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<blockquote data-quote="ConstitutionCowboy" data-source="post: 3201371" data-attributes="member: 745"><p>30 to 40 years ago I had Millers. I started with one that was about 175 AMP and shortly traded up to a 300 AMP. Loved both machines. The 300 AMP unit would go down to 5 amps and weld coke cans together! Both units were transformer type. Now, after a 30 year or so hiatus I bought a 200 AMP Lotos TIG unit. It does AC and DC. This unit is an inverter type, quiet, high frequency spark start, and is about perfect for what I do. I haven't had the opportunity to tig on some aluminum yet, but that should happen soon.</p><p></p><p>The price from Amazon was decent - mid range for the "class". There are cheaper units and some better units in the ballpark range, but if you are going to do heavy welding and/or for a living, I'd go with a Miller. I have next to no experience with a Lincoln - maybe a couple hours of stick welding years ago - so I can't give an honest opinion on them. I Don't know much about Hobart or any other higher end machines.</p><p></p><p>I've heard/read nothing but good about the Everlast units. I'd label them the top end of the "less expensive" units. Budgetary limitations put me in the mid range.</p><p></p><p>Regardless of whatever unit you buy, keep it as dust free inside as possible. Keep the louvers clean and unobstructed. I hear that they are subject to frying their innards if airflow is restricted. Blow them out as soon as you see any buildup.</p><p></p><p>Woody</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ConstitutionCowboy, post: 3201371, member: 745"] 30 to 40 years ago I had Millers. I started with one that was about 175 AMP and shortly traded up to a 300 AMP. Loved both machines. The 300 AMP unit would go down to 5 amps and weld coke cans together! Both units were transformer type. Now, after a 30 year or so hiatus I bought a 200 AMP Lotos TIG unit. It does AC and DC. This unit is an inverter type, quiet, high frequency spark start, and is about perfect for what I do. I haven't had the opportunity to tig on some aluminum yet, but that should happen soon. The price from Amazon was decent - mid range for the "class". There are cheaper units and some better units in the ballpark range, but if you are going to do heavy welding and/or for a living, I'd go with a Miller. I have next to no experience with a Lincoln - maybe a couple hours of stick welding years ago - so I can't give an honest opinion on them. I Don't know much about Hobart or any other higher end machines. I've heard/read nothing but good about the Everlast units. I'd label them the top end of the "less expensive" units. Budgetary limitations put me in the mid range. Regardless of whatever unit you buy, keep it as dust free inside as possible. Keep the louvers clean and unobstructed. I hear that they are subject to frying their innards if airflow is restricted. Blow them out as soon as you see any buildup. Woody [/QUOTE]
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