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Old 10-05-2006, 03:50 PM
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Search ebay, changes all the time. Type: TIG, Plasma
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Old 10-05-2006, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by hmtcrxsir
how much did the smiley tig cost you?
I got lucky, noone bid on the one I won. Cost me 399 + shipping
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That is a steal.
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Old 10-05-2006, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by CSaddict
That is a steal.
Tell me about it. I'm not complaining at all. One question though, what causes the graying around beads? I turned my argon up to 30cfm, seems too high
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Old 10-05-2006, 09:26 PM
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Too much heat, improper prep. I never run over 18-20cfm, unless I have the tungsten pulled way out for tight spots.
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Old 10-06-2006, 05:01 AM
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I too use almost 1/16 for everything. Although i did buy both just because lol i wanted to see the difference between the two. I also use the 3/32 2% but for some reason i seem to be able to control the puddle better with a 1/16 tungsten . and its not a smiley tig.
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Old 10-06-2006, 02:27 PM
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To my surprise, my local welding supply store had gas lense setups in stock. I took my smiley tig torch with me so we could match up the right kit, and make sure (in the store) that it fit.

I purchased two gas lense kits, they were for both 1/16 and 3/32 tungsten sizes. They do fit the smiley tig.

Information http://tectorch.com/detail/gas%20lens%20kits.htm
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Almost all #17 air cooled torch parts fit the smiley.
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Just posted it for those that didnt know that.

Took me a while to understand some things, I thought it would be helpful.
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Carbon steel won't be shiny like stainless will after welding.
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