Well a head needing some repair sounded like a good excuse to pick up a cheap TIG welder and start learning
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And my welds need some help, but it's my first try
This thing has some serious power. I didn't really know where to start and I just blew through the piece the first time I tried.
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It has the water cooling solenoid but the previous owner didn't have the pump. I've got it running an air cooled torch right now.
This thing is insanely heavy. We rented a low trailer and used an engine lift to get it on and off of the trailer. It weighs more than a small bock chevy, I'm sure of it. It's pretty damn fun!!!
The tiny argon tank is a 40 cf. I bought an 80 but the welding supply was out of them. The manager lives on the street behind me so he said I could have the 40 and he'd drop off an 80 for me when they arrive. Yay local support!