Well rolling it into the corner is easy once you have the welder, just
build a cart with wheels on it :)
(sorry, could not resist)
mike
On 5/1/2011 9:51 AM, John Mitchell wrote:
> 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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