[Shop-talk] Inexpensive TIG welders(was: Grizzly Metal Cutter)

[Mark Andy]

Howdy,

Is the HTP welder you're talking about this one?
http://www.usaweld.com/products/tig_welders/tig201.html

Where can you buy HTP products?

Mark

On Fri, 4 Jan 2008, Karl Vacek wrote:
> The Grizzly specs don't mention anything about proportioning the clean time
> in AC, which is a big feature with Miller, Lincoln, and HTP.  Aluminum
> welding benefits from that feature.
>
> Although I've got only Miller MIG and AC stick machines myself, I've been
> pretty impressed by the HTP TIG machines.  Maybe it's because they're
> located near me and I've been there a few times.  Real friendly people.
>
> HTP's machines are designed here, but the TIGs are built in Italy while the
> MIG machines are assembled here from parts made in Germany.  Lots of
> features only found in the better Miller machines.  They're not much cheaper
> than similar-powered Miller or Lincoln machines, but have the edge on a few
> features.  I might buy theirs rather than a Miller, but Miller is all I've
> ever trusted before.
>
> Karl
>
>
>> I don't know much about TIG welders, but I think you want AC if you're
>> going to be doing Aluminum welding, right?
>>
>> How about this one?
>> http://www.grizzly.com/products/220V-Tig-AC-DC-Welder/H8154
>>
>> Its more money, but it seems to be pretty cheap for what it is compared to
>> the Lincoln/Miller choices I've seen.  Any of you welding experts want to
>> weigh in?  I don't know much of anything about welders beyond how to use
>> my little suitcase MIG...
>>
>> Mark
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