Small welder for Choppershit ??
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The main unit I got it off ebay, from a guy who goes by DMSSGS from Michigan. Managed to get a last second bid on one and snagged it pretty cheap. Shipping to me was another $30.00.
The footpedal came off ebay from a guy who goes by mjiim1 and was a straight $60.00.
Full Disclosure: last night I started really making a mess and today I couldn't get a good spark to hold. Finally figured out the Argon regulator that came with it crapped the bed. I sent the seller a note and will let everyone know what I find out.
Tomorrow I will play with the Plasma Cutter while I wait for a regulator.Comment
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Eastwood 135. They put it on sale for around $250. It does everything up to 1/4” and will fit a spool gun for aluminum.Comment
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Another update.
I have been playing with the TIG unit from eBay and am now able to do very nice, strong tack welds. I still cannot lay down a solid bead, but you know what, that is ok. ( For those who know, I am getting this brown residue everywhere, not sure if it is my heat or contamination, or bad gas? )
I had been making all of my brackets and am just about ready to start mounting them to the frame and such. (Of course then I went and cut a chunk out of my palm while making dinner which is slowing me down!) I have decided I will tack everything in place and then take it to a real welder to weld them all the way up.
I will continue to play with the TIG, the Missus wants some new trellis' for her garden. Hopefully I will get good at it by the time I freaking die, lol.
edit: I should mention that the guy I bought the unit from had me check an adjustment on the regulator and then sent me a new one right away, no charge.Last edited by DoomBuggy; 02-02-2018, 9:17 AM.Comment
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No process controls heat and produces fine welds like a TIG machine. Whether you call it TIG, Heli-Arc or GTAW, this process is top of the line. This two-handed method is also the most rewarding to master. A TIG machine carries quite a price if you’re unsure what you really need. We waded through a crowd of machines to find the 10 best TIG welders. Here's a list of the Top Tiny TIG welders we found on the market.Comment
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Whatever you get, be aware the cheaper ones dont have a speed control. These type of welders, to me at least, are only good for welding very small gauge steel on jobs that wont take much stress. Ill certianly agree what was said eariler: Get the MOST of what you can afford
Craigslist is a great place to look for welders: Just be sure it works by having the seller do a small job in front of you
Hit some welding speciifc web sites and start getting in the know on welders
Good luckComment
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No process controls heat and produces fine welds like a TIG machine. Whether you call it TIG, Heli-Arc or GTAW, this process is top of the line. This two-handed method is also the most rewarding to master. A TIG machine carries quite a price if you’re unsure what you really need. We waded through a crowd of machines to find the 10 Best Tiny Tig welders.Comment
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