Well, I went and got the HF $350-on-sale TIG machine last week, and
after playing with it for a week I do not regret buying it. The only
real downside is the lack of a foot pedal, but people have described
how to add one.
So, I was wondering: do people think that a TIG/stick machine can
effectively replace a MIG machine? Can I put my MIG welder up in the
attic? What sort of tasks could a (120-volt) MIG machine do that a
160-amp TIG/stick machine cannot do? I know the MIG is faster for
large jobs, but I always seem to have a bunch of little jobs.
Also, I tried using the TIG as a "blue wrench", turning down the amps
a bit, and making the arc as long as possible. It seemed to work
pretty well. Is this a common practice, or some sort of horrible
abuse of the machine? The only downside I can see is that you need to
remember to use the right body/eye protection for yourself and any
spectators.
How about brazing with a TIG, or soldering copper plumbing?
(I guess for must plumbing jobs, you want something more portable...)
How about heating coffee or leftovers? :-)
Doug
On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 6:31 PM, Mike Rambour <mikey@b2systems.com> wrote:
>
> I also agree on not putting everything on one cart, it becomes way too
> heavy AND since I got my MIG, I have not used my oxy setup at all, same
once
> I got the TIG, the MIG has sat unused for 6 years now, the torch close to
10
> years. I would not get rid of the torch, it can come in handy as a blue
> wrench but I have considered selling the MIG.
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