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Thanks to all the useful info in this thread, finally got the CK-17 torch running. This is the setup Im using:
1. CK17 Flex Head from Rapid Welding: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07PHGJJ7F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
2. 35/50 DINSE adapter with 3/8" BSP gas connector: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Small-10-2...972450?hash=item2801ce0ba2:g:BlEAAOSwM2xar9TV
3. M10 hose connector. Just replaced the 3/8" BSP on welders side of DINSE adapter with this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot...575f4e2d84e9a90d523afac9bd45c&ck=in_edm_other
4. Original Sherman TIG pedal, ordered from Weldes.de
1. CK17 Flex Head from Rapid Welding: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07PHGJJ7F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
2. 35/50 DINSE adapter with 3/8" BSP gas connector: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Small-10-2...972450?hash=item2801ce0ba2:g:BlEAAOSwM2xar9TV
3. M10 hose connector. Just replaced the 3/8" BSP on welders side of DINSE adapter with this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot...575f4e2d84e9a90d523afac9bd45c&ck=in_edm_other
4. Original Sherman TIG pedal, ordered from Weldes.de
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I have just looked at the Sherman 206 kit including argon £459 plus delivery. I have wanted a good welder for years and this looks like it may suit me. Seems several on here bought this model? Any problems to speak of? Is it recommended for a new starter to tig? Thanks, sorry if this has been asked already.
Paul.
Paul.
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That price looks like it is for the DC only version (£458.94?). The discussion on here has (mostly, at least) has been about the AC/DC version. 206 AC/DC Kit with argon is £627.66 in the same place (no foot pedal). I'm not sure whether they can ship argon cylinders to the UK, or how you would get them filled.
The welder on its own is showing at £510 without pedal / £564 with.
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Glad I asked, I would be pretty miserable if I couldn't try welding aluminium after waiting years for one!
It is £510 plus delivery for the ac/dc version that I want. Think I would get Adams gas bottle over here if there are problems getting a full argon bottle shipped, should be ok though as Argon is inert?
So nobody had any faults or failures with these then? Great news!
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Still goes BANG though if you knock the valve off.
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www.weldes.de Has but it is still available from other European online places if you Google, has gone up in price somewhat!
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I did (before Christmas / Year Zero). No issues.
Excellent communications - very prompt, chatty replies (in English) to a couple of emails I sent (both pre* & post** delivery).
Not sure that they can/will supply the 206P AC/DC to the UK any more, but I'm sure that they'll tell you if you email & ask. I notice that the model in question isn't on the .uk site.
(* Asking about order progress because the status on the web page wasn't changing - he assured me that all was well and that it would all be sent out on time, but that they were very busy with orders - I wonder why!
)(**Forgot to ask for the English manual when ordering!)
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I'm trying to work out if Paypal or a credit card gives better protection when buying from the EU?I did (before Christmas / Year Zero). No issues.
Excellent communications - very prompt, chatty replies (in English) to a couple of emails I sent (both pre* & post** delivery).
Not sure that they can/will supply the 206P AC/DC to the UK any more, but I'm sure that they'll tell you if you email & ask. I notice that the model in question isn't on the .uk site.
(* Asking about order progress because the status on the web page wasn't changing - he assured me that all was well and that it would all be sent out on time, but that they were very busy with orders - I wonder why!
(**Forgot to ask for the English manual when ordering!)
I'll be in a position to place an order next pay day so still time to decide the best way to go.
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It'll be the same as the Jasic's manual, seeing as its a clone: https://441fb7a4-fa17-4540-a834-dc3...d/fc2fb8_8e5db32378a54738bac4919d510fba4d.pdf
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Yes, got the Jasic manuals, thanks (2 of them!) The Jasic manuals are *much* easier to read although they don't mention the " Ground cable with clamp tickborne encephalitis"
(There are some warranty conditions in the back of the Sherman manual so I'm glad I got it).
Sherman manual attached for reference.
Razorweld manual has some good info in, too.
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Not shipping to UK so no banging!
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Hi. New here, bought one of these earlier last year. I'm now looking for the pedal but see they're no longer shipping here to the uk. Anyone have a source for just the pedal or managed to get another to work? Had a quick look through the thread but couldn't find what I was looking for so apologies if already covered.
Thanks
Thanks
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Looks like they only stopped shipping the welder to the UK, but you can still order the pedal separately
TIG control pedal Sherman TIG 206P AC/DC
weldes.co.uk
Colin
