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Welcome, FootSoldier. We like old machines around here and like to keep them going! Share some adventures you've had with it! Pics are gravy!

Welcome, Amofred9. Your first post is just to ask someone else their real name? May I recommend you start an intro thread, and we get to know...

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Does the MM211 have different wire speed ranges for the dial, based on where the voltage dial is set?...

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Even when you are using the exact stuff the door chart is written for, your settings will still vary slightly based on exact input power voltage, and personal welding style. The chart just gets you close. Vary the wire speed while you are welding to see what it does. If none of the wire speed settings...

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The clear glasses are a must just to be in the same room as the welder or plasma cutter arc. But to actually be doing the work with them seems macho. Macho usually doesn't last very long.

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GMAW = MIG
FCAW = flux-cored setup in the MIG machine
GTAW = TIG

Some multi-process machines can also do AC TIG for aluminum. But not at a hobbyist's price point.

MIG is relatively "easy" but then again, some people that think they can run a caulking...

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Cut out the part of the door where the hinges are going to go first. Then, weld on the hinges. Then, cut out the rest of the door. Perfect alignment without having to screw around.

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I was in the Navy, so mine is black and wool. But yes, good eye, that's a military poncho liner!

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I'd have to hire an employee just to start keeping track of the paperwork.

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What they said. You only turn them down if you aren't fast enough to keep up on thin stuff.

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I used a Passport (original) as a main shop machine for the year when I was between my MM175 and HH210 machines. It might look funny on a cart in the shop but there's nothing wrong with it.

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I've never done it with aluminum, but I've done it a lot with thick pieces of copper. It not only keeps the weld flat, but acts like a heat sink to help from blowing holes when welding thin stuff. I've never tried the technique when stick welding but it works very well with GMAW. I wonder if the...

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This is the PERFECT tool for removing/replacing the big C-clip that holds in the guts for the HX-35 turbo on a Cummins diesel engine. Now I need a patent attorney....

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Might be this one:

https://forum.millerwelds.com/forum/...need-some-help

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Welcome aboard. I missed the generation of the MM185, but I think I remember it was well spoken of.

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There are many jobs that should never be done sober.