Tig welder help

[MoparCar]

I preface this by saying I do not own a TIG but have researched it a lot since I want one. I agree with GW that the Miller Dynasty 200 DX is probably the best for hot rod thicknesses in an AC/DC machine that can do aluminum, SS and steel with all the wiz bang features like pulse, adjustable high frequency, balance and waveform controls. It's also the most expensive. New school tech digital inverter technology. Old school transformer machines are great also but limit you to a set frequency and other options. Miller also has their new inverter synchrowave 210(?), their Diversion 180 and 165 which are sort of a set and forget models and their full line of standard synchrowave transformer machines. Built like a tank but heavy with less features than the inverter machines.

Seems like Miller, Lincoln and HTP seem to get great reviews and are the top tier. I really like the HTP machines. A bit less money than Milller but very strong following. Thermal Arc also gets good notes depending on the model.

All the manufacturers seem to have a value line that may or may not be US made.

The lower tier imports are Everlast, Longevity and Eastwood which I believe is a rebranded Longevity. People seem to love or hate the Everlast although there are some very reputable welders using them. It seems like their reliability and reputation has gained in the last few years quite a bit.

Again, I'm not a TIG guy and just sharing my research. Take a look at the Welding Tips and Tricks site and videos. He covers many many welders and has great how to videos.

Wes