TIG welder help

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

Need to buy a tig welder, for a up and comming project

but I need to stay at about $2000

it will be used at the shop, and mainly less than 1/4 thick material,

but needs to be ac/dc so it will do aluminum and stainless.

i have looked at hobart, seems good , but I like the miller, I have a miller mig and plasma and they both have worked great with no problems.

been looking at the 165 or 200 series millers, but if any of you guys are welders and use the tigs any help is appreciated,

but I do need to stay at or less than the 2k mark if possible.

and not sure but they had a 165 series also , but didnt know if it was actually enough for what I need:dontknow:

but any help is appreciated:rock:

thanks fellas

 

[Tork_MoNsTeR]

The 200 series is a nice welder for the money. Should do what u need it to

 

[Tork_MoNsTeR]

What thickness are u welding?

 

[Dom426]

What thickness are u welding?

1/4 inch

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

mostly 1/8th inch or less, but possibly up to 1/4 maybe

 

[05QCSRT10]

:hello:

 

[linemup]

The miller should do great for ya, and also we've had good luck with Hobart and Lincoln.

You might try craigslist and find a deal on a good used one.:rock:

 

[Prof]

PM Jerry (includemeout) he has helped me with welding issues in the past...

 

[Scrambler1]

Go with the Miller 200. I like Hobart too but have been pleased with my Miller and the price is hard to beat.

From my experience get a welder with more power than you regularly plan to need... other things tend to come up.

 

[JMB Justin]

Ive had my lincoln for 5+ years with no issues, I switched from Miller to Lincoln and will never go back (two miller mig welders later). Mine is a 175 and it struggles to do anything beyond 1/8 - 3/16 in aluminum, so go big
Justin

 

[Prof]

...so go big
Justin

That's what she said!

 

[Silverback]

Go with the Miller 200. I like Hobart too but have been pleased with my Miller and the price is hard to beat.

From my experience get a welder with more power than you regularly plan to need... other things tend to come up.

Got to agree. Go with the biggest you can afford, because if you do not, then you will be selling the small one and buying something bigger.

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

that is my thinking , I know later on things may change and need a larger deal, so gonna try to get the most I can the first time out.

I looked at lincoln, but gonna look at most around also

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

Syncrowave 200 Runner Package
•Syncrowave 200 power source
•150 A Weldcraft® TIG torch with
12-1/2 ft cord
•12 ft (3.7 m) work cable with clamp and 50 mm Dinse
•Electrode holder with 50 mm Dinse
•RFCS-14 remote with 20 ft (6 m) cord
•Smith® gas regulator and gas hose
•No. 39 Running Gear
Process•TIG (GTAW)
•Stick (SMAW)
•Pulsed TIG (GTAW-P)
ApplicationsLight Industrial Applications

•Light Metal Fabrication
•Maintenance/Repair Operations
•Light Manufacturing
•Automotive Repair
•Vocational Training
•Hobbyist
SpecificationsInput Power

•Requires 1-Phase Power
Rated Output

•150 A at 26 V, 40% Duty Cycle
Welding Amperage Range

•5 - 200 Amps
Net Weight

•238 lb (108 kg)
Comes Complete With•Power source (primary cord
included with 208-230 V model)
•Weldcraft WP1712SFD150 TIG torch, 150 Amp with quick-connect and 12-1/2 ft cable
•12 ft (3.7 m) work cable with
clamp and quick-connect
•Electrode holder and quick-connect
•RFCS-14 remote foot control with 20 ft (6 m) cord
•Gas regulator and gas hose
Syncrowave 200 Runner

•Includes the above PLUS
•No. 39 Running Gear
Welding Capability
Not to scale




Aluminum Min. 0.020" (0.5 mm)
Steel Min. 0.020" (0.5 mm)



Aluminum Max. 1/4" (6.4 mm)
Steel Max. 1/4" (6.4 mm)

Squarewave output with AC balance control features adjustable penetration and cleaning action while increasing arc stability on various aluminum alloys, and helps eliminate tungsten spitting and arc rectification.

Dual digital meters with alpha-numeric displays allow for quick and easy viewing of actual and preset values of amperage and voltage.

Built-in pulse control
enhances weld bead and puddle
control for improved appearance
and quality.

Cable management system
uses dual cable hangers and foot
control storage conveniently attached
to the power source side panels.

Auto-Postflow protects the
weld end zone and electrode by
optimizing postflow time based on
welding amperage.

115 V auxiliary power with
convenient receptacle on front panel
for cooling system or small tools.

Runner has low cylinder rack
to eliminate lifting gas cylinders.

Syncro Startâ„¢ allows the
operator to select Soft, Standard or
Hot TIG HF starts to optimize the
application according to tungsten
diameter and material thickness.



this is the one I am looking at , let me know what yuns think

 

[IH8CHVYS]

Hey call me Mr Sawyer..........................our rep was just at the shop here and i might be able to lend a helping hand to one of our great vendors:rock:

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

:rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock:

 

[Ironhead]

never go 115 volt one get one that is 220 ,,i have a 175/ 120 volt one now i am looking for a 250 or bigger 220 volt one ,,,that 120 volt sucks the jucie and does not work that great

 

[alexspop]

Stinker....the Miller Synchrowave 200 is a decent welder, we use one at the shop. I have a Hobart MIG and I have nothing but problems with it.

 

[SilvrSRT10]

Stinker....the Miller Synchrowave 200 is a decent welder, we use one at the shop. I have a Hobart MIG and I have nothing but problems with it.

Isn't Hobart now made by Miller?

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

thanks ironhead and alexspop thats more of the info I was needing.

the 200 miller is 208/240 I put some specs up above somewhere, but I am also thinking on the lincoln 225 let me see if I can find some specs.

but I appreciate all the input, I have to think carefully on this one, I will have to sneak it thru the hoops of momma cuz I really cant handle it, but its a have to item at this point an time