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03-05-2011, 11:24 AM
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eastwood tig welder
anybody have any experience with this or know anyone else who does? apparently it came out pretty recently so i cant find any feedback on it. but for the price and what it is apparently capable of it looks pretty tempting
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Eastwood-Pro...item5642c57f41 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd-u-...layer_embedded |
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03-05-2011, 02:47 PM
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NO NO NO
Miller Eccon-Tig nothing less
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03-05-2011, 02:55 PM
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Buy brand name you'll be infinitely happier in the end.
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03-05-2011, 03:09 PM
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I got an email from Eastwood advertising that welder not more than 1 week after ordering my Miller Diversion 180. I have to say, it looks tempting but in the small amount of time I spent trying to research it I couldn't find much feedback.
About then I remember the POS arc welder I purchased from Eastwood about 8 years ago. I remember vividly how happy I was replacing it with my Miller mig. I know it's not comparing apples to apples in that case but it does bring up a good point when comparing "no-name" equipment to the likes of Miller or Lincoln - you get what you pay for...
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03-05-2011, 03:13 PM
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It looks to be a decent inverter welder. Eastwood is pretty good about warrantying stuff.
The cheapest Miller AC/DC inverter welder is going to run you around $1300 for a Diversion 165, and it doesn't come with a footpedal, which will run you another $140. For a hobbyist welding a handful of exhausts here and there, fabbing a few custom pieces for a car, it's hard to justify another $640 to get the Miller. On the flip side, when it comes time to sell a Miller or Lincoln, people will pay top dollar for a used unit.
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03-05-2011, 04:30 PM
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Yea its still a Miller.
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miller dynasty pulse or lincoln squarewave
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03-06-2011, 06:54 AM
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This is my baby i have at home. After TIG welding for a living. Using anything but professional grade seems micky mouse.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=270715388119+
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03-06-2011, 08:40 AM
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appreciate the input guys. ive been using my dads millermatic 185 mig for years for any of my welding needs, so im not looking for a unit i plan to do everything with. mainly for practicing tig and for aluminum parts. considering the cost of welders i may just hold off for now to consider my options
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People pay more money for toolboxes that are home enthusiast. Drop the cash and get a Miller Syncrowave. Fuck that solid state dynastar bullshit. In fact get an old used Syncrowave one with thicker copper windings.
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