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Old 10-20-2009, 04:32 PM
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You can use whatever torch you want , most use a 20 . Pretty much every TIG machine can be used for stick , they're both Constant Current . If that's what you have to spend either look for a deal on a used on or save up . I've seen plenty with a cooler , torch , pedal , & on a cart for what you're willing to spend . Just make sure to check out a used machine before you buy .
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How close is this to you ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ESAB-HELIARC-WEL...item35a45875d3
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that's in Indy, about 5 hours away...
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If you can do without the ability to weld aluminum, I would go with a Miller 150STL. It has the power to do what you listed in post #16, and is in your price range brand new. Why everybody is emphasizing more power is only for aluminum. My Dynasty 200 is on the verge of being inadequate, but I don't want anything bigger for portability. That's what I like about the 150, it will almost fit in your pocket.
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If you're good you can weld aluminum with DC , you just have to make sure it's clean .
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Originally Posted by MikeGyver
If you can do without the ability to weld aluminum, I would go with a Miller 150STL. It has the power to do what you listed in post #16, and is in your price range brand new. Why everybody is emphasizing more power is only for aluminum. My Dynasty 200 is on the verge of being inadequate, but I don't want anything bigger for portability. That's what I like about the 150, it will almost fit in your pocket.
A dynasty welds hotter then any transformer I have ever used..... did you mess wth the hz at all? I mean, that little thing has easily more oomph then my PT 225 ever had, and feels closer to what my syncro 250 had @250 amps.... I still cant believe how much powr a sync 250 draws, especially with a water cooler.....
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Same here for the dynasty. I'm spoiled at work. We have 2 Dynasty 300DX and one Synchrowave 350 plus two 450A Migs. The dynasty will bury the synchrowave. I welded 1/2" aluminum plate last week and the Dynasty laugh at it. It probably helps that they are on 3 phase 440V.

Once you play with an inverter machine you never go back.

One problem though: they are expensive beasts.



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