Hi guys/gals

I new at this tig weld thing actually never TIGed before I'm also new at the whole welding thing. It all started with motorcycles. I've been modifying bikes for a while mostly bolt on and a few custom made thing that I cut & fitted up and got someone else to weld for me.

Last year I got to thinking that I may be able to weld for myself so I bought a used(almost new) Millermatic 140 for 425.00. I found out very quickly that I really liked welding. Now I want to venture in the tigging world.

Being an information hog I don't venture in to anything i'll prepared. Knowledge is power until you actually apply it, then it's practice practice practice.


Anywho
Been searching high and low for the right machine for me. I am currently heavily modifying a motocycle (bobber) frame and building my on tin and tanks. I do small odd repairs for friends.


I like the idea of dual voltage, like the idea of aluminum but may not really use it probably will never need to weld anything over a 1/4" if I do I'll do multiple pass or get it done by someone else. I also might like a plasma but not sure about multiprocess units

I'm torn between
PT 185 love the price not to many features / adjustability

PT 200dx more feaures but maybe not enough .. are they useful

This is not my source of income this is mainly my winter fun


Please help with real life experience and thoughts


Thanks in advance

Chuck






So i'm stuck and can't decide



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