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    Looking to purchase a tig welder. Just wanted to see if anyone had something they wanted to sell or offer input on what I should buy. It must be AC/DC. I was also thinking the dual input would be nice (110/220) but that's not a deal breaker for me. Any suggestions? This would be a personal use unit so not looking to spend $5k but also want to make it a one time purchase. Thanks for any input

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    Lincoln Precision tig 225 or the Lincoln Precision Square wave 175 or 200. The Square wave machine can be bought new for between $1,500 and $2,000 depending where you shop. The Precision 225 is closer to $2,500 or more.

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    I have a miller 330 a/bp that wouldn't break the bank

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    I've been looking for a 220+/-20 volt tig for aluminum hobbies and camaromann puts it accurate for market pricing expectations.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beigg View Post
    I've been looking for a 220+/-20 volt tig for aluminum hobbies and camaromann puts it accurate for market pricing expectations.
    If you get a helium/argon mix you can weld thick aluminum with 200 amps. A 75/25 helium/argon bottle with 200 amps can weld 1/2" thick aluminum. If you only have 100% argon and can't or don't have helium just buy a couple heat markers for a couple dollars and use a small propane or map gas torch to heat the aluminum. The temperature you heat it to will vary by the thickness you are trying to weld.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beigg View Post
    I've been looking for a 220+/-20 volt tig for aluminum hobbies and camaromann puts it accurate for market pricing expectations.
    Something pretty cheap and has good reviews...

    https://toledo.craigslist.org/tls/d/...245657079.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by grr456 View Post
    Something pretty cheap and has good reviews...

    https://toledo.craigslist.org/tls/d/...245657079.html
    Thank you Gary.
    Not a bad deal, though the Precision 225 is something I've been holding out for. Black Friday might make it happen this year.

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    what about the eastwood 200? I keep seeing decent things and for the price it damn nice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LITTLEMAGS View Post
    what about the eastwood 200? I keep seeing decent things and for the price it damn nice.
    grr456 got there first
    Something pretty cheap and has good reviews...

    https://toledo.craigslist.org/tls/d/...245657079.html

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    It seems cheaper right from Eastwood. http://www.eastwood.com/tig200acdc.h...iABEgJ4-fD_BwE

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