Heys guys im looking for a tig, i have really never tig'd so i'd like to start. I have mig welded. But im looking into doing alumium. It will be mostly for garage use. I dont want to spend too much i just need a pretty good aluminum and stainless welder

 

Sync 200. They don't make the 180 anymore.

 

hmm on the cornwell truck he said he has a 180SD and can't get a 200SD I went to local welding supply and they had a 200SD for 1940 with the runner package

 

i have a 180sd, it is fine. they didn't have the 200 when i bought mine, if they had i would have gotten the 200 for sure- you can run a watercooled torch on it i believe.

 

I have a dynasty and a 200sd...The new 200 has some features the older 180's didn't have,...pulse, etc

 

the 200sd replaced the 180sd but you can still buy the 180sd's while supplies last.

 

Go with the syncro200, its just a little more. Unless you can find a 180SD for cheap.

Check for http://www.airgas.com They have reasonable prices actually, compared to 4-5 welding suppies stores around my area. They are a nation wide company, if you want it locally. I had good experience with them, other dont. Most can match any online prices to, only that uncle sams a b!tCh.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by weiRtech &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you can run a watercooled torch on it i believe.</TD></TR></TABLE>

FYI. it doesnt come with a watercooler.

any tig welder can run a watercooled torch with the proper equipment

 

I have the 180SD, bought it used from a member here and I'm very happy with it. I have only used it for aluminum so far and it seems to be just fine for that. I too just wanted a cheap(ish) welder to use in the garage for intake manifolds, IC pipes, brackets and later some stainless/mild steel exhaust manifolds.

Fred

 

we had a 180 for about 8 months. once the 200 was released we immediately upgraded to that unit. im hoping to purchase a 350 in the near future once i gather the funds and keep the 200 for low amperage duty.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Quickgti1.8t &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hmm on the cornwell truck he said he has a 180SD and can't get a 200SD I went to local welding supply and they had a 200SD for 1940 with the runner package</TD></TR></TABLE>

Because he wants to sell the "outdated" 180