Dynasty 200DX ?

[andyman]

I'm new here and to welding. I have some experience MIG welding but I tried TIG welding a few weeks ago at the shop i work at and I like it more then MIG no guessing if i penetrated the metal or not. I just bought a hood speedglas 9100V

I want to get a TIG welder and i only read anything but good things about the Dynasty 200DX. I'm 19 i figure buy it now before i get older and have things that prevent me yeah know? it's probably just the right amount of machine for what ill use it for which id whatever i feel like making at home and I help mentor a local high school robotics team by welding the robot and some doing some light machine work on a lathe and mill. We use a lot of aluminum mainly 1/8 and lower and every so often when we need it 1/4. Were working on a project now with .035 wall 3/8x3/8 square tube steel which i can weld at work since i wont have my Dynasty in time to do it. i didn't have much faith in my MIG welds this year but they held up through 3 competitions which is good. I'm sure it's not the best way for me to spend roughly 3.5K but I'm sure it would be with me for some time and i could find some ways to make some money with it seems like everyone is doing that on here.

So would it be a good investment? even though I am set on buying it now think of lots of thinks to make

Andy

[Dynasty2OO]

for what your uses are its a pretty darn good choice. But thats only if you will definitely stick with it, I mean if youre sticking to 1/8 and under you could just get an econotig for half the price. But if youre planning on sticking with welding seriously then yea a dynasty is a great choice, its portable and has great features for such a small machine. Since its portable youll always have to be making pigtails and what not, which is kind of a pain (thats what I learned recently haha), but hey gotta do what you gotta do. Good luck with your choice.

[wrenchnride247]

You will not regret getting a Dynasty! As you improve you will begin to use more of it's great features!

[Broccoli1]

Since its portable youll always have to be making pigtails and what not, which is kind of a pain (thats what I learned recently haha), but hey gotta do what you gotta do. Good luck with your choice.

You da "Glass is Half Empty type"

Good lord, ya got a kick arse Multi Voltage Tigger and yer complainin' about it?



psst- ya only gotta make the Pig tails once.

[FusionKing]

psst- ya only gotta make the Pig tails once.

Im dunno...I'm beginning to think it is more of an ongoing thing.
For me at least. But I have changed the set-up I was using to now include 3 phase in the future. I should'a done that to start with.... Yea.... I guess yer right!!!
One thing for sure there is a bunch of combos.

[popspipes]

I put about 15 hours on mine this week, it sure is a fun machine to play with and big enough to do some serious work too..........
Dynasty 200dx, $2825.00 from Indiana Oxygen, bare machine.
I am retired and still buying toys ha!!

mike sr

[vin-man welding]

andyman: it's the way to go. and if you want to save some money get the SD
i forget what i paid for mine but it was well under 3k.
and i'm not doing to look it up but i thought the econotig can't do alum?

[SundownIII]

Buying a Dynasty 200 SD vs buying a Dynasty 200 DX is like buying a BMW without air conditioning. If you're going to spend that much money, spend a little extra and get the pulse and sequencing options that come with the DX.

If you don't, you'll regret it down the road. Take my word on that.

[vin-man welding]

Buying a Dynasty 200 SD vs buying a Dynasty 200 DX is like buying a BMW without air conditioning. If you're going to spend that much money, spend a little extra and get the pulse and sequencing options that come with the DX.

If you don't, you'll regret it down the road. Take my word on that.

i looked at millers price and there is only $300 differance.but i think i payed around $2200 for mine.(2years ago) if theres a good amount to be saved then it's not just having to roll your window down. and how can you say "regret" i can weld soda cans or 1/4 plate alum. you make it sound like if he doesn't get the DX, then there can't be welding?

[SundownIII]

Vin-man,

You ever used a tig welder with pulse?

Well worth the extra few dollars when you take everything into consideration. I added the pulse option to my Sync 250 DX and it was the best $200 I've spent lately.

[Showdog75]

Got my 200dx two weeks ago from Baker's Gas and Welding Suppy for $2739 , that included shipping. Btw is was a brand new machine not old stock.

[Dynasty2OO]

I personally would go with pulse, It really helps with thin material to keep distortion to a minimum, helps agitate the puddle for impurities, and if hes fairly new to welding he can use it as training to get his dipping rhythm down. Thats what I first used pulse for on stainless because I couldnt weld stainless for the life of me when I started.

[andyman]

Thanks for the feedback.

I know i can get the 200DX for at least $2800 on cyberweld.com i'll have to check lws to see if i can get it cheaper or a better deal i planned on buying a #26 torch pkg that way I don't need a water cooler just yet. I should get it by august I'll be working full time during the summer hopefully some overtime to help me get it sooner.

Andy

[cruizer]

Or go for the SD if money is tight, a half wit can upgrade this unit to a DX at any time.

[Bert]

Or go for the SD if money is tight, a half wit can upgrade this unit to a DX at any time.

Problem Cruizer: There are a LOT of halfwits around here (just look at all the LWS's that haven't fixed these guy's welders properly!!!
When are you gonna take a little trip to the states??!!!
Come here for a couple months, and have a "Cruizer's Mobile Repair" "shop"