The D200DX is up and running

[jolane]

First, thanks to everyone who helped me make the decision to get the D200DX. I really do appreciate the help adn knowledge base here.
So, today the Big Brown truck pulled up, finally, with my torch kit. I have had the D200DX box for 2 weeks now, but without a way to play with it. I can highly recommend Cyberweld, they are a great company with fast service and good (not necessarily the cheapest though) prices. I am not trying to bash B&R, but I will admist that I was not so pleased with their service. I don't want to go into details, buts lets just say I waited 3 weeks for the stuff, and didn't received (nor was I even charged for) everything I ordered.
Okay, so I have never TIG welded before. I have done a good bit of MIG on automotive stuff, but have even seen anybody in real life TIG. Thanks to this board though, and the Hobart board, I got a lot of information about how it should be done. After a few hours this evening, I can put down a decent looking (and seemingly structurally sound) bead on steel and aluminum. I played with T-joints, butt joints, beads on flat material, outside corners, and inside corners. What fun it was, and boy how easy the Dynasty is to change settings. Very straight forward and quick. I certainly played with various settings trying different things.
I will try to post some pictures after a little more practice. I would feel comfortable showing a few of my welds tonight, but would rather not waste time and space. I felt comfortable with the torch (DiamondBack 17) and the filler rod. I 'only' welded the tungsten into the bead twice, my last two welds. Getting tired I guess. Otherwise, I found the footpedal control easy to use, and never felt that I had too many things to do at once. It was actually easier than I expected. The hardest part was dealing with the thicker steel wire (3/32"). I need to get some 1/16" tomorrow. I also need to practice some lap joints.
Tomorrow though, I am not sure how much practice I will get since my Spectrum 625 will show up. Too many toys, too little time to play with them.
Thanks for listening, and again, thanks to everyone who helped!
Joshua

[Mike W]

Toys are good. It sounds like Christmas again tommorrow for you.

[fun4now]

B&R

i too had problems, they said it was shipped to the rong address by miller.
hummmm i wonder who gave miller the rong address.

[Paul Seaman]

Joshua; congrats on the D200DX and enjoy it.

Fun: Hang in there pal it will come and the difficult times will pass, eventually it will be just a hiccup in the road of life.

Peace Fellows,

[fun4now]

it did come

i got it it just took too long, yea i know when you are waiting for a new toy 1 day is too long
it just seemed to me i was getting the run around when all i wanted was my new miller BWE hood.i have it now and love it i just wouldnt and havent used B&R sence. it seems waiting on them is the rule not the exception like they said.

[jolane]

Fun,
I had the same thing happen, although it wasn't 1 day I had to wait, but rather 2 weeks from when they originally told me I should have it. I also specifically ordered the hand control (E/W), but was never charged for it nor did they ship it. Alwell...I can go elsewhere, and as a matter of fact I did with the Spectrum, even though B&R was cheaper.
Joshua

[fun4now]

jolane

you misunderstood me i waited over a week longer than the date they gave me also.
i was making a joke when i said "when waiting for a new toy 1 day is too long to wait"

i also went elsware when it was time to buy again, i gess they figure they are 10% cheaper so we will put up with it but i spent the extra 10% and went with Indeana Ox. when i made my next purchase whitch was my Spectrum.seems like B&R is loosing out on a lot of Spectrum sails.