FINN - '72 88" S3 - 2.286 petrol - yet to go on it's first adventure
SOLD - '08 D3 4.0 V6 - 265/65/R17 on X5 rims
GONE '96 D1 300Tdi - 2" lift, 32" tyres, HD rear axles, lockers :(
I had my TAFE teacher in TIG do a DC weld on 3mm alloy for me...amazing job...but I can't do it. Even his job wasn't anywhere near as good as he could do using a huge ACDC TIG. I have a very reliable Esseti 150 amp lift arc (DC) inverter tig/stick welder. Had it for around 15 years. Fantastic stick welder and able to handle fine jobs and still step up and drive 4mm rods all day long. Light on the sling too.
BUT while it could easily do stainless TIG (it has the TIG gun and assuming you want to rent Argon) I wouldn't bother with alloy and wouldn't want to weld car panel steel with it.
I can't justify a good quality ACDC TIG but I would like one.
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If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
Whose saying that. Post away mate as your input would be gr8.
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Damn you lot! You've got me looking for something to upgrade my trusty old Cigweld stick welder.....
The AIG 175 machine seems like a lot of welder for the money?
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Any thoughts/feedback?
Chris
2014 D4 TDV6
1954 86"
1963 2A Forward Control (getting the full treatment, Isuzu 4JH1, MYY5T, LT230, Toyota Axles, extended cab ++)
1980 Stage 1 v8 (gone)
Mate if you want stick and mig combined in a cheap machine have a Captain here
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That Renegade one might be what I need. Got to weld up sme rust in the No. 5 trailer, as well as make up a frame to fit the side fold camper on it.
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1999 Disco TD5 ("Bluey")
1996 Disco 300 TDi ("Slo-Mo")
1995 P38A 4.6 HSE ("The Limo")
1966 No 5 Trailer (ARN 173 075) soon to be camper
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Whoa Gav... The reason I'm here asking questions is because I know little about what makes a good welder, and am after advice from people who are more knowledgeable, like yourself. Didn't know you were a welding product specialist though. Sorry if my comments came across as disregarding your experience and input.
I've tried to do some research about what I want/need before coming here, so all of my statements are stuff I've found off the net - I'm not trying to say anyone's opinion is wrong, just stating what I've seen/read in order to have it confirmed or denied. For example the Cigweld stuff - I thought they had a good reputation, not knowing its gone downhill with cheaper Chinese stuff.
No need to shut up - its the input like yours that I want to hear.
Cheers
Dan
FINN - '72 88" S3 - 2.286 petrol - yet to go on it's first adventure
SOLD - '08 D3 4.0 V6 - 265/65/R17 on X5 rims
GONE '96 D1 300Tdi - 2" lift, 32" tyres, HD rear axles, lockers :(
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