Tig/Stick Machine

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What would be a good transistor based machine capable of AC/DC Tig and stick?  I would like to be able to stick weld but have the capability to learn to Tig aluminum and stainless.
Reply:Better be some BIG transistors, or a whole bunch of them for a tig welder.Think maybe you meant TRANSFORMER based.Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Reply:Originally Posted by SundownIIIBetter be some BIG transistors, or a whole bunch of them for a tig welder.Think maybe you meant TRANSFORMER based.
Reply:Give more specifics,   what amperage source do you have access to  50A or 100A 220vac? Second what is your budget?   New or used machine and how thick of a material do you want to tig weldTiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:Originally Posted by soutthpawGive more specifics,   what amperage source do you have access to  50A or 100A 220vac? Second what is your budget?   New or used machine and how thick of a material do you want to tig weld
Reply:I grew up on the Econotig. You can still find a complete setup on craigslist for about 400-1200. The machine retailed for $1500. It is the original dynasty if you call it that.
Reply:a square wave 175 pro lincoln can be found for around $1000.Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:The Ecotig was NEVER the "original Dynasty".The Ecotig was/is a transformer based small/simple tig/stick welder.If anything the Ecotig was the predecessor to the Diversion, but a completely different machine.Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Reply:I would think an old miller 330 would be pretty sweet. I have used one quite a bit, real nice welder, just huge.HTP Invertig 201Lincoln Idealarc SP250Miller 180 AC StickBy farmall:They should have held the seagull closer to the work, squeezing evenly for best deposition.
Reply:I would think an old miller 330 would be pretty sweet. I have used one quite a bit, real nice welder, just huge.