Lincoln 200 Square wave Tig

[Retroman]

Looking to purchase a AC Tig welder I see Lincoln has a $600 rebate on the Square Wave. Its priced at $2400 also comes with a hood or you can take a 7% discount and not take the hood which is what I would do so $2,209 plus tax. I know the Prime weld welder has lots of good reviews. Anything else to look at it? So $2,394 all in with the $600 gift card for cylinder and Argon and anything else I need.

 

[American Locomotive]

That price seems way to high. I bought my SW200 brand new for $1700 from the local welding store 4 years ago.

 

[mike93lx]

That price seems way to high. I bought my SW200 brand new for $1700 from the local welding store 4 years ago.

Welcome to the last 4 years. Miller's prices have gone up similarly

 

[Retroman]

That price seems way to high. I bought my SW200 brand new for $1700 from the local welding store 4 years ago.

Lincoln as well as Miller have MAP pricing so all the online guys are selling at that price. So at $2,300 Sales price and $600 visa card puts me at $1,700.00 I realize its still $2,300 out of pocket.

 

[WhoWhatNow]

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[American Locomotive]

Don't get me wrong, I love my SW200. My friends and I have done a ton of welding with it (it's sort of turned into our "community TIG") and it's done everything we've asked of. At its original price of $1700, the SW200 offered tremendous performance/value per dollar, especially being a "red" machine backed by Lincoln support, service and reliability. It was a no-brainer to purchase it.

However, I can't deny that it's a fairly basic machine. At the $2400 price point, you're really getting into the territory of some more interesting and more exotic machines that I think are worth looking into.

At $2400, you can get an:
- HTP Invertig 221 that offers way more settings/customization, more amps, and more duty cycle. It's not like HTP is some no-name Chinese-built machine either. They're built by a reputable Italian company.
- ESAB ET 186i AC/DC. Similar currents/duty cycle to the SW200, but like the HTP has way more configurability and options.

 

[BlueSteel]

I really like my Lincoln Square wave 200 for what it is worth.

 

[Jason280]

I'm still rocking a Square Wave 175, who needs all those fancy bells & whistles??

 

[Retroman]

Don't get me wrong, I love my SW200. My friends and I have done a ton of welding with it (it's sort of turned into our "community TIG") and it's done everything we've asked of. At its original price of $1700, the SW200 offered tremendous performance/value per dollar, especially being a "red" machine backed by Lincoln support, service and reliability. It was a no-brainer to purchase it.

However, I can't deny that it's a fairly basic machine. At the $2400 price point, you're really getting into the territory of some more interesting and more exotic machines that I think are worth looking into.

At $2400, you can get an:
- HTP Invertig 221 that offers way more settings/customization, more amps, and more duty cycle. It's not like HTP is some no-name Chinese-built machine either. They're built by a reputable Italian company.
- ESAB ET 186i AC/DC. Similar currents/duty cycle to the SW200, but like the HTP has way more configurability and options.

I think you may have got me with the HTP Invertig 221. I am just a newb at Tig but as a home gamer I don't think I would outgrow this machine. Looks like a whole lot more features for a few bucks extra. I try to buy the best I can afford the first time instead of stepping up as I go. Thanks for the lead on this.

 

[gearhead1]

I’ve had zero issues with the PrimeWeld, great machine for the money.

 

[Monza Harry]

Your LWS may not be the best place to buy, finding the best with your welder choice may prove troublesome though. LWS wants $800+ for the foot pedal to make my Lincoln 210MP TIG capable Canadian Tire wants $279.** torch is also cheaper (not as extreme a savings). They don't sell the plug that is needed though so $80+ from the regular players. I'm not sure I'll pursue this as I have my SW175 still. The 210 would allow some portability, (~40# vs. 200+# and then the cart) decisions(?). Red or Blue are both pretty safe bets, but with a price. The others have come a long way it seems. You pays your money and take your chances [both ways, possibly overpay or with the lesser known brand gamble]. Harry

 

[Bombjockey9]

Looking to purchase a AC Tig welder I see Lincoln has a $600 rebate on the Square Wave. Its priced at $2400 also comes with a hood or you can take a 7% discount and not take the hood which is what I would do so $2,209 plus tax. I know the Prime weld welder has lots of good reviews. Anything else to look at it? So $2,394 all in with the $600 gift card for cylinder and Argon and anything else I need.

I have the primeweld225. It’s badass and reliable. Way cheaper, don’t buy red or blue.

 

[brianh]

I'm still rocking a Square Wave 175, who needs all those fancy bells & whistles??

I have one too, bought it in 1999 works great for what I do. I think it was around 1200 then.

 

[jarhead]

i have had the HTP 221 for 5 years this Christmas, It's nice

 

[boom_bap]

Lincoln used to do the SW200 + MP210 for $2k BOGO out the door in 2017/18 ish timeframe. times certainly have changed.

Garage PAK​

 

[whateg01]

I bought the sw200 when it came out at the introductory price of 1500. I've been happy with it. I'm told it doesn't have a high enough ocv for 60xx but I've run 70xx with no problems. I tig with it and haven't had any trouble except that at the lowest amps, it has too hot of a start for super thin al.

 

[Bodj Built]

Been using my sw200 a lot lately.

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