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I am a total noob. I am buying my first welder soon, I just need help deciding on what kind to get. I prefer stick welding to mig, so I thought I might purchase a stick welder first. I was just wondering what kind I should get, there are so many and I don't know which would be best. Cost isn't exactly an issue for me I'm willing to pay a lot for a better quality welder.
Reply:Cream of the crop for me in that situation would be a Miller Dynasty 200 DX. Apparently runs 6010 well (some smaller / cheaper units don't), and lets you move into TIG as you get comfortable (if you prefer stick over MIG, chances are you will love TIG). It is very portable at 45 pounds (handy if you move around alot as you typically do in college, or if you do your welding in the driveway, and bring the welder in for night). It gets rave reviews from almost everyone who has one (excellent arc quality, adjustability, etc). It also costs$3000...JasonXMT 350 MPA Dynasty 280DXSuitcase 8RC / OptimaSpoolmatic 30AThermco Ar / C02 mixerAssorted O/A gear
Reply:the dx 200 is the best stick ive ever usedportable and will plug into 120 to 460 1 or 3 phaseand you can tig weld
Reply:Originally Posted by savannursI am a total noob. I am buying my first welder soon, I just need help deciding on what kind to get. I prefer stick welding to mig, so I thought I might purchase a stick welder first. I was just wondering what kind I should get, there are so many and I don't know which would be best. Cost isn't exactly an issue for me I'm willing to pay a lot for a better quality welder.
Reply:I also much prefer stick to MIG. But I prefer TIG to stick. I just picked up my new Dunasty 200dx, and love it. That being said, what would work best for you depends upon your situation. If you just want to do stick, and you have a workshop where it would stay and power isn't a problem, then a transformer machine like the Miller Thunderbolt or the Lincoln tombstone would be a good. choice. They are stone reliable and built like a tank but require more power. If you want some portability, or don't have a lot of electrical power available, then a smaller, lighter inverter machine like the Miller Maxstar line would be better.They use much less power, but are also much more expensive. I definitely agree that you would be better off spending the extra money buying a good machine right at the start. Going by the attitude that you've shown in this and your other posts, I really thing that you will go far. I much prefer dealing with my local welding supplier than anywhere else.Last edited by PeterTrocewicz; 10-27-2010 at 03:21 PM.Reason: I can spell, I'm just a lousy typist.
Reply:Yess, I would prefer something small and portable.& thank you, I hope I do as well