Astro_Al Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Ok, there are a good handful of threads on here about what to look for when buying a Mig. How about Tig? I've got a 200 Amp single phase scratch start which works pretty good (as far as I can tell, at least - I'm not exactly The Welding Stig...). Now I'm looking for something with a HF start and AC for some ali tubework (and the fun of trying...). Tig prices are high. I've seen chinese jobbers on eblag, but have no confidence in them. Anyone have any recommendations for a decent unit at a do-able price? 3-phase is do-able if it helps... How about something with a foot-pedal for the Amps? Useful? Only on the thin stuff? Cheers, Al. P.S. Moglite / Hybrid From Hell - power is in and Tig is up and running, I'll be in touch about practice time / keys soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 So you've finished your vehicle and are now moving on to a camper van? Crikey your build must've really come on quick to be done so soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Spot on Al I have decided to bite the bullet and buy a TIG Single phase and AC/DC, I was looking at a Cebora 1835 cept to find they have now stopped making it I have posted a thread on a very good Welders forum and will see what comes and I'll shove a linky up I would like to know : Best makes / Models Accessories and costs RELIABILITY pros and cons of each If "Its CR*p" then why is it etc. If its GOOD then why is it etc Preferably comments from those who can A- TIG and are talking from personal experience B- Pref have used the machine they are recomending / not recomending Prefer no "Guesses" or "I know nuffin but my mate says" etc type replies <gulp> knoiw its not going to be cheap................ prob £1800-2500 for decent new and with minimal accessories (water colled torch cooler foot pedal etc ?) Just sold a load of old HFH bits so feeling flush(ish) <gulp> Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 Hm sounds cracking Nige, sadly mine is smaller than yours... - budget, that is... I'll probably keep my eyes peeled for a second hand something or other. If you want to swing on down and have a crack on the DC, let me know. Fridge - unusual and fefreshing for you to bring that up! The camper is actually booked in to be used next year, so is kind of a priority, it also requires slightly less mega-bucks to complete. I will keep the project plodding along in parallel. I need some cash, dammit... Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 if you've got 3 phase the worlds your oyster a mate that has seen a picture of a guy that once drove past a shop that sold a magazine with an advert for a welder once told me come and use one Nige, see how you get on. try and talk me into selling mine and replacing it with a monster unless you are glueing 5mm plus a watercooled gun isnt strictly necessary. go for squarewave instead of sinewave, HF in place of lift arc, pulse, as high an frequency unit as poss (minimum 100Hz), adjustment for pulse width, balance, post flow, crater fill etc foot pedals are seriously handy but not a deal breaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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