good/cheap tig welder
12-20-2008, 03:59 PM
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good/cheap tig welder
Trying to learn how to tig weld stainless/aluminum. where would be a good place to get a cheap but good welder for me to start?
12-21-2008, 10:27 AM
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Re: good/cheap tig welder
When I started looking around everyone suggested the Sync 200. But for the price, the EconoTig and the Diversion 165 seemed great. The EconoTig just seems to offer more adjustments such as wave balance and hertz.
I used a Dynasty 200DX at school and they seem really nice. Lots of $$$ though.
I used a Dynasty 200DX at school and they seem really nice. Lots of $$$ though.
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12-21-2008, 10:52 AM
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As I posted in another thread, look around on craigslist and at your local welding supply place. I was able to get my Sync 500 for $600, sure it's more than you need, but you get the idea. They pop up on CL a lot, and they tend to stay around since there isn't a huge market of people looking for TIGs.
12-21-2008, 12:46 PM
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Re: good/cheap tig welder
When I started looking around everyone suggested the Sync 200. But for the price, the EconoTig and the Diversion 165 seemed great. The EconoTig just seems to offer more adjustments such as wave balance and hertz.
I used a Dynasty 200DX at school and they seem really nice. Lots of $$$ though.
I used a Dynasty 200DX at school and they seem really nice. Lots of $$$ though.
The sync200 offers plenty of adjustments there just not as obvious and the buttons when used along with the **** give you all the adjustments you need. It also has a pulser built in. I have used an econotig and it left me wondering why miller built it. The aluminum ability on a econtig isn't even close and you still have a machine with less capacity.
Your not talking about a $500 machine and a sycrowave200 can be had new for $1906 from IOC ready to work and delivered. Best for the $$$$$ hands down. The little thermal dymanics machine was also a very good choice till the $'s went crazy.
Haven't messed with a diversion but why would you buy something that limits you so much.
12-21-2008, 01:36 PM
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The sync200 offers plenty of adjustments there just not as obvious and the buttons when used along with the **** give you all the adjustments you need. It also has a pulser built in. I have used an econotig and it left me wondering why miller built it. The aluminum ability on a econtig isn't even close and you still have a machine with less capacity.
Your not talking about a $500 machine and a sycrowave200 can be had new for $1906 from IOC ready to work and delivered. Best for the $$$$$ hands down. The little thermal dymanics machine was also a very good choice till the $'s went crazy.
Haven't messed with a diversion but why would you buy something that limits you so much.
Your not talking about a $500 machine and a sycrowave200 can be had new for $1906 from IOC ready to work and delivered. Best for the $$$$$ hands down. The little thermal dymanics machine was also a very good choice till the $'s went crazy.
Haven't messed with a diversion but why would you buy something that limits you so much.
12-22-2008, 07:40 PM
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Re: good/cheap tig welder
California and Arizona will never have that stuff cheap, I mean, it's practically the fabricating capitols of the universe. We have offroad and tarmac! Suckers.
12-23-2008, 03:25 PM
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Re: good/cheap tig welder
a good priced welder is the miller Diversion 165. get it with the foot switch and your good to go. i got mine about 3 weeks ago and man its fun! heres day 3 on aluminum.
12-23-2008, 06:57 PM
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Re: good/cheap tig welder
DC only machine NO aluminum
If you buy less then a 200 you will kick yourself and pretty much everyone here don't need a dynasty The only real advantage to the dynasty is its smaller/lighter portability and it will run on 115 but with limited output.
If you buy less then a 200 you will kick yourself and pretty much everyone here don't need a dynasty The only real advantage to the dynasty is its smaller/lighter portability and it will run on 115 but with limited output.
12-24-2008, 06:54 AM
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Re: good/cheap tig welder
BTW, would you guys get a custom Tig torch or get the Miller contractor setup for the Dynasty 200DX. I already have a good flowmeter and ground clamp. I think the only items I would need would be the tig torch and foot and/or finger control.
great lil welder IMO
12-25-2008, 09:05 AM
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