New Tig Welders

[DarkoStoj]

I have an everlast 256. (multi unit with hf tig/pulse, arc, and a plasma)

I would say if you have the patience for tinkering with it and calling tech support for when it does stop functioning it is a good way to save some money.

If you want something that will always work, go with any of the well known brands.

I am going to get a Miller dynasty 200dx whenever one pops up used on the market for a fair price.

I have the whole everlast setup I will sell if you are interested.

 

[grr456]

I have an everlast 256. (multi unit with hf tig/pulse, arc, and a plasma)

I would say if you have the patience for tinkering with it and calling tech support for when it does stop functioning it is a good way to save some money.

If you want something that will always work, go with any of the well known brands.

I am going to get a Miller dynasty 200dx whenever one pops up used on the market for a fair price.

I have the whole everlast setup I will sell if you are interested.

Darko - Since I don't know how to weld, I wouldn't know if it was me or the machine if something went wrong. That is exactly why I am asking questions......

Gary

 

[Siegel1719]

Just random fab or repair jobs. Work at BASF and we randomly fab up or repair inspection and assembly tooling that is mostly aluminum. Everything else plant wise and production wise is steel or stainless.

 

[Krazybones]

Gary, you have the money....buy what you need. If it does not work out sell.

 

[grr456]

Gary, you have the money....buy what you need. If it does not work out sell.

Buy it for me! If neither one of us can do it, then give it to your buddy John!

Gary

 

[DRAG-ULA]

Hey Gary, I'm no pro welder by ANY means, but if you want to fly by & check out mine & take take it for a test drive you're more than welcome. My tig probably hasn't had power to it in over a year, all I've been doing is painting. It needs a workout.

 

[beertestr]

I would never assume that Home Depot will return any equipment, in fact they are pretty crappy with stuff like that these days. They sell it, then refer you to the manufacturer for anything and everything that goes wrong with it. Go to their service desks and you will find notices to that effect.

I bought an old Syncrowave 250 TIG/stick unit with a Baker cooling unit out of Tradin Times forever ago, and run that when doing pretty welding, and use an ancient 250A/60% Hobart for welding my mounts and hitches.

I can't help you on inverter style machines, I've only researched them. I think any of the import brands are a crap shoot, and in this case buying a blue label or red label is all I would consider if I were shopping.

As others have stated, all the county colleges offer welding classes, I think you might benefit from those before buying your own.



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[beertestr]

http://catalog.oaklandcc.edu/programs/welding-technology/welding-technology-certificate/

I'll have to ask my coworker which of these he took, but he signed up for the same reasons as you, just wanted to get some experience TIG welding with somebody looking over his shoulder.

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[grr456]

http://catalog.oaklandcc.edu/programs/welding-technology/welding-technology-certificate/

I'll have to ask my coworker which of these he took, but he signed up for the same reasons as you, just wanted to get some experience TIG welding with somebody looking over his shoulder.

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I spoke with Oakland about the classes, but missed the deadline by a few days. It won't be offered at the Squirrel Road campus until next semester anyway.

Gary

 

[RacerX]

It really sounds like you should take a welding class first before you spend the money on a welder. There are plenty of community colleges around - Washtenaw Community College has a big welding department. The Lincoln school isn't that far from Detroit, either.
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/education-center/welding-school/Pages/welding-school.aspx