miller gun for a 15’ Benard gun. Got one of the first Z-Fab carts made for it with my XP-45 on the bottom. Love it
Just looked up the price for this machine and at 3 grand its to much for me to buy. Miller makes nice equipment but most people can't afford them. Thanks for the review though Jody. It was very informative.
Thank you for the video. We are actually using these machines in our welding class. I just started stainless steel and aluminum. Your videos have been extremely helpful these last 3 semesters.
Thanks Jody. I've been watching every video I can on this machine. I've got the cash burning a hole in my pocket waiting for my buddies shop to get one in stock for me to buy! This video is the first one I've seen that mentioned, let alone showed the pulse function. Thanks again!
We bought 5) 220's for our shop. The Mig function has gone out in 3- had to put new boards in the units. Luckily Miller stood behind the warranty. Another went out last night- i hope it's still covered....
Finally, very well done video with product, techniques and machine dials and shows as you are selecting the settings. FABULOUS!! you need to do more of these in-depth videos. SUperB! I had to sell my Millermatic 220 due to the CCP19 virus.... to survive.
Nice video. I just picked up one of these for my side work. I’ve welded flux core and stick in the field for over a decade, but not so much tig. I only used tig on a few stainless jobs over the years. I’d really like to expand my service to aluminum, so I am glad this machine has ac tig.
@@bullfrogwelding3614 if that is using gas with flux wire, then no. I’ve used suitcases off bobcats and xmt350’s and regular old mig machines. I was/am an ironworker, but I’m trying to get my own gig going.
Jody, when do you think that you will do a review on the MIG and Stick functions of the Multimatic 200? You have the best welding channel anywhere? I've learned so much!
Great video Jody 👍👍👍👍 been waiting to see some more videos of this machine in action. I couldn’t be happier that you got one to try out. Love your quality content!
Dude, you are the man... thank you so much for all the videos. I've mig welded forever. But a while back I wanted to learn tig. Your videos showed me everything I needed to know. Thank you.
I'm gonna wait for the other parts of the review before I make my mind up. I like the way the esab look and the way you select functions. Also I've had some experience using old esab machines and I was impressed with the quality. But I'm staying open minded about the Miller. Let's just see what Jody had to say!
If ESAB would have brought there product to market when they said they were ..I feel they could have possibly taken over . but I find it super strange that there still not shipping them out .. I’m convinced there has to be something up with them that there trying to work out.. I bought the 220 and love it and if Jody approves its that much better
..as a cadence caller in Navy Sea Bees, and State Shock Camps...we got one about ..jodi...I never knew between the left and the right just who it was identifying the weld...thanks jodi, now we know a true sponsor in you as builders through the Carpenters Guide. ? Testimony..
@@lewiemcneely9143 ..aint no use in callin home, jodis on the telephone ! ..I was 11 Charley Co.C 174th before I went Sea Bees, I remember ..jodi was always messin with the mitochondrial weld then,...a lot of guys went nuts gettin John Deer letters...its nice to see an honest jodi..God bless friend..
@@malcolmclark2887 "Ain't no use in going home, Jodi's got your girl and gone'! 34 Engineers at Ft.Riley Ks. and RVN. Learned to run a clam bucket charging an asphalt plant then went to the 1st Cav, moving fire bases. Then to Ft. Story Va. in a stevedore outfit running a D7-E, then HOME! Been doing it before and after. This Jodi could me a surgeon, thank YOU for YOUR service and God Bless YOU, Brother in more than one way!
It's nice to know how versatile this machine is, but the demos in this vid were your own custom settings and weld process. I wanted to see how well the machine does TIG out of the box with its internal presets.
Love your videos going to bakers gas and welding supplies to buy my first welder. The new esab ac-dc or Miller ac-dc don’t know yet. Watching lots of videos. I’m going to your store for gear when I get welder
Love your work, The only thing I never have so far is a Mig... but I guess that when the time comes I'll just get a dedicated Mig machine.. just need to be able to justify the expense. I do really feel good envy for you,,,, whist I can have a small mobile welding hassle like yours!!
Nice work. Ain’t used one yet but looks great I just hate the fact they had all the big commotion over it with Ac and then released the multimatic 255 for the guy who needs a bit more power but with no Ac!!!! Wish Lincoln would hurry up and release whatever they are doing.
