Got a quick question for you...would you discourage the purchase of the Dynasty 210 over the Synchrowave 210? I'm new to the TIG process, but am in the market for a MILLER TIG machine. I don't know if the Diversion 180 would suit my needs for the time being, only to outgrow it down the road. The other two machines (Dynasty and Synchrowave 210) appeal to me more. I understand that comes with a significant price tag, but would you recommed the Dynasty over the Sychrowave 210? Lastly, is the water cooled option totally necessary if my actual arc time on the machine won't totally justify the need to purchase it as a complete package? My local Welding Supply shop is of course, recommending I just go all the way with the CPS pasckage. I just don't think I'll be on it long enough to justify it. Thanks!
James, the short answer to your first question is no, I absolutely would not discourage you from getting a Dynasty 210 over a Syncrowave 210 if that's what you want. I love the hell out of that machine. HOWEVER, my in-depth answer depends heavily on your specific needs.The Dynasty 210 DX is a full-featured industrial machine with every bell and whistle that you could ever possibly want, but there's no sense spending the money if all of your needs are met by the Syncrowave 210. I hate to see people spend unnecessarily. If you're just starting out and are going to be doing 1/4" and below work around the shop, like you said, then the Sync 210 fits the bill perfectly. You get a great TIG arc in AC & DC with useful features and a great stick arc as well. It'll run on 230 or 115 just by swapping the Multi Voltage Plug, it's easy to drag around the shop, easy to keep tidy with the side storage compartment, and it comes with everything you need but the electricity and a cylinder of argon. My advice in your situation would be to grab a Sync 210 and take care of it. If, in a couple of years, you're TIG work is going strong and you're at a place where you could really start putting the additional features to work, then sell the Sync 210 and put the money towards your Dynasty TIGRunner. As for running a water cooled torch, they are generally more comfortable, easier to manipulate, and are designed to run at 100% duty cycle. Air cooled torches are bigger, mostly used under 200 amps, and designed to 60% duty cycle rating in DCEN polarity. If you are doing a fair amount of Aluminum or higher amperage DC, then your torch is going to warm up. If you're not pushing it, then there's no reason an air cooled torch won't work well for you. Have a great day!
Awesome! That was very helpful! I do appreciate you taking the time to help me figure that out. With that being said, would you say that the base model Dynasty 210 would be just a little bit of a step up from the Synchrowave 210? Since I already have a Millermatic 211, I wouldn't need the extra MIG option that you can get for the Synchrowave. I understand its an option and you could opt out of it. The Dynasty 210 (base model) is different from the DX model in that the base Dynasty 210 only has TIG Pulse available in DC only? Whereas the DX model has both AD/DC TIG Pulse available. The Dynasty (base model) also only has DC Stick available, whereas the DX model has both AC/DC Stick available? When would I ever really need AC Stick? If the difference between the Dynasty base model and the DX model is a couple hundred $$$, do you think it would be worth the extra push just to go the distance and get the DX? I still don't know if I'd really be on the machine maxing out the amps to justify the CPS water cooled package...maybe. I'm just guessing. Lastly, if the base Dynasty is without AC pulse, does that mean Aluminum welding would be without pulse, essentially? Thanks again, and hope you're recovering from the crud! By the way, thanks again for those videos regarding the TIG machine you have. I feel like I could step up the the actual machine and figure out the settings for myself without actually owning one!
Thanks! That absolutely helps me figure things out. Something with this amount of investment always seems to make the decision making that much harder for me. So all the research I can do and help I can get from others like you, is priceless. I very much appreciate your insight! I hope you don't mind, but I may fall back on you for additional insight in the very near future. I'll also let you know which way I go with the decision regarding which machine I pick. Thanks again! James
Happy to help! I'll be getting deeper into all this stuff with more videos in the coming weeks and months. I hope they'll be useful to you as well. Cheers!
It makes PERFECT sense now!!! Welding Engineer! There aren't too many people out there that actually know their machines. You are definitely one of those few. Thanks for taking the time to educate those of us who are learning our machines. Much appreciated!
I'm very happy that this stuff is useful for you! This channel will never have a million views or anything, but that's not my goal anyhow. If I can help some folks in your position know their machines a bit better, then I consider it time well spent. Thanks again for watching!
I completely understand. Nonetheless, your content is great. No filler...just pertinent stuff! I created this RUclips account for myself a few years ago with the intent to be able to log in and view content that I can readily access and view as often as I needed for reference. I never meant to be a, "RUclips" personality. The funny thing is I have absolutely no idea who my 1 subscriber is! I find that somewhat funny to me that I have no idea who that would be, because I didn't sign up to post any videos like that.
Hands down the best looking dynasty operator ever.
Sir...can I ask question?the Miller maxstar 280 is it autovolt?
