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Hi Everyone,I am interested in expanding my welding equipment to include MIG & TIG capabilities.  I am also a bit limited for space inside the shop.  Because of this I would like to be able to combine these two additional capabilities into one machine if possible.  Right now I have a transformer powered DC machine for stick welding in the shop and four engine driven machines outside, (three SA-200s and a Miller BIG 40).  If everything works out the way I plan I will refurbish the SA-200s and sell at least two of them.  I would really be interested in trading one of the SA-200s for MIG & TIG equipment.  I plan on keeping the BIG 40 for use when I need a machine to take out in the field.  This plan is however still tenative because although the BIG 40 runs it does not currently put out any welding current or AC power.  I do believe that it is repairable because there is no sign of burnt or open windings.  It's just a mater of getting the time to work on it.  I planned on keeping it because it will not bring near the price the SA-200s will.  All this being the case, I would like to know if anyone out there has any suggestions or equipment they might want to trade for one of the SA-200s.  Keep in mind that they are not yet ready to sell or trade.  I am working on the first one now and it will probably be ready to go by mid May.  However, I do already have a few people interested in the first one done.Dave B.E-MAIL:  [email protected] PAGES:  www.wfmservice.comwww.rides4rides.comwww.pvpmedia.com/53f100.htmDad always said, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."I say, We can make it better.
Reply:Dave - although that is a good plan to save space, I'm sure you know the dual purpose machines are VERY expensive. A mig/tig machines is WAY out of my price range. Have you researched any machines and prices at all?John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:dont know what capabilities you want but heres a nice machine http://www.htpweld.com/products/mts/index.htm
Reply:That looks like a great machine but I wonder how much? Plus, it's only DC capable on TIG...that stinks, I almost got excited. John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:The Miller Shopmate 300 is $2,879.00 suggested retail. John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:ill check the cataloge tonight for price i think it was pretty resonable
Reply:Originally Posted by MicroZoneDave - although that is a good plan to save space, I'm sure you know the dual purpose machines are VERY expensive. A mig/tig machines is WAY out of my price range. Have you researched any machines and prices at all?
Reply:Originally Posted by coyotadont know what capabilities you want but heres a nice machine http://www.htpweld.com/products/mts/index.htm
Reply:Originally Posted by MicroZoneThe Miller Shopmate 300 is $2,879.00 suggested retail.
Reply:Hahaaa, I'd probably sleep with it too.John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:You can tig (scratch start) and mig with a voltage sensing wire feeder with any of the engine driven machines you have.  My rig is a Lincoln SA 200 and a Miller Super S 132 P wire feeder.Last edited by gtrman; 04-16-2007 at 09:39 PM.
Reply:Miller Dimension 452-652's is  the best multi-purpose machine ive ever ran although rather expensive when you buy your 60 or 70 series feeder for mig and fluxcore and your HF-251-D1 Hi frequency unit for Tig DC only.ITs also a very good stick welder and the 652 air arc gouging is really good.
Reply:Originally Posted by B2N3 WelderMiller Dimension 452-652's is  the best multi-purpose machine ive ever ran although rather expensive when you buy your 60 or 70 series feeder for mig and fluxcore and your HF-251-D1 Hi frequency unit for Tig DC only.ITs also a very good stick welder and the 652 air arc gouging is really good.
Reply:Originally Posted by gtrmanYou can tig (scratch start) and mig with a voltage sensing wire feeder with any of the engine driven machines you have.  My rig is a Lincoln SA 200 and a Miller Super S 132 P wire feeder.
Reply:Originally Posted by MicroZoneThat looks like a great machine but I wonder how much? Plus, it's only DC capable on TIG...that stinks, I almost got excited.
Reply:I sure am grateful that the dimension 652 will work just fine in my garage! Now if i could just talk some of you guys into getting me one for my birthday lol.
Reply:Originally Posted by gtrmanYou can tig (scratch start) and mig with a voltage sensing wire feeder with any of the engine driven machines you have.  My rig is a Lincoln SA 200 and a Miller Super S 132 P wire feeder.
Reply:DGB what is it that you want to do with these 2 feeders you have the pics of? You need a power source to drive those feeders what are you thinkin of using?
Reply:Good morning DGB,     The first item is a Miller S60M. Nice feeder, buy of no use to you unless you have an inverter welder that is fast enough to pulse. Actually you could use it with a normal power supply if you give up the programming functions that are built into the 'M' feeder. The second, 22A, is a lovely 24 volt feeder that will run on any Miller power supply that has the 14 pin connector - means built after about 1988. On the Shopmate, you can get one for more like 1900.00     Notice on the 22A, the gun has been removed.        weldersales
Reply:Hey DGB,     What you really might want is a Miller Shopmaster 300. It is AC/DC, mig and tig. You should be able to find one for 1200 to 1600 range.    weldersales
Reply:Originally Posted by weldersalesHey DGB,     What you really might want is a Miller Shopmaster 300. It is AC/DC, mig and tig. You should be able to find one for 1200 to 1600 range.    weldersales
Reply:Will try and get the SA200 starters tested on Lincoln today.     weldersales
Reply:Originally Posted by DGBAs I pointed out in my original post I'm just sort of kicking this whole issue around in my head as I am just looking.  One thing I have considered is getting a "suitcase" type feeder.  Here again, I'd probably be looking for something used and/or in need of repair because the new ones are quite expensive.