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Hobbyist TIG Machine Recommendation
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2020 3:41 pm
by starlifter71
Welding hobbyist new to the forum. I have been using a multi-process welder (Miller XMT304) to do SMAW projects and occasional Scratch Start/Lift Arc TIG projects using a foot pedal for limited amperage control. Over the last few years, I have found more applications for TIG. I am thinking of switching to a TIG machine with more features and one that could be adapted to an occasional stick weld for a quick rusty metal application. Is there recommendation? Thanks.
Re: Hobbyist TIG Machine Recommendation
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 7:28 pm
by cj737
Miller MaxStar, DC amperage only. All TIG boxes run Stick. Most do not also run MIG, some do.
Re: Hobbyist TIG Machine Recommendation
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 9:03 pm
by LtBadd
Welcome to the forum
What is your budget and do you want the capability to TIG weld aluminum? This would require an AC/DC machine instead of just DC that is used for steel and stainless TIG welding
Re: Hobbyist TIG Machine Recommendation
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 10:05 pm
by Oscar
LtBadd wrote:Welcome to the forum
What is your budget and do you want the capability to TIG weld aluminum? This would require an AC/DC machine instead of just DC that is used for steel and stainless TIG welding
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Re: Hobbyist TIG Machine Recommendation
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 2:57 pm
by BillE.Dee
Oscar, your "this" didn't come up with anything AND you have not updated your stable to include the 400.
Re: Hobbyist TIG Machine Recommendation
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:33 pm
by Oscar
BillE.Dee wrote:Oscar, your "this" didn't come up with anything AND you have not updated your stable to include the 400.
Oh I was just agreeing with LTbadd's statement is all
I'll check the signature line, lol.
Re: Hobbyist TIG Machine Recommendation
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 5:30 pm
by BillE.Dee
apologies Oscar. I was looking for a picture of your machine. my bad.
Re: Hobbyist TIG Machine Recommendation
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 6:01 pm
by Oscar
BillE.Dee wrote:apologies Oscar. I was looking for a picture of your machine. my bad.
Ooohhh, I get what you mean now! lol. Don't worry, it's coming! I just need to bring in the Pro Pulse that I bought for my father, so it can be included because I paid for it too!
