pianoman8t8
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- Nov 14, 2012
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- Maine, USA
I'm considering a TIG welder, trying to decide between a Lincoln IdealArc 250 AC/DC, Miller 330 A/B, or Marquette 300amp AC/DC TIG. The Lincoln would come with a tank, no reg, air cooled torch with finger on/off trigger, few cups and lenses, cart. Miller would come with liquid cooled torch, foot pedal, water pump. Marquette would come with water cooled torch, 5gal bucket with pump (same setup as the Miller). Prices are descending respectively, Lincoln $850 (which I've been told is way too much), Miller $500, and "make offer" on Marquette. $300 give or take likely. All are functional. I have enough power to run any of them, all are single phase machines. The Marquette is very close by. For welders, I currently have the usual Lincoln 225ac red tombstone stick welder, and a Century 130 120v mig with small tank. Been wanting to get into TIG for a while, don't want to spend a boat-load on one though.
The Lincoln has a 40% duty cycle, Marquette 60% duty cycle, and not sure about the Miller. Likely wouldn't touch that hardly ever anyway I guess. What do you guys think?
Also, I've been told that if I wanted a foot pedal for the Marquette, it's going to be a pain to find one due it not being a simple 5v circuit. Is there a more common-brand machine that would have a compatible pedal if I wanted one?
The Lincoln has a 40% duty cycle, Marquette 60% duty cycle, and not sure about the Miller. Likely wouldn't touch that hardly ever anyway I guess. What do you guys think?
Also, I've been told that if I wanted a foot pedal for the Marquette, it's going to be a pain to find one due it not being a simple 5v circuit. Is there a more common-brand machine that would have a compatible pedal if I wanted one?