Miller Synchrowave 200 or Lincoln Precision 225?

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I'm a newbie TIGger, have done a little of it under the guidance of a friend, using an older Miller Synchrovave 250. I am to the point where I want to buy my own, and am looking at two TIG's that are priced $14 apart at my local welder supply store. One is a Miller Synchrowave 200 TIG Runner, and the other is a Lincoln Precision 225. They seem to have very similar features, warranty is the same, the Lincoln has a higher current rating (230 amps vs 200), and both are American made, near as I can tell. I already own a Miller AC/DC stick welder, and a Lincoln MIG, neither of which have ever given me any trouble. Therefore, I cannot make a decision based on my experience with the two manufacturers, and would like to solicit any comments any of you may have regarding which of these might be a better choice. It may well come to a toss of the coin or a "$ per pound" decision. The Lincoln is 20 lbs heavier and $14 less. I have included links to each of the welders, so if you can spare a minute or two to look them over and made comments I would appreciate it.  http://www.mylincolnelectric.com/Cat...t.aspx?p=39581http://www.millerwelds.com/products/tig/syncrowave_200/
Reply:Personally i preffer miller TIG machines over lincon. very stable arc, easy to control. machines are very ergonomic and nice to use, not to say lincon isint, i just think miller makes the better TIG machinehttp://www.aloumac.ca/
Reply:I haven't used a Lincoln TIG in a number of years, but I remember always having to remove and dress the spark gap electrodes.  With Millers, every year I open up the box and make sure they're still there.  Maybe every few years I'll pull them and dress them up with crocus cloth.Both are good machines, both will last a long time.(but I do like the blue)Regards, KbnitI r 2 a perfessional
Reply:I looked at both machines and even tired them out. Both are very nice welders but I am going with the Miller. the sycrowave has a couple more features and has a higher duty cycle. Just my 2 centsMiller DVI2Lincoln Precision Tig 225Thermodynamics Cutmaster 38Everything else needed.
Reply:go red
Reply:Well, I bought the Miller. Thanks for the feedback.
Reply:Congrats on the new purchase.  Have fun and post lots of pictures.Regards, KbnitI r 2 a perfessional
Reply:Yet another Smurf is born   weld it like you own it