I didn't even know they had a 255. The lack of AC is a deal breaker.They built the 211 inverter with no ipm or volt indicators on it and only 0-10/0-100 scales. I love the machine and at 230 amps it is great. The 215 added dc tig and made me think it would be nice to have, but I do have a miller 330abp tig with no shortage of amperage but no fancy wave forms. The 220 seemed perfect as it has the same mig specs as the 211 inverter, and my brother plans to buy it to replace his 252 as he needs something portable. The 255 would be a nice step up in power, buy why the hell does miller keep leaving out AC tig???? Next will be a 260 multimatic with AC TIG!
CGT80 you should check millers website and CZcams channel they also have a millermatic 255 now as well, no more transformer, more compact ,more power and now with pulse.
CGT80, adding AC TIG to a power source gets pretty expensive. If you compare the MillerMatic 215 at $1600 to the MultiMatic 220 at $3000 there is a big jump. The Multimatic 255 is already at $3000. To add AC TIG would bring the price up to $5000+ and the machine would be bigger an heavier. Its all about selling the most units to the most people and not the perfect unit to a couple people.
@@buckyfan2526 Yes, I noticed the prices of the 215 and 220 vs. the 211 and knew that it was due to AC TIG. I quickly looked at the web site last after seeing this video, but didn't look close enough to see if the 255 is a replacement for the 252. If it has the same output and duty cycle, then that is great and deserving of the price. My issue is that miller will come out with a great machine that is lacking some features(215) and then months later will present one that includes what was missing with the first(220), rather than offering both at the same time. The 255 is new since I looked at the web site just a few months ago.......how long until they do a 260 with AC tig. I understand some people won't want to pay the higher price, but more than a few would. A smart engineering department at miller, would design the DC tig and AC tig machines at the same time to share as many parts as possible, keeping their manufacturing costs lower to offer two products, even if the demand is lower on the upgraded unit or if it has to be an upgrade or special order. Right now, they are coming up with great new machines, but they may announce a machine that would better suit your needs just months down the road.
..thanks for holding the fort bro. we got a LOT of work to do, Pipeline Pierce has the competition goin between Lincoln and Miller, but from the excellent work instruction and safety guide line you're putting out, I think Pierce just might need to take a few lessons from you..keep up the good work on these videos, Carpenters and builders are gonna be coming up with an incredible design for the longest O.A.S.I.S. / O.A.S.A.S, oxygen bar in the world, once these politicians figure out the difference between a barrier and a wall is on a heating and cooling exchange...ever see Robo Cop ? a good analogy between the two is a set of lungs inside a glass membrane...believe it...
Only issue I have had with my 220 so far is a/c 1/4 inside joint and getting to hot that my filler melts before the puddle, but its more than likely user error as I'm new to tig welding.
Great video Jody! Currently I own the AHP Alpha tig 200 and I’ve been considering buying this Miller machine because I want the ability to do all the processes with one machine. Just this past week I’ve been having second thoughts and got thinking maybe I want an AC/DC Tig and AC/DC Mig to be two separate machines so that I could go higher on the machines amp rating. I’ve been growing my small business for about 9 years and while there isn’t any call for something bigger, there might be in the future. What are thoughts on this? +weldingtipsandtricks
I ain't Jody, but if you want my $.02 here it is. If you're making money, it's always wise to have multiple machines instead of relying on one. Stuff breaks, although some things more than others. I'd rather still have work available with my other machines. I'd also be looking more into units that are designed for shop use and not targeted as much at the home gamer/hobbyist. Buy a 252 Miller or 256 Lincoln used, or even a 230 Ironman, and don't worry about not finding parts, service centers, or major electronics failures. MIG is probably the bulk of what I and most welders I know do for mild steel fabrication. You'd be getting way more duty cycle, and a more robust machine that will probably last 30+ years past it's build date, and save you money when buying bigger spools of wire. Now, if you're moving around a lot, do not have the space, and need the lower power requirements, this machine or the Rebel 205 AC/DC would be at the top of my list, or a separate smaller mig machine like the 210MP.
Just purchased a Multimatic 220. Wondering what tungsten your using for your AC tig or if your just running an E3 for all? And if so, sharpen it for AC as well?
