Splintered
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Morning All,
I'm new to this metal burning, having spent the last 10 years or so in woodworking. I've a number of projects around the house and garden that will require welding, so I've just sold my table saw to release some cash and now I'm in the market for a reasonable unit. I'm also looking at doing a few short courses once the lockdown lifts.
Projects that I'll be working on include a new side gate, workbench, garden seating, and industrial style shelving. All will include elements of timber as well.
I guess I'll mostly be using box section, angle and flat bars, but would like the option of coping with thicker sections up to say 8-10mm.
MIG and Stick are the processes I'm looking at, but like the option of having a limited TIG capability for later.
I've a double garage/workshop with 13amp at present, but easily upgradeable to 16/32 at the cost of an electrician.
I was swaying towards the R-Tech 250, until I came across a number of reviews and recommendations for the GYS Multi Pearl 200 4XL. What I like about the latter is its capable of 200A output on a 13amp supply. The savings I'd make on not having the electrician part justifies the cost difference of the 2. I also like the Synergic interface, taking some of the guesswork out of it. What I dont like is the 2 year warranty compared to the 3 years on R-Tech.
Anyone care to help me decide, as I need to get moving on these projects before the wife finds a use for the table saw money
I'm new to this metal burning, having spent the last 10 years or so in woodworking. I've a number of projects around the house and garden that will require welding, so I've just sold my table saw to release some cash and now I'm in the market for a reasonable unit. I'm also looking at doing a few short courses once the lockdown lifts.
Projects that I'll be working on include a new side gate, workbench, garden seating, and industrial style shelving. All will include elements of timber as well.
I guess I'll mostly be using box section, angle and flat bars, but would like the option of coping with thicker sections up to say 8-10mm.
MIG and Stick are the processes I'm looking at, but like the option of having a limited TIG capability for later.
I've a double garage/workshop with 13amp at present, but easily upgradeable to 16/32 at the cost of an electrician.
I was swaying towards the R-Tech 250, until I came across a number of reviews and recommendations for the GYS Multi Pearl 200 4XL. What I like about the latter is its capable of 200A output on a 13amp supply. The savings I'd make on not having the electrician part justifies the cost difference of the 2. I also like the Synergic interface, taking some of the guesswork out of it. What I dont like is the 2 year warranty compared to the 3 years on R-Tech.
Anyone care to help me decide, as I need to get moving on these projects before the wife finds a use for the table saw money