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03-18-2010, 09:34 PM
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they also are coming out with a 185amp model if they haven't already so I guess people can get into a little thicker aluminum.
Stuff just takes so much heat its ridiculous.
03-23-2010, 12:59 PM
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I just bought a new 350LX Synchrowave, while at the supplier they had a Diversion 165, I was told it has the same inverter as the Dynasty 200 just doesnt have the stick output or some of the other bells and whistles of the dynasty.
Ive got 5 welders all miller, some are pushing 25+yrs old - but the new technology welds much smoother.
Ive got 5 welders all miller, some are pushing 25+yrs old - but the new technology welds much smoother.
03-25-2010, 12:43 AM
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Looks like I'm following 2000 in all the tool threads today lol.
I'm going to answer your question here very easily. Don't be shocked at the price because trust me, you are getting a lot more than you paid for with this Miller. I weld SS tube all day for a living and my tungsten will never touch a torch that doesn't plug into a blue machine. This machine is aimed right at the hobbyist/enthusiast market and will do your Aluminum oil pans just as long as its not too thick
http://store.cyberweld.com/mitigwedi165.html
Only things I believe you will need after this is a bottle of argon and a dual regulator setup to back purge.
I'm going to answer your question here very easily. Don't be shocked at the price because trust me, you are getting a lot more than you paid for with this Miller. I weld SS tube all day for a living and my tungsten will never touch a torch that doesn't plug into a blue machine. This machine is aimed right at the hobbyist/enthusiast market and will do your Aluminum oil pans just as long as its not too thick
http://store.cyberweld.com/mitigwedi165.html
Only things I believe you will need after this is a bottle of argon and a dual regulator setup to back purge.
04-03-2010, 10:59 AM
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you will almost ALWAYS get what you pay for with a welder. i'm not saying "don't buy the harbor freight welder," but it is what i'm thinking. before you do, search around on craigslist or go to some home/farm supply stores and see what else is out there. look for something more like a Hobart, Miller, or something else besides a harbor freight welder.
04-13-2010, 03:20 PM
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I will say to not bother with the HF stuff.
Put one side by side with even the 140 class from the big 3 makers and the difference in quality is obvious, much less when you weld with them.
They are cheap crap. If you want to do light duty car stuff, where a frame or bracket is the heaviest you'll do get a good 140 class Miller/Hobart/Lincoln with a gas bottle and be happy.
If you want stainless/Al upgrade to at least the 180/210 level model with spoolgun capability. Next step would be a TIG setup as mentioned earlier in the thread.
Put one side by side with even the 140 class from the big 3 makers and the difference in quality is obvious, much less when you weld with them.
They are cheap crap. If you want to do light duty car stuff, where a frame or bracket is the heaviest you'll do get a good 140 class Miller/Hobart/Lincoln with a gas bottle and be happy.
If you want stainless/Al upgrade to at least the 180/210 level model with spoolgun capability. Next step would be a TIG setup as mentioned earlier in the thread.
04-15-2010, 09:45 PM
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I have been holding out for a dynasty 200 dx. I was originally going to go with the diversion 165, but hate to outgrow it. Dynasty has much more control and stick also.
