New to me 200DX Tigrunner, what else to do need to get started?

[HotRod68Camaro]

I just picked this up. It's a 2013 200DX Tigrunner package. It has a SR-20 torch, foot control, and all connections, i need to pick up a bottle. What other tools/consumables do i need to pick up to get started on this thing? Just steel work for now on the Camaro.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

some coolant, tungsten and welding rod. great machine.

[HotRod68Camaro]

Coolant is already filled up. I just ordered some rod holders and 2% ceriated tungsten. Do i need any other types of tungsten?

Also looking at picking up all this from USA Weld.

[Ketzer]

I have that torch holder and really like it.

I've also tried those clear pyrex cups but wound up breaking them too easily.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by HotRod68Camaro

Coolant is already filled up. I just ordered some rod holders and 2% ceriated tungsten. Do i need any other types of tungsten?

Also looking at picking up all this from USA Weld.

http://www.usaweld.com/Adjustable-Tu...r-p/ts-adj.htm

time saver

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Vince@Meanstreets

http://www.usaweld.com/Adjustable-Tu...r-p/ts-adj.htm

time saver

Time saver is learning not to contaminate the tungsten! LOL


Make sure when you order torches that they're WATER COOLED -- rather than air cooled.


2% Lanthanated is a better all around tungsten



And watch lots of WeldingTipsandTricks.com videos

[tigwerks]

ditch the ceriated and go 1.5% lanthanated, also i love my ck flex head torch that i have on my personal machine. Much better then the weldtech stuff ive had in the past at prior jobs. Also pending what metal thickness your running id grab some thinner filler rod.

also ditch all the different size collets, your max amperage is 200amps no need for such large collets. I usually run 1/16" all the time and the occasional .04" tungsten