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Old 02-17-2011, 07:30 PM
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Id say get on craigslist and find youself a used SD180 or 200 for 1000-1500$ They are capacitor machines but hold up well and if your not trying to transport it all the time will kick but for years to come.
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allot of great information, thanks everyone

The Diversion 180 currently has a $500 rebate from Miller until 7/15/18

I think i am going to order one online, several of the retailers are also offering their own deals.
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Check out Invertig 221 if you are in the market too. Lots of great reviews and some good youtube reviews online. I have it on my list to purchase with the water cooler.
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I'd order the HTP 221 before even thinking of ordering miller diversion 180.
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One of the things I am not liking about the Diversion after researching TIG welders in the entry level price range is the Inability to move the torch lead from the welder. I could not ever change that torch, well at least within the warranty period.

Thoughts on the Lincoln Square wave 200? it's $1661.00

https://www.harrisweldingsupplies.co...wes-gift-card/

My budget maxes out at $1500 in reality, that's why I was looking att he Diversion with the rebate...

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Thanks also to Ahmad (and others) for suggesting the Invertig. I am looking at this one, I would need to wait a year to get it, maybe longer...
http://www.usaweld.com/ProductDetail...ode=70221-12.5

I've been watching Craiglist, not much locally that folks don't want the original price for...
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how about a miller multimatic 215 with tig setup. it does not have a/c for the tig but could use a spool gun. any thoughts on a setup like this?
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how about a miller multimatic 215 with tig setup. it does not have a/c for the tig but could use a spool gun. any thoughts on a setup like this?

Save up a little more and get a machine that will do more for you down the road.

Remember --- when they say will do "up to" such and such..... yeah --- well have you ever maxed out your truck and while yes it will pull "X" -- it's not happy about it. LOL


Seriously --- a TIG machine without some minimal features -- and A/C and D/C TIG welding is a must -- not to mention other features you'll want to use...

And this machine won't run 6011 stick.... pretty common stick.

I'd get a "BETTER" MIG only machine if I had 1500/2000 to spend.... and if I needed some TIG work -- take it to someone and have 'em do it for ya. When you can get a TIG machine - then take the plunge.
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