new lincoln electric power mig 210MP

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Is it worth getting to practice on my own? Being dc only
Reply:Yes.
Reply:If you haven't seen this thread yet it might be worth a look.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...rocess-machineAs far as the machine, I can't vouch for it personally , but DC keeps a lot of people busy and learning for a lifetime.. unless you specifically have aluminum in your sights and know you will need it. Aluminum is not practical for me as a hobbyist. It was nice to learn aluminum in school and thought AC DC was necessary at one point...but after getting to know stainless and c-moly there's a lot to learn without ever touching AC. I assume you want to tig since you are looking at multi-process machine. gmaw/smaw of little practical consequence not having AC, IMOLast edited by KennethD; 11-04-2014 at 03:29 PM.
Reply:I hardly ever weld aluminum, but it is nice to have the capability when I need it.    As kennethD said, AC is only necessary for aluminum TIG.I think of this kind of welder as primarily designed for MIG, but with some TIG and stick capability.  If your real focus is TIG, you should probably look for a used TIG welder, like a Syncrowave 180 or 200.But I have not read any independent reviews of the 210MP.  I tend to wait for them to get the bugs out of new stuff, but this welder is apparently based on a similar welder sold in Europe.Sculptures in copper and other metalshttp://www.fergusonsculpture.comSyncrowave 200 Millermatic 211Readywelder spoolgunHypertherm 600 plasma cutterThermal Arc GMS300 Victor OA torchHomemade Blacksmith propane forge
Reply:That welder works quite nice.
Reply:I do not have intentions for JUST Tig, I would like to do stick as well as. mig