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New TIG welder thoughts, What do you suggest? |
obscurity |
Jan 24 2022, 11:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 411 Joined: 24-February 06 From: Atlanta ,GA Member No.: 5,628 Region Association: South East States |
I would like to buy a TIG welder and give it a try. What do you suggest I look at? I need it to be 110V capable as my garage has no 220V. I plan to weld mostly sheet metal and have a MIG if I need to go much thicker. It does not have to do aluminum but it wouldn't hurt. What have I been looking at?
Eastwood TIG200 Primeweld TIG225x - Leaning toward this one Vulcan Protig205 I know there are those who will say that I should buy a $3500 Miller but that is not realistically in he cards for me as I am by no means a professional nor will I ever be. I just like learning new things and developing new skills. This will be a weekend warrior machine and not for everyday use. As you can see from the list above I have been looking in the $800-1,200 range. Most of these machines have a pedal, pulse and are AC/DC. Anyone have any of these or should I be looking elsewhere? |
Van B |
Jan 24 2022, 03:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,586 Joined: 20-October 21 From: Maryland Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None |
I was a TIG welder in a former life and still weld as part of the hobby. I recently bought an Alpha TIG 201XD as they were going out of style. However, the new line looks real sweet.
https://ahpwelds.com/catalog/tig I’ve only used the machine on 120v and it’s been great for the thin stuff. Overall, I prefer a transformer over an inverter machine for aluminum, but these inverter machines still get the job done just fine. Good luck in your search, Van |
mb911 |
Jan 24 2022, 03:44 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,851 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I was a TIG welder in a former life and still weld as part of the hobby. I recently bought an Alpha TIG 201XD as they were going out of style. However, the new line looks real sweet. https://ahpwelds.com/catalog/tig I’ve only used the machine on 120v and it’s been great for the thin stuff. Overall, I prefer a transformer over an inverter machine for aluminum, but these inverter machines still get the job done just fine. Good luck in your search, Van Hmm that is actually exactly the opposite impression you should have. Inverter machines have way more adjustable parameters for TIG then a transformer. I grew up using a goldstar 200 Amp Miller . Fine for its days but no way given the option would I use a transformer machine now. Just the frequency adjustment makes life so much better for materials that will be anodized Also a note not to brag but rather to explain perspective. I am a national weld instructor and trainer welding instructors across the country. I have used almost every name brand machine. |
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