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http://store.cyberweld.com/tharcfa18miw.ht...CFQ-raQod4_cC3w

Victor Technologies bought Thermal Arc, Thermal Dynamics, Tweco (and I'm not sure what else). They rebranded the Thermal Arc Fabricator series welders as "Tweco" machines. Cyberweld is clearing out the Fabricator 181i. It's an inverter powered Mig/Tig/Stick welder (36 lbs). The tig is DC only and the parts are optional. It comes set up for Mig/Stick. I haven't had a chance to weld with mine yet, but I purchased one (as a portable stick machine if nothing else). I may get to it tonight. I figured I'd mention it in case anybody else was looking for a 180 amp Mig. It's 220v only, that's the only thing it's missing (no dual voltage). The Tweco torch looks to be a good quality piece and the unit looks decent.

$599 until they are gone. Figured I'd share in case anybody else might want one.

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I own an AC/DC TIG machine so I didn't bother with it. This one only does DC tig and it uses a torch with a gas valve (no solenoid control for TIG for the gas). Honestly, I'm not sure what you would want to DC tig weld that you couldn't just MIG (Chromoly is about the only thing I can think of). The TIG parts are optional (not in the $599 price) so I didn't buy them. It came with MIG and stick equipment.

Yea, I just wrapped up my second (of 4) adult ed welding classes. I've been welding a while, but I figured I could always learn a lot more. The shop has a 175 ton press brake, CNC plasma table (that will cut 1" plate), a power shear that cuts 1/2" steel plate and a lot of very nice equipment.

My instructor is 62, he's been welding since he was 17 and he made a living as a welder until age 43 when he decided to go back to school so he could teach welding. He's amazingly good.