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Re: [Shop-talk] Inexpensive TIG welders(was: Grizzly Metal Cutter)

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Inexpensive TIG welders(was: Grizzly Metal Cutter)
From: "Karl Vacek" <kvacek@ameritech.net>
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2008 11:01:26 -0600
The Grizzly specs don't mention anything about proportioning the clean time 
in AC, which is a big feature with Miller, Lincoln, and HTP.  Aluminum 
welding benefits from that feature.

Although I've got only Miller MIG and AC stick machines myself, I've been 
pretty impressed by the HTP TIG machines.  Maybe it's because they're 
located near me and I've been there a few times.  Real friendly people.

HTP's machines are designed here, but the TIGs are built in Italy while the 
MIG machines are assembled here from parts made in Germany.  Lots of 
features only found in the better Miller machines.  They're not much cheaper 
than similar-powered Miller or Lincoln machines, but have the edge on a few 
features.  I might buy theirs rather than a Miller, but Miller is all I've 
ever trusted before.

Karl


> I don't know much about TIG welders, but I think you want AC if you're
> going to be doing Aluminum welding, right?
>
> How about this one?
> http://www.grizzly.com/products/220V-Tig-AC-DC-Welder/H8154
>
> Its more money, but it seems to be pretty cheap for what it is compared to
> the Lincoln/Miller choices I've seen.  Any of you welding experts want to
> weigh in?  I don't know much of anything about welders beyond how to use
> my little suitcase MIG...
>
> Mark
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