Tig 102

[rwhite692]

Originally Posted by BBC71Nova

Just received notification that Zoro is gonna do a 30% off deal tomorrow for very limited timeframe. You can't touch a Diversion 180 for what you can get one at through Zoro with this discount. They don't have a lot of equipment but fortunately they have the 180.

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=239830

Did you buy one? I highly doubt that Miller welders are going to be available at 30% off as part of that promotion...The margins on them are not high to begin with, 30% off would likely be below any distributor's cost.

[BBC71Nova]

Yes, I actually picked one up during a previous 30% off sale. So I've already received the Miller rebate, etc. If not I wouldn't have posted and risked hosing someone over.

Like you, I was really suspect with all the MAP policies and such on so many things these days. Worth noting that they aren't really 30% off relative to other retailers since Zoro prices are higher by a good bit to start with. I did some research on the company, etc and lots of good reviews so I decided to give it a shot. Worked out well. It really is a surprisingly good deal. Worth following the "hot deals" section over on GarageJournal for things like this. Every little savings is just more car parts money :-).

FWIW, another friend of mine ordered one yesterday during the sale and it is scheduled to be delivered today. Great shipping as well.

[rwhite692]

Sounds good, John. Zoro is "low risk" since it really is Grainger. They created zoro to focus on tools, since not a lot of people look to Grainger for tools. Which machine did you wind up with?

[BBC71Nova]

I went with the Diversion 180. The most affordable way to get into a tig machine of blue or red variety :-). Gotta get some quality time with it to develop more skill. So far it is great if for no other reason than it doesn't throw sparks everywhere.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by BBC71Nova

I went with the Diversion 180. The most affordable way to get into a tig machine of blue or red variety :-). Gotta get some quality time with it to develop more skill. So far it is great if for no other reason than it doesn't throw sparks everywhere.

TIG rules......try this with MIG LOL!

For scale, that's a 1" x 1.5" gusset.





Glad you picked up a machine, it's challenging but very rewarding once you get a feel for it.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

I like your tool toter.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by BBC71Nova

I went with the Diversion 180. The most affordable way to get into a tig machine of blue or red variety :-). Gotta get some quality time with it to develop more skill. So far it is great if for no other reason than it doesn't throw sparks everywhere.

its all about time and practice. I still need to run a stack of scrap before I finish weld a production piece.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

its all about time and practice. I still need to run a stack of scrap before I finish weld a production piece.

A truer (smarter) statement was never made! If you guys think you can run beads like the pros --- and not weld stuff for weeks --- then just pick up the torch and just start dabbin' dimes... WELL.... Good luck with that!

Even if you weld 3 or 4 times a week... you're not going to lay it out like someone that welds 8 hours a day, 50 weeks a year. That's MILES of welding compared to your inches. You WILL forget to turn on the gas... or you will not have the stick out correct... or you won't change your cup size to be able to reach the inside corner... and you WILL stick your tungsten in the puddle... or you won't be able to see because your hood is too dark.

Having said all of that... I personally find it very relaxing... and you can get good enough to stick some stuff together. It frees you up to THINK about how you want to do something - because once you can cut something up - now you have options... cause you can put it back together.


Here's SIEG'S next project --- a light over his table!! LOL


I have some headers that I'm thinking would be really cool - somehow connected and hanging so the flanges (and their 8 total pipe holes) would have lights shinning down or "something".



This "exhaust pipe" light (can't call it a chandelier without pissing off the little woman can we??) is in the Optima "Prime" rig.


Making things like this -- helps build your skills. And is fun.

[GregWeld]

This isn't TIG -- or actually -- isn't welding at all.... (well - okay - there's a little) but could be if a guy wants to use the "idea" and make it differently...

A few old parts - used instead of tossed or laying in a box. LOW VOLTAGE lighting is pretty handy - bright - and easy to wire....

[RussMurco]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Here's SIEG'S next project --- a light over his table!! LOL

I have some headers that I'm thinking would be really cool - somehow connected and hanging so the flanges (and their 8 total pipe holes) would have lights shinning down or "something".

This "exhaust pipe" light (can't call it a chandelier without pissing off the little woman can we??) is in the Optima "Prime" rig.

Making things like this -- helps build your skills. And is fun.

Too cool! It looks like the business end of a Saturn V rocket!!!
This kind of stuff, as well as the car, are why I'm taking those classes!!!