"Don Foreman" wrote in message
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On Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:41:50 -0500, "RogerN"
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"Pete C." wrote in message
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RogerN wrote:

I have a 900 lb TIG welder in my shop building 5 miles away and am
considering getting rid of it to buy one I can move without a forklift.
I
learned here that the little 120V Lincolns were a favorite for auto
body,
any favorite TIG welders for general purpose, maybe auto, home shop,
and
aluminum welding? I'm mainly interested in doing light gauge welding
but
it
would be nice if it was capable of maybe up to 3/16"-1/4" aluminum.

RogerN

Syncrowave 250 - Perfect home machine and can be found used at a good
price.

It sounds like the perfect home welder, I'll watch for one for a good
price.

Are any of the portable lunchbox type TIG welders any good? I was wanting
something I could carry, maybe have to carry the argon bottle in a 2nd
trip,
I don't really have an indoor place suitable for welding except in my
shop,
and that's where my 900lb beast of a welder is. I know it's often too
windy
to weld outside with shielding gas, but many evenings it is dead calm.

RogerN

There are inverter type TIG welders that weigh about 50 lb and can
weld up to 1/4" aluminum. Once such is the Miller Dynasty 200.
They're pricey. Lots of electronics, very expensive to repair if
that becomes necessary.

What about one of these:
http://www.millerwelds.com/products/tig/diversion_165/

$1650 list price seems reasonable.

I also saw a Hobart 165 amp TIG for $1299 but not sure of the weight.

RogerN