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Advice from OT welders
Posted on 7/14/18 at 4:13 pm
Posted on 7/14/18 at 4:13 pm
I already have a Miller Millermatic 211 Mig welder that I use for repairs to equipment around my shop and a Bobcat 250 stick welder/generator for bigger material. I want to learn to TIG weld but not sure what route I should go in that direction.
My first option is buy a cheapy Chinese TIG/stick welder. It is only DC and would only weld steels and not aluminum. I don't weld aluminum much at all so that part isn't a deal breaker and I have a spool gun for my MIG in case I do need to weld aluminum in a pinch. The set up would run around 500 to 600 after buying a tank, regulator and fittings.
Second option is to buy a used Miller Synchrowave 180. It is a good AC/DC machine that can weld everything up to about 1/4" and it would come with a tank all for around 1k. I would have to drive a few hours to pick it up.
Last option is to order a Lincoln Squarewave TIg200. It would run me around 1600 to get it and a tank set up but it would have a 3 year warranty with it. It would do the same work as the used Synchrowave.
I am leaning between the Miller and the Lincoln so I don't outgrow a piece of shite. The main use will be hobbying and panel repair on my Bronco projects and potentially building a roll cage for them and repair work around the shop.
My first option is buy a cheapy Chinese TIG/stick welder. It is only DC and would only weld steels and not aluminum. I don't weld aluminum much at all so that part isn't a deal breaker and I have a spool gun for my MIG in case I do need to weld aluminum in a pinch. The set up would run around 500 to 600 after buying a tank, regulator and fittings.
Second option is to buy a used Miller Synchrowave 180. It is a good AC/DC machine that can weld everything up to about 1/4" and it would come with a tank all for around 1k. I would have to drive a few hours to pick it up.
Last option is to order a Lincoln Squarewave TIg200. It would run me around 1600 to get it and a tank set up but it would have a 3 year warranty with it. It would do the same work as the used Synchrowave.
I am leaning between the Miller and the Lincoln so I don't outgrow a piece of shite. The main use will be hobbying and panel repair on my Bronco projects and potentially building a roll cage for them and repair work around the shop.
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Posted on 7/14/18 at 4:14 pm to Warfarer
We don’t weld. We have people do that for us
Posted on 7/14/18 at 4:16 pm to Warfarer
Sounds like you don't need advice, sounds like you just need to decide how much you want to spend.
Posted on 7/14/18 at 4:17 pm to Warfarer
Hold up let me ask my personal welder Alix.
Posted on 7/14/18 at 4:18 pm to Warfarer
Sorry, couldn't understand a word you said. Welding aint my thing.
Posted on 7/14/18 at 4:18 pm to TechDawg2007
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We don’t weld. We have people do that for us
A welder makes a hell of a lot more than a social worker. More people should learn a trade. College isn't for everyone and we should stop teaching kids that they need to go to make a decent living.
Posted on 7/14/18 at 4:20 pm to fallguy_1978
o they make more than plant operators? According to the OT, they make about $250K?
Posted on 7/14/18 at 4:20 pm to Warfarer
Get the Lincoln baw I swear by it. I got the caps and everything
Posted on 7/14/18 at 4:29 pm to Count Chocula
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o they make more than plant operators? According to the OT, they make about $250K?
Probably not but a good welder can make a decent living
Posted on 7/14/18 at 4:32 pm to Warfarer
Go with Blue - you'll get excellent and expert customer support.
Red literally hates their customers.
Red literally hates their customers.
Posted on 7/14/18 at 4:36 pm to Count Chocula
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o they make more than plant operators? According to the OT, they make about $250K?
I know a guy that has a place in Key West and Jacksonville Florida. He is a certified scuba diver and fully certified welder. he has turned down several jobs that were paying close to 150 an hour with as many hours as he wanted because he was comfortable working in his shop making 100 an hour. Good welders/fabricators can make a killing in the right market.
Posted on 7/14/18 at 4:46 pm to Warfarer
The surgeon was the boy’s mother
Posted on 7/14/18 at 4:48 pm to Warfarer
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I already have a Miller Millermatic 211 Mig welder that I use for repairs to equipment around my shop and a Bobcat 250 stick welder/generator for bigger material. I want to learn to TIG weld but not sure what route I should go in that direction.
Sorry my Baw focus was all used up after reading the first paragraph.
Try the Outdoor Board
Posted on 7/14/18 at 4:49 pm to BurningHeart
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Try the Outdoor Board
You will get better answers here
Posted on 7/14/18 at 4:50 pm to fallguy_1978
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Try the Outdoor Board
You will get better answers here
and I debated what board to put it on.
Posted on 7/14/18 at 4:51 pm to Warfarer
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and I debated what board to put it on.
The answer is never the OT.
It's worth it to wait an extra 24 hours for a response.
Posted on 7/14/18 at 4:53 pm to BurningHeart
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The answer is never the OT.
No truer words have ever been spoken.
Posted on 7/14/18 at 6:25 pm to Warfarer
Can't help you baw, I went to college.
Posted on 7/15/18 at 8:30 am to lsu xman
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Can't help you baw, I went to college.
I did too. I restoring a couple early broncos for fun and like to learn trades. But be cool, act like any labor is below you.
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