Tig 102

[Panteracer]

Sieg,
The frames would be great for awards etc
Are you marketing them?? you can charge Greg
$850 each since he spends everyone elses money

I might be interested in a few

Panteracer Norcal Bob

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Panteracer

Sieg,
The frames would be great for awards etc
Are you marketing them?? you can charge Greg
$850 each since he spends everyone elses money

I might be interested in a few

Panteracer Norcal Bob

Not marketing them, considering it on a very small scale. I'm going to be making a couple more designs this week. I agree, as specialized or personalized trophies they'd be pretty cool to receive.........IMO.

Let me know what you're thinking.

[BBC71Nova]

What tig machine are you guys using? Anybody with a Diversion 180?

[Sieg]

I'm using an HTP Invertig 221H. 200 amp inverter, air cooled.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by BBC71Nova

What tig machine are you guys using? Anybody with a Diversion 180?

I run a Miller Dynasty 200DX


Remember that we're welding fairly thin materials usually -- UNTIL you get cranking on some aluminum - and that's when you need so power… so just something to think about when looking for these type machines.

[Sieg]

Nearing micro........at least with my eyes!

[RussMurco]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Nearing micro........at least with my eyes!

Amazing precision there!

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Remember that we're welding fairly thin materials usually -- UNTIL you get cranking on some aluminum - and that's when you need some power… so just something to think about when looking for these type machines.

I know the monster I have available at work can TIG most anything but for a home shop how much power do you suggest for someone who would eventually need the power to weld aluminum??

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Ravenworks

I know the monster I have available at work can TIG most anything but for a home shop how much power do you suggest for someone who would eventually need the power to weld aluminum??

1/4" aluminum takes 200 amps…


Remember too - that what you pay EXTRA for this power - the couple times a home builder may need something thicker (bracket etc) he could sure as hell take it somewhere and have it welded far cheaper.

Just always trying to give guys stuff to ponder before they commit is all. I know everyone has different pocketbooks etc. Or maybe their panel wouldn't take another 30amp 220V circuit or whatever.

I like to buy a bit more than the bottom - because as we all know - it's not just THIS project -- once you have "capability" -- there's other stuff you can do and your friends love to find out you have a 'welder' and so forth.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Nearing micro........at least with my eyes!

Nice work sieg, make sure you ventilate where you weld. Some of the gasses and fumes that come off those colored and aged metals can hurt you.
Maybe a neutral air system should be next on your project list.

How many hours a day are you welding now?

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

Nice work sieg, make sure you ventilate where you weld. Some of the gasses and fumes that come off those colored and aged metals can hurt you.
Maybe a neutral air system should be next on your project list.

How many hours a day are you welding now?

Vince,

About an hour of actual weld time max.......preps another story as you well know.

The way my bench is set up the TIG unit sits at the same height as the welding table and the fan exhausts forward right across the work area. There's also a heater at ceiling height 4' away the blows over the top of the space. The garage is 780 s.f. so it takes a while to fume it.