What's your thoughts on using 1/8" tungsten on everything by grinding it according to the thickness of the material your running? I watched the 6061 video a while back where he ran beads on different thicknesses using only 1/8" tungsten. Thank you for continuing to make great videos!
Jody, great video very helpful. I just ordered a Multimatic 220. I see you changed over to the #8 Furick cup. What would I need to order to change over the TIG torch to your setup. Thanks!
Hey Jody... great video. What would be your choice of welder today? In a so-it-all machine and also in a Tig machine? Do you prefer the stand alone Tig machine? Are they inherently better quality? Thanks again!
Love your videos. Looking into gettin a new welder my lincoln fluxcore 110 just isnt cutting it anymore. Would you prefer this miller or esab multiprocess?
Informative video, thanks. I recently bought this welder. So far I’m happy with it. Your video has taught me a few things I look forward to trying out.
I have heard good things about this machine except for running 6010. Can you attest to this? Is it really not that great and have an unstable arc when welding 6010?
I just bought this welder. I am a total novice at tig and am already welding aluminum. So far I am only using the pre selected settings based on tungsten and material size. I will get into manual tweaking later. Mig works great too on steel 👍🇺🇸
I've had my miller 220 for about two weeks now and love it. Does everything I need it for.
Aaronc garage still got it?
I was wondering the same
@@MAC_6.7 I still have it, use it all the time. Haven't had any problems with it. Mainly use .30 wire but about a month ago I had to do some repairs on my bush hog and put .35 wire on it.......it's a beast with that bigger wire. Tig....it's not that good at, but that's me not the machine. Have done some Tig brazing and aluminum.
Can I have it? Lol
You sir are a welding god ...I feel so blessed after watching your videos .. Thank you for all you do
Your tig finger xl has been a life saver for me in helping pass my 4F thin wall socket tests. Thanks for putting out a great product Jody.
I bought this machine to use it in my company and it works well super well on everything.
Good day...
First off... I'm a hobbyist welder. Been doing so, for 30yrs or more.
Started off with Oxy/Ace and Pops bought him a Millermatic 200 (220V MIG). Boy, was I in heaven. It was gifted to me long ago.
Now, I also have a Syncrowave 180SD (220V AC/DC TIG) and a Millermatic 135 (115V MIG).
I use the MM200 every now and again, and it's still a flawless machine. In fact, on occasion I've had to go 'high' "#6" setting (it's highest) to weld heavy plate. But, that's super rare. Point is, I've had to do it. It's most often used on .120 wall round tube, and up to 1/4" material. Still a GREAT running machine, and only a $90 contacter(?) has gone out in the years of garage use. By the way, I've got a Spoolmatic1 that I've used once or twice with that machine.
The MM135, most often get's used as a mobile welder. I connect it to a Honda EU3000i (115V 20A) and it does well. Even on it's higher setting. Although, it'll hard start while the generator revs up and gives me full power (captain!). Occasionally, I'll use it for something super light in the garage that I know the MM200 will just melt or blast through.
The Syncrowave 180... has sat, for years and I continually tell myself to fire it up and practice my TIG. Yet... it still sits.
With that.....
I thought to sell it all, and replace it all... with a Multimatic 220, and a spoolmate 150.
I'd like to know from you, the "expert"....
- will the MM220 run and MIG 1/8" steel, when powered by a Honda EU3000i 115V 20A ??
- will the MM220, be comparable in power to my old MM200 (when connected to the same garage 220V 50A service I use for the MM200)?
Sorry if these are easy questions to answer. I'm not super hip to the electrical needs of the newer "inverter" style welders. I just know what's worked for me, and am trying to fill a void. That void for example, is we just had the need to weld up an off-road rig and my MM135 wasn't going to do the trick. A friend brought along a MM211 and a 10k watt 220V 30A generator. It did the trick!!! And, started me on this adventure. First, looking for an MM211. But, then my pea-brain got the idea to sell all my equipment and pickup a MM220 (if it'll work as needed on a 115V generator - for the small gate/fence jobs I have every now and again).
Thoughts????
