Eastwood TIG Welder?

[Blackout]

Does anyone have experience with this TIG welder? I'm looking for a TIG welder to weld thin gauge aluminum and stainless steel. Thanks for any info.

http://www.eastwood.com/tig-welders-eastwood-tig-ac-dc-welder.html

 

[Mike Byer]

looks like it should do the job, run it on 220 and it should do well.

mb

 

[dave roach]

Thats a nice welder for the price.Has 110-220 and 200amps.That will get the job done.

Dave

 

[Dan Kramer]

try this

lotos ltpdc2000d plasma cutter , tig, stick/alum/steel/stainless 120/240 $649.00 ebay

got one, love it.

 

[RodneyPierce]

AHP Alpha Tig. Its an AC/DC inverter machine (like the eastwood) but for a killer price! Its a 200 amp machine. Runs on both 110 and 220 volt. I have one, and its awesome. Did a ton of research before pulling the trigger, and I cant say enough about it.

Here is a nice review of the AHP, and then below that is a link to purchase:



http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J5PD4LS/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687502&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00EL8UQH4&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1MMA624VM7ENDQMB91SQ

* just another option to look at is all. nothing against the eastwood unit!! *

 

[pitboy]

Get something you can adjust the freqs/balance for AL welding. Pulse is handy with thin materials.

Take a look at Everlast also. Contact them by phone for better pricing. They will offer a "demo" unit at a substantial savings that is brand new, never been used. I ended up getting the PowerTig 250EX. I weld down to .020" AL without issue.

 

[Blackout]

Good info, thanks guys!

 

[Blackout]

I found this welder that I should be able to pick up at a local supplier. That's something I like to do so if I have any problems I can go to someone in person and talk about the issue. Any thoughts on the below TIG welder? Thanks.

http://www.longevity-inc.com/tig-welders/tigweld-200sx

 

[RodneyPierce]

I looked at that one as well. The AHP offered the most options for the price. Adjustment wise. But with the being said, I dont think you can go wrong if you can get it local to you.

 

[Blackout]

O.K., thanks. A lot of options out there for under $1000.

 

[RodneyPierce]

Yes there are!! My best advise to you (assuming your open to purchasing other then local) would be to look at some of the reviews of each machine. Just do a quick google search and there are a few on the welding forums.

Also, that video I posted to the review by "Mr. Tig", follow some of his video links and he does all sorts of reviews on machines that he thinks are worthy of people buying.

But once again, its a big plus to be able to buy something local, and have local support for the unit as well.