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From: Miami
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I use to be a welder in the Coast Gaurd (14 years ago) I would like to buy a welder. I used a Miller AC/DC Arc welder. Because of the A/C current was able to run a Tig set-up. Reverse Polarity. They are asking apretty pennie for a current set-up stick/tig. Why can't I just buy a AC/DC arc welder and add the Tig outfit at a later date?. I am thinking of a 225 or 250 Amp outfit for my Buisness. Suggestions or comments?
Thanks Al
Thanks Al
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From: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Al, after being around the world with the Coast Guards you should know that you get what you pay for. A rube goldberg appapparatus is what you will have. If you want a tig welder get the best you can afford, and use it as it's intended.
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I've had kinda the same thoughts for a while now. I have an AC stick welder but would like to get into a MIG/TIG so I could tackle some light work. I agree completely with Sgt. Get the best you can afford. Right now with one kid in college, another hopefully following --- I'm sure you get the idea. Does anyone know how to upgrade present equipment and would it be worth it?
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From: Tulsa Oklahoma
J.C wittney has a stitch welding attachment for I think 60.00 that attaches to your stick, arc or whatever you want to call it and reduces the amperage so you can weld sheet metal. I was going to buy it because Arc was all I knew but I had sold my Arc welder years ago. I needed something for the floors, cab corners, etc in my truck. I ended up with a Lincoln mig welder because I thought it would cover everything I would need it for. Good luck
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