Another looking for a welder guidance thread

[Shield Arc]

Are you thinking about the Maxstar 150 STH? Wanting to do thin wall chrome moly tubing the pulse option would really be nice!

 

[IXLR8]

Are you thinking about the Maxstar 150 STH? Wanting to do thin wall chrome moly tubing the pulse option would really be nice!

Yes, I am looking at the STH version. Would the 150 also be able to handle the 1/4" thick implement repair?

Remember now I'm not much of a Tig weldor.

From what I have seen of your welding.... that is like the Archbishop saying he is not much of a Catholic.

 

[Shield Arc]

Would the 150 also be able to handle the 1/4" thick implement repair?

According to the specs it should easily, 150-amps on 230-volt incoming power.
Don't hold me to this, but seems as I've read a lot of complaints about the Maxstar not being able to run 6010. May not be an issue for you though.

Maxstar 150 STH - TIG Welder - GTAW - Miller Welding

 

[IslandTractor]

According to the specs it should easily, 150-amps on 230-volt incoming power.
Don't hold me to this, but seems as I've read a lot of complaints about the Maxstar not being able to run 6010. May not be an issue for you though.

Maxstar 150 STH - TIG Welder - GTAW - Miller Welding

Correct, like many of the inverter machines the Maxstar150 does not run 6010. 6011 works fine.

 

[cowski]

why don't you look at a everlast 140st.it will run 1/8 6011 or 3/32 7018.which is plenty for thick steel.it also comes with a scratch start tig torch.it is less than 300 dollars.all you need is some longer leads and a argon bottle.

 

[IXLR8]

why don't you look at a everlast 140st.it will run 1/8 6011 or 3/32 7018.which is plenty for thick steel.it also comes with a scratch start tig torch.it is less than 300 dollars.all you need is some longer leads and a argon bottle.

I have a call into Mark @ Everlast to see what they have to offer that suits my needs. My primary use will be as a TIG machine, not stick, so that is my priority. At the moment my stick skills are basically non-existent, actually terrible might best describe them. I appreciate all inputs and comments, $300+ for an Everlast that will work for me is certainly more tempting than a $1800 Miller. Especially since it will be used part time in a hobby, not for making money.

 

[IXLR8]

Hmmm, 6010, 6011, 7018, I think I got some more research to do as I have no clue what these are used for.

 

[Brad_Blazer]

Take a look at this machine:
Northern Industrial Welders Hybrid MIG/Stick 200 230V Multiprocess Flux Cored/MIG/Arc Welder with Included 10-Ft. Spoolgun — 140/200 Amp Output | Multiprocess Welders| Northern Tool + Equipment
+ TIG Northern Industrial Welders 10-Ft. TIG Torch for Select Northern Industrial Welders — Fits Item# 25494 and 20307 | Wirefeed Welding Accessories| Northern Tool + Equipment

Otherwise if you want basic TIG /stick only you might as well go for the units with a little more power and features than the 140.
Power I-Tig 200 - Tig Welders, Arc Welder, Welding Equipment, 135 Welder, Diesel Generators
TIGWELD 200D

Heck, there ARE even some AL capable TIGs within your budget.
PowerTig 185 Micro - Multi Purpose Units, Diesel Generators, Welders, Arc Tig Mig Welding Equipment, Plasma Cutters
TIGWELD 160SX 160AMP AC/DC TIG/STICK WELDER
TIGWELD 200SX 200AMP AC/DC TIG/STICK WELDER
Foot pedal included on the Longevity models!

Call them both and ask for a TBN discount.