Yeah Grigg -- the 200DX is a great welder. For my little use though I would be way over invested. The Diversion 180 is a fair machine, but long-term I now I think it would be less capable than what I expect now from a good TIG welder. At school I practiced each day on a 200DX and it allowed me to do some nice work. It is in my opinion a good long-term buy. For now though, I think I am going with the Multimatic 200 -- that gives me the MIG (same as the 211), stick, and somewhat watered down TIG capability. At least it's a good starter machine with fairly strong MIG. Later (when I'm a little more experienced) I will go for the dedicated TIG capability in a separate stronger machine like the 200DX. Thanks for all the advice - now on to put this info from each of you to work. Thanks for all the responses!
Dale
