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aczeller
11-27-2007, 11:21 AM
does anyone know the inter-change-ability of parts on an HF Tig Welder? i don't really have the extra thousand+ dollars to get a "good" one, and i don;t really NEED it for anything. it will mainly be used for fooling around and cosmetic stuff. i was mainly wondering if i can get a basic Arc/TIG welder from HF, and get some "generic/Universal" add-ons such as a foot control and/or other TIG torches? also, does anyone have anyidea WHERE i might be able to get these add-ons at a good price? i don;t really expect to be able to get too many parts and make this thing into a beast, but i would like to be able to get at least a decent torch to put on it.

any help would be greatly appreciated.

Later,
Andy
MicroZone
11-27-2007, 12:10 PM
The HF tig's do not have any accessories. A few select people have made their own foot pedal. Save your money and get something decent.
aczeller
11-27-2007, 12:39 PM
that's what i figured. i'm not big into modifying electrical components, especialy the ones that have a chance of killing me, so the pedal idea is out of the question. i'll just wait a while and get a good one. like i said, i'm not in any rush to get one (and neither is my fiance), and it'll just be used for minor stuff for now. i guess this is a perfect example of "Buy cheap, buy twice".

thanks Micro

Later,
Andy
JuanioSA
03-05-2008, 12:22 AM
hello to all,

My question is on hf tig welder can we use any 220 receptacle or dose it need to be the twist lock it calls out for.
Zobman
03-05-2008, 04:59 PM
any will work just make sure you wire it up right!
Zobman
03-05-2008, 05:01 PM
a dryer recp. is a lot cheaper then the general power recep.!
JuanioSA
04-18-2008, 04:00 AM
Hi , iIfinally got my tig running the only problem i have is when I am finishing up the weld it blows a hole through the weld. Also any ideas on how to make a foot pedal for harbor freight tig welder
pmac
04-21-2008, 11:04 AM
When you break the arc remain over the weld a few seconds this will keep the shielding gas over the termination point. This wil help.
mendoje1
04-22-2008, 01:08 AM
Also any ideas on how to make a foot pedal for harbor freight tig welder

Here's one, I like it!

http://www.network54.com/Forum/161422/message/1199232187/Wild%2C+Beezer%2C+The+Stone+Axe+Tig+lives%21
MrRodeoCC
04-26-2008, 12:05 AM
Thats a good idea, simple and effective. Some rework of geometry and it should pull full travel.