The only best guy I know to give a real review on this welder
Thank you Jody ! I recently won a Miller Multimatic 220 AC/DC welder from Mike Finnegan of Roadkill Garage, and I'm anxiously awaiting delivery. I'm a moderately competent stick and mig welder, but my tig experience is almost non existent. This video was very informative, ( as all of your vids are ), but I found this one especially interesting. Thank you again, for all the time and effort you put into your presentations, as I look forward to each and every one of them. I anxiously await your future videos concerning the Miller Multimatic 220 !
congratulations
God bless you
ill buy it off you for 2k cash, lmk!
I bought my Synchrowave about the same time you bought yours,still using it today.Amost all my work is marine related so mostly aluminum and stainless,just can't see doing my job with an air cooled torch as 1/4" aluminum is very common.Glad I started with what I did but some kid in the Midwest might do quite well with such a machine (and when I say "started" I had been with the plumbers and pipefitters for almost twenty years!)
JoJo Mama You can purchase a coolmate3 and a dinse fitting from ckworldwide for the return water line and then BANGO! Small little multiprocess welder for mobile jobs at the harbor and dry dock aluminum jobs.
Addendum to my comments from 2 weeks ago about failed 220 boards.
Miller has replaced all the boards in our 6) 220's at no cost. Apparently as of March of this year, there was a bad part in the boards...
Your review is all substance and so efficient, not like most other videos out there where they go yada yada forever and barely have any substance to them.
my hat's off for you sir.
I think that for 90% of the people that need a machine, Miller has knocked this one out of the park. What is most impressive is the total number of capabilities for the footprint of the machine. Most small shops and back yard welders are constrained on space and can only afford one machine. Miller has included some BIG Machine Features in this one like Autoset, Pulse, Frequency Control, 14 Pin Foot Pedal (so it will also work with the wireless setup, torch switches, and hand controls), and Dual Voltage. That is a HUGE amount of capability in any one machine, but in a small one like that.... most impressive.I would almost compare that machine to a new Smart Phone. Anyone can pick it up and use it, but as you use it you find out what it can really do and find that it's capabilities are beyond your immediate needs, and that means that you will not be disappointed when you want to push your limits and weld a more demanding project. As you indicate, the extreme low and high end MAY be a small problem on a vary rare occasion, BUT there are ways around that. I absolutely love my Miller 280 DX machine but for 90% of the time I turn it on, set AC/DC, Max Amps and weld. The "Micro Settings" are there when and if I need them, but this is a Multimatic 220 AC/DC and has ALL that within very practical limits PLUS Mig. I also believe it has "Gun Select" like my 252 & 350P Aluminum which also switches between MIG & TIG at the last settings used for each by pulling the trigger or depressing the pedal. Brilliant for the small shop. I have to admit that I am a bit of a Miller fan and wear their Blue Jackets too. Oh yes.... fan on demand? The first time I worked my 350P enough to turn the fan on.... I almost swallowed my gum.... so nice to have a quiet shop. I will be very interested to see you demonstrate all the capabilities. Try to wrap up with a project that requires rapid switching between MIG and a couple of TIG settings. Should be fun.
You nailed it. I love the 211 inverter MIG but I also need ac tig and would like to have pulse and wish it had volt/feed readouts or at least scales on the dials. It is a great all around mig and works in a small shop and has been on many job sites. For now, a miller 330 abp 460 amp tig does what the 211 can't. My brother has a 252, but after using my 211 on job sites has decided he want's the 220 instead. The 211 runs great from a generator and one guy can load and unload it. The 252 sucks for field work. I would really like to have a dynasty 280 dx and it would outperform a 220 for max current, but the price is too high to buy without some jobs that would require it. It is nice to see that the 220 will tig 0.250" aluminum with no problem and that is realistically as heavy as I have needed to tig on AC. It makes me wish I didn't already have the 211 inverter, just so I could buy the 220 to do 90% or more of my work/hobby.
