I have both and I have not used my MIG at all since I got my TIG 6 or
so years ago. I don't see any reason to keep the MIG except that its
much faster and might be nice on a big car trailer project or something
like that. I have very seriously considered selling the MIG for the
reason that I just don't use it at all. I would like to get rid of it
and get the space back but everytime I think about it, I start thinking
about what I might need it for someday in the distant future.
Body work is much nicer with TIG and its the reason I purchased the
TIG, I was burning holes all over the body with the MIG, friends said I
used my MIG more like a Plasma cutter than a welder, never have that
problem with the TIG. TIG can also weld so many more different metals
and I think even does a stronger weld but that might be wishful thinking.
mike
On 01/20/2011 07:55 AM, Douglas Braun wrote:
> Well, I went and got the HF $350-on-sale TIG machine last week, and
> after playing with it for a week I do not regret buying it. The only
> real downside is the lack of a foot pedal, but people have described
> how to add one.
>
> So, I was wondering: do people think that a TIG/stick machine can
> effectively replace a MIG machine? Can I put my MIG welder up in the
> attic? What sort of tasks could a (120-volt) MIG machine do that a
> 160-amp TIG/stick machine cannot do? I know the MIG is faster for
> large jobs, but I always seem to have a bunch of little jobs.
>
> Also, I tried using the TIG as a "blue wrench", turning down the amps
> a bit, and making the arc as long as possible. It seemed to work
> pretty well. Is this a common practice, or some sort of horrible
> abuse of the machine? The only downside I can see is that you need to
> remember to use the right body/eye protection for yourself and any
> spectators.
>
> How about brazing with a TIG, or soldering copper plumbing?
> (I guess for must plumbing jobs, you want something more portable...)
>
> How about heating coffee or leftovers? :-)
>
> Doug
>
> On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 6:31 PM, Mike Rambour<mikey@b2systems.com> wrote:
>
>
>> I also agree on not putting everything on one cart, it becomes way too
>> heavy AND since I got my MIG, I have not used my oxy setup at all, same
>>
> once
>
>> I got the TIG, the MIG has sat unused for 6 years now, the torch close to
>>
> 10
>
>> years. I would not get rid of the torch, it can come in handy as a blue
>> wrench but I have considered selling the MIG.
>>
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