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I'm thinking about buying this little esab. Has anyone used one of these? I think it's same as a Thermal arc 95s. I only want it for the tig. Got a big old millermatic 35 for heavy duty stuff.. http://www.esabna.com/us/en/products/ind...30011&tab=1
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Did esab buy out thermal arc ?
I heard good things about their sets, used 3 phase esab mig all day for years without a problem, if their newer, smaller sets are anything like as good I'm sure it'd be a good buy.
Can you use a pedal with the esab ?
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I have friends that brag on Harbor Freight, great price
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Thermal arc and Parweld share some products afaik, their small tig's are identical apart from the colour and decals. Be aware that most of the smaller machines are now made in china, nothing wrong with that if you get a good warranty period. This side of the Atlantic a lot are buying a brand called r-tech, which are chinese made but have a great no-quibble warranty, if it goes wrong they will replace the unit no problem. I think this brand is everlast in the USA.
Of course if you want the best then miller and lincoln, with fronius and the french made gys are probably the way to go.
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A couple of years ago EBay was offering a small TIG welder made by Rand. As I recall, it was about 90-100 amps and was priced very reasonably. I thought it would work well for tightening actions. Unfortunatly it disappeared and appears to be no longer available.
Other welders are available for around $200, but are larger. I wish I'd bought the Rand. Prices have come down quite a bit in the last two years, dropping by about $100. I'm still debating if I really need one.
Regards
Ken
I prefer wood to plastic, leather to nylon, waxed cotton to Gore-Tex, and split bamboo to graphite.
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I don't think you can use a pedal. At least not to start the arc. Might be able to coble something together to control the power with a pedal but, I dont plan to do delicate stuff.
I mainly want to avoid smoke and sparks.
Thanks for everyone's input.
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