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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? |
iankarr |
Mar 14 2022, 11:05 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
If your electric panel is maxed out, you can swap some of the breakers with half-size units to create more space. I’ve had to do that several times. So don let a full panel keep you from adding 220 to your shop!
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AZBanks |
Mar 15 2022, 01:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,063 Joined: 7-December 05 From: New River, AZ Member No.: 5,245 Region Association: Southwest Region |
If your electric panel is maxed out, you can swap some of the breakers with half-size units to create more space. I’ve had to do that several times. So don let a full panel keep you from adding 220 to your shop! I close on a new house/property between now and April 8th. The plan is to build a 2400 sq/ft shop with 220, 2 post lift, 3 compartment stainless steel sink, big compressor, etc, etc. This welder will do both 110 and 220 so I can do some small stuff while I am building the shop. |
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