Buying a welder
#201
I'm using Thoriated and Lanthanated as noted above, in 1/16, 3/32, and 1/8, depending on the thickness of the material.
You'll also want a gas lens kit, probably stubby, for better maneuverability...
Stubby Gas Lens Kit , Metal Welding, Welder Supplies, Accessories for Welding | USAWeld.com
You'll also want a gas lens kit, probably stubby, for better maneuverability...
Stubby Gas Lens Kit , Metal Welding, Welder Supplies, Accessories for Welding | USAWeld.com
#202
Nope, according to your manual it looks like it comes with a standard 17 torch, and a few ceramic collets in std length.
Above kit comes with gas lenses for the 4 std tungsten sizes, and short ceramic collets. With the shorter ceramic collets you can get in tighter areas with the torch. The gas lens is to better distribute the shielding gas around the arc.
Above kit comes with gas lenses for the 4 std tungsten sizes, and short ceramic collets. With the shorter ceramic collets you can get in tighter areas with the torch. The gas lens is to better distribute the shielding gas around the arc.
#203
Nope, according to your manual it looks like it comes with a standard 17 torch, and a few ceramic collets in std length.
Above kit comes with gas lenses for the 4 std tungsten sizes, and short ceramic collets. With the shorter ceramic collets you can get in tighter areas with the torch. The gas lens is to better distribute the shielding gas around the arc.
Above kit comes with gas lenses for the 4 std tungsten sizes, and short ceramic collets. With the shorter ceramic collets you can get in tighter areas with the torch. The gas lens is to better distribute the shielding gas around the arc.
Thanks.
Do you guys have suggestions on clamps/tools to hold pieces together? the only experience have had before is a mig with an automatic feed, so I could tack weld the two pieces together pretty easily before the weld. I am assuming generic stuff should work just fine, but before I do something stupid...
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Ok gotcha. the shorter cup and the short back cap help with the tight spaces. Gas lense directs the argon flow.
Thanks.
Do you guys have suggestions on clamps/tools to hold pieces together? the only experience have had before is a mig with an automatic feed, so I could tack weld the two pieces together pretty easily before the weld. I am assuming generic stuff should work just fine, but before I do something stupid...
Thanks.
Do you guys have suggestions on clamps/tools to hold pieces together? the only experience have had before is a mig with an automatic feed, so I could tack weld the two pieces together pretty easily before the weld. I am assuming generic stuff should work just fine, but before I do something stupid...
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<p>Ok so after the good reviews I think I've settled on this one:</p><p></p><p>I need the dual voltage because I'm renting houses for a while. How much will I be spending on all of the gas, bottles, tungste etc? I've tig welded before (built my own manifold) but it was on a friends machine so I'm a newb to all the setup.</p>
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<p>Are there any "gotchas" about that one that spending another 2-300 bucks would fix? I really don't want to have purchase regret in a year when it doesn't do what I want.</p>
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<p>Also, what is the difference between these 2:</p><p></p><p>Nvm answered my own question. So an extra 80 dollars gets me the 2015 version.</p><p>How is the duty cycle on these? 50%? Have any of you run into issues with that?</p>
#211
Any incidentals/consumables are going to cost about the same regardless of which welder you buy. I think I spent $180 on a large gas cylinder, ~$50 on a gas lens/stubby torch kit, plus tungstens. I also spent $150 on an HF welder cart, but you could do without. I needed to be able to move it around due to space limitations, and the storage is handy for the foot pedal, and all the incidentals.
I have not had any issues running out of duty cycle, but I've only been working on smaller projects so far.
I have not had any issues running out of duty cycle, but I've only been working on smaller projects so far.
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<p>I figured that. Looks like the AHP comes with a lot of good stuff. </p><p>What does this part mean: "seperate tig control switch is supplied for those who wish to add the trigger switch to the torch" in the description.</p>
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I opted for the $750 one on Prime (listed as 2015 model), of which it was listed as only one left in stock. A little bit more, but I didn't want to wait a month to get it, got some projects coming up soon. Amazon charged sales tax for CA, so I came in at $810. Still seems like a great deal, $710 is a steal.
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Interesting. I never saw the 2015 on prime. But if the description said so awesome.
<br />I'm in no rush to get mine. Its the middle of track season. No time for fab.
<br />I'm in no rush to get mine. Its the middle of track season. No time for fab.