Hello everyone,
I am in the research stage of purchasing a new engine driven welder and would like + / - for one welder over another.
The two welders that I am looking at are the Lincoln Classic 300G (K1754-1) and the Lincoln Commander 300 Deluxe (K1585-2).
The reasons for these two are the Pipe and TIG support as well as AC electrical output for other devices such as Plasma Arc cutter, grinders, air compressor, etc...
My main concern is the arc control for Pipe (downhill).
I know that the most commonly used welder for downhill pipe is the PipeLiner series or the 300g but this seems to be due the dedication of welders who primarily are cross country pipeliners .
I want the flexibility of fine arc control for downhill Pipe along with the TIG for versatility. GMAW is a side benefit that has minor considerations in this issue due to any thin metal welding ( like two alum coke cans)can be done with TIG better than GMAW.
So to make this short, For the Pipe / TIG welders what would be the + / - of the Commander over the Classic as it relates to Pipe(Downhill) and arc control or are they compatible in that respect.
Any other + / - between the two that should be noted?
Thanks in advance for any information / personal experience that you may provide.
LS