This is my first TIG welder. All I needed was a bottle of Argon and it was ready to weld. Everything that I needed to get started was in the box with the welder. First I tried it on mild steel and then some stainless steel, both welded well. This was my first time TIG welding and the welds looked pretty good. The welder was easy to set up and the controls were easy to understand and use. It came with only one tungsten so I ordered some more as well as some filler rods. So far I am very happy with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone.
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The box had been opened and the welder had a dent and the bottom corners were bent a bit. The TIG and Stick functions work well. The TIG feels different than the Miller I had used at work, but I'm still getting the feel for it. I think that with more time using it I'll be able to use it for everything that I got it for. The "Down Slope" is a feature I've never used before, and that is another thing I'm getting used to. The foot pedal is a little stiff, so I think I'll get a lighter spring for it. Also the 2 cables from it to the welder are a bit messy, they get tangled, so I plan to change that to just 1 cable with all the necessary conductors. Great for the price.
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I must admit I was skeptical but having owned it for a week and used about 40 cubic feet of Argon. It has welded steel, SS and aluminium remarkably well. I am a good gas welder but new to TIG, but have picked it up pretty quickly with the aid of Youtube videos. The pedal control is best and it really is a variable output pedal.. Not a glorified on/off switch as some other reviews have said. My only criticism is the Euro style WP17 torch.. Its too bulky. I resolved this by removing the outer cover (three screws), the switch (not used with the pedal) and the rubber spacer. You can then slide off the protective gas hose and replace with a short length of 5/8ths automotive heater hose to act as the new handle. Replace the hose cover and now you have a much slimmer torch. If you remove the heat shrink under the handle there is a standard 3/8th* 24 female gas connector that will accept a standard WP9 series torch ($10 from Ebay). So now you can have a tiny torch (125A max) to compliment your slimmed down standard torch. This make a world of difference to your welds.Read full review
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I bought this welder because of the great reviews it has had for several years. The features and ability to operate on 110/220 volts makes it very versatile. Its high frequency start,pre flow,post flow and ramp up/ramp down current makes it easy to use on the thin materials I work with. All the included hardware and included accessories make it a really good value. All you need is an argon cylinder,and filler rod to get started. Or if your going to use it as a stick,just welding rods. The included face shield was not for me,and purchased one of their auto darkening helmets with my order. Very pleased with the welder and its ease of use and performance. I LIKE THIS WELDER!!!!
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This welder has all the features and performance of a welder costing 3 times as much. It is super easy to set up and use and has plenty of power.
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