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**GregWeld** · #1 10-30-2009, 09:34 PM

Just remember another thing about INVERTER machines -- you use a sharpened tungsten on an inverter machine - not balled! I use 2% Ceriated (Orange ends) for my Aluminum work. So if you're going to compare machines -- don't forget that... it DOES make a difference!

For the Syncrowave machines - you'd still ball the tungsten (Green).

68protouring454 · #2 10-31-2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

Just remember another thing about INVERTER machines -- you use a sharpened tungsten on an inverter machine - not balled! I use 2% Ceriated (Orange ends) for my Aluminum work. So if you're going to compare machines -- don't forget that... it DOES make a difference!

For the Syncrowave machines - you'd still ball the tungsten (Green).

we use sharpened ends on our tig welding of control arms and chassis's
we use 2% thoriated for most everything, in the lincoln 185 unit we have and miller syncrowave 250

The WidowMaker · #3 10-31-2009, 05:52 PM

brand new dynasty 200dx sitting in my closet for the last 6 months. i havent got it fired up yet, but when i bought it i wanted to do it once and do it right. i looked hard at the diversion, but knew it wouldnt last with what i wanted to do.

btw, make sure you get the newest model of the 200dx. they didnt change the model number or appearance, but from what i read there is a pretty big difference. the only way to tell is by the serial.

Tim

**GregWeld** · #4 10-31-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 68protouring454

we use sharpened ends on our tig welding of control arms and chassis's
we use 2% thoriated for most everything, in the lincoln 185 unit we have and miller syncrowave 250

Huh.... I thought with the "non inverter" machines you HAD to ball the end... Apparently I'm WRONG. First time that's ever happened!!

abadsvt · #5 10-31-2009, 08:04 PM

Another vote for the dynasty 200dx!!! Its an amazing machine! I think the big difference between the syncrowave and the dyansty is the pulsing feature which i like to use especially on alluminum. One thing to add to the "got to get list" is a water cool attachment. When i bought my setup i thought i wasted money on the water cooled attachment but i use it soooooo much. Well worth every penny in my own opinion. Just thought i would through my 2 cents in!

**GregWeld** · #6 10-31-2009, 08:14 PM

Well that settles it then!!

:>)

I like the pulse feature as well! I just like the whole machine! Easy to set up -and switch - doesn't take up huge space in the shed... I have mine stacked on a cart I "hot rodded" to hold my plasma cutter and the TIG... very handy to have 'em on wheels...

I've also got a couple different torches for mine... I don't care much for the "stock" hose and torch. The torch is fine but the hose is too stiff...

68protouring454 · #7 11-01-2009, 04:55 AM

i like having both a small 125 amp air cooled torch and a big 200 amp water cooled torch, the small torch is way easier welding tube and hard to get to areas, it does get hot but you can work around that.
the water cooled torch does stay cooler but is way more bulky. really good for production work

coolwelder62 · #8 11-01-2009, 05:33 PM

I have a Lincoln Precision Tig 275 & Dynasty 200DX Love them both. Never ball the tung. on either machine.I use the miller to roll around the shop since it's a small package. The Lincoln stays put a sets next to my work table.What ever you buy get a gas defuser lens makes all the differants in welds. My 2 cents.Scott