Multi process welder recommendations

[big_o]

Originally Posted by Mad_Monte_Carlo

I'm already set up with a bottle with solid wire so it would be just a matter of adding on for the TIG.

you will need another bottle for the tig welder, you should be running 100% argon on the tig. mig welder should be 75/25 argon/c02

[Mad_Monte_Carlo]

Originally Posted by big_o

you will need another bottle for the tig welder, you should be running 100% argon on the tig. mig welder should be 75/25 argon/c02

I realize I need a second bottle for the TIG. I already have a bottle of 75/25 for the MIG.

[Beechy]

Go a step up to AC/DC so that you can tig aluminum. You have to go pure Argon for DC tig on steel anyways.......might as well be able to AC tig.
Have you priced Lincoln/Miller? I'm guessing $800 more than the Hobart.
Definitely go pedal, tig torch buttons are way too far rearward to keep accurate arc gap especially for entry level folks.

[Mad_Monte_Carlo]

Originally Posted by Beechy

Go a step up to AC/DC so that you can tig aluminum. You have to go pure Argon for DC tig on steel anyways.......might as well be able to AC tig.
Have you priced Lincoln/Miller? I'm guessing $800 more than the Hobart.
Definitely go pedal, tig torch buttons are way too far rearward to keep accurate arc gap especially for entry level folks.

The Hobart I posted is at the top end of my budget as it is. If you have a suggestion in that price range I'm all ears. I just want to be able to weld thicker steel than what I'm now capable of and at least get started welding steel with TIG.

[big_o]

Originally Posted by Mad_Monte_Carlo

The Hobart I posted is at the top end of my budget as it is. If you have a suggestion in that price range I'm all ears. I just want to be able to weld thicker steel than what I'm now capable of and at least get started welding steel with TIG.

these two would be a better option. having the foot pedal will be much easier to use to learn with. I also prefer using the foot pedal but some people like the finger trigger.

these would be a better option. i haven't used a ever last machine but have heard good things mostly and is budget friendly

https://www.everlastgenerators.com/p...si-tig-package

https://www.everlastgenerators.com/p...si-tig-package