AC/DC Rig

Discussion in 'Tools, Equipment & Fasteners' started by Savagesam, Jul 30, 2021.

  1. Savagesam

    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    Hey!

    I’m after an AC/DC Tig, any of you guys have one? And if so what is it?

    Or do you recommend anything?

    Google is very American out here in Japan.
     
  2. dodgy

    dodgy Paid Member Paid Member

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    Hey, AC,DC that's me and mrs Dodgy, cool initially.
     
  3. Savagesam

    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    Whilst that’s cool, it doesn’t help my welder crisis ;)
     
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  4. Mk2daz

    Mk2daz Paid Member Paid Member

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    I went for a Parweld AC/DC tig based on reccomendations from an experienced fabricator friend, Can't remember exactly which model it is but I can find out.

    Its a great little machine although I need a hell of a lot more practice in Aluminum work!
     
  5. Tristan

    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    I also initially thought of an 80s/90s rock truck. Lol.

    "R-tech can’t go wrong know few lads who used them

    I have a sip hg2500p only thing I’ve had is it’s a digital display and the memory doesn’t save last used setting but thing is mint love it."

    From a friend doing metal fab in a car tuning workshop.
     
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    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    Miller or EWM would be good too, cheaper stuff maybe Jefferson.
     
  7. Adamss24 Forum Member

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    What is your budget ? Some Chinese offerrings are quite decent: Thermal Arc ta202 AC/DC, parweld, everlast however I would go for something European. Esab, tweco, Lincoln, Miller, fronius, rehm , sanrex or telwin, cebora, rehm, Kemppi all do quality gear that will last decades !
     
  8. Savagesam

    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    I don’t really have a budget, it depends on what I’m buying. Obviously I don’t want to spend thousands!
     
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    Ok, a better formulated question will be: what will you weld ? How thick and will it be diy or professional? I have a Lincoln v205 AC/DC, it’s made by selco in Italy for Lincoln Electric and it’s a cracking little machine, full inverter with dual voltage and lots of features ! I use it professionally…get a cooling unit if you decide to do any alloy thicker than 3mm !
     

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