Best bang for the buck TIG welder
Best bang for the buck TIG welder
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Looking at getting into TIG welding at home and wonder what some of the best bang for the buck machines are that I could get used... probably will be looking on Craigslist.
We have a Lincoln Precision Tig 185 at work which seems pretty nice... but I dont know if there is something just as good but more economical I should look at. I dont use this machine by the way... I am just getting into welding. I figured I should learn TIG because we use it here at work and I could weld aluminum at home too which could be nice.
I would like the option of running on 120/240V if possible.
I see the Dynasty 200 by miller but its pretty freakin expensive at 3000-4000 dollars!
Thanks for any opinions!
We have a Lincoln Precision Tig 185 at work which seems pretty nice... but I dont know if there is something just as good but more economical I should look at. I dont use this machine by the way... I am just getting into welding. I figured I should learn TIG because we use it here at work and I could weld aluminum at home too which could be nice.
I would like the option of running on 120/240V if possible.
I see the Dynasty 200 by miller but its pretty freakin expensive at 3000-4000 dollars!
Thanks for any opinions!





RE: Best bang for the buck TIG welder
Take a welding course at your local community college. Before it's over, you'll know what you want.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Best bang for the buck TIG welder
RE: Best bang for the buck TIG welder
I've personally ran this machine to test it out running E7024s and I was able to run 3-4 rods in summer heat before it needed to cool down (which it clearly tells you when it is and isn't ready to weld). Great little rig for work, even better for home use. You can probably find some of these for sale used at your local welding supply stores...best chances will be at an AirGas or NexAir.
The other I would recommend would be the Lincoln Invertec line of products, but they're a little less portable and the equipment packages are a little more expensive. That said, they are much more heavy duty than the MaxStar. We use the Invertec pack for indoor erection jobs and as a mobile stick machine on our fabrication line.
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RE: Best bang for the buck TIG welder
RE: Best bang for the buck TIG welder
RE: Best bang for the buck TIG welder
RE: Best bang for the buck TIG welder
For barely any more money, you can step up to a much better Synchrowave machine or a Thermal Arc/HTP. The 165 is a better value, but the Hobart EZ TIG 165 is practically the same machine, and is even cheaper, but no 120v on either.
RE: Best bang for the buck TIG welder
RE: Best bang for the buck TIG welder
My Brother has one and he swears by it. had it for 2 years trouble free and uses it weekly.
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RE: Best bang for the buck TIG welder
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RE: Best bang for the buck TIG welder
I have run one on commercial work for over a year now. I bought the thing as a throw away for one job and it has surprised me by staying running.
B.E.
RE: Best bang for the buck TIG welder
Temper that with the fact that I am a mediocre tig welder to begin with, but I have done much better work when I was still in school using a high quality piece of equipment. Water Jacketed is a must if you plan on doing anything bigger than about a 1/8" weld.
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