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Subject: [Shop-talk] Tig Welder
From: mikey at b2systems.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Sun, 01 May 2011 11:04:27 -0700
References: <4DBC6846.5010106@snet.net> <4DBD6A1A.1000409@att.net> <4DBD8FA6.3030804@snet.net>
  Well rolling it into the corner is easy once you have the welder, just 
build a cart with wheels on it :)

  (sorry, could not resist)
     mike

On 5/1/2011 9:51 AM, John Mitchell wrote:
> Thanks, I do like the portability of the inverter tigs.  I've seen 
> some used miller's at decent prices, but they weighed close to 
> 300lbs.  I'd rather have something I can just roll into a corner in 
> the basement.  John
>
> On 5/1/2011 10:11 AM, shochschild at att.net wrote:
>> 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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