hobart eztig 165

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i was looking at this. similar to millers diversion 165 but hobart got me with the foot pedal.anyone have an input on these
Reply:What are you planning to weld? If your idea is to do alum, that machine is underpowered to do more than 1/8". Even with my Syncro 200 1/4" is a stretch.If you don't plan to do alum, there are better choices, like a maxstar, for less money most likely..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:Originally Posted by DSWWhat are you planning to weld? If your idea is to do alum, that machine is underpowered to do more than 1/8". Even with my Syncro 200 1/4" is a stretch.If you don't plan to do alum, there are better choices, like a maxstar, for less money most likely.
Reply:Originally Posted by BurningMetalMiller MAxstar?  those aren't AC tig machines.  For the money, I'd look at a used Thermal Arc 185 though.
Reply:DSW,I missed the "don't" in your previous post.....my bad!
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWUsed TA's, Syncro 180's, Syncro 200's or even an older large industrial AC/DC transformer tig, would be a good choice if he's got  a tight budget, needs AC to do alum, and can take a bit of time and shop around.
Reply:You'll lime the PT225.  I took a couple welding classes at my local college, and the area lincon rep came to speak to the class; one of the things he spoke of was special student discounts that lincoln offers on both on new equipment and also on factory demo units (with warranties).  The prices were insanely low.....  way lower than any 'net pricing. Even factoring the cost of a semester of welding class, it was well worth it.  You may want to look into that!
Reply:welderfd28 did you see the post I did on the Syncro 180 in Williamsport Pa? It's a bit of a drive for you, but probably well worth the time over the ligher hobart especially with the tank added in.http://williamsport.craigslist.org/tls/1550650223.html.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:Originally Posted by dstevensThey're out there but unless the seller is distressed the prices are 3/4 or so what they are new for something made in the last 5 years or so.  The other issue is size.  The guys with those used machines much of the time don't want to crate or put them on a pallet to ship.  Need to look locally.  I've seen a few 10 year old welders going for more than a new Diversion or EZ Tig, for example old Lincoln Squarewave 175s though the couple I've seen at least had bottles and runners.  For me it looks best to save a bit more and go new like I did with the cutter.  I'm leaning toward a Precision Tig 225.Dave