Looking for a new TIG welder...

[1320]

Looking for suggestions, from regular users....I had a lincoln 175 but not sure if I should just replace it.....Family member took it, and it doesn t look good on getting it back soon.....

I don t use a tig very often but it looks like I will more in the near future.....on aluminum.....primarily and then on my own chromemoly chassis work.....

So in the 1500 to 2000 area what would you choose....

 

[Doug Jacobson]

I'd look into ESAB they make the multimaster 160 and 260 that do MIG, TIG, and stick welding. They are around $1500 and $200 respectivly. They also have a great warranty and are a top of the line welder, beating Miller specs for a better price.

Look here for some info and prices. http://cyberweld.com/esabwelders.html under the multi process welders.

 

[zam70]

For what it's worth - We use nothing but Millers in our body shop (high production). I don't know a body shop that doesn't use Millers.
Never had a problem and haven't had one fail yet...That says alot considering how much they are used.