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Ive been micro tig welding at my job for about 10 years.I have only used two other tigs and only for a few minutes.So I really dont have alot of experience and dont have any formal training.I have been mig and stick welding since I was 16.(am now 36)so I do have alot of welding experience.I would like to buy a good reasonably priced tig to use at home.I work on some auto restoration projects,(frames would be the thickest I would weld)and some fab work.What would you guys recomend?I do believe you get what you pay for.   Thanks
Reply:Sounds to me like you just wrote the product description for a Miller Dynasty 200 DX.After all, you DO get what you pay for.Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Reply:I'm not one to push a particular product.  I've got a Miller Dynasty 200DX, and absolutely love it, but couldn't tell you too much about its competition.Anyway, if you're only looking to work with steel, and don't need A/C for aluminum, there are some marvelous and affordable D/C machines out there.I specifically chose my machine because I wanted to keep that door open for aluminum (and it has come in handy a number of times), but there's a big jump in price to get A/C.I've heard good things about Miller's diversion.  That would get you a D/C setup that's hard to tell from the Dynasty (just a little less current), and a simplified A/C (no frequency or balance control, but the fixed settings are supposed to be pretty good).
Reply:closest competition is a thermal arc TA185 but he dynasty will run on 110/220   that alone is handy of you want to weld something for a buddy, etc. where you can only get to any regular outlet.other than that, they are quite similar.
Reply:Thermal Arc.everyhouse has a 220 dryer plug.insert thoughtful quote from someone else2000 Thermal Arc 300GTSW 3.5 hours1946 Monarch 20 x 54 Lathe1998 Supermax 10x54 Mill2004 Haco Atlantic 1/2" Capacity Lasernot mine but i get to play with it
Reply:I have heard rave reviews about the Lincoln v205 in comparison to Miller 200/300DX. Can anyone confirm or deny this?Midwest Metal ProductsMetal Wire Forming Fan Guards Delta-Larm
Reply:Thanks guys.I would like to weld aluminum so I would need the ac/dc.2800 bucks doesnt sound to bad for the miller.I think I will look into that.
Reply:Originally Posted by mrandreiI have heard rave reviews about the Lincoln v205 in comparison to Miller 200/300DX. Can anyone confirm or deny this?