I'm fairly comfortable with MIG and can't speak highly enough about my Oxford Migmaker 270.
I've wanted to learn TIG for a while, and now with a few upcoming projects where it'd be really useful I think it's time to take the plunge.
I have no previous TIG experience, but thanks to this forum a reasonable appreciation and understanding of the process and what it entails.
My stumbling block is what to buy, I've nearly purchased several second hand R-Tech or similar machines but have been put off by the "what if it breaks?" thought.
I have been offered a lightly used Thermal Arc 202 AC/DC unit with ck lens kit and a few other bits for £600 (not sure if its still in warranty), and I'm also looking at either the R-tech 200 or 210 AC/DC units.
Will the 4 AC waveforms of the more expensive R-tech really matter? I'm leaning towards a new R-tech for the warranty and the 0% finance.
The unit will get semi-regular use, most weekends I expect but certainly not flat out.
Any thoughts will be gratefully received.
Thanks,
Josh
I've wanted to learn TIG for a while, and now with a few upcoming projects where it'd be really useful I think it's time to take the plunge.
I have no previous TIG experience, but thanks to this forum a reasonable appreciation and understanding of the process and what it entails.
My stumbling block is what to buy, I've nearly purchased several second hand R-Tech or similar machines but have been put off by the "what if it breaks?" thought.
I have been offered a lightly used Thermal Arc 202 AC/DC unit with ck lens kit and a few other bits for £600 (not sure if its still in warranty), and I'm also looking at either the R-tech 200 or 210 AC/DC units.
Will the 4 AC waveforms of the more expensive R-tech really matter? I'm leaning towards a new R-tech for the warranty and the 0% finance.
The unit will get semi-regular use, most weekends I expect but certainly not flat out.
Any thoughts will be gratefully received.
Thanks,
Josh