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04-12-2006, 11:51 AM

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bumblezc

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Re: Rate the cheap TIG's thread

HF Start, Plasma, and Stick. I've use all 3 function and I've been very pleased!

I actually only see 1 of the Smiley Units for sale and it's the 160amp version. Good price too! Basically what I paid for 4month ago(120amp) is the price for the 160amp now!

04-13-2006, 08:53 PM

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darksol2005

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Re: Rate the cheap TIG's thread

i'd buy the thermal arc machine if it was a little higher up model

04-14-2006, 11:59 AM

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turbob16hatch

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Re: Rate the cheap TIG's thread

I own the thermal arc tig. It welds better then i thought it would i can lay a beed pretty good with it. My only con is that it isn't adjustable you have to guess if the amps are right.

04-14-2006, 05:42 PM

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Toysrme

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Re: Rate the cheap TIG's thread

I'm just looking to do some manifolds, exhaust work, mild parts fabbing with one. Sick of the MIG-100 flux of awesomeness.
I really, really hate not having the extra money for a better & bigger welder, but I can't help it. I'm turning a GF into an F & this is pretty much the one shot at getting something with gas for the indefinate future...
Can I get by with the smaller 120amp smiley tig?