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Alphawolf45:
On the TIG/MIG differences I might also argue that it is easier with the TIG to swap over to welding aluminum or brass or stainless steel than it is with a MIG. Also you can preheat your workpiece with a tig torch and that isn't possible with a MIG...Oh no, I think a TIG is essential.
vintageandclassicrepairs:
Hi All,
A year ago I bought a DC TIG welder from Rtech, I did not buy the AC/DC version as My skills are not up to welding alloy, I have a friend who has the "Bee's knees" Rtech plant that I get to do any alloy repairs.
Previously I had a scratch start inverter but only got mediocre results with it, the arc never seemed stable. I had difficulty with distorted vision wearing glasses inside several different auto darkening welding helmets I tried, adding lenses to normal masks did not help much either :bang:
When I ordered the Rtech I opted to buy their "True Colour" mask at the same time, (saving shipping)
The new mask has made a huge difference to my welding, the larger viewing area and clarity are 1st class
I can now see where I'm aiming the torch LOL,
I asked three friends who are very experienced welders to try out the mask and they all said "I'll have to get one of these"
:beer:
John
howsitwork?:
Hmm
thanks for the new year impulse purchase thoughts ! Hadn’t thought about pre warming using it.
As I have a wood working workshop , I try to weld either in garage or outside. I ave silver solder3d in the workshop then decided it was not too good an idea when I looked around at what’s flammable! :doh:
I did once decide to unblock a lit primes stove which I was testing
“ on the bench” . I think I could match you rude word for rude word as the steam of burning paraffin shot towards the ceiling and reality suddenly intruded into my keen investigation of the problem.🤭😳
The resulting fast extinguishing and clean up made me think a bit more carefully!
If I do go down the TIG line it will be an ac dc version so i can try alloy fusion too.
Happy new year to one and all.
Ian
Alphawolf45:
I need a new helmet and John has now convinced me to buy a true color hood...Found one on Ebay claiming it can TIG weld down to just over 2 amps...Amazing.. My current hood and my awful eyesight limits my lowest amperage welds to approximately 60 amps...You men do know you cant say anything that doesn't register with readers.. I trust forum members far more than the anonymous persons posting their reactions to use of a product.
Thank you John
vintageandclassicrepairs:
Hi Alphawolf45
I hope the mask works out for you, they have a wide range of settings
and Happy New Year
John
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