Well said John.

It's hard to find good prices on welders around here. Also I don't have any welding buddies. I use a miller XMT 304 cc/cv in class and I think it welds really well but then again I haven't used anything else besides a Lincoln sp135.

Thanks for the input guys. I've decided to save the money and go with a miller or Lincoln of some sort after those replies and everyone's bad luck with Chinese made. Might as well buy something worthy now than buy cheap. Probably an XMT if I can find a used one in good shape. I like the idea of havi...

Thanks for the warm welcome! Well our advanced tig classes aren't very advanced haha These are last years. I'll have to get some rescents. http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a483/Jeremy_Brann/A7D42E37-7E06-4B64-B006-9FB877930E3A_zpspycp2q52.jpg http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a483/Jeremy_Brann/...

Anyone have any experience with Simadre equipment? I have a line on a Simadre Plasma Cutter 5200DX with tig and stick capability for $400. I can't find any reviews on it. I know it's Chinese made and I'm not too sure about their quality control. I'm a newb and I thought this might be a good starting...

Hey everyone!

Title says it. I'm a rookie to the industry of welding. I'm enrolled in advanced tig classes and really enjoying myself. Thanks to Jodi's video I found this place. Looking forward to the wealth of knowledge on the forum.

Jeremy