Tom Mooijman
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Hi everybody,
I'm quite new to this forum although I've been stalking it for a while. I was hesitant to start another 'what to buy' thread, but after debating with myself for a while, I would really appreciate some of your thoughts!
I'm an engineering master student in the Netherlands and work on the family dairy farm, where I'm in charge of the mechanical repairs and projects. I've stick welded since I was young and like to think that I'm ok at it. I also have quite some experience with mig welding, that was with a EWM Picomig, and needless to say that was comfortable.
Right now all we have on the farm is an old TICO 160A inverter for stick welding, though it gets the job done, I'd like to step up the projects and be a little more versatile. So ideally, I would like to be able to mig, tig and stick weld. I don't have a lot of experience on tig welding, but the process appeals to me and there would be plenty of work for a tig welder.
So what is your opinion on the multiprocess welders? Do you think they are worth while, or is it better to get dedicated machines? To be honest, the new 'Fantasy Welder Over 250' appeals to me (http://welderfantasy.com/?page_id=4834). Available at fachowiec in Poland. It's an MIG, ACDC TIG and stick welder that would set me back €1200 excluding tax. Which is at the far end of my budget. The welder fantasy brand seems to be similar to 'LCDVision' in Germany, 'Free inverter' in Belgium and Everlast welders in the US. The Everlast brand is quite popular and the welder described seems similar to the mts 252 STi.
The reason why I'm considering this welder is for a couple of reasons; the max welding current (250A 35% at 40°), which is nice for larger equipment. ACDC pulsed tig and just the versatility of the multiprocess machine.
I might be traveling through Poland in 2 weeks, so I could actually pick it up.
But what's holding me back is that I'm not familiar with the brand, and I am afraid that since it's a multiprocess machine, it might just mean it's not really capable in all processes.
Or you think I should get a dedicated mig welder from a trusted brand with less bells and whistles but the assurance it is good at what is does(I've read some good things about Parweld)? A Tig option is not a must, but I personally like to make 'nice' things rather than Mickey Mousing things together. I've read the big 'Sherman - Jasic' discussion, and so it might be an option to buy a proper mig welder, since that is priority, and later on get in on a Sherman?
Sorry for the elaborate post, but I appreciate you taking the time to read this. I am very open to any suggestions.
Tom
I'm quite new to this forum although I've been stalking it for a while. I was hesitant to start another 'what to buy' thread, but after debating with myself for a while, I would really appreciate some of your thoughts!
I'm an engineering master student in the Netherlands and work on the family dairy farm, where I'm in charge of the mechanical repairs and projects. I've stick welded since I was young and like to think that I'm ok at it. I also have quite some experience with mig welding, that was with a EWM Picomig, and needless to say that was comfortable.
Right now all we have on the farm is an old TICO 160A inverter for stick welding, though it gets the job done, I'd like to step up the projects and be a little more versatile. So ideally, I would like to be able to mig, tig and stick weld. I don't have a lot of experience on tig welding, but the process appeals to me and there would be plenty of work for a tig welder.
So what is your opinion on the multiprocess welders? Do you think they are worth while, or is it better to get dedicated machines? To be honest, the new 'Fantasy Welder Over 250' appeals to me (http://welderfantasy.com/?page_id=4834). Available at fachowiec in Poland. It's an MIG, ACDC TIG and stick welder that would set me back €1200 excluding tax. Which is at the far end of my budget. The welder fantasy brand seems to be similar to 'LCDVision' in Germany, 'Free inverter' in Belgium and Everlast welders in the US. The Everlast brand is quite popular and the welder described seems similar to the mts 252 STi.
The reason why I'm considering this welder is for a couple of reasons; the max welding current (250A 35% at 40°), which is nice for larger equipment. ACDC pulsed tig and just the versatility of the multiprocess machine.
I might be traveling through Poland in 2 weeks, so I could actually pick it up.
But what's holding me back is that I'm not familiar with the brand, and I am afraid that since it's a multiprocess machine, it might just mean it's not really capable in all processes.
Or you think I should get a dedicated mig welder from a trusted brand with less bells and whistles but the assurance it is good at what is does(I've read some good things about Parweld)? A Tig option is not a must, but I personally like to make 'nice' things rather than Mickey Mousing things together. I've read the big 'Sherman - Jasic' discussion, and so it might be an option to buy a proper mig welder, since that is priority, and later on get in on a Sherman?
Sorry for the elaborate post, but I appreciate you taking the time to read this. I am very open to any suggestions.
Tom