alright, well im going to buy an econotig for my first tig welder, yes I can tig weld, anyway I need to know if its a decent welder to start with and rate it on a scale of 1-10.
where did you get it and how much did you pay for it?

thanks guys

-Jon

 

I've used one, but find it a little rough around the edges. If you want to do thin stuff you may find it hard to "control" at lower amperage levels. If you can, save up a little more and get the Syncrowave 180SD or a Lincoln Precision TIG 185.

 

well I found an econotig for 1200, brand new, I wodner if I could find a sync used for 1200? that would be nice!!! anyway thanks for the reply

 

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I agree with this ^. I had an early EconoTig and I couldn't weld thin material as it cut off at around 12amps or so. You'll need that low end more then you think. I too agree you should go for the 180SD, unless you're NEVER going to weld &lt;0.065 material.

 

well its mostly for aluminum and manifolds, Im not to sure what else I would be welding, I also have a Mig that I use and a have a torch set up for cutting and brazing. thanks for the replys though.

 

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where did you get it and how much did you pay for it?

thanks guys

-Jon</TD></TR></TABLE>

DO NOT buy this welder!, for not much more money (Considering), you can step up to a 180SD. I almost made the same mistake, and am so glad I didn't everytime I am hugging, er... welding with my 180SD.

 

I own one. I also have a 180sd.

I bought my econotig 3 years used for 1k canadian. I've used it for 2 years and think its a great machine, I doubt i will ever sell it. I have it mounted on a cart, its kind of my mobile machine.

The 180sd is a nice machine too, more powerful and ac works a bit better with a bit of squarewave control but all in all performance wise, its pretty much the same thing. Econotig in my books.

 

ARe you buying the TIG machine to weld aluminum ever? If you ever plan on welding aluminum, or think you might, step up.

 

yeah, ill be doing everything basically, aluminum, stainless, mild steel, etc...

 

I got one from my wife for Christmas a few years ago, and I love it. It was about $1200. Our local Miller dealer was able to match the best internet price we could find. The only other TIG I've used was a gigantic 3 phase Miller unit that Auburn University had in their machine shop. I have found the Econotig to be everything I need it do be. I've used it mainly for aluminum - manifolds, intercoolers, etc. I think it's sweet spot for aluminum is around 1/8", which is what I use for manifolds. It welds great at that thickness. Much thicker (like 1/4"+), and it starts to take a little longer and you have to let the torch cool. I do find that I usually have the amperage turned up nearly all the way, but I rarely have to push the foot pedal all the way in for more than a second or so at a time. I've never tried to weld beer cans together, so I can't say how well it does at really low amps.

-Chris