Which TIG welder to buy?
10-20-2005, 05:50 AM
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Which TIG welder to buy? I have never tig welded before, always mig, i want to buy an AC/DC machine and have narrowed it down to the Miller EconoTIG and the Lincoln Precision TIG 185. Anyone have any opinions on which machine is better, the lincoln is a little more pricey but i dont know if it's worth the extra cost.
i plan to weld mostly mild steel and occasionally aluminum and stainless.
i plan to weld mostly mild steel and occasionally aluminum and stainless.
10-20-2005, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Lasershop
Love my Econotig. Good deal on ebay for a new one $1307.00 shipped (came next day).
I can't comment on the Econotig because I haven't used one, but I bought a TIG 185 a couple months ago and can't praise it enough. It will start and hold a stable arc so small that a firefly looks bright by comparison. Very, very good machine for welding everything from paper-thin stock to heavy plate. I just wish I hadn't waited so long to buy it.
Mine came from ebay also, took two days though.....
10-20-2005, 11:58 AM
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Search this board.
http://www.hobartwelders.com/mboard/....php?forumid=4
But I think you will find the biggest difference is the brand name.
http://www.hobartwelders.com/mboard/....php?forumid=4
But I think you will find the biggest difference is the brand name.
10-20-2005, 12:56 PM
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the extra amps the lincoln has will definatly help out when welding aluminum.
i have the precision 185 and its a nice unit, torch gets a little hot after welding aluminum for a while (guess thats why they invented water cooled torches)
also the peddle is to the floor most time on aluminum.
i have the precision 185 and its a nice unit, torch gets a little hot after welding aluminum for a while (guess thats why they invented water cooled torches)
also the peddle is to the floor most time on aluminum.
10-25-2005, 09:44 PM
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I prefer Miller machines, however Lincoln makes good machines also
For Miller I would recommend the Synchrowave 180SD and the Dynasty 200DX
The 180SD is a bit more than the econotig and has better features, the Dynasty 200DX is more of a cadillac, but has tons, and tons of features
For Miller I would recommend the Synchrowave 180SD and the Dynasty 200DX
The 180SD is a bit more than the econotig and has better features, the Dynasty 200DX is more of a cadillac, but has tons, and tons of features
