TurboT

i need one...

i can trade with a true 3" and flexpipe if you want...

thanks

TurboT

dustin

What diameter? I can make one

TurboT

i can too, but since you've got that tig welder...

i need one that's 2 1/2 with a flexpipe...


need to reinstall my a/c compressor, so it's got to clear that

on a side note, can you tell me where you ordered your tig welder again?

i need to pick one up soon...
thanks!

dustin

http://www.cyberweld.com

TurboT

i think it's coming down to

Hobart TIGMATE with Remote Foot Control (230 Volt)
Miller Econotig (230 Volt) 903367
Miller Maxstar 140 STR Stick/TIG Pkg. with Remote

what do you think?

also, where do i get the filler wires?

dustin

You don't want the first two. They both have SUPER low duty cycles and pull tons of amperage out of the wall.

The Maxstar 140 is an awesome machine, get that

You can get filler rod from a local welding shop, or I get it for a lot cheaper at http://weldingdirect.com
http://weldingdirect.com/welfilwir36c.html

I use ER70S6 for mild steel, and 308L for stainless. I bought a 10lb box of the ER70S6 and still have a lot left.

Dustin

TurboT

ok cool,
so maxstar 140 it is...

what size filler rods do you usually go with?

sorry about all the questions...
i'm a MIG welder...

TIG is new to me

TurboT

oh yeah...

can that maxtar 140 weld aluminum?

i'm planning on picking up
aluminum sticks
mild steel sticks
and ss sticks...

TurboT

ordered the Maxstar 140 package


i'm evil

dustin

Hehe, it can weld aluminum in reverse polarity with large tungsten (3/16"). Hard to weld aluminum thicker than about 3/16" with it though... Compared to stainless and mild steel, aluminum is hard to weld.

I almost exclusively use 1/16" filler and 1/16" tungsten. I use 2% thoriated or lanthanated tungsten for almost everything. For DCEP (reverse) on aluminum try 3/16" lanthanated tungsten.

I wouldn't buy the 1/16" lanthanated tungsten off welding-direct though, because I bought a bunch of it and it sucks. I can't keep a stable arc with it. The 3/16" works good for aluminum though (lanthanated can handle more heat than thoriated). I'm happiest with 1/16" anchor brand thoriated tungsten that I buy at my local welding shop... nice stable arc to low amperages... I use it for everything 120A and under... (20A or below I use the next size down tungsten else I can't maintain a stable arc)

Dustin

TurboT

ok, so from weldingdirect...

i should pick up some
1/16" filler rods of mild steel and stainless...
and 3/16" filler rods of aluminum...


where's the 3/16" lanthanated tungsten for aluminum on welding direct?

i'll see if i can pick up some 1/16" anchor brand thoriated tunsgten online somewhere....

dustin

You'll also want to get some gas lenses and gas lens cups for the torch. (Gas lenses own you!). I think the welder comes with a 17series torch... so you'll need

gas lens collet bodies (for every size tungsten you plan on using)
collets (for every size tungsten you plan on using)
gas lens cups (for whatever size you want, big is good)
gas lens insulator (little plastic white ring that lets the torch seal against the gas lens collet body)

If you get confused IM me, DustinAdler.