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Confused about tig purchase!
Hi,
I am new here and can really use some thoughts from you guys on which tig machine to purchase. I can really use some help sifting through the good advice and BS I have recieved from my suppliers and others.
I am planning on purchasing a tig machine for my resto shop in the next couple of months. I have been researching out alot of machines and I am still trying to decide between the Miller dynasty 200dx, the thermal arc 185, and possibly the syncrowave 250dx. I could use some help figuring out which machine would fit the bill best. It will be used for everything from sheetmetal work to 1/8" steel chassis repair, etc. I want to be able to do aluminum well when I need to do it, but it is not something that will be done daily.
It is great that there is a large selection out there but I have never been more confused about a machine purchase.
I originally wanted to spend under $2000 as the machine will only get occasional usage, but when it gets used, I need a professional machine, not a toy.
In the under $2000 range the syncrowave 180 seems to be a nice basic machine but the thermal arc is mighty tempting at roughly the same price especially since my local dealer is a service station for thermal arc.
If I can afford it, the dynasty 200 is a really nice package as well. But my supplier keeps pointing out that the syncrowave 250 without the cooler is right around the same price and has an addl 110 amps. I would have to upgrade my service though as I have only 50amps now and I think it needs 90-100.
My local supplier keeps stating that the 200dx is overpriced and that the TA185 and the sync 250 are realy the only two machines to consider.
He said the sync 180 is a nice machine but he has had alot of guys trade up to bigger machines shortly after buying them, I dont want to end up in that situation.
To complicate things further, my supplier and several others keep telling me that inverters are disposable items given the cost to fix them and that unless you need portability not to bother with them. And if you do need an inverter, get a TA as they are cheaper and just as disposable as the dynasty when they die.
The general concensus also is that the syncrowaves have a better resale value as they can be repaired, while purchasing a used dynasty is a shot in the dark.
All I do know, is that when comparing a syncrowave and a dynasty side by side there is no question in my mind which one is cheaper to produce.
Man, I ended up with a long post here, sorry, but as you can see, I have been researching these things in my spare time on and off for a couple months now, and still am no closer to being able to make a decision.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Nick
I am new here and can really use some thoughts from you guys on which tig machine to purchase. I can really use some help sifting through the good advice and BS I have recieved from my suppliers and others.
I am planning on purchasing a tig machine for my resto shop in the next couple of months. I have been researching out alot of machines and I am still trying to decide between the Miller dynasty 200dx, the thermal arc 185, and possibly the syncrowave 250dx. I could use some help figuring out which machine would fit the bill best. It will be used for everything from sheetmetal work to 1/8" steel chassis repair, etc. I want to be able to do aluminum well when I need to do it, but it is not something that will be done daily.
It is great that there is a large selection out there but I have never been more confused about a machine purchase.
I originally wanted to spend under $2000 as the machine will only get occasional usage, but when it gets used, I need a professional machine, not a toy.
In the under $2000 range the syncrowave 180 seems to be a nice basic machine but the thermal arc is mighty tempting at roughly the same price especially since my local dealer is a service station for thermal arc.
If I can afford it, the dynasty 200 is a really nice package as well. But my supplier keeps pointing out that the syncrowave 250 without the cooler is right around the same price and has an addl 110 amps. I would have to upgrade my service though as I have only 50amps now and I think it needs 90-100.
My local supplier keeps stating that the 200dx is overpriced and that the TA185 and the sync 250 are realy the only two machines to consider.
He said the sync 180 is a nice machine but he has had alot of guys trade up to bigger machines shortly after buying them, I dont want to end up in that situation.
To complicate things further, my supplier and several others keep telling me that inverters are disposable items given the cost to fix them and that unless you need portability not to bother with them. And if you do need an inverter, get a TA as they are cheaper and just as disposable as the dynasty when they die.
The general concensus also is that the syncrowaves have a better resale value as they can be repaired, while purchasing a used dynasty is a shot in the dark.
All I do know, is that when comparing a syncrowave and a dynasty side by side there is no question in my mind which one is cheaper to produce.
Man, I ended up with a long post here, sorry, but as you can see, I have been researching these things in my spare time on and off for a couple months now, and still am no closer to being able to make a decision.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Nick
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