Cheap TIG Welder
10-31-2003, 08:50 PM
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Cheap TIG Welder
Easy TIG welder idea. Anyone see potential problems with this.
http://www.turbomustangs.com/forums/...&threadid=8872
I thought of using this to weld up my tubing for the turbo going on the Maro.
http://www.turbomustangs.com/forums/...&threadid=8872
I thought of using this to weld up my tubing for the turbo going on the Maro.
10-31-2003, 09:21 PM
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Well, I've got 2 old furnaces in the garage, so the blower motor out of one should power it. I just need the rest.
10-31-2003, 10:17 PM
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i would not trust that for anything in the world, i would feel more scared to use it. id dump the money into buying a real tig welder and do it the right way, thats just asking for trouble.
10-31-2003, 11:05 PM
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Originally posted by Timz2882
i would not trust that for anything in the world, i would feel more scared to use it. id dump the money into buying a real tig welder and do it the right way, thats just asking for trouble.
i would not trust that for anything in the world, i would feel more scared to use it. id dump the money into buying a real tig welder and do it the right way, thats just asking for trouble.
i would use it as long as it works.
11-01-2003, 08:34 AM
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sorry i just like using the correct tools to get the job done right, instead of jerry-rigging something up to do the job. if that makes me a wuss go ahead i dont care.
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TimZ2882, I agree, but if I was a skilled tig welder I would put one together just to see how it would weld for fun. I might anyways, do I really need to buy a big expensive tig to find out I suck? if I learn how maybe I will be more interested in the tig investment. its like tig training wheels lol
The other thing is I really want to know if it could be applied in a practical way with an air compressor and proper gun to make a plasma cutter?
A plasma cutter has such a limited use and such a high cost, if this setup could be used to build a decent plasma cutter then I am sold already.
since I know about as much about plasma cutting as I do about tig welding just jump in anytime here, anyone???
The other thing is I really want to know if it could be applied in a practical way with an air compressor and proper gun to make a plasma cutter?
A plasma cutter has such a limited use and such a high cost, if this setup could be used to build a decent plasma cutter then I am sold already.
since I know about as much about plasma cutting as I do about tig welding just jump in anytime here, anyone???
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Heh. Nice idea! The welds look pretty nice. A modern welder will have a high freq start, so you don't need to scratch start the arc, but you save $1k with this 
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11-03-2003, 01:27 PM
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I know nothing about how a plasma cutter works, so someone else can figure out a way to make that on the cheap. This TIG idea seems pretty good. I still need to find all the parts though. The TIG gun this guy is using are going on eBay for about $50. For a savings of $1200, I will build one.
11-03-2003, 01:33 PM
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im amazed.... i cant believe that even works... lmao..
cool.
im still spending my next paycheck on a real welder though...
cool.
im still spending my next paycheck on a real welder though...
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Im taking a stock option to buy a hood and a cheap gas wirefeed from ebay
11-03-2003, 05:11 PM
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Tom, I'm in the same boat. I'm pulling out a loan on my 401K to finance the turbo setup, as well as a bunch of woodworking tools.
11-03-2003, 07:19 PM
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We had a talk about this over here & $30 tig torch.
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=203110
I found the tig torch for $30 and it got me started thinking.
I think the arch welder into a tig would be, safer, cheaper and the parts are made more for what you will be doing.
Just gotta add a pedal and get a bottle.
Id love to be able to turn my mig iinto a tig that wag.
Matt
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=203110
I found the tig torch for $30 and it got me started thinking.
I think the arch welder into a tig would be, safer, cheaper and the parts are made more for what you will be doing.
Just gotta add a pedal and get a bottle.
Id love to be able to turn my mig iinto a tig that wag.
Matt
11-03-2003, 07:30 PM
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Originally posted by B4Ctom1
Im taking a stock option to buy a hood and a cheap gas wirefeed from ebay
Im taking a stock option to buy a hood and a cheap gas wirefeed from ebay
[url]http://www.columbiacoatings.com/toolsandequipment.htm[url]
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For mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Weld with gas or perform flux cored gasless operations.
Features 4 heat settings, variable speed wire-feed regulation and
automatic thermal protector with warning light.
Optional 7-1/2'' reel adapter lets you use 11 lb. wire reels.
Welding current range: 25 to 85 amps
Input: single phase 115 volts, 60 Hz
Open voltage: 19 to 30
Duty cycle: 16% @ 75 amps
Draws 15 amps @ 115 volts
Weldable wires:
.023'' to .035'' steel and stainless steel
.030'' to .035'' aluminum
.030'' flux-cored
"
I have welded everything under the sun with it and it has done nothing less but perform like a champ.
I got the 110 but the 220 is nice also once you check the details. I can not find a "cheap" welder even close to mine in options for the money.
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