Which welder to buy

[mx842]

My shop burned to the ground alone with just about everything I owned. I had a Millermatic 252, a Dynasty 300 DX and a Lincon AC/DC buzz box. I will get another 252 and maybe even upgrade to a 350P. The Dynasty.....well I don't know. I loved that machine but I don't really need that much of a machine any more. When I bought it I was building T tops for boats but don't do that much anymore. I mainly do dog boxes and small parts that we make in the shop. I don't want to get into the same situation as I did when I bought the Dynasty. When I went to buy it they sold it to me and never mentioned that the 350 would be out within a few weeks. What I'm getting at is what tig machine would be best suited for welding small parts up to like 3/8's thick. Dealing with this building I haven't had the time to really do a good search but am wondering what the pro's here might suggest. I really don't want to go with a multi process machine because I've been there before, when one part stops working you are still stuck with one or the other. Thanks......

[aametalmaster]

Sorry to hear about your shop. Good luck whatever machine you choose. Bob

[ryanjones2150]

I’d go back with another dynasty. It’s better to have too much machine than not enough.

[Tinker Joe 2]

Hate to hear about your shop, that is a terrible thing to go through, if that were to happen to me, I would be able to replace all that I have, that must be hard to get over, best of luck to you hope you can get what you need and want, Joe.

[Sberry]

This is a good time to really review and dont jump to buying everything in sight or everything you think you might ever need. I been down this road and found my tools got way simpler second time around. Technology had changed so much during that time frame lots of it was rather obsolete. I( didnt even replace a drill press,,, 28 years later.
My cousin came in for a repair the other day,,, said,,, is there much you cant do with that battery drill???

[Railmen]

Get the new Dynasty 300 multi process and a 12VS every thing you will ever need, ditch the 252

[yosdidaedward]

You seem to be seeking for a dependable, strong TIG welder. I propose the Miller Maxstar 400 LX based on your usage demands. This TIG welder is ideal for small-part welding from thin sheet metal up to 3/8" plate. It is also highly portable and simple to use, so you will be up and running in no time. It also offers a variety of features that make operating simple and are backed up by robust dependability.

[Ltbadd]

TIG welder[/URL]. I propose the Miller Maxstar 400 LX based on your usage demands.

The maxstar is a DC only machine

For an inexpensive AC/DC machine look at Everlast, Yeswelder and Primeweld. For a little more $$ and a great machine look at the HTP
AC/DC TIG machines, very reliable and good customer service

[ryanjones2150]

I have an HTP. It’s the only machine I ever bought brand new, probably gets about 1/4 of the welding work and it’s the only machine to blow up on me. I also personally know two others that had the exact same thing happen to them. Fortunately the new board was only $500 and it’s not my only machine, so I could finish the job. So if you’re looking for an HTP with a brand new primary power control board, I’ll part with mine!

[Ltbadd]

I bought a Dynasty 210 new in Aug 2016, I had a board go out January 2018, fortunity it was still under warranty, still have it and hopefully it's all good