Cigweld
WeldSkill 205 AC DC TIG Welder
SKU: W1008205
The CIGWELD WeldSkill 205 AC DC TIG Welder has taken the same great features and robust power from its predecessor and compacted it down into a smaller, lighter and more portable TIG Inverter that weighs a slight 12kg. The 205 AC DC TIG Welder is a 15 Amp 240 volt, digitally controlled, High Frequency AC/DC […]
The CIGWELD WeldSkill 205 AC DC TIG Welder has taken the same great features and robust power from its predecessor and compacted it down into a smaller, lighter and more portable TIG Inverter that weighs a slight 12kg.
The 205 AC DC TIG Welder is a 15 Amp 240 volt, digitally controlled, High Frequency AC/DC TIG (GTAW) and Stick (MMAW) inverter. This unit is specifically designed for the budget conscious user who doesn’t want to sacrifice on quality or weld results. With its compact casing and IP23S rating the 205 AC/DC is ideal for indoor or outdoor use around the workshop and is easy to carry and manoeuvre into hard to reach places when doing light fabrication and maintenance of mild steels, stainless steels and aluminium.
In TIG mode the unit has all the features required to customise your welding preferences – High Frequency (HF), Up/Down Slope, Pre/Post Flow, 2T/4T Trigger Function, Spot Mode and Gas Purge for AC or DC TIG welding. When welding in AC only, Frequency and Wave Balance can be refined with impressive adjustability and when operating in Pulse Mode the user has full flexibility to adjust Frequency, Width and Peak Current.
In Stick mode the 205 AC/DC features VRD, Anti-Stick and Hot Start and can weld with up to 4mm electrodes.
The CIGWELD WeldSkill 205 AC/DC comes as a complete kit with an 8m Remote Control TIG Torch, Argon Regulator/Flowmeter, 4m Electrode Holder and Work Clamp and a TIG Accessory Kit with tungstens, nozzles, collets etc. to get you up and welding in no time..
- Duty Cycle HF TIG – 205A @ 20%
- Duty Cycle STICK – 160A @ 20%
- 15A Supply Lead
- Light and portable 12kg power source
- Dimensions: H 324mm x W 176mm x D 430mm)
- Can TIG Weld up to 8mm Aluminium Plate
- Can STICK weld with up to 4mm electrodes
- Pulse: Pulse Frequency / Pulse Width / Peak Current
- AC Frequency / AC Wave Balance
- Pre-Flow/Post-Flow Adjustment (TIG mode only)
- Gas Purge
- Spot Weld
- Up Slope / Down Slope
- Trigger Lock (2T, 4T)
- Initial Current (4T)
- Crater Current (4T)
- Over Temp Protection
- Anti-Stick (STICK)
- Hot Start (STICK)
- Digital Meter
- VRD <35DC (Voltage Reduction Device)
- IP23S (Indoor and Outdoor use)
- 3 year warranty**
**(refer to operating manual for further details)
Current Range
10-205A (TIG Mode), 10-160A (STICK Mode)
Dimensions
324H x 176W x 430D mm
Duty Cycle
HF TIG: 205A @ 20%, 18.2V (40C, 10mins)
STICK: 160A @ 20%, 26.4V (40C, 10mins)
Generator Requirement
10kVA
Open Circuit Voltage
(VRD On) <35V, (VRD Off) 63V
Processes
AC/DC HF TIG (GTAW), Stick (MMAW)
Supply Voltage
240V, +/- 15%, 50/60Hz
Weight
12kg (Power Source), 22.5kg (Package)
Supply Plug & Lead
15A
Protection Class
IP23S
Standards
AS 60974.1-2006, IEC 60974-1
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The ease of use and simple control of weld
Nice machine -
Great value AC/DC Tig
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Versatile, I can tig ally as well as other metals with ease for a professional job.
This machine will make it easy to weld.
Garry Brown -
The Tig 205 AC/DC is a great machine.
price-wise it is great value for the money, and is a brand i trust.
The DC works extremely well, and i cant want to crack out the AC. -
The price and quality of cigweld, good light weight product which should be perfect for my application
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Updated from a lift tig
chalk and cheese -
straight forward to use small & light
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I needed a light weight tig welder for aluminium and stainless welding.
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Good Quality
Trusted Company with good reputation
Lightweight
Compact
Easy to understand and use
Latest technology -
Very easy to use with good weld profile
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not really like it , it getting hot very quickly and stop working
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It has an unbelievable amount of features and is an awesome quality machine (plus accessories!) for a great affordable price.
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Nice and compact and easy to learn on.
