Econotwin HF to learn TIG

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I have an opportunity to get an econotwin hf kinda cheap (>$300). Is it a good welder and any thoughts on using it to learn TIG?
Reply:Do you perhaps mean Econotig, i can't find an econotwin in my miller book.. If it is the Econotig, at that price you can't lose!!StangnetShop Full Of Stuff. Joey
Reply:nope, it's an econotwin HF-circa 1990.  Found the manual on-line at millerwleds.  It looks like a small dialarc, has levers to change ac/dc & amp range, crank handle to adjust amperage.I looked at an econotig, but it's "low" isn't low enough for what i'd be using it for.
Reply:ok, it's an older machine. does it include the torch and acc. for that price??StangnetShop Full Of Stuff. Joey
Reply:Includes tig torch, stinger, ground cable.  It's older, but that doesn't bother me.  Still, I don't want to get a machine with bad charcteristics that will make it impossible to learn.
Reply:sounds like you struck a good deal!!, those older transformer machines are hard workers. I would get itStangnetShop Full Of Stuff. Joey
Reply:The older Econotwin was a good machine, but you are limited to DC only (and about 150 amps)It does not have the provision for a foot amp control. You can wire an on/off or momentary switch to control the High Freq start circuit.And IIRC, there is no gas solenoid to start/stop the flow of gas. You have to have a torch with a valve on it.
Reply:i think it would be great as a starter setupStangnetShop Full Of Stuff. Joey