@@CGT80 Like my iPhone 7, I use about 20% of its capabilities and it serves me well. I have Psoriasis and the fingerprint reader does not work too well as my fingerprints are constantly changing. An iPhone 10 with Face Recognition would work better...... my face looks the same as it did years ago.... but,.....is it really worth making a change just for that? My Dynasty however is the BOMB!!! I sometimes weld 0.020" Aluminum and other times 1/2". Today I did some 1.5" X 1.5" Machined Solid Square X 3" Long pieces to 2" X 2" X 3/16" Aluminum Box Tube, no problem. Sometimes 50Hz, and a few times now, down deep in a Chanel at 400Hz. The power it has is awesome and shortly after I got it I had to fill-in some incorrectly machined slots on 8 Aluminum Rubber Press Dies with the machine set at 260 Amps max, and using most of it. I did not realize it but when I finished the last one. I could not hold my hand on the area where I was working on my welding table which is 36" X 60" X 1.25" Steel Plate, and the machine, torch, (Weldcraft 310) and cooler were just fine. Yes.... the price is high, but that machine with the Wireless Foot control is incredible and completely out performs my old Lincoln V205T. Again though.... do you NEED it as I work 90% of the time in the AUTOSET ranges around the middle of the machine's range, I can push it to the limit either high or low and depend on it every time. Quality and capabilities cost money and that again is why I say the 220 AC/DC machine looks like a fantastic value.
I hustled a lot with my Multimatic 200 back when it first came out and I bought it at the intro sale price. I still use it, but my biggest complaints were the inability to run gas shielded FCAW, and the lack of AC for aluminum repairs.
Thank you for the Tig info!
Just bought my first Miller welder (the 220) today from Baker’s welding supply.
Back in the 80's when Silicon valley wafer processing started up, we were welding reactor chambers in 316l sstl. this was all Tig and needed vacuum checked to 10/8 torr. The Tig welds were to dirty and wouldn't pass the argon/LN leak check. I developed the first vibro table. Tig welds looked like solder joints, smooth and passed every time. This is when we were going through 22 tons of stainless steel a month.
I bought the 215 a few years ago and love it. Now I’m dreaming of a 220 🤔
@weldingtipsandtricks thank you Jody Collier for being an amazing Mentor! I am awaiting the arrival of my multimatic 220. I first started watching your videos a year and a half ago and I am very excited to go down my new venture of welding. Black smiths, sheetmetal mechanics are long due in my family history. But welding skipped a couple generations. Thank you for teaching me what my father couldn’t. I will always watch your videos for advice and buy from you.
Thank Jody! Just got the machine as well and now just need to find time to make a cart for it..
Just got mine today! Upgraded from a yeswelder 205ds-b
Beautiful welds! 👊 You can tell you have the artistic talent for TIG. Nice informative video about the Multimatic. I’ve been doing a lot of research about this machine and it seems to have a lot of positives from everyone.
thats a killer machine believe me....auto set for mig are perfection....
@@louismartel8232 I ended buying one! It’s done everything I’ve asked from it. Great machine!
@@louismartel8232 I ended buying one! It’s done everything I’ve asked from it. Great machine!
I just tried the E3 rare earth 3/32 tungsten and that made a big difference it low amperage starting on thin material.
I’ve also be using.035 MiG wire with my Mulitmatic 220. I’ve been through a 125cf tank so far and really like it. I had the option of swapping the Miller gun for a 15’ Benard gun.
Got one of the first Z-Fab carts made for it with my XP-45 on the bottom. Love it
We love the honesty Jody, I'm literally about to be on my own with a side hustle and this helps alot,thanks buddy! +weldingtipsandtricks
I'd definitely suggest the ESAB instead. Much more precise starts and real pulser setup lol
Just looked up the price for this machine and at 3 grand its to much for me to buy. Miller makes nice equipment but most people can't afford them.
Thanks for the review though Jody. It was very informative.
thanks for this straight to the point high speed love it
Great review. In depth and to the point. Does anyone else think that thing looks like a Vulcan machine from HF?
Vulcan compares their omnipro to this Miller... For like way less but the Millers are just better made.
Thank you for the video. We are actually using these machines in our welding class. I just started stainless steel and aluminum. Your videos have been extremely helpful these last 3 semesters.
Thanks Jody. I've been watching every video I can on this machine. I've got the cash burning a hole in my pocket waiting for my buddies shop to get one in stock for me to buy! This video is the first one I've seen that mentioned, let alone showed the pulse function. Thanks again!
We bought 5) 220's for our shop.
The Mig function has gone out in 3- had to put new boards in the units.
