Thanks, I do like the portability of the inverter tigs. I've seen some
used miller's at decent prices, but they weighed close to 300lbs. I'd
rather have something I can just roll into a corner in the basement. John
On 5/1/2011 10:11 AM, shochschild at att.net wrote:
> Here is another vote for the Diversion. I went to my local community
> college (ACC, in Austin) and got good training, looked at my needs,
> and I am very pleased with the choice I made. I got the foot pedal,
> and recommend it. I have yet to hit the duty cycle limitation. A big
> issue for me was portability/storage, and the Diversion is not much
> bigger or heavier than my plasma cutter, vs the used Synchrowave I
> found that looked better on paper, but would have been an essentially
> permanent install.
>
> I knew what I wanted, and so ordered it online for the cost/sales tax
> savings. Otherwise, your local Miller dealer will likely give you a
> demo, but for me, that means I would have felt obligated to buy from
> them and pay the sales tax...
>
> I enjoy reading the Miller DIY newsletter and forums - check them out
> if you haven't already.
>
>
>
> On 4/30/2011 2:51 PM, John Mitchell wrote:
>> I've asked the wife for a Tig welder for an anniversary present.
>> I need recommendations on models in the $1500 range if that's
>> practical. It will mostly be used for automotive tasks and I
>> definitely want the ability to weld aluminum. I have a small 240v
>> plasma cutter, and a small 120v Miller mig which is great for sheet
>> metal repairs. I'd like a tig for doing projects that require a
>> prettier weld and possibly for frame repairs where my Mig is very
>> marginal. I'd appreciate any insights. Thanks John Mitchell
>> Shelton, CT
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