Lots of adjustment for someone who is learning. -
Rick at Welding Engineers was a great guy to talk to about replacing a recently dead “other brand” welder. He got me sorted in no time so I could continue with the urgent job I have in progress. So far the welder has performed flawlessly.
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The 8m tig lead and the flexi head are great add ons, and the small light weight machine makes for easy carrying from job to job!!
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GIGWELD is one of the most reliable welders I have ever used.
I have used CIGWELD welder most of my working-life
Great product! -
First, this is the second time I have entered these details as I had them incorrect the first time. I love my cig weldskill 205 ac/dc tig- stick because it is fantastic to use and it makes me look like I can weld really well.
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I’ve been using Cig weld welders for 40 years they are great welder, relialble and value for money.
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Love cigweld gear
Always turn to them for every job.
Using 400 transmigs at the shop to weld and gouge
And a 175i running 0.9mm gasless for site.
Just bought this 205 AC/DC inverter and I’m already stoked with it.
A freebie wouldn’t go astray but hahaha
Cheers,
-Kyle -
Wow! The WeldSkill 205AC/DC TIG Welder is half the weight of my 8 year old previous machine with slightly higher performance figures, half the footprint, takes up half the physical space, has longer cables, quality fittings, is portable and looks great to go with it. What more could I ask?
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Great compact machine with eight metre long TIG leads and a bendy head TIG torch.
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Portability, ease of use
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This product has all the features that I was looking for in a compact unit
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Been using a transtig 200 but needed similar that I could afford. Hopefully this is it.
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great welder
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Because I like Cigweld products, great features for a reasonable price. Long time purchaser of Cigweld for 2 decades.
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All the pro settings at an entry level price. My race car is gonna love this thing.
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This welder was well priced for a powerful AC/DC Tig which allowed me to buy it to better learn TIG welding.
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I am new to welding and I really love how easy it is to use and how compact the machine is. Hardly takes up any room in the garage so my mrs doesn’t complain too much.
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Easy to operate digital interface
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Straight forward menu. Easy to use.
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I bought it for fabrication of car components at home mainly. I’ve found it very capable and it’s compact size and versatility is definitely a bonus. After considering other brands i came back to cigweld for the high standard that I have come expect from cigweld and you have delivered
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Light weight with all the features I need for TIG and arc welding
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I enjoy using the AC funtion
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It is easy to use and runs like a dream
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The size and portability and ac pulse function is a real bonus
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The ability to weld aluminium, light weight and easy to use.
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Reputable brand and a good entry level machine
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the new digital readout is nice
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Great Brand, Reliable Machine. Small light good all rounder.
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I already have several CIGWELD welders and purchased this unit to work alongside my Transmig 175, which is my favorite go to welder because of its size and ease of use. The only one problem with the Transmig is that everyone wants to borrow it as its such unit.
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having owned/used a cigweld 170 amp inverter for near 12 years,
I can assure you the build quality and ease of use are what I’m most excited about
the added advantage of the 8m lead and a flexible torch neck make this a machine I’m very happy to own -
I liked the features that was available on this product. The interface is easy to use as well.
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Ive used the same welder at work and just love it how it takes whatever i throw at it i was so impressed i bought one for myself cant wait to set it up for my fermenter business
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I love that this product has all the abilities to perform quality welds such as it has a pulse function where as my last one never did so welding sheet metal and thinner materials is super easy and it’s also AC/DC so now I can weld aluminium. Awesome Purchase!
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Something to weld aluminium to work on my boat
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compact and easy to use
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NICE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT
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All the features it has
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Quality gear
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The Weldskill 205AC/DC is great product at a great price and in a power packed compact unit, I have also purchased the 255i Transmig and both units have a common tig torch socket. I will be able to utilize the tig torch on the larger 255i transmig for DC welding.
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I love this product because its a quality made product which has alot of great functions. It is light and compact with plenty of power for its size.
It is the best welder I have ever owned. -
very good and easy to use product
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awesome light weight unit that packs a serious punch.
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good quality product
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It’s a good brand name machine with a generous warranty for a great price. The TIG torch included is way better quality than other brands in this price range.
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Small compact machine user friendly and most of all reliable brand.
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Compact functional unit with some nice features
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Feature packed power house that’s super portable and light! 3 year warranty and comes with the gear to get started.
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Great multi use machine
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Except warranty and ease of setting up
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Light , affordable, good quality.
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The this that I love about the cig weldskill 205 AC/DC is how easy it is to setup and easy it is to use.
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Has all functions needed for what I want to do and compact unit and easy to set up
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Brand reputation & ease of use
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Great to learn Tig and improve my skills
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I have struggled doing great car panel work with other TIG welders in my home workshop, but with my new CIGWELD WELDSKILL 205AC/DC I’m welding like a pro! Great puddle control and great looking welds. Awesome.
