[DeTomaso] TIG Welders?

[George B]

Hi Ken,

I have a Lincoln PowerMig 216 (250amp peak) and an Everlast 250EX inverter TIG with a torch cooler and upgraded CK brand torch.  It used to be that American made big name machines were the only way to go.  Things are a bit different now.  Many of the Lincoln and Miller machines are made in China and have few features at a home shop price point.  The prices can be 3 or 4 times more than the lesser known brands.  There are some junk machines, but also some really nice ones that aren't blue or red.

My Everlast seems to be very high quality and was 3 times less than a comparable Miller.  That very expensive Miller didn't have IGBT Inverters so the aluminum welding ability isn't as controllable if the parts aren't new and high purity.  Had a pro welder use it once and said it was better than his Miller at work for aluminum parts.  So far everything still works as new and I have had it for about 2yrs.  It may not last as long as the Miller, but at 3 times the price you could buy another if it failed someday.

Also, If you are just using it for a home shop, you could look at used machines.  I've seen good deals on smaller lightly used machines on FB market place.


Regards,
George
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Looking at welders, a client recommended a Miller 220, but they are $4K.  Anyone know if Eastwood welders are any good:
https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-mp250i-multi-process-250-amp-welder-mig-tig-arc.html
this seems to have a lot of the features of the Miller, less than half the price.  The client said the Miller 220 does a lot for you to get a good weld:
https://www.millerwelds.com/equipment/welders/multiprocess/multimatic-220-acdc-multiprocess-welder-m30190

Thanks,

Ken
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   Hi Ken,

   I have a Lincoln PowerMig 216 (250amp peak) and an Everlast 250EX
   inverter TIG with a torch cooler and upgraded CK brand torch.  It used
   to be that American made big name machines were the only way to go.
   Things are a bit different now.  Many of the Lincoln and Miller
   machines are made in China and have few features at a home shop price
   point.  The prices can be 3 or 4 times more than the lesser known
   brands.  There are some junk machines, but also some really nice ones
   that aren't blue or red.

   My Everlast seems to be very high quality and was 3 times less than a
   comparable Miller.  That very expensive Miller didn't have IGBT
   Inverters so the aluminum welding ability isn't as controllable if the
   parts aren't new and high purity.  Had a pro welder use it once and
   said it was better than his Miller at work for aluminum parts.  So far
   everything still works as new and I have had it for about 2yrs.  It may
   not last as long as the Miller, but at 3 times the price you could buy
   another if it failed someday.

   Also, If you are just using it for a home shop, you could look at used
   machines.  I've seen good deals on smaller lightly used machines on FB
   market place.

   Regards,

   George
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   From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of
   Ken Green via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
   Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 3:02 PM
   To: Detomaso Email List <detomaso at detomasolist.com>
   Subject: [DeTomaso] TIG Welders?

   Looking at welders, a client recommended a Miller 220, but they are
   $4K.  Anyone know if Eastwood welders are any good:
   [1]https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-mp250i-multi-process-250-amp-welde
   r-mig-tig-arc.html
   this seems to have a lot of the features of the Miller, less than half
   the price.  The client said the Miller 220 does a lot for you to get a
   good weld:
   [2]https://www.millerwelds.com/equipment/welders/multiprocess/multimati
   c-220-acdc-multiprocess-welder-m30190
   Thanks,
   Ken

References

   1. https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-mp250i-multi-process-250-amp-welder-mig-tig-arc.html
   2. https://www.millerwelds.com/equipment/welders/multiprocess/multimatic-220-acdc-multiprocess-welder-m30190