If you go to http://weldingweb.com/forumdisplay.php?f=28 you will find
several threads about the HF welders, especially modifications that various
people thought would make them better machines.
Just a data resource for you and not meant to be a pro or con on HF or their
welders.
Arvid
-----Original Message-----
From: Douglas Braun
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 12:31 PM
To: Shop-Talk
Subject: [Shop-talk] Yet another TIG Welder question
I am interested in getting a TIG welder (the welder of a Jedi Knight,
not as clumsy or random as a MIG), mostly
for auto body work.
Has anybody actually tried the HF 98233 TIG welder, which is on sale
for $349? This model is a step
up from their bargain-basement $239 TIG welder- it has HF start and
adjustable gas post-flow, and allegedly
has 165 Amps output.
Another possibility is for me to take the high road, and spend about
$1700 on a Miller Diversion 180, which
would give me AC capability and 120-240 volt operation (as well as a
quality tool I can be proud to own
for a long time). But spending that much would be rough on my budget
and domestic tranquility...
I don't to start another generic "which TIG" or "HF is junk" thread-
I've already read several of those
on other message boards... I'm more interested in any first-hand
experience with the HF welder (or the Diversion).
BTW, an older used transformer unit isn't really feasible- they are
just too heavy, and use too much electricity.
I have a 240V 30-amp circuit available, which is normally running my
compressor.
Thanks,
Doug
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