Well the shop I work out of is in need of a Tig machine, and I'm going to gave them buy the everlast 256. We'll see how it does(if it gets there) then I'll have a good idea of how she'll work and get one for the home shop. Test it on the companies dime. I'll keep y'all posted

Thanks Kerm. It will get a good amount of use. I do repairs out out of the house on my days off. Most of the work will surely be on steel but Im sure there will be plenty of aluminum repairs.

Hey Guys(and gals) Im new to the forum and am looking for some advice. Im in the market for a Tig machine for the home shop. Main requirements are that it can handle 1/4" Aluminum, pulse control, water cooling would be nice but not necessary. I wouldnt be afraid of used but would like to get ne...