110 Volt Mig Welder... Need Info...

[jimg]

Does the price include a remote? Was that a mail order price?

Tank rental is a lot easier esp for an occassional user.

Maybe the 150S is really the best fit. When you get a TIG machine I think having some automation beyond basic preflow (at least auto pre/postflow, maybe current ramps (pre and post), maybe pulsing, nonscratch starting). TIG is more efficient w/ some automation and a few bells/whistles. If you plan to weld very thin material a wider current range is necessary (wider then the STL gives) as is pulsing and current ramping. Maybe getting the course work first will help you better define what youd like in a TIG welder.

Anyway...Id be interested in what you wind up w/. Keep us posted...OK??

 

[AndyMA]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( In fact its better that you dont b/c after a certain period they must be recertified (which is expensive). Unless they're recertified you wont be able to find anyone to refill them. Renting is usually most cost effective unless you're going to use *lots* of gas. I know MG rents them. I rent mine from MaineOxy for around $70/yr (2 tanks). )</font>

I used to rent my tanks but have found purchasing them now to be a much better option. I purchased mine full from AMI for about $140 full of gas. Each time I need to get a refill, they just swap it for another tank that is already full so I always have current certification on my purchased tanks. That was one of the selling points when I bought the tanks.

Andy

 

[jimg]

Wow, thats a good deal! MaineOxy...wouldnt do that. You either use their tanks or yours but not both. Are you using Merriam Graves? If so I might just switch. They arent as conveniently located but thats a pretty good deal.

 

[jimg]

A heads up for folks in northern NE looking for a MIG machine: Maine Oxy in Hooksett, NH has the Hobart Ironman 210 on sale for $955 thru March. Thats a *great* deal! This is an all in one machine (nothing needed exc safety equipment to start welding) and nicely built. They have one in the show room but will order if that one sells.