Hobart EZ-TIG 165i

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Thinking of getting a TIG/Stick machine.  Would like the option for AC or DC.  Can anybody comment on this model or one that can match it for price/value?
Reply:That hobart is tig only. There are better choices in my opinion.What are your desired uses and material thicknesses?Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Thinking of getting a TIG/Stick machine
Reply:I didn't notice that it's TIG only.  There are so many that are TIG/Stick I didn't look that close.  Looking to do from light gauge to 1/4 inch steel, stainless and aluminum.
Reply:Originally Posted by sand_man_redI didn't notice that it's TIG only.  There are so many that are TIG/Stick I didn't look that close.  Looking to do from light gauge to 1/4 inch steel, stainless and aluminum.
Reply:Check out the miller tig calculator http://www.millerwelds.com/resources...calculator.phpDave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Look into thermal arc
Reply:If you like inverters, the Thermal Arc 186 would be a great fit.  If you like transformers, take a look at the Lincoln Squarewave 175.   Both of these machines should be in and around the price range, and have tig/stick modes with dinse connectors for the leads.
Reply:its gonna take alot more than 165amps to do 1/4 aluminum... have you tig welded alum before?Millermatic 211Miller Syncrowave 350lx with cooler and tigrunner Thermal Dynamics cutmaster 811955 National Cylinder Gas O/A setup with original patina
Reply:Originally Posted by That Guy Thereits gonna take alot more than 165amps to do 1/4 aluminum... have you tig welded alum before?
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDave1/4" aluminum requires big boy amps.Last 1/4" angle I did I was at 230 amps AC on my big dinosaur Airco.