I wanna tig something!!!!

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Alright guys. I wanna start TIG welding, I've tig welded before. Just want a good simple machine to play around with. Don't wanna spend over $600.  Let me know whatcha recommend..Proverbs 4:23My company welds.
Reply:I was lucky enough to find a used Econotig here @ W.W. for less than your limit.It seemed providential to me. Good luck!City of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:used maxstar 150 would suit the bill. I use the crap out of the one on my truck. or just use that Lincoln 225. set polarity to dcen, and scratch it till she starts!bosses stuff:trailblazer 325maxstar 200my stuff:sa 200fronius transpocket 180100 amp Lincoln w/f97 f350 DITKevin
Reply:I've seen Miller 330 AB/P's in that range and the rebadged ones Miller made for Airco go for even less. Nothing fancy, but a nice AC?Dc tig. They are however big, heavy and want a fair amount of electrical power. Up side is that you won't lack for output if you can feed the  beast..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Get a life. Buy a set of torches. Preferably Smith or Uniweld. TIG is for sissies.Bubble gumTooth pixDuct tapeBlack glueGBMF hammerScrew gun --bad battery (see above)
Reply:DSW is right, my Airco 300 is a rebadged miller 330 a/bp and was $250. See them under $600 often.Was tig welding today actually - big millers are awesome and cheap. I think everyone wants the cool new stuff so they are selling the big old ones.Also, your stick welder will tig just fine - that's how I started with it, found out I liked it and upgraded. At the price I got it for, it paid itself off plus the practice time, gas, material quickly.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:Originally Posted by harithzhanyIt seemed providential to me. Good luck! ?
Reply:You looking for AC or not?  Big difference.TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:I sold this one a couple years ago for $450.00. Attached ImagesDon’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Originally Posted by BurpeeGet a life. Buy a set of torches. Preferably Smith or Uniweld. TIG is for sissies.
Reply:Originally Posted by SquirmyPugThems fightin' words cupcake.
Reply:Originally Posted by weldermikeIm with Squirmy there cupcakes! Put up your muffin tops!
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveCupcake would probably start windmilling you with his purse
Reply:Originally Posted by weldermikeWhile pulling my hair screaming YOU LITTLE BITCH!
Reply:I have seen some Syncrowave 300's in the $800 price range lately if you can power them up I would go that route.
Reply:For under 600 bucks I would look at Longevity or Everlast.Lincoln pro core 125 14''chop saw7 inch grinder,2-4.5 inch grinders,electric die grinder.Half inch drillAnd alot of hand tools
Reply:They're selling the baby Thermal Arc 95 for prices as low as $325. Kinda' cool little rig that runs on 100 and comes in a suitcase.
Reply:im selling my miller 180, i ordered a eastwood.If the conversation isn’t money, then I’ll see you later.
Reply:get a little cheap everlastWelding/Fab Pics: www.UtahWeld.com
Reply:You got that lil Lincoln buzz box. I'd be scratching away with that machine.
Reply:Never scratched with it before.. Need some info on doing it.  Originally Posted by hillbillyfabYou got that lil Lincoln buzz box. I'd be scratching away with that machine.
Reply:Originally Posted by BuzzBoxNever scratched with it before.. Need some info on doing it.
Reply:Thanks. I'll give it a try. I knew I would learn something from this forum!!  Originally Posted by Stick-manhttp://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...-Welder-People
Reply:I bought an Eastwood 200 AC/DC TIG last week.  I used it to repair this 7/16" drill bit which snapped while drilling out some washers.  I never tigged before last week.  I live about 45 minutes from the Eastwood store and drove there for the first time.  I bought a welder at the store that was an open box buy for less than an unopened box, with a full 3 year warranty.  They made me an offer I couldn't refuse.  I figure I have 3 good years of TIG before the warranty runs out.  The handheld face shield was missing and the regulator knob was missing.  I bought a 8mm X 1.25mm bolt and tigged a nail across the head for a custom regulator adjustment screw.I learned a few things when welding the drill bit.  Tacking one side then grinding the opposite side and welding gave a bent drill bit.  Then, grinding the tacked side and welding straightened the bit.  Welding seemed to expand the metal.  I then drilled a few 2X4s with minimal runout and no drill breakage.  I decided to leave the excess weld since I don't think I will drill that deep and it should add strength.Century 230/140 AC/DCCraftsman ColormaticLincoln pro Mig 180Eastwood 200 AC/DC TIG
Reply:Originally Posted by bj139...I learned a few things when welding the drill bit...What could happen?  I was surprised when it first snapped on the drill press, but it just fell.  I don't think there would be any safety issues unless I am operating the drill press unsafely.
Reply:It'll make a hole two sizes bigger than the bit and probably break again.MM210TA186TA95sLincoln AC/DC Tombstonegood old Smith torch setup 24v Readywelder mig w/spoolgunSB H 10 latheBridgeport mill6x12 K.O.Lee surface grinderK.O.Lee tool/cutter grinder
Reply:I was very surprised at the small amount of runout when I ran it in the drill press.  I have seen more runout on brand new drill bits.  If welds are stronger than the base metal it will probably break next to the weld.
Reply:Originally Posted by BurpeeGet a life. Buy a set of torches. Preferably Smith or Uniweld. TIG is for sissies.
Reply:Interesting fix that's for sure.  I definitely wouldn't drill any metal with that bit, and everything else using good eye protection.  1st on WeldingWeb to have a scrolling sig! HTP Invertig 400HTP Invertig 221HTP ProPulse 300HTP ProPulse 200 x2HTP ProPulse 220MTSHTP Inverarc 200TLP HTP Microcut 875SC
Reply:Originally Posted by bj139I bought an Eastwood 200 AC/DC TIG last week.  I used it to repair this 7/16" drill bit which snapped while drilling out some washers.  I never tigged before last week.