[TheForge] Choosing a tig welder

[Woolley]

Justin,

IMO you pretty much can't go wrong with Miller or Lincoln.  I think the 
best advise is buy the best DC power supply you can afford.  Also be 
mindful of the duty cycle.  Don't be fooled into buying a "tig" welder , 
although these companies package and appeal to folks who are looking for 
one.  I'm not saying these machines aren't worthwhile, just don't let it 
limit you.  I bought a  Miller 304 CC (constant current) inverter, 
single phase, 220V, 75 lbs.  If I had it to do over again I would have 
gone the extra $300-400 and bought the CC/CV machine so I could have run 
Mig from it, big mistake not going for it.  I don't know  your budget 
so...  Buy it from a good distributor so you can try it, will get help 
if it breaks, and get good info.  I've found that dealers that carry 
Miller usually don't carry Lincoln and vice versa.  Take your time and 
good luck.

Regards,
Bill Woolley


Justin Fisher wrote:

> I am about to buy a tig welder, and trying to determine the best 
> choice.  Advice, warnings, would be appreciated!
>
> I have 230V available (single phase), but would like a portable unit.  
> The Miller Maxstar 150 looks a little hard to believe, it so small and 
> light.  The Econotig has all the bells and whistles, but I haven't 
> found a good run-down of pros and cons.
>
> Anyway, I've got a project coming up that I'd like to tig, so I just 
> have to buy something!
>
>
> --Justin
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