Luckily Miller stood behind the warranty.
Another went out last night- i hope it's still covered....
I just got one..regretting it. only a month old and I hate it...
I hope to learn welding and become a professor just like you greet you from Iraq my brother 🌹🌹❤..
Finally, very well done video with product, techniques and machine dials and shows as you are selecting the settings. FABULOUS!! you need to do more of these in-depth videos. SUperB!
I had to sell my Millermatic 220 due to the CCP19 virus.... to survive.
Nice video. I just picked up one of these for my side work. I’ve welded flux core and stick in the field for over a decade, but not so much tig. I only used tig on a few stainless jobs over the years. I’d really like to expand my service to aluminum, so I am glad this machine has ac tig.
Have you run dual Shield flux?
@@bullfrogwelding3614 if that is using gas with flux wire, then no. I’ve used suitcases off bobcats and xmt350’s and regular old mig machines. I was/am an ironworker, but I’m trying to get my own gig going.
Be good if you could show the aluminium mig welding capability's of this machine, if you get the chance, Great video
Thanks
Jody, when do you think that you will do a review on the MIG and Stick functions of the Multimatic 200? You have the best welding channel anywhere? I've learned so much!
Great video Jody 👍👍👍👍 been waiting to see some more videos of this machine in action. I couldn’t be happier that you got one to try out. Love your quality content!
Good machine, great video, but the Everlast 252sti has more options and adjustability. I love mine...
Dude, you are the man... thank you so much for all the videos. I've mig welded forever. But a while back I wanted to learn tig. Your videos showed me everything I needed to know. Thank you.
Cheers Jody been looking at this one and the Esab Rebel and this is very informative.
Hi Pete, I'm in the same predicament! I'm still not sure which to get.
I'm swaying towards the esab more and more but i am a bit of a fanboy if the truth was told.
@@daveclarke2238
Miller al the way! Use their products everyday, can’t be beat!
I'm gonna wait for the other parts of the review before I make my mind up. I like the way the esab look and the way you select functions. Also I've had some experience using old esab machines and I was impressed with the quality. But I'm staying open minded about the Miller. Let's just see what Jody had to say!
If ESAB would have brought there product to market when they said they were ..I feel they could have possibly taken over . but I find it super strange that there still not shipping them out .. I’m convinced there has to be something up with them that there trying to work out.. I bought the 220 and love it and if Jody approves its that much better
Love the videos man! Keep up the GREAT work! Cant wait for more!
Ok, Miller or Lincoln, other for side jobs. I want the best for less I'm a start-up. Love the videos. Especially the silicon bronze
Огромное спасибо Вам за видео, очень познавательно 👍👍👍👍👍
Jodi-y... Your presence on youtube is Priceless, Ill Support 100% ..P.S.. 3 Tig fingers, One for each station 3 years holding!!
..as a cadence caller in Navy Sea Bees, and State Shock Camps...we got one about ..jodi...I never knew between the left and the right just who it was identifying the weld...thanks jodi, now we know a true sponsor in you as builders through the Carpenters Guide. ? Testimony..
He's done got the girl and GONE! Army has it too. Uncle was a Sea Bee in WW-2.
@@lewiemcneely9143 ..aint no use in callin home, jodis on the telephone ! ..I was 11 Charley Co.C 174th before I went Sea Bees, I remember ..jodi was always messin with the mitochondrial weld then,...a lot of guys went nuts gettin John Deer letters...its nice to see an honest jodi..God bless friend..
@@malcolmclark2887 "Ain't no use in going home, Jodi's got your girl and gone'! 34 Engineers at Ft.Riley Ks. and RVN. Learned to run a clam bucket charging an asphalt plant then went to the 1st Cav, moving fire bases. Then to Ft. Story Va. in a stevedore outfit running a D7-E, then HOME! Been doing it before and after. This Jodi could me a surgeon, thank YOU for YOUR service and God Bless YOU, Brother in more than one way!
@@lewiemcneely9143 ...Alpha Echo backat ya bro ,!
@@malcolmclark2887 Gopher it Sea Bee Pal!
It's nice to know how versatile this machine is, but the demos in this vid were your own custom settings and weld process. I wanted to see how well the machine does TIG out of the box with its internal presets.
