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02-17-2016, 07:30 PM
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Re: Tig welder to purchase.
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02-17-2016, 08:38 PM
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02-17-2016, 08:48 PM
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I think all of you guys an girls have put in a lot of great info. Cooper now you have to sort it out.........even my head is spinning
 The deeper you dig the more confused you get. I spend ten years as a licensed welder and i hardly scratched the surface..........New classes every month, new things/material to learn about, it never ends.......i say go for what your guts tells you an get it done.And Steve did a nice offer. Life is good.
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02-17-2016, 05:58 PM
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Thanks steamer will check it out.
Those parts are bolted together, I was just wondering what the abilities of something I get can or can not do. Yea know future unknown projects  .
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02-17-2016, 08:54 PM
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Re: Tig welder to purchase.
A lot of good input, thanks guys!!! Well I've spent most of today looking and learning. So,,, I'm still not sure
 . Like is said before I want a tig for more precise welding on thin steel. But wanted the capabilities to weld alum. Conflict is I would need big expensive welder for 1/2" and up alum. But that's not a necessity for me as I have been bolting big parts like that together so far. Duty cycles are limited on smaller machines but that's fine cuz I don't really have time limits. I wanted the amps for chunkey alum parts but that want translates into expense. I just can't justify to myself spending over 3k for that ability as I don't really need it. But being able to weld 3/16 and thinner alum is doable for under 2k machine. Again with some limitations. But the primary need is on the steel and even a small cheep machine can do that. So I'm at a toss between a moderately priced quality tigger, weight, and duty. Now I'm leaning towards the inverters vs the Lincoln 225 ( good continuous welding) but big heavy!! Kind of knowing what is really needed for thick alum I don't think I need to go there. Maybe by weekend I'll get to the local welding supply and see what they have. Got a lot to think about and ya all were helpful!! Appreciate it.
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02-17-2016, 09:00 PM
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Thanks bo!! Now if I could figure out what cnc mill to get this part wouldn't take all day !!
 HAHAHAHAH just kiddin !! That's a whole new thread!!!!
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02-17-2016, 10:50 PM
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I have a Miller 180... can't really say much more than that about it... I've been practising a little here & there, mostly on 1/16 - 1/8 steel... the biggest hurdle for me atm - not dipping the torch in the puddle, trying to dip the filler rod left handed, balance mostly on my left foot while operating foot pedal with right foot... it's really quite a juggling act!!! I think I need to build meself a sit down welding table so I can better rest my fore arms to be a lot steadier & smoother control of the foot pedal.
I have this haunting feeling that if I don't weld nearly every day, I'm never gonna get any good at it.
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02-19-2016, 02:06 AM
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Re: Tig welder to purchase.
Cooper, I found a welder for you and it's only two blocks from my house!! Be a bit of a haul for you but maybe one of the long haul truckers could pick it up. Great price to for this unit with the bid starting at $150.00 CND. Heck maybe Reg might even want it for that!
https://www.gcsurplus.ca/mn-eng.cfm?...1&sf=ferm-clos
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02-19-2016, 11:06 PM
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Re: Tig welder to purchase.
Wow that's definately gonna glue some thicker alum!!
Well some unexpected things popped up,, our Great Dane (Kane) had an issue with his Colin torsioning ( flipped around in there somehow) so that effectively cut my welder budget in half.  . Hopefully he will be fine, got bandages off tonight and is doing well. Time will tell. But that made my decision easier, local supply shop didn't have the Lincoln 200 inverter but got it online from them. And local place has a half arse buyback/trade in something,,, that way if I did in future want to go bigger I could. But for the limited alum I want to do and understanding what is needed to weld thicker aluminum this should be more than enough for me for now. Mainly wanted the precision on thinner steel. But ha all have been very helpful and I appreciate that. Now I'll have some learning on building the 785 bodywork. .
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