Jamie -
A reputable company and 3yr warranty to boot. Hopefully a welder for life.
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So far running very well, weld quality is as good as or better than with my Kemppi.
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can weld stainless steel with it as well as aluminium
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I love that I have no idea how to use it and it’s going to be fun or expensive learning.
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light weight compact design
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a very light weight compact user friendly machine
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Easy to use steady arc, user friendly controls,
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it is a very good machine and has very good features to use
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easy to use. Very simple machine. Comes with all the attachments (not required to buy anything else) plug and play away you go.
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what’s not to love about this machine, its user friendly, neat and simple, easily portable and most importantly ever part has a feeling of top quality that every person wants in a product.
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Multi functionality and good physical size. Colour is good too.
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The features this welder has for the price make it great value. I love the fact you can use a foot pedal with this machine and that the included TIG torch has a flexible neck.
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Awesome value for money, brilliant quality and awesome performance
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everything
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Tried and true product that suits my needs
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It’s lightweight & comfortable, and is a high quality product.
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Very compact, but packed full of features. I have used MIG all my life, and this was my first TIG machine, and it is perfect to learn on, very user friendly.
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Its versatility.
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I love tig welding and alway love the cigweld range so easy to use and the reliability
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It’s an AC DC tig
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Great price and product reliability
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Compact and great adjustability.
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I love the fucked that it’s so easy to use and is compact so it doesn’t take up too much space and lays a clean weld
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That its ac/dc welder that is small enough to pick up and carry but powerful enough for some great welding projects such as bar work on a 4×4.
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The best features vs price on the market!
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I’ve wanted a welder for a long time, to learn how to TIG weld.
This machine is easy to setup and a breeze to use. -
Very simple and versatile machine.Love Cigweld products because they work well and do the job that they were designed for
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light easy to use and a very reliable product
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For a budget machine the AC arc is incredibly clean and stable compared to my much more expensive Everlast machine, this is also much smaller, lighter and easier to dial in consistently. I love it so much I’m considering switching all of my welders over to you guys!
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Awesome unit and very portable as it only weighs 12kg. 8m tig lead is very handy. I have recommended to fellow tradesmen looking for a welding machine
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Simply controls
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as reviews that I read about this machine, clean weld and, good control on penetration are the things that seduced me to invest in this machine.
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I love that it works when I want to use it!!
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Small compact unit, display is very user friendly.
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EXCELLENT BRAND AND PRODUCTS.100%HAPPY WITH MY NEW 205AC/DC CIGWELD INVERTER.
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easy to use works well with a generator
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Small compact size and lighter than other TIG welders
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The Weldskill 205AC/DC have everything I need and welds really nice, very happy with it.
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I like the size & weight of the machine. Ideal for site work from raised work platforms.
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Can say I love it yet I just brought it. But it’s cigweld so it should be good
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It is an easy to use machine which performs extremely well and has ample features for its price. It’s a good value for money purchase.
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Everything. The price and quality are incredible.
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Mmmm, so sorry but I can’t (albeit with 40 years experience)find the absolute finnesse I need to use in the tig torch. It’s far to bulky and cumbersome and heavy to yield my finest welds.
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Honestly I just bought it today so I don’t know
Anonymous –
The ease of use and simple control of weld
Nice machine
Anonymous –
Great value AC/DC Tig
Anonymous –
Versatile, I can tig ally as well as other metals with ease for a professional job.
This machine will make it easy to weld.
Garry Brown
Anonymous –
The Tig 205 AC/DC is a great machine.
price-wise it is great value for the money, and is a brand i trust.
The DC works extremely well, and i cant want to crack out the AC.
Anonymous –
The price and quality of cigweld, good light weight product which should be perfect for my application
Anonymous –
Updated from a lift tig
chalk and cheese
Anonymous –
straight forward to use small & light
Anonymous –
I needed a light weight tig welder for aluminium and stainless welding.
Anonymous –
Good Quality
Trusted Company with good reputation
Lightweight
Compact
Easy to understand and use
Latest technology
Anonymous –
Very easy to use with good weld profile
Anonymous –
not really like it , it getting hot very quickly and stop working
Anonymous –
It has an unbelievable amount of features and is an awesome quality machine (plus accessories!) for a great affordable price.
Anonymous –
Nice and compact and easy to learn on.
Lots of adjustment for someone who is learning.
Anonymous –
Rick at Welding Engineers was a great guy to talk to about replacing a recently dead “other brand” welder. He got me sorted in no time so I could continue with the urgent job I have in progress. So far the welder has performed flawlessly.
