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Inexpensive Tig welders
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studer
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Well hopefully they hire someone to help with responding to sales leads, cause I haven't even received an email back from my request on Sunday. Business must be very good at the moment, don't seem that interested in making new sales lol
I also have a Longevity tig/stick/plasma machine, no issues after 15 years.
studer
Member
I only got a reply after I sent a follow up email after 8-9 days. I would strongly advise against cross border shipping on large items. Shipping costs, tax, duties, and then you gotta deal with the courier trying to charge you additional "brokerage" fees. Been through that BS dozens of times. Self-clearing packages is annoying.
chipBit
Member
Thanks, I did try few times ordering to US address. It was "Ship It To Us" out of Oroville. Nice service, I believe 5-10$ to use their address. They do have a forklift service. At the border had to pay taxes. Nice sail through.
One time got a laptop, border service gentleman asked "where it was manufactured", I told probably China but it was " Dell US company". He said don't need to pay taxes. It was nice of him
. I always declare and try to be polite with them.Maybe will use their service again for Primeweld.
studer
Member
Ah fair enough, that would be better. I am 7-8 hours from the nearest US border so that's not an option for me lolThanks, I did try few times ordering to US address. It was "Ship It To Us" out of Oroville. Nice service, I believe 5-10$ to use their address. They do have a forklift service. At the border had to pay taxes. Nice sail through.
One time got a laptop, border service gentleman asked "where it was manufactured", I told probably China but it was " Dell US company". He said don't need to pay taxes. It was nice of him
Maybe will use their service again for Primeweld.
chipBit
Member
Pulled a trigger just placed an order for pw225 and some consumables. Will pick it up across the boarder.
MrWhoopee
Well-Known Member
Another vote for the AHP, I got mine in '18 and it's been flawless. It's a much better welder than I am weldor. Don't know about availability north of the line.
Back when I was working, there were no lanthanated tungstens AFAIK, green or red were the choices. When I got my AHP I bought some lanthanated because that's the flavor du-jour, one tungsten for all. It had been a long time since I'd done any welding and they seemed okay. In a pile of stuff that Fred gave me I found a full pack of thoriated. I decided to try one out and discovered, for my money, they are much better. The reason for this is I'm not very steady and constantly dip into the puddle. Thoriated tungstens are much more tolerant of contamination. I can dip 3 or 4 times before it's off to the grinder. Less time grinding, more time welding.
Back when I was working, there were no lanthanated tungstens AFAIK, green or red were the choices. When I got my AHP I bought some lanthanated because that's the flavor du-jour, one tungsten for all. It had been a long time since I'd done any welding and they seemed okay. In a pile of stuff that Fred gave me I found a full pack of thoriated. I decided to try one out and discovered, for my money, they are much better. The reason for this is I'm not very steady and constantly dip into the puddle. Thoriated tungstens are much more tolerant of contamination. I can dip 3 or 4 times before it's off to the grinder. Less time grinding, more time welding.
Does anyone have experience with this brand/unit? https://www.amazon.ca/ARCCAPTAIN-AC-DC-Triangular-MultiProcess/dp/B0C1N4J3GX/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa
I don't weld a lot, and have a cheap multi-priocess PA unit (DC lift TIG) at the cabin. I'm thinking of adding a real TIG rig in my city shop. Can someone with more experience let me know this will have all the bells and whistles I'll want for aluminium and some copper alloys?
Thanks,
Paul
I don't weld a lot, and have a cheap multi-priocess PA unit (DC lift TIG) at the cabin. I'm thinking of adding a real TIG rig in my city shop. Can someone with more experience let me know this will have all the bells and whistles I'll want for aluminium and some copper alloys?
Thanks,
Paul
This is the one you want:
primeweld.com
It's a bit more money but you will never have an issue if something goes wrong with it.
TIG225X AC/DC TIG Welder With Pulse
Meet the powerful and versatile TIG225X AC/DC TIG Welder—PrimeWeld's top-selling model! Equipped with everything you need to start welding, it caters to both hobbyists and professionals. Order yours online today at PrimeWeld! How to Choose Your Torch: CK17 - 12.5ft - 150 amps - Air Cooled CK17 -...
primeweld.com
Jswain
Joe
There is a couple places in Canada that now sell them as well. Would have to double-check the cost to see if it makes more sense to order there. Depending highly on shipping & how much UPS(from prime weld) sticks ya for duty...This is the one you want:
It's a bit more money but you will never have an issue if something goes wrong with it.TIG225X AC/DC TIG Welder With Pulse
Meet the powerful and versatile TIG225X AC/DC TIG Welder—PrimeWeld's top-selling model! Equipped with everything you need to start welding, it caters to both hobbyists and professionals. Order yours online today at PrimeWeld! How to Choose Your Torch: CK17 - 12.5ft - 150 amps - Air Cooled CK17 -...
PrimeWeld TIG225X AC/DC TIG Welder With Pulse
Ships from Canada | The TIG225X AC/DC TIG Welder features versatility to suit the needs of hobbyists and professional welders alike. Whether welding vehicle bodies, metal furniture, or sculpture, the TIG is unmatched for true hands-on craftsmanship.
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PrimeWeld TIG225X AC/DC TIG Welder With Pulse
Overview The PrimeWeld TIG225X AC/DC TIG Welder with Pulse is a versatile welding machine fit to help you complete various projects. Whether you're welding vehicle bodies, metal furniture, or sculpture, the TIG is unmatched for true hands-on craftsmanship. TIG welding is most famous for its...
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@PaulL Order direct from Primeweld and use the Seawings service. Primeweld ships free in the US so all you'll have to pay is the Seawings charge and taxes and duty.There is a couple places in Canada that now sell them as well. Would have to double-check the cost to see if it makes more sense to order there. Depending highly on shipping & how much UPS(from prime weld) sticks ya for duty...
PrimeWeld TIG225X AC/DC TIG Welder With Pulse
Ships from Canada | The TIG225X AC/DC TIG Welder features versatility to suit the needs of hobbyists and professional welders alike. Whether welding vehicle bodies, metal furniture, or sculpture, the TIG is unmatched for true hands-on craftsmanship.
PrimeWeld TIG225X AC/DC TIG Welder With Pulse
Overview The PrimeWeld TIG225X AC/DC TIG Welder with Pulse is a versatile welding machine fit to help you complete various projects. Whether you're welding vehicle bodies, metal furniture, or sculpture, the TIG is unmatched for true hands-on craftsmanship. TIG welding is most famous for its...
Excellent. And the unit is on sale today, so that comes out $738USD, or under $1100 after Visa's usurious exchange rate.
First time using Seawings - seems very straightforward.
Paul
Seawings is awesome!
Jswain
Joe
Well that's pretty handy
Jswain
Joe
I know there are numerous YouTube schills who have codes for 10% off or whatever too if ordering direct from Primeweld. Dunno if they'd stack with the sale. 6061 on YouTube is one of them