The PowerARC 280STH's are on their way...1050.00 list price. Introductory price for TBN'rs is 950.00 shipped. All digital controlled welding. 250 amps stick/280 amps DC TIG. Hot start time and intensity along with Arc force control. VRD and 6010 capability.
I just got some coupons in the mail. 178055 for $10 off $50 purchase, 178056 for $5 off $15, 178054 for $20 off $100. They should work online. Good through 4/8/14.The title states it has a grind mode but then in the write up it only has shades 9-13 -- maybe it's a new feature?
I don't have a NT local here in maine so I'd be looking at ~$70 shipped. Still a good deal if it has the shades 5-6-7. As every other helmet with a grind and cut mode seems to be 200 and up.
Very informative thread. How does the ST200 compare to an old AC Lincoln tombstone stick welder as far as ease of use? I used to have one years ago and, honestly, never got very good with it.