You don’t have to pick one over the other. There are times where one welding process is simply a better choice than another. With the PowerARC 210STL, you won’t have to worry about that issue with both Stick and TIG capability. The PowerARC 210STL is a perfect choice for the fab shop, pipeline or even farm. It has more than enough power to handle 5/32” welding rods. Super smooth E7018 stick welds can be obtained with the use of the adjustable arc force control and hot start controls. If an E6010 electrode is required, the welder is a good performer and can be adjusted to improve the aggressiveness of the arc. But we know stick isn’t the answer for everything. So, we’ve really polished the unit’s capability as a TIG welder. The Lift Start capability of the machine is one example. Lift starting the TIG arc is a good choice in sensitive electronic environments, where a high frequency start may interfere with operation of vital equipment. The unit also features DC TIG, which essentially allows you to TIG weld almost every weldable metal except Aluminum and Magnesium. To further bolster TIG capability, the optional foot pedal allows you initiate the lift start and then to modulate amperage remotely. Or if preferred, you can use the torch switch to control arc initiation to initiate the arc and control amperage on the panel. However, if you are on a ladder, the live lift function operates without a torch switch or a foot pedal.