Anonymous –
The 8m tig lead and the flexi head are great add ons, and the small light weight machine makes for easy carrying from job to job!!
Anonymous –
GIGWELD is one of the most reliable welders I have ever used.
I have used CIGWELD welder most of my working-life
Great product!
Anonymous –
First, this is the second time I have entered these details as I had them incorrect the first time. I love my cig weldskill 205 ac/dc tig- stick because it is fantastic to use and it makes me look like I can weld really well.
Anonymous –
I’ve been using Cig weld welders for 40 years they are great welder, relialble and value for money.
Anonymous –
Love cigweld gear
Always turn to them for every job.
Using 400 transmigs at the shop to weld and gouge
And a 175i running 0.9mm gasless for site.
Just bought this 205 AC/DC inverter and I’m already stoked with it.
A freebie wouldn’t go astray but hahaha
Cheers,
-Kyle
Anonymous –
Wow! The WeldSkill 205AC/DC TIG Welder is half the weight of my 8 year old previous machine with slightly higher performance figures, half the footprint, takes up half the physical space, has longer cables, quality fittings, is portable and looks great to go with it. What more could I ask?
Anonymous –
Great compact machine with eight metre long TIG leads and a bendy head TIG torch.
Anonymous –
Portability, ease of use
Anonymous –
This product has all the features that I was looking for in a compact unit
Anonymous –
Been using a transtig 200 but needed similar that I could afford. Hopefully this is it.
Anonymous –
great welder
Anonymous –
Because I like Cigweld products, great features for a reasonable price. Long time purchaser of Cigweld for 2 decades.
Anonymous –
All the pro settings at an entry level price. My race car is gonna love this thing.
Anonymous –
This welder was well priced for a powerful AC/DC Tig which allowed me to buy it to better learn TIG welding.
Anonymous –
I am new to welding and I really love how easy it is to use and how compact the machine is. Hardly takes up any room in the garage so my mrs doesn’t complain too much.
Anonymous –
Easy to operate digital interface
Anonymous –
Straight forward menu. Easy to use.
Anonymous –
I bought it for fabrication of car components at home mainly. I’ve found it very capable and it’s compact size and versatility is definitely a bonus. After considering other brands i came back to cigweld for the high standard that I have come expect from cigweld and you have delivered
Anonymous –
Light weight with all the features I need for TIG and arc welding
Anonymous –
I enjoy using the AC funtion
Anonymous –
It is easy to use and runs like a dream
Anonymous –
The size and portability and ac pulse function is a real bonus
Anonymous –
The ability to weld aluminium, light weight and easy to use.
Anonymous –
Reputable brand and a good entry level machine
Anonymous –
the new digital readout is nice
Anonymous –
Great Brand, Reliable Machine. Small light good all rounder.
Anonymous –
I already have several CIGWELD welders and purchased this unit to work alongside my Transmig 175, which is my favorite go to welder because of its size and ease of use. The only one problem with the Transmig is that everyone wants to borrow it as its such unit.
Anonymous –
having owned/used a cigweld 170 amp inverter for near 12 years,
I can assure you the build quality and ease of use are what I’m most excited about
the added advantage of the 8m lead and a flexible torch neck make this a machine I’m very happy to own
Anonymous –
I liked the features that was available on this product. The interface is easy to use as well.
Anonymous –
Ive used the same welder at work and just love it how it takes whatever i throw at it i was so impressed i bought one for myself cant wait to set it up for my fermenter business
Anonymous –
I love that this product has all the abilities to perform quality welds such as it has a pulse function where as my last one never did so welding sheet metal and thinner materials is super easy and it’s also AC/DC so now I can weld aluminium. Awesome Purchase!
Anonymous –
Something to weld aluminium to work on my boat
Anonymous –
compact and easy to use
Anonymous –
NICE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT
Anonymous –
All the features it has
Anonymous –
Quality gear
Anonymous –
The Weldskill 205AC/DC is great product at a great price and in a power packed compact unit, I have also purchased the 255i Transmig and both units have a common tig torch socket. I will be able to utilize the tig torch on the larger 255i transmig for DC welding.
Anonymous –
I love this product because its a quality made product which has alot of great functions. It is light and compact with plenty of power for its size.
It is the best welder I have ever owned.
Anonymous –
very good and easy to use product
Anonymous –
awesome light weight unit that packs a serious punch.
Anonymous –
good quality product
Anonymous –
It’s a good brand name machine with a generous warranty for a great price. The TIG torch included is way better quality than other brands in this price range.
Anonymous –
Small compact machine user friendly and most of all reliable brand.
