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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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Aluminum TIG welding can be a challenge. And this machine wouldn't do it anyway, but it runs great as a MIG welder. And the manual is a very thorough intro to welding manual. I was pretty impressed with the book (at least the one I downloaded).

I'm about to start my 3rd welding class, this one is DC TIG, then the next one is "Advanced TIG". It's been fun learning new things in class. I'm glad I signed up for the first two.