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Originally Posted by NX-DET
I'm starting to find that out. I think the best bang for the buck so far is a Miller econotig.
only ac/dc for around 1300.00
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no such thing as bang for the buck with welders - you gotta pay $1500+ for a nice tig, anything less will be a waste of money. I'd recommend either the Miller 180 or the Thermal Arc 185(never heard a bad word about either) - the Econotig just really isn't worth the money.
Like James Vick said, search for used if you can - $600 for a Synch 250 is amazing (I learned on that machine and it's about all you'll ever need). But if you have to get new then make sure you spend a few hundred extra on a good machine rather than pissing away $1k+ on something you'll outgrow in a week (keep in mind though the only features you need are HF start and AC balance, you don't need a pulser).
btw - what do you plan on using it for, manifolds, STB's, seam welding? I take it you've never tigged before? If so, try to get some experience if you can before committing to that kind of money
