Advice on choosing a welding machine

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So I have been researching  welding machines. That can do Stick/ Tig . I already own a miller 211 Mig welder and its a nice little machine. But I'm getting in to heaver welding projects. And I want to be able to weld stainless steel and aluminum. And also be able to stick weld. I have it down to two welding machines. A miller Syncrowave 200. Or a Lincoln electric  Precision Tig 225. Both I have used and both are great machines. Also i could buy a spool gun for my miller but i rather have best of both worlds. Any advice wold be grateful.Millermatic 211 with mvp plugs miller titanium series welding helmetstihl chain saws 8 ft welding table
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Reply:Originally Posted by stihl91So I have been researching  welding machines. That can do Stick/ Tig . I already own a miller 211 Mig welder and its a nice little machine. But I'm getting in to heaver welding projects. And I want to be able to weld stainless steel and aluminum. And also be able to stick weld. I have it down to two welding machines. A miller Syncrowave 200. Or a Lincoln electric  Precision Tig 225. Both I have used and both are great machines. Also i could buy a spool gun for my miller but i rather have best of both worlds. Any advice wold be grateful.
Reply:The machine will be for shop use. And i will mostly stay in one spot. I will be getting a 220 line because my smaller miller could use the power, And my price range is around 2500 to 3500. Also where should i buy the machine at my local LWS or of cyber weld or some thing. Also how do you unload these heavy machines of the truck .Millermatic 211 with mvp plugs miller titanium series welding helmetstihl chain saws 8 ft welding table
Reply:We have both at work. The Miller is the one of choice by many. We did have many Lincolnsbut are phasing them out. I think the supplier is giving a better deal on the millers.   I would definitely try to buy local. Check with a few different suppliers. Always try to get them to throw something in, hat, vise grips, anything.  A machine is a big investment and me and online with something like that just don't mix. Buy the rest of goodies on line.
Reply:Thanks for the helpful advice.  I will talk to a few different dealers and price the out. Also how do you move and unload a machine that big. would it be possible to move the machine with a few strong guys. how do you move your machines around, Thanks againMillermatic 211 with mvp plugs miller titanium series welding helmetstihl chain saws 8 ft welding table
Reply:Originally Posted by stihl91Thanks for the helpful advice.  I will talk to a few different dealers and price the out. Also how do you move and unload a machine that big. would it be possible to move the machine with a few strong guys. how do you move your machines around, Thanks again
Reply:Thanks for the advice and info. After researching the millers I'm kinda leaning towards a miller. i just need to find the right model.Millermatic 211 with mvp plugs miller titanium series welding helmetstihl chain saws 8 ft welding table