Picking up a TIG

[HotRod68Camaro]

I have decided that it's time to move up from my Miller 251 MIG. Right now im looking at picking up a Syncrowave 250 DX Complete package. Vendors on EBAY have them for $4700 w/ free shipping. I would love a Dynasty but i can't justify the price difference. Any suggestions or comment?

[Ketzer]

I've got the Syncro you're looking at. Got a ridiculous deal on ebay (and got lucky that it was actually what it was supposed to be). Unless you can get a really, really good deal everyone is saying spend the money on the Dynasty.

Jeff-

[War]

Get the dynasty and I'm Nobody

[HotRod68Camaro]

Y'all are going to destroy my wallet. Which model Dynasty, 350?

Jason - Your build is actually the motivating factor for getting a TIG.

[War]

The 350 is a really a nice machine but if its just to work on your car the 200dx is more than enough and the tig runner package is about what you were looking to spend.

[The WidowMaker]

i have the dynasty 200dx and have no complaints thus far. the amount of adjustment is just insane. i dont see any reason for a bigger machine for the car. i also dont see the need for any crazy water cooled torches until you get used to working closer to the machines max. the air cooled torch has been really good, even at 150+ amps on aluminum.

btw, dont get suckered into hand controls. they suck!

[GregWeld]

I have the Dynasty 200DX --- it's just right for hot rod fab.

The real limit is aluminum -- but we don't do that much aluminum that is over 1/4" --- so it's not a real limitation.

Get a foot pedal -- the finger deal is WAY too hard to learn and make a nice looking weld. Don't think you can pick one of these bad boys up and weld stacks of dimes like a pro does that welds day in and day out.... but with some practice you can do nice work.

[HotRod68Camaro]

Thanks guys,

Looks like i'll be picking up a 200DX.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by HotRod68Camaro

Thanks guys,

Looks like i'll be picking up a 200DX.

There ya go!

Don't bother with the water cooler and water cooled torch etc --- you don't weld with that many amps or for that long... trust me! LOL

You want to get fancy -- get the new WIFI foot controller.... I love not having the one more cord on the floor..... and being able to just kick the controller where I need it. Remember - we're not production welders -- we're moving around - doing different materials - different gauges etc... so portability is important.

I have a couple different torch sizes -- and love my #2 CK Trimline with the ultra flexible hose...

Also -- you'll like the welding better if you get set up with GAS LENS... AND make sure you buy a top quality helmet with some low lens settings.... TIG uses some pretty low amps on thin stuff so you'll be down at a 7 or 8 setting. If you can't see the puddle you can't weld...

[GregWeld]

Check out these tips -- for starter uppers....




http://www.weldcraft.com/2010/03/top...ng-efficiency/