mtt.tr Member Messages 8,461 Location Essex/Suffolk border Aug 20, 2009 #1 is it possible to use a stick welder for tig welding i have heard it is possible but im clueless can anyone answer this question thanks
is it possible to use a stick welder for tig welding i have heard it is possible but im clueless can anyone answer this question thanks
shenion Tool Pack Rat Messages 7,586 Location Stone Mountain, GA USA Aug 20, 2009 #2 You can add a torch to a DC welder and use scratch start. Easier with a torch that has a gas valve. For AC, you will need a HF add-on box.
You can add a torch to a DC welder and use scratch start. Easier with a torch that has a gas valve. For AC, you will need a HF add-on box.
mtt.tr Member Messages 8,461 Location Essex/Suffolk border Aug 20, 2009 #3 yep our stick welder is ac if you wouldnt mind would you mind maing a list of what we will need thanks again
yep our stick welder is ac if you wouldnt mind would you mind maing a list of what we will need thanks again
shenion Tool Pack Rat Messages 7,586 Location Stone Mountain, GA USA Aug 20, 2009 #4 I suggest you PM DIYwelding has he sells HF boxes. Are you planning on doing aluminum? That is what AC is used on. Most other metals use DC TIG for best results. You might be better off buying a DC TIG.
I suggest you PM DIYwelding has he sells HF boxes. Are you planning on doing aluminum? That is what AC is used on. Most other metals use DC TIG for best results. You might be better off buying a DC TIG.
mtt.tr Member Messages 8,461 Location Essex/Suffolk border Aug 20, 2009 #5 do you think it will work out cheaper buying a whole new machine what about using the mig welder we own or is that not possible
do you think it will work out cheaper buying a whole new machine what about using the mig welder we own or is that not possible
shenion Tool Pack Rat Messages 7,586 Location Stone Mountain, GA USA Aug 20, 2009 #6 What do you plan on TIG welding and what arc welder do you have? The MIG is constant voltage, TIG uses constant current. The power sources are different.
What do you plan on TIG welding and what arc welder do you have? The MIG is constant voltage, TIG uses constant current. The power sources are different.
