Buzzbox to TIG conversions
 

Re: Buzzbox to TIG conversions
 

I have been working on building a TIG setup for myself, I found alot of information here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Welding_Projects/
(They also show how to build a plasma cutter)

Here is some summary information:

You need a DC CC (constant current) power source. Either a AC buzzbox with 4 diodes and an inductor works, or a big alternator hooked up to a motor works too. http://classicbroncos.com/homemade-welder.shtml

Pick up a WP9 (or similar) with accessory kit from a place like http://www.weldingdepot.com/ , and then buy/rent a tank and regulators.

I will probably want to build an arc-starter, because I hear scratch starting TIG sucks. Some people have built some awesome setups, ( http://thompdale.home.comcast.net/tig.htm ), but I plan on starting with the simple arc started listed on the yahoo welding group. I plan on replacing the high voltage neon sign transformer, with a car's igition coil because I have one on hand. It should work the same.

Re: Buzzbox to TIG conversions
 

Re: Buzzbox to TIG conversions
 

Haha, Engloid you punk.

'04, eh? You think the guy in my link stole your writup and marketed it FS?

Re: Buzzbox to TIG conversions
 

No, cause his version of it sucks compared to mine. ;D

I used to be asked this stuff so many times that I did a writeup and posted it for archives in another forum. Then, Zbum asked if he could just host it on his site...and he did make it a little prettier, but with my original content, links and such.

Re: Buzzbox to TIG conversions
 

Alright, my welder theory sucks, but I'm seeing a problem with welding aluminum on pure DC+ due to ion flow - doesn't that just heat the torch up to the point it wants to melt down? Even if it's only capable of thin gauge sheet.