Recent content by zigeuner

Whether on not, I can get parts when I need them.

So buy American whenever possible, like I said. Would you prefer that I had suggested that people should buy Chinese whenever possible?

I have a Miller Syncrowave 200 TIG machine that was built in 2006. I bought it used in 2008. It doesn't have all of the features of the inverter machines, but it does excellent welds and it's a very solid unit. I also have a Miller 252 MIG that I bought new about 6 years ag. It's capable of...

There's something about knowing your own tools. especially welders. The old Linde welders are transformer-based as were many in the pre-transistor era. They will stick weld as good as anything on the market. By the way, I used to lend tools, but never again. The person who borrows items will...

Here's one of my stick welders .It's an AC-DC Lincoln "Tomstone". I paid $200 for it from a CL ad and it works great. My Miller Syncrowave 200 also has a stick function.

My Miller 252 MIG wil do 3/8" and 1/2" Steel very nicely. I use CO2 for shielding gas because it's inexpensive and I'm only welding for myself so a bit of spatter isn't an issue. I have a Miller Syncrowave 200 for TIG and they both have their place. With proper settings a MIG welder will provide...