[Noisebridge-discuss] let's get a TIG welder

David Rorex drorex at gmail.com
Fri Aug 17 21:12:56 UTC 2012


AMT actually has a welder, I believe it is TIG, we're just lacking the gas.
Works without gas, just the welds are much crappier
On Aug 17, 2012 2:00 PM, "John Ellis" <neurofog at gmail.com> wrote:

> I agree. Wooden floors, fumes would limit welding at NB.
>
> Is there a more appropriate workspace to use for large projects like this.
> Ace Monster Toys?
>
> -John
>
> On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 1:50 PM, Matthew Silvey <
> matthew at dancewithdevils.com> wrote:
>
>> I think this is a great idea but maybe not good for NoiseBridge for
>> the following reasons.
>>
>> You may want to install it in a building not made of wood.  I don't
>> think NoiseBridge is in one of these.
>>
>> TIG welding does not create noxious fumes in the sense that using a
>> welding method that relies on an inert gas doesn't.  The material you
>> weld might.  Some lightweight reference here:
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_fume_fever
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Matthew
>>
>> On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 12:55 PM, Jake <jake at spaz.org> wrote:
>> >
>> > at Toorcamp i was reminded of how badly noisebridge, and all
>> hackerspaces,
>> > need a TIG welder.  It is the soldeing iron of welding, because you can
>> melt
>> > things without necessarily adding metal or sticking them together.
>> >
>> > Also, very importantly, TIG welding does not create noxious fumes
>> because
>> > the only gas released is Argon or Helium, as a shielding gas (to prevent
>> > oxidation of the hot metal) and no flux is used.
>> >
>> > Harbor Freight Tools carries a TIG welder for $400.  It has good
>> reviews and
>> > I think it would be worth the money.  Monad has an Argon tank he will
>> donate
>> > toward its operation.
>> >
>> > It seems that its only drawbacks are the lack of a foot pedal (gee i
>> wonder
>> > if we could make one) and an unusual hose fitting for the argon (easily
>> > replaced).
>> >
>> > I have welded with fancy and cheap machines and the cheap machines are
>> fine
>> > if you mod them to do what you want.  I had a cheap tiny Arc welder
>> with a
>> > low duty cycle (overheats fast) and guess what - if you put a fan in it
>> the
>> > duty cycle goes way up.  Imagine that?
>> >
>> > I just talked to the store in Concord and they have one in stock.
>> > $399.  The guy recommended the 2-year extended replacement warrantee
>> for $79
>> > or 1 year for $49.  If we get it we should also get a nice automatic LCD
>> > welding mask (i can donate a regular mask for spectators) and gloves and
>> > shit.
>> >
>> >
>> http://www.harborfreight.com/tig-mma-inverter-welding-machine-with-digital-readout-98233.html
>> >
>> > Professionals liked the smooth quiet ark. The highvoltage arc starter
>> works
>> > great (they should include this feature in the prod description).
>> > Odd gas inlet connector but easily fixed by removing and replacing with
>> a
>> > 1/4" pipe elbow and hose barb. Don't be fooled by the light wieght.
>> Modern
>> > design uses a much smaller power transformer with a highfrequency power
>> > supply (like all modern computers) to hold down wieght.
>> > BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
>> >
>> > Most Liked Negative Review:
>> > Good Machine
>> > I have this machine and was wanting a foot pedal. I might like this
>> machine
>> > more if I had a foot pedal.
>> >
>> > (I'm sure Rusty the Welding Teacher would turn up his nose at this
>> welder,
>> > because his TIG machine was $2000, but he also turned up his nose at
>> helping
>> > us with the bus so whatever to that.)
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