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Old May 18, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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Whats the best tig welder? Im trying to spend around 2500 or so.
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Old May 18, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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a few people on here use a Miller Dynasty 200 and they like it.
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Old May 19, 2010 | 07:16 AM
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yeah...dynasty is one of the most versatile AC/DC machines, but plan on spending 3500 fully functional unit (not including argon bottle).

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Old May 19, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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I got my Miller synchrowave 250 used for $2500.
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Old May 19, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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miller syncrowave or dynasty or lincoln invertig.

You can go with a cheaper machine, like the starter millers. They wont be very versatile or do as thick of aluminum, but they will work great for a hobby machine.
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Old May 19, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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Precision 225 and Miller synchrowave are very common machines new in that price range.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 12:00 PM
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I have used a synchrowave lots before and it was great
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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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If you want portability, and amazing aluminum options, go dynasty 200. It also only draws like 19 amps on 220, and will run 110v as well.

Syncrowaves are great but heavy, large, and draw alot of current. My sync 250 draws 108 amps with the water cooler at full capacity... It has been sitting on the side since my dynasty came along.
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Anything miller. I used to work for a plumbing company and miller is all we used. We had 5 or 6 of their tiny portable (i think maxstar 150) TIG welders welding sch40 SS up to 2"
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Old May 21, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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Fran - PM Me. I have a tig machine Im looking to sell...
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depends what you're wanting to do...the Dynasty is probably the best out there. We have a couple 200SD's at work for tube welding and they are amazing for what they are. the 200DX has all the "bells and whistles" to really get some amazing looking welds, especially on aluminum, but the DX is $3500+ for the runner package, i'm not sure but the SD should be closer to your price range. For all intents and purposes though, the Syncrowave line is also great. i use one of several 250DX's every day at work and they're great. Some of the older machines run even better, not sure why, but some of the best welders i've used were over 15 years old.
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Old May 22, 2010 | 04:24 AM
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Miller Dynasty 200 DX.
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Old May 22, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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Another Dynasty 200dx vote, I've had mine for close to 3 years and love it ....
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Old May 23, 2010 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jdustu
Another Dynasty 200dx vote, I've had mine for close to 3 years and love it ....
looking at this guy's work will have you sold on the dynasty
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Old May 23, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000_SS
looking at this guy's work will have you sold on the dynasty
Thanks man
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Old May 24, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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no problem

and to the OP, one more 200DX user you might know: John Marcella of Marcella Manifolds
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Old May 25, 2010 | 02:08 PM
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Best place to buy it? I got my last one from cyberweld.com

Looks like everything will run me about 3500
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Old May 25, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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brwelder in MD (on ebay) is supposed to be pretty nice...Phil deals with them directly.

I've bought small stuff from cyberweld
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Old May 25, 2010 | 02:44 PM
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I dont think i actually need the water cooled version do i? I can always add it later correct?
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Old May 25, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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I got my Miller synchrowave 250 used for $2200.
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