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Baja_XJ · Jan 3, 2010

Whats a good recommendation for a budget TIG for personal use that will get a couple of hours of use a week and that could weld at least up to .120 wall tubing..but wouldnt hurt for it to be able to weld 1/4.

Begster · Jan 3, 2010

I picked up a used Miller EconoTIG not too long ago. It can do .120, and 1/4" is where the "not recommended" range of thicknesses start. I'm sure with some beveling and a couple of passes it would be fine. It does have a low duty cycle which is the down side.

I actually have yet to really use it, but if you ask foxwar71, he can tell you how it works, as its sitting at his house and he has been using it.

Baja_XJ · Jan 3, 2010

Shall I dare to ask about the ebay no name cheapies?

beakie · Jan 3, 2010

few guys in this area are using these, and seem to like them.
http://www.everlastwelders.ca/

themangeraaad · Jan 3, 2010

beakie said:
few guys in this area are using these, and seem to like them.
http://www.everlastwelders.ca/

Hmmm, if the aren't junk, that powerultra 205 looks tempting for when I want/need to upgrade from my MIG...

Edit: Or just step it up and get the powermaster 205.

foxwar71 · Jan 3, 2010

Begster said:
I picked up a used Miller EconoTIG not too long ago. It can do .120, and 1/4" is where the "not recommended" range of thicknesses start. I'm sure with some beveling and a couple of passes it would be fine. It does have a low duty cycle which is the down side.

I actually have yet to really use it, but if you ask foxwar71, he can tell you how it works, as its sitting at his house and he has been using it.

:thumbup: the econo kicks some good butt. ive done a couple pieces of 1/4" with it, once i get the arc started i just floor it. ill be using it to weld my 5/16th thick truss to the center section of my hp60. beveling and such will deffiently come into play. ill also be using it to make all my steering and suspension links. i think that it would work perfect for what you wanna do.

JAYS98XJ · Mar 29, 2010

I love my Lincoln 185 Square Wave. That thing iz the cats meow. I'm not the best with it but, I'm starting to become dangerous. :attom:

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