F.J.
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Hi all,
After posting previously regarding budget Tig sets i was advised to improve the title, cheers 'gavuk'.
I use MIG every day and MMA occasionally but i am now being asked to do more jobs that involve TIG welding (and having to sub them out). Not having a lot of experience with TIG i have decided to invest in a TIG set that initially wont break the bank but will also be a decent set that i will enjoy using. The kind of jobs i am being asked to do are stainless steel kitchen appliance's, Stainless filter housings, steel tubing (16's gauge) and the occasional Ally fuel tank for trucks.
I understand i need an AC/DC set for ally and have found this set on Ebay, a Cobel 200amp AC/DC Tig. I know its chinese but the seller has very good feedback and searching on here the general feeling about it is hit and miss.
Failing that i have also come across these:
Parweld XTI160
160amp SIP Tig
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THERMAL-A...263?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a1885e7df
My question is, Which of these would be best value for money? (I am flexible on the AC/DC as i can still sub out the ally work if the Cobel is c**p).
Cheers for any info guys
Dean
After posting previously regarding budget Tig sets i was advised to improve the title, cheers 'gavuk'.
I use MIG every day and MMA occasionally but i am now being asked to do more jobs that involve TIG welding (and having to sub them out). Not having a lot of experience with TIG i have decided to invest in a TIG set that initially wont break the bank but will also be a decent set that i will enjoy using. The kind of jobs i am being asked to do are stainless steel kitchen appliance's, Stainless filter housings, steel tubing (16's gauge) and the occasional Ally fuel tank for trucks.
I understand i need an AC/DC set for ally and have found this set on Ebay, a Cobel 200amp AC/DC Tig. I know its chinese but the seller has very good feedback and searching on here the general feeling about it is hit and miss.
Failing that i have also come across these:
Parweld XTI160
160amp SIP Tig
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THERMAL-A...263?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a1885e7df
My question is, Which of these would be best value for money? (I am flexible on the AC/DC as i can still sub out the ally work if the Cobel is c**p).
Cheers for any info guys
Dean