Miller Diversion 165 Tig welder

[Mike E]

I'm not sure if this is the best place to put this, so move it if necessary. It's not a buick part, but it goes hand in hand with having a project car.

I finally upgraded to a bigger tig welder, so it's time to offload the diversion.
I bought it in January of 09. It's made me a lot of money and it's been one heck of a welder. I'm kinda sad to see it go.
I have changed or added the following:
-It has a flexible hose upgrade. I've been making the adapters to do this for years and it's the most popular upgrade for these welders.
-I have made the hand control removeable and I'll also include a standard torch grip.
-I added a millery dynasty HD foot pedal ($260 for the pedal alone) with an adapter to make it work on the diversion.

Includes the smith regulator shown. I also have all the original paperwork and documents.
SOLD for everything. Cart and Argon bottle not included.

I would like to do a local pick up or drive a short distance to deliver. If you want to come pick it up and want a lesson, I'll teach you what I can.

 

[Eticket]

mike, would you be willing to ship at all? I'm just about to get my old welder sold (hopefully tomorrow)

 

[J-B Racing]

I will take the Tig Welding for Dummies Hand Book...lol

Good Luck with the sale Mike..

 

[Mike E]

I will have to wait for my new welder to come in (a few days), so I can use it's box, but yes I can ship it.

 

[Mike E]

I will take the Tig Welding for Dummies Hand Book...lol

Good Luck with the sale Mike..

http://store.cyberweld.com/tigwefor...65666f726475&gclid=CK--iMmkwbUCFQWxnQodiU4ALQ

I have a Ron Covell tig welding dvd also. But it's no replacement for practice.

 

[fastblackracing]

Mike E a tig machine is on my list of things this year, what are the capabilities of this machine, what thickness aluminum steel and stainless. this will be used primarily for pipe fab up and small brackets and such. I have two migs for heavier stuff but this will be my first tig. Definately interested thanks also weight of machine and shipping to ohio 44312

 

[Mike E]

Miller rates this machine at up to 3/16" steel and aluminum, but I've welded thicker numerous times. I've built multiple sets of headers, charge tubes, ratiators, chassis work etc.. I think you can weld pretty much any car related project with this welder. I've done everything short of repairing cracked heads. Miller says the total weight of the machine is 50lbs. Shipping to 44312 would be $50

You can see examples of things I've welded with this welder in these threads.
http://turbobuick.com/forums/threads/sheet-metal-valve-covers-for-stock-style-heads.375552/
http://turbobuick.com/forums/threads/fabricated-oil-pan.373891/
http://turbobuick.com/forums/threads/another-turbo-header-build.373892/
http://turbobuick.com/forums/threads/stage-2-single-turbo-header-fabrication.361939/
http://turbobuick.com/forums/threads/fabricated-parts-for-my-t-type.332851/
http://turbobuick.com/forums/thread...vers-efi-intake-conversion-and-plenum.353495/

 

[Mike E]

SOLD

 

[Eticket]

dang missed by a few hours.

 

[Mike E]

I had a local guy that told me a while ago that if I ever wanted to sell it, he wanted it. He was serious.

 

[fastblackracing]

Miller rates this machine at up to 3/16" steel and aluminum, but I've welded thicker numerous times. I've built multiple sets of headers, charge tubes, ratiators, chassis work etc.. I think you can weld pretty much any car related project with this welder. I've done everything short of repairing cracked heads. Miller says the total weight of the machine is 50lbs. Shipping to 44312 would be $50

You can see examples of things I've welded with this welder in these threads.
http://turbobuick.com/forums/threads/sheet-metal-valve-covers-for-stock-style-heads.375552/
http://turbobuick.com/forums/threads/fabricated-oil-pan.373891/
http://turbobuick.com/forums/threads/another-turbo-header-build.373892/
http://turbobuick.com/forums/threads/stage-2-single-turbo-header-fabrication.361939/
http://turbobuick.com/forums/threads/fabricated-parts-for-my-t-type.332851/
http://turbobuick.com/forums/thread...vers-efi-intake-conversion-and-plenum.353495/

thanks for getting back to me on this Mike E . I just started a new job with goofy hours and it cut into my tbc playtime and I was late getting back to you. good for you on the quick sale. would you recomend this same welder for me and what will do with it, mostly pipes ,flanges, brackets and such, I dont mind spending money but I could use being pointed in the right direction, Thanks, Mannie

 

[Mike E]

Yes, i would definitely reccomend this welder for a home shop, hobby kind of thing. I actually used mine in more of a production setting, probably using it harder than miller ever intended and it did great. I've just gotten to the point I need more amps and a water cooled torch.

If were buying anothe diversion now I would actually buy the hobart eztig 165i. It's the same welder as the diversion 165, it just comes with a foot pedal and no hand control.

 

[turbodave231]

Mike, Just curious......what machine did you buy for a replacement? I have been thinking about a Miller Dynasty 300 or 350. I am using a Lincoln Precison TIG185 with an air cooled torch. Just scored a nice Torch cooler for $125 and now I have the upgrade bug!!

 

[Mike E]

I'm getting an HTP invertig 221. I'm making some welder parts for HTP and getting the welder as payment. No water cooler yet, but it's in my sights now. I started using mix gas (he/ar) on my diversion and it would really get things hot.

I have a friend that has a Dynasty 350. I've used it a couple times and its nice, but I just haven't had enough time on it to really appreciate it. It's way more money than I'll ever want to spend.

Honestly, if you weld much aluminum, any inverter based tig will be a major improvement over your transformer machine. Not much difference with steel other than maybe gaining pulse.

 

[norbs]

The HTP machine is an Italian machine with , re-branded with the HTP name. I own and older model, no issues with it, only thing is its aircooled and gets way too hot for AL work more than a few minutes...