Here is another vote for the Diversion. I went to my local community
college (ACC, in Austin) and got good training, looked at my needs, and
I am very pleased with the choice I made. I got the foot pedal, and
recommend it. I have yet to hit the duty cycle limitation. A big issue
for me was portability/storage, and the Diversion is not much bigger or
heavier than my plasma cutter, vs the used Synchrowave I found that
looked better on paper, but would have been an essentially permanent
install.
I knew what I wanted, and so ordered it online for the cost/sales tax
savings. Otherwise, your local Miller dealer will likely give you a
demo, but for me, that means I would have felt obligated to buy from
them and pay the sales tax...
I enjoy reading the Miller DIY newsletter and forums - check them out if
you haven't already.
On 4/30/2011 2:51 PM, John Mitchell wrote:
> I've asked the wife for a Tig welder for an anniversary present.
> I need recommendations on models in the $1500 range if that's
> practical. It will mostly be used for automotive tasks and I
> definitely want the ability to weld aluminum. I have a small 240v
> plasma cutter, and a small 120v Miller mig which is great for sheet
> metal repairs. I'd like a tig for doing projects that require a
> prettier weld and possibly for frame repairs where my Mig is very
> marginal. I'd appreciate any insights. Thanks John Mitchell
> Shelton, CT
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