Recommend me a TIG

[Error404]

Yeah its an expensive toy, as you can see from this thread it took me a year to actully get one

[TimE-J]

I'm sure it will be worth the wait!

[andy10v]

Congratulations on your latest toy, keep us updated with pictures of your practice!

[SteveH]

You will find DC TIG is pretty easy on steel/stainless, so long as you have a steady hand and manage the output/temps. AC on alloys is a different kettle of fish unless it's well prepped and you have something to practice on first. My first two bottles of gas were used in a couple of weeks, it get's expensive at £90 a fill!!

Did you know you can transfer the warranty on the RTech units?

[quattro]

I have the r-tech 200ac/dc usea a lot and has been faultless to be fair, was a steep purchase at over a grand but I'm happy as can bee with it! (over 2 years ownership)

[AndyP]

A friend has just bought one of these, now granted it's not cheap but for the spec it's amazing value. Had my first go at welding ali the other day and I'm now trying to think of things I can sell to fund the purchase!

http://www.thewelderswarehouse.com/W...202-AC-DC.html

[Error404]

I tried out the R-Tech aftersales today after I managed to damage the gas inlet fitting on the back of my TIG

All I can say is that they live up to their reputation and I am so glad I bought one of these from a UK company - they couldn't be more helpful and even sent me an exploded view of the machine and instructions on how to fit a new gas valve fitting

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend R-Tech - an excellent value machine and even better UK sales & support.

[terrybullwon]

Funny enough I brought 200amp Ac/Dc welder from them last week.

Slight problem with delivery, but got it on Saturday and I must say very impressed thus far.

[Error404]

Saturday delivery all the way to Yemen? Can't fault that

[terrybullwon]

Saturday delivery all the way to Yemen? Can't fault that

On a side note got your Pm and also I have your part to post in the back of
My car

[Error404]

Cool, PM me when you got a sec then mate

[andy10v]

How is DIY teaching yourself TIG going?

[Error404]

In all honesty mate I've not had time to picm up the torch for about 6 months, but I really enjoy it every time I do. Got a few bits to make now inc gearbox mounts and 3" exhaust - really looking forward to getting into a bit of fab

[AndyP]

Just to update, I've finally got myself a TIG - bought Andy (Twenny Benson's) "old" R-Tech 160DC - loving it!
Lots of practice needed.. all good fun

I didn't realise it was you who beat me to it!

Anyway I've finally bought one, I went for the 200a R-Tech AC-DC set. Seems great so far, but welding aluminium is hard! I can see me getting through a lot of gas practicing over the next few weeks!

[Error404]

I keep eyeing up the AC/DC sets. Are you using a pedal with the ally? Apparently they can make big difference, I guess they take a bit of getting used to