Great video. I would like to have one of these!
I hope you dive in to the stainless mig function,I have always wondered what the little inverter machines do different
Excellent information and as usual, very well edited video. Thanks.
Looks sweet but I think an engine drive will be my next purchase for mobile welding. So far get way more mobile calls then anything with aluminum.
Very useful video Jody! I'll be looking for the next parts. Thanks!
I have a job coming up that's all copper. I'd love to see ya do a video on tig welding copper. Good video as always.
Love your videos going to bakers gas and welding supplies to buy my first welder. The new esab ac-dc or Miller ac-dc don’t know yet. Watching lots of videos. I’m going to your store for gear when I get welder
Awesome video as always! Ordered a TIG finger XL out here in Ireland, looking forward to getting it!
Esab needs to get you one of their Rebel 205's to review.
Yes. I want to upgrade to that.
Absolutely in love with mine!
Worth every penny!!
Thanks for the videos
Now I want a buy this mashine so bad Thanks Jody
That’s an awesome looking bit of gear
AWESOME video -- thanks Jody.
Great video, always nice to see an unbiased review.
Really nice video I actually just got this very welder
Getting a 220 outlet also
Love your work, The only thing I never have so far is a Mig... but I guess that when the time comes I'll just get a dedicated Mig machine.. just need to be able to justify the expense. I do really feel good envy for you,,,, whist I can have a small mobile welding hassle like yours!!
Thanks for the info 👍
thank you helps a lot
well that got to be better than my EMF TAD 1 just a bit
I have this machine and love it
Thank you Jody
Nice work. Ain’t used one yet but looks great I just hate the fact they had all the big commotion over it with Ac and then released the multimatic 255 for the guy who needs a bit more power but with no Ac!!!! Wish Lincoln would hurry up and release whatever they are doing.
I didn't even know they had a 255. The lack of AC is a deal breaker.They built the 211 inverter with no ipm or volt indicators on it and only 0-10/0-100 scales. I love the machine and at 230 amps it is great. The 215 added dc tig and made me think it would be nice to have, but I do have a miller 330abp tig with no shortage of amperage but no fancy wave forms. The 220 seemed perfect as it has the same mig specs as the 211 inverter, and my brother plans to buy it to replace his 252 as he needs something portable. The 255 would be a nice step up in power, buy why the hell does miller keep leaving out AC tig???? Next will be a 260 multimatic with AC TIG!
CGT80 you should check millers website and CZcams channel they also have a millermatic 255 now as well, no more transformer, more compact ,more power and now with pulse.
CGT80, adding AC TIG to a power source gets pretty expensive. If you compare the MillerMatic 215 at $1600 to the MultiMatic 220 at $3000 there is a big jump. The Multimatic 255 is already at $3000. To add AC TIG would bring the price up to $5000+ and the machine would be bigger an heavier. Its all about selling the most units to the most people and not the perfect unit to a couple people.
@@buckyfan2526 Yes, I noticed the prices of the 215 and 220 vs. the 211 and knew that it was due to AC TIG. I quickly looked at the web site last after seeing this video, but didn't look close enough to see if the 255 is a replacement for the 252. If it has the same output and duty cycle, then that is great and deserving of the price. My issue is that miller will come out with a great machine that is lacking some features(215) and then months later will present one that includes what was missing with the first(220), rather than offering both at the same time. The 255 is new since I looked at the web site just a few months ago.......how long until they do a 260 with AC tig. I understand some people won't want to pay the higher price, but more than a few would. A smart engineering department at miller, would design the DC tig and AC tig machines at the same time to share as many parts as possible, keeping their manufacturing costs lower to offer two products, even if the demand is lower on the upgraded unit or if it has to be an upgrade or special order. Right now, they are coming up with great new machines, but they may announce a machine that would better suit your needs just months down the road.
Thanks jody !!!! We love you😎
Could you maybe do a video on fresh out of the oven 7018 vs never seen an oven 7018 for repairs
Evan Bozich you could test this by just using a rod straight out of the container. I’m pretty sure they come dry.
Good teacher welding
good review.
Thanks for reviewing this machine. Would a smaller tungsten diameter help with starts in thin material?
Good information.Great.
Great video, the info you provide is always appreciated!