Anonymous –
Compact functional unit with some nice features
Anonymous –
Feature packed power house that’s super portable and light! 3 year warranty and comes with the gear to get started.
Anonymous –
Great multi use machine
Anonymous –
Except warranty and ease of setting up
Anonymous –
Light , affordable, good quality.
Anonymous –
The this that I love about the cig weldskill 205 AC/DC is how easy it is to setup and easy it is to use.
Anonymous –
Has all functions needed for what I want to do and compact unit and easy to set up
Anonymous –
Brand reputation & ease of use
Anonymous –
Great to learn Tig and improve my skills
Anonymous –
I have struggled doing great car panel work with other TIG welders in my home workshop, but with my new CIGWELD WELDSKILL 205AC/DC I’m welding like a pro! Great puddle control and great looking welds. Awesome.
Jamie
Anonymous –
A reputable company and 3yr warranty to boot. Hopefully a welder for life.
Anonymous –
So far running very well, weld quality is as good as or better than with my Kemppi.
Anonymous –
can weld stainless steel with it as well as aluminium
Anonymous –
I love that I have no idea how to use it and it’s going to be fun or expensive learning.
Anonymous –
light weight compact design
Anonymous –
a very light weight compact user friendly machine
Anonymous –
Easy to use steady arc, user friendly controls,
Anonymous –
it is a very good machine and has very good features to use
Anonymous –
easy to use. Very simple machine. Comes with all the attachments (not required to buy anything else) plug and play away you go.
Anonymous –
what’s not to love about this machine, its user friendly, neat and simple, easily portable and most importantly ever part has a feeling of top quality that every person wants in a product.
Anonymous –
Multi functionality and good physical size. Colour is good too.
Anonymous –
The features this welder has for the price make it great value. I love the fact you can use a foot pedal with this machine and that the included TIG torch has a flexible neck.
Anonymous –
Awesome value for money, brilliant quality and awesome performance
Anonymous –
everything
Anonymous –
Tried and true product that suits my needs
Anonymous –
It’s lightweight & comfortable, and is a high quality product.
Anonymous –
Very compact, but packed full of features. I have used MIG all my life, and this was my first TIG machine, and it is perfect to learn on, very user friendly.
Anonymous –
Its versatility.
Anonymous –
I love tig welding and alway love the cigweld range so easy to use and the reliability
Anonymous –
It’s an AC DC tig
Anonymous –
Great price and product reliability
Anonymous –
Compact and great adjustability.
Anonymous –
I love the fucked that it’s so easy to use and is compact so it doesn’t take up too much space and lays a clean weld
Anonymous –
That its ac/dc welder that is small enough to pick up and carry but powerful enough for some great welding projects such as bar work on a 4×4.
Anonymous –
The best features vs price on the market!
Anonymous –
I’ve wanted a welder for a long time, to learn how to TIG weld.
This machine is easy to setup and a breeze to use.
Anonymous –
Very simple and versatile machine.Love Cigweld products because they work well and do the job that they were designed for
Anonymous –
light easy to use and a very reliable product
Anonymous –
For a budget machine the AC arc is incredibly clean and stable compared to my much more expensive Everlast machine, this is also much smaller, lighter and easier to dial in consistently. I love it so much I’m considering switching all of my welders over to you guys!
Anonymous –
Awesome unit and very portable as it only weighs 12kg. 8m tig lead is very handy. I have recommended to fellow tradesmen looking for a welding machine
Anonymous –
Simply controls
Anonymous –
as reviews that I read about this machine, clean weld and, good control on penetration are the things that seduced me to invest in this machine.
Anonymous –
I love that it works when I want to use it!!
Anonymous –
Small compact unit, display is very user friendly.
Anonymous –
EXCELLENT BRAND AND PRODUCTS.100%HAPPY WITH MY NEW 205AC/DC CIGWELD INVERTER.
Anonymous –
easy to use works well with a generator
Anonymous –
Small compact size and lighter than other TIG welders
Anonymous –
The Weldskill 205AC/DC have everything I need and welds really nice, very happy with it.
Anonymous –
I like the size & weight of the machine. Ideal for site work from raised work platforms.
Anonymous –
Can say I love it yet I just brought it. But it’s cigweld so it should be good
Anonymous –
It is an easy to use machine which performs extremely well and has ample features for its price. It’s a good value for money purchase.
Anonymous –
Everything. The price and quality are incredible.
Anonymous –
Mmmm, so sorry but I can’t (albeit with 40 years experience)find the absolute finnesse I need to use in the tig torch. It’s far to bulky and cumbersome and heavy to yield my finest welds.
Anonymous –
Honestly I just bought it today so I don’t know