Advice on a TIG

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Hello im just coming off a two year vacation from the welding/fabrication biz(went back to work with animals, much more rewarding) anyway im looking to purchase a TIGMATE/ECONO but am concerned that the 30A may restrict my welding i mainly weld between 22-18G and all the reps are telling me that i need to step up to the syncro but i dont really remember tuning the old airco heliarc(circa 1960) i used to use in the shop down any lower than 30. any advise is appreciated i just dont trust any salesman who stands to gain another 6-800 dollard on the step up
Reply:I was going to suggest you look at a TA-185.  Seems the upped the amps and gone to 110/220  1/3 phase like the Miller Dynasty.  Sadlay that comes with a pretty good price jump. around $ 2500.  That's still about $600 less than the Miller.  For the thin stuff the inverters with their pulsing abilities are a real asset.DennisThermal Arc 185-TSWMillermatic Challenger 172VictorO/AAtlas Craftsman 12 by 24 LatheEsab PCM-875Wholesalem Tool Mill-Drill
Reply:Found an Arcmaster.  Must have missed it the first time through.http://cgi.ebay.com/THERMAL-ARC-AM-1...QQcmdZViewItemDennisThermal Arc 185-TSWMillermatic Challenger 172VictorO/AAtlas Craftsman 12 by 24 LatheEsab PCM-875Wholesalem Tool Mill-Drill
Reply:The syncrowave in only a few hundred more than an econo TIG, and offers a lot more.Me!