Considering a TIG purchase - syncrowave 200?

Considering a TIG purchase - syncrowave 200?

08-28-2006, 09:21 AM

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Considering a TIG purchase - syncrowave 200?

Thinking of taking the plunge and buying a TIG welder. I'm doing a good bit of welding on aluminum these days (frames for poker tables that I build) and I'm getting kind of sick of cleaning out rats nests of aluminum wire out of the MIG. I considered buying a better MIG and a spool gun but I'm looking at about $1700 for that and I can get a lower end TIG for about the same money.

I'm looking at the Miller Syncrowave 200 for about $1750. Anyone have any opinionson it? TIA

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