MusPuppis Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 http://www.weldingsuppliesfromioc.com/servlet/Detail?no=1633 *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tex Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 doesn't look like it's worth 1700 i'd buy and esab or miller, or hobart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusPuppis Posted November 24, 2005 Author Share Posted November 24, 2005 For the money I dont know that you can do much better than the TA185. the Syncrowave is a nice machine but a used one is right at or more than a new TA. I've heard some pretty amazing things about these suckers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMIE T Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 One of the main things to think about is replacement parts availability. All welders have "consumables". TIG gun parts, tips, cups ,etc... Does the one you're looking at offer a watercooled torch option? It's pretty important if you're welding alot of aluminum. Just a few tips from someone who knows alittle about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringIt Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I have one sort of like that its a Maxstar 200DX from Miller. Very nice setup. 200amp DC Tig Inverter it doesnt have AC so no aluinium but it has a pulser and can sense any power input from 110v all the way to 3phase. I love it. Its worth the investment mine has paid for itself time and time again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(goldfish) Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 my dad like his TA. had it about 6 months in the basement shop, so it's not getting heavy running. But so far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusPuppis Posted November 24, 2005 Author Share Posted November 24, 2005 Does the one you're looking at offer a watercooled torch option? It does I beleive. I seem to recall reading some threads on adapting different torchs for use as well. I'm just a hobbyist really, and wouldnt be welding all that much, but damn I'd love to have that big boy, hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringIt Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 It does I beleive. I seem to recall reading some threads on adapting different torchs for use as well. I'm just a hobbyist really' date=' and wouldnt be welding all that much, but damn I'd love to have that big boy, hehe.[/quote'] Its a little boy. Only 40lbs A inverter doesnt heat up like a standard tig so a watercooled torch isnt needed at this power level ( 185amps ). And I'm very sure you wont be welding at 185amps on hardly anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaime240z Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 I can't comment on the rig but I can say that I have purchased from IOC before and they are great! Fast shipping and good prices. I'm not a spokesman for their company but I will give credit where it's due. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolane Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 That machine has gotten great reviews, and is supposed to be an awesome machine. The price is great also for what it is! I have a Dynasty 200DX (Miller's inverter AC/DC tig) and it is very nice also, just ~$1000 more for an equivalent setup. That TA is definitely worth the money though. As for torches, you can put basically any commercial torch on it, air or water cooled. The standard that comes with it is a 17-series aircooled I believe. No problem finding parts for it. Joshua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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