I love my 211! I sold my 212 because it did not get used very often and half of the time I used it was when someone needed me to bring it somewhere to weld something for them. It got old lifting that 212 into my truck with an engine hoist only to get to the "job" and find no 220V plug in sight! I think for the hobbyist the 211 is perfect for the occasional project. Plus it plugs in anywhere and only weighs 75 lbs.