Id like to replace the TIG welder I was forced to sell in my move from FLA to TX. last year,
I want to purchase a AC/DC pulse TIG with a 200-250 AMP rating,
I kept the fluid torch, fluid pump and foot petal , and shield gas gauge set, assembly from the old miller TIG, so I may not need those components
Id really prefer to stay away from Asian /Chinese manufactured TIG WELDERS,
simply because they are manufactured in limited batches and in 3-5 years, schematics, and parts may no longer be available.
so what's your ideas about the best value in a decent TIG welder, priced at under about $2200-or so?
(yeah, cheaper is always better, but you almost always tend to get what you pay for, and get screwed on purchasing low quality parts)
and what are you gentlemen paying for a customer owned and refillable full size shield gas tanks
( for one time purchase/ or much less desirable monthly rental cost)
your thoughts guys!
there is ALWAYS a compromise, made between quality and price
I learned that long ago,
“Quality is like buying oats:
If you want nice, clean, fresh oats, you must pay a fair price.
However,
if you can be satisfied with oats that have already been through the horse ...
that comes a little cheaper.”
there's lots of tools, I just don't know how you can be active in this hobby without owning,
like a place to work with a flat smooth concrete floor and decent lighting, that's shielded from weather,
like at least one engine stand, a decent engine crane, an air compressor, floor jack, jack stands,(or obviously a car lift)
a wide assortment of basic mechanics tools, a decent drill press or ideally a milling machine and lathe,
, and at least a MIG or TIG or oxy-acetylene torch welder, instantly come to mind!
hell yes I miss my old shop/garage,
but I'm as rapidly as I can replacing it ,
and its contents with the best equipment , shelving etc. I can afford too, acquire
I want to purchase a AC/DC pulse TIG with a 200-250 AMP rating,
I kept the fluid torch, fluid pump and foot petal , and shield gas gauge set, assembly from the old miller TIG, so I may not need those components
Id really prefer to stay away from Asian /Chinese manufactured TIG WELDERS,
simply because they are manufactured in limited batches and in 3-5 years, schematics, and parts may no longer be available.
so what's your ideas about the best value in a decent TIG welder, priced at under about $2200-or so?
(yeah, cheaper is always better, but you almost always tend to get what you pay for, and get screwed on purchasing low quality parts)
and what are you gentlemen paying for a customer owned and refillable full size shield gas tanks
( for one time purchase/ or much less desirable monthly rental cost)
your thoughts guys!
there is ALWAYS a compromise, made between quality and price
I learned that long ago,
“Quality is like buying oats:
If you want nice, clean, fresh oats, you must pay a fair price.
However,
if you can be satisfied with oats that have already been through the horse ...
that comes a little cheaper.”
there's lots of tools, I just don't know how you can be active in this hobby without owning,
like a place to work with a flat smooth concrete floor and decent lighting, that's shielded from weather,
like at least one engine stand, a decent engine crane, an air compressor, floor jack, jack stands,(or obviously a car lift)
a wide assortment of basic mechanics tools, a decent drill press or ideally a milling machine and lathe,
, and at least a MIG or TIG or oxy-acetylene torch welder, instantly come to mind!
hell yes I miss my old shop/garage,
but I'm as rapidly as I can replacing it ,
and its contents with the best equipment , shelving etc. I can afford too, acquire
some sources for garage plans, + some build info experiances
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sources for auto tools
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Precision measuring tools
I’m looking for the best quality precision tools on a limited budget (i.e. I don't want to pay $300 for one mic). I plan on building the occasional small- & big-block Chevy (more than one, less than 1000). Names that come up on the limited results I’ve found on the web include Starrett...
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slowly getting back into the engine/car hobby, ordered 14 heavy duty shelves
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200700934_200700934?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Storage%20%2B%20Organizers%20%3E%20Wire%20Shelving%20%3E%20Wire%20Shelving%20Units&utm_campaign=Ironton&utm_content=62497&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl4vpkZHK-wIVBBXUAR17NACZEAQYASABEgLfnP...
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