Got a quick question for you...would you discourage the purchase of the Dynasty 210 over the Synchrowave 210? I'm new to the TIG process, but am in the market for a MILLER TIG machine. I don't know if the Diversion 180 would suit my needs for the time being, only to outgrow it down the road. The other two machines (Dynasty and Synchrowave 210) appeal to me more. I understand that comes with a significant price tag, but would you recommed the Dynasty over the Sychrowave 210? Lastly, is the water cooled option totally necessary if my actual arc time on the machine won't totally justify the need to purchase it as a complete package? My local Welding Supply shop is of course, recommending I just go all the way with the CPS pasckage. I just don't think I'll be on it long enough to justify it. Thanks!
...all my work will be primarily in the shop. Learning the process, fabrication type stuff, etc. Nothing greater than 1/4" thickness, maybe.
+James O'brownie, I'll get you an in depth response tomorrow. At present I am sick as a dog and almost too damn miserable to exist.
Thanks for your help! And sorry to hear you're down with the sickness!
James, the short answer to your first question is no, I absolutely would not discourage you from getting a Dynasty 210 over a Syncrowave 210 if that's what you want. I love the hell out of that machine. HOWEVER, my in-depth answer depends heavily on your specific needs.The Dynasty 210 DX is a full-featured industrial machine with every bell and whistle that you could ever possibly want, but there's no sense spending the money if all of your needs are met by the Syncrowave 210. I hate to see people spend unnecessarily.
If you're just starting out and are going to be doing 1/4" and below work around the shop, like you said, then the Sync 210 fits the bill perfectly. You get a great TIG arc in AC & DC with useful features and a great stick arc as well. It'll run on 230 or 115 just by swapping the Multi Voltage Plug, it's easy to drag around the shop, easy to keep tidy with the side storage compartment, and it comes with everything you need but the electricity and a cylinder of argon. My advice in your situation would be to grab a Sync 210 and take care of it. If, in a couple of years, you're TIG work is going strong and you're at a place where you could really start putting the additional features to work, then sell the Sync 210 and put the money towards your Dynasty TIGRunner.
As for running a water cooled torch, they are generally more comfortable, easier to manipulate, and are designed to run at 100% duty cycle. Air cooled torches are bigger, mostly used under 200 amps, and designed to 60% duty cycle rating in DCEN polarity. If you are doing a fair amount of Aluminum or higher amperage DC, then your torch is going to warm up. If you're not pushing it, then there's no reason an air cooled torch won't work well for you.
Have a great day!
Awesome! That was very helpful! I do appreciate you taking the time to help me figure that out. With that being said, would you say that the base model Dynasty 210 would be just a little bit of a step up from the Synchrowave 210? Since I already have a Millermatic 211, I wouldn't need the extra MIG option that you can get for the Synchrowave. I understand its an option and you could opt out of it.
The Dynasty 210 (base model) is different from the DX model in that the base Dynasty 210 only has TIG Pulse available in DC only? Whereas the DX model has both AD/DC TIG Pulse available.
The Dynasty (base model) also only has DC Stick available, whereas the DX model has both AC/DC Stick available? When would I ever really need AC Stick?
If the difference between the Dynasty base model and the DX model is a couple hundred $$$, do you think it would be worth the extra push just to go the distance and get the DX? I still don't know if I'd really be on the machine maxing out the amps to justify the CPS water cooled package...maybe. I'm just guessing.
Lastly, if the base Dynasty is without AC pulse, does that mean Aluminum welding would be without pulse, essentially?
Thanks again, and hope you're recovering from the crud!
By the way, thanks again for those videos regarding the TIG machine you have. I feel like I could step up the the actual machine and figure out the settings for myself without actually owning one!
Thanks! That absolutely helps me figure things out. Something with this amount of investment always seems to make the decision making that much harder for me. So all the research I can do and help I can get from others like you, is priceless. I very much appreciate your insight! I hope you don't mind, but I may fall back on you for additional insight in the very near future. I'll also let you know which way I go with the decision regarding which machine I pick.
Thanks again!
James
Happy to help!
I'll be getting deeper into all this stuff with more videos in the coming weeks and months. I hope they'll be useful to you as well.
Cheers!
It makes PERFECT sense now!!! Welding Engineer! There aren't too many people out there that actually know their machines. You are definitely one of those few. Thanks for taking the time to educate those of us who are learning our machines. Much appreciated!
I'm very happy that this stuff is useful for you! This channel will never have a million views or anything, but that's not my goal anyhow. If I can help some folks in your position know their machines a bit better, then I consider it time well spent.
Thanks again for watching!
I completely understand. Nonetheless, your content is great. No filler...just pertinent stuff! I created this RUclips account for myself a few years ago with the intent to be able to log in and view content that I can readily access and view as often as I needed for reference. I never meant to be a, "RUclips" personality. The funny thing is I have absolutely no idea who my 1 subscriber is! I find that somewhat funny to me that I have no idea who that would be, because I didn't sign up to post any videos like that.