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TIG welder recommendations, no search results for TIG? |
type11969 |
Jun 18 2011, 09:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,231 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Collingswood, NJ Member No.: 1,410 Region Association: North East States |
Tried searching because I'm sure this has been covered before but . . . I'd like to get in to TIG welding, I know I'd enjoy it, so I'd appreciate any advice about what to look for, options, models, etc. Definitely want to be able to weld aluminum.
Thanks, Chris |
a914dude |
Jun 18 2011, 09:41 AM
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Wanker Group: Members Posts: 247 Joined: 18-September 10 From: Saskatoon Member No.: 12,191 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Go brand name. My Hobart has been good to me.
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aircooledtechguy |
Jun 18 2011, 01:40 PM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have a Lincoln Precision TIG 185 and absolutely love it. I think they have discontinued it now and I believe the lowest amp AC/DC machine they have is a 225 amp which is more expensive. Mine has an air-cooled torch so there's no water coolers to hassle with, but on the higher amp settings it does heat-up. So if I ever find myself doing lots of thick stuff, I may upgrade to a water-cooled torch.
If you want to be able to TIG aluminum and other non-ferrous metals, you must have a machine with AC. DC only machines are much less expensive, but you can't do everything with them. Buy the best and cry once. Do not be tempted to shop Harbor Freight for a welder; you get what you pay for. . . |
phatnine11 |
Jun 18 2011, 01:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 286 Joined: 22-March 05 From: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Member No.: 3,798 |
Chris,
Like everyone has posted, go name brand! Lincoln or Miller, Hobart is owned by Miller and it's good stuff. Spend the bucks and get a 220/240 volt machine. This will serve you well. I have a Miller Syncowave 200 and so far, I have been able to do any project that needed welding. If you plan on doing any welding above 150 amps, I would recommend a coolant cooled torch. Practice, practice, practice and when you think you're done, practice some more. Any metal supply house will have scrap metal that they sell by the pound, so have at it. Miller's site has some great info on doing all kinds of metal. I purchased my unit from an Internet store in Kentucky, and it was drop shipped out of Los Angeles, I received it 2 days after purchase. The deal was free shipping and no tax due the shop being out of state. Good luck with your search. Phatnine11 |
plymouth37 |
Jun 18 2011, 04:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The site's search engine doesn't like 3 letter words, search TIG* and it will pull them up along with a ton of other crap you don't want like TIGhten and TIGer but it works.
I really like my miller but like the others have said you can't go wrong with any of the big names, also go with a 220V so you can melt thick stuff properly. |
rohar |
Jun 18 2011, 06:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 924 Joined: 25-October 08 From: spokane Member No.: 9,685 Region Association: None |
I'd generally agree with the brand whoring in this thread. My big mig is a miller unit. Last year I bought a smaller 110v mig 'cause it was there and the price was right. Besides, I get a call from a friend to come over and weld up something at least 6 times a year so a smaller unit seemed to make sense.
I've got a whole new respect for Forney. Solid little unit, smooth as hell. Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with the mini mig. |
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