Looking for a new inverter AC/DC TIG - foot control and CK Flex WP17 required

I do a bit of auto and motorsport fab stuff, and my almost 10yo Super 200P is starting to give me some grief with the limitations, and tripping the 10A circuit when i set the 'arc force' too high. So thinking a new welder might be in store.

Was originally thinking about one of the UniMig Razor 200s (W1721 - RAZOR DIGITAL PULSE AC/DC 200 AC/DC Inverter TIG/ARC Welder | Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse) which a few friends have, and love, but the interface is somewhat clunky. However, i was picking up some random bits at Bunnings the other day, and saw the Bossweld unit (https://www.bunnings.com.au/bossweld...elder_p6380047) and recognised the brand from Hampdons who evidently sell the same unit (https://www.hampdon.com.au/bossweld-...ig-welder-240v). Even with the foot controller added on, it is ~$500 cheaper than the UniMig, and from the certification diagrams that i looked at in Bunnings, seems to be very similar internally (of course I cant pull apart the machine to look).

I also had a look at the local BOC, and they were trying to sell the Smootharc, but it only had a 2pin remote, so only on and off from what i could tell. No footpedal listed for that item.

Meanwhile another friend swears by Alumtig, which sounds like a cheap Chinese thing but looks reasonable: https://swswelding.com.au/products/a...e-in-australia
Only problem is that he is 2000km away so no opportunity for a roadtest.

The other option out there is the TokenTools which gets high reviews on here, but I have no way of being able to look at it or test it in person.

So, has anyone used the Bossweld for any length of time, and/or can compare it to the UniMig Razor? Similarly any comparisons with the Alumtig.

Oh and compatibility with a CK Flex WP17 is required, not that it should be incompatible with anything, but may as well state it.

Also, Im not flush enough for a Kemppi. :no:


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