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Im new to welding as you know. I called them up and they suggested that MIG is a lot easier to weld with than TIG. They did say I need their Spool gun 140 to weld aluminum and they gave me a good price on the migweld and the spool gun. I went for it and they have a 30 day trial. What I liked was that I mentioned to them about the TIG machines and they have a well priced one called the tigweld 200sx which seems to be a good deal spec wise. Anyway long story short the sales man offered me a 20% off code for the future purchase of the tig welder. I cant complain and hope this mig runs great. I will be learning some tig at my neighbors. Overall, im pretty happy with my purchase. I looked at the other brands but cant come out of pocket on them.
Here's the MIG welder:
http://www.longevity-inc.com/migweld-140

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Originally Posted by jacob27 (Post 4154926)

Just curious,
Are you just trying to promote this Mig welder or were you coming to an offshore boating forum asking for welding knowledge? What I gathered from the experienced welders here they were telling you to stay away from this product. And anyone trying to sell you a Mig over a Tig is just that... a salesman. I play around with a Miller tig at my shop.

Sorry for the rant, carry on...

I've become a Lincoln fan boy I have a SP-255 Mig and a Pro cut 55 Plasma cutter, I have had both for ~ 15 years now and they have both been very reliable machines. I would like to add a Tig to the arsenal for aluminum. IMHO it is worth investing a lilttle more money up front to get a quality machine, a good machine will last a lifetime. Hell I still have my dads old Lincoln AC-225 arc welder from 1984, and it still works like the day we got it.

stick with lincoln you cant go wrong!!!

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Originally Posted by jacob27 (Post 4154926)

So, have you welded with it yet, it takes a skilled mig welder to do a mediocre job with a aluminum Mig, a guy new to welding in general is going to have a challenge learning to weld alumiunum with one , especially a cheap one with limited features, good luck, hope it works out for you, let us know, Smitty

I went ahead and got the PROMTS 200i which can weld up to 200amp taking your advice and getting some more power. The unit also can TIG and STICK weld which is a bonus. Price was higher but I think I got the right one from longevity.
Check it out:
http://www.longevity-inc.com/multiprocess/promts-200i

go with miller.i have had two of there machines.both mig.alsome welders.you get what you pay for with welders.

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Originally Posted by jacob27 (Post 4166482)

ok im going to be blunt..the welder you are advertising is a pos..they have no duty cycle which makes them chit.period..if it dont say miller or lincoln and ill even throw the everlast out their because it is a decent welder then its junk..

My Invertec is sweet, built in solenoids and 100% duty cycle!