EXCELLENT VIDEO!!!
You are a fantastic welder. Can you please do a review on the eastwood MP200I multiprocess welder.
Thank you Jody!
..thanks for holding the fort bro. we got a LOT of work to do, Pipeline Pierce has the competition goin between Lincoln and Miller, but from the excellent work instruction and safety guide line you're putting out, I think Pierce just might need to take a few lessons from you..keep up the good work on these videos, Carpenters and builders are gonna be coming up with an incredible design for the longest O.A.S.I.S. / O.A.S.A.S, oxygen bar in the world, once these politicians figure out the difference between a barrier and a wall is on a heating and cooling exchange...ever see Robo Cop ? a good analogy between the two is a set of lungs inside a glass membrane...believe it...
Been thinking about getting one of these great info Jody
Nice vid. Smooth, informative and fun to watch as usual. Thank you.
Nice work bud👊🍻 very informative perfect all around testing.
Only issue I have had with my 220 so far is a/c 1/4 inside joint and getting to hot that my filler melts before the puddle, but its more than likely user error as I'm new to tig welding.
Great video Jody! Currently I own the AHP Alpha tig 200 and I’ve been considering buying this Miller machine because I want the ability to do all the processes with one machine. Just this past week I’ve been having second thoughts and got thinking maybe I want an AC/DC Tig and AC/DC Mig to be two separate machines so that I could go higher on the machines amp rating. I’ve been growing my small business for about 9 years and while there isn’t any call for something bigger, there might be in the future. What are thoughts on this? +weldingtipsandtricks
I ain't Jody, but if you want my $.02 here it is. If you're making money, it's always wise to have multiple machines instead of relying on one. Stuff breaks, although some things more than others. I'd rather still have work available with my other machines. I'd also be looking more into units that are designed for shop use and not targeted as much at the home gamer/hobbyist. Buy a 252 Miller or 256 Lincoln used, or even a 230 Ironman, and don't worry about not finding parts, service centers, or major electronics failures. MIG is probably the bulk of what I and most welders I know do for mild steel fabrication. You'd be getting way more duty cycle, and a more robust machine that will probably last 30+ years past it's build date, and save you money when buying bigger spools of wire.
Now, if you're moving around a lot, do not have the space, and need the lower power requirements, this machine or the Rebel 205 AC/DC would be at the top of my list, or a separate smaller mig machine like the 210MP.
Just purchased a Multimatic 220. Wondering what tungsten your using for your AC tig or if your just running an E3 for all?
And if so, sharpen it for AC as well?
What's your thoughts on using 1/8" tungsten on everything by grinding it according to the thickness of the material your running? I watched the 6061 video a while back where he ran beads on different thicknesses using only 1/8" tungsten. Thank you for continuing to make great videos!
You can however the right tool for the job comes to mind.
Great information Jody. Nice editing job too!
Jody, great video very helpful. I just ordered a Multimatic 220. I see you changed over to the #8 Furick cup. What would I need to order to change over the TIG torch to your setup. Thanks!
I have your tig finger now next I need to buy that Ferric cup
Jody can you post a link to your Ferric cup kit?
Awesome video Jody 👊🏻
Thank you.
another great video, thanks for the info ..
Hey Jody... great video. What would be your choice of welder today? In a so-it-all machine and also in a Tig machine? Do you prefer the stand alone Tig machine? Are they inherently better quality? Thanks again!
Love your videos. Looking into gettin a new welder my lincoln fluxcore 110 just isnt cutting it anymore. Would you prefer this miller or esab multiprocess?
Informative video, thanks. I recently bought this welder. So far I’m happy with it. Your video has taught me a few things I look forward to trying out.
Miller is for drinking. Lincoln is for welding...lol
Need that mig function next please..
One AC/DC MULTIPROCESS welder for the rest of your life--
Esab 205 or the MILLER 220??
Please weigh in. I’m about to pull the trigger.
Which is better this one ☝️ or ESAB Rebel EMP 235ic Multiprocess Welder
Can you adjust post-flow on this multimatic 220?
Good one thanks
Good review; good selection!!!!
I have heard good things about this machine except for running 6010. Can you attest to this? Is it really not that great and have an unstable arc when welding 6010?