Getting into welding, few questions
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Getting into welding, few questions
I am looking to build a tube chassis rock crawler and make my own bumpers for my trucks and similar projects like that, I was wondering if this machine would be able to handle the projects i have in mind.
I am posting pictures of projects i have in mind (examples)
here is the machine im looking at..
Miller Syncrowave 250
http://store.cyberweld.com/milsyn250dx.html
http://www.millerwelds.com/products/...rowave_250_dx/
I am posting pictures of projects i have in mind (examples)
here is the machine im looking at..
Miller Syncrowave 250
http://store.cyberweld.com/milsyn250dx.html
http://www.millerwelds.com/products/...rowave_250_dx/
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For projects like that it might be a bit big. But it's better to have it and not need it that to need it and not have it. It's quite a chunk of change, but it's probably worth it if you plan on using it alot.
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yea, thats a nice tig. even the miller 180 is plenty tig for that kind of work. I recently bought a mm175, and it does anything i can think of except aluminum because I don't have the spool gun, but I didn't get it for aluminum work. Tig is nice for small stuff that you can put on a work bench or have level access to. But I enjoy the mig being able to weld in any position with a second hand free if needed, plus tig is hard, lol.
a couple others to check out would be
ThermalArc 185
HTP invertig 201
Miller 180SD
Lincoln Precision Tig 185
a couple others to check out would be
ThermalArc 185
HTP invertig 201
Miller 180SD
Lincoln Precision Tig 185
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thank you guys.
P.J. you have any recomendations for tube benders? i have a friend who can bend up to 2" tubes but i dont want to have to rely on him.
also, any recomendations for a plasma cutter?
P.J. you have any recomendations for tube benders? i have a friend who can bend up to 2" tubes but i dont want to have to rely on him.
also, any recomendations for a plasma cutter?
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All you need is a DC machine 200 amps or less, a flow gauge, and a tig torch. I am sure most of this can be bought used and possibly under $800. With the savings you will need a cut off saw and a pipe bender that you can use with a hydraulic jack. As your experience and jobs grow then you will be able to get the fancy toys.
Being that you are just starting I would suggest you get a mig first and then go for the tig. The mig is much more user friendly and way faster.
Being that you are just starting I would suggest you get a mig first and then go for the tig. The mig is much more user friendly and way faster.
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With a tig you can control the temperature much easier. If you've ever used a gas welder it's the same basic procedure. I really like tigs and would buy one if I knew I'd use it alot. A mig is alot more versatile though. Not as pretty when it comes to welds, works good though
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I would agree and get a MIG, they are very user friendly and with enough practice will be able to lay an un-breakable bead in any position. I make bumpers and other custom fab stuff from time to time and I will tell you patience is the best thing to have IMO.
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The only reason is temperature control. That way you know your getting a consitent weld everytime. Also, if your going to spend the big bucks on a tig get an AC/DC. That way you can weld aluminum. Straight DC is ferrous only.