[trackbird]

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.

[CrashTestDummy]

Ryan,

Thank you for the info. That helps. I do dream of being able to weld aluminum, but heck, I don't even weld at all yet, and will probably never get good enough to do it. I had a friend who did TIG, and the work he did on aluminum bordered on art. I'd love to get that good, but would probably have to spend a LOT of time under a helmet.

I'm seriously-considering one of these, and already have the go-ahead from the CFO. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) Not that she'd say no, but it's always good to check.