[TheForge] several questions

[debmiller at fuse.net]

---- "terry l. ridder" <terrylr at blauedonau.com> wrote: 
> hello;
> 
> i have several questions.
> 
> i may be looking for plasma torch and a tig welder in the near
> future and have been goggling for information.
> 
> are hobart plasma torches just re-branded miller electric plasma
> torches?
> 

ITW owns Hobart and Miller, EVEN the old Hobart Institute of Welding now has Miller 
welding machines!!! 

They are likely the same inside.

> hobart airforce 625 plasma cutter
> http://store.cyberweld.com/hobair625pla.html
> 
> miller spectrum 625 plasma cutter
> http://store.cyberweld.com/milspec625.html
> 
> appear to be the same unit except for the brand names.
> 
> 

If you are looking at a new TIG machine, a new stick machine AND a plasma, you are talking some big dollars.

You might want to consider something like an all in one, MIG/TIG/Stick to reduce the pain on a new TIG and a new stick machine.

On a plasma, I prefer the Thermal Dynamics.  You can get consummables from
Zap Plasma, compay former by some former TD people. Their consummables
have served me well.



> anyone have experience with the
> miller syncrowave 250 dx tigrunner w/integrated cooler & torch
> 
> http://store.cyberweld.com/milsyn250dxt.html
> 
> i need a new stick welder since my old stick welder died.
> 
> what tig welders do others have experience with? what are the
> pros and cons of those tig welders?
> 
> the reason for the plasma cutter and tig welder is a possible
> project i am thinking about. the project would be nearly entirely
> stainless steel 304/304l/316/316l. i am looking at using 16 gage
> stainless steel for the project. there may be a few thinner pieces
> made of thinner gage material that would have a mirror finish.
> 
> i have never worked with stainless steel so it would be a first
> time project and a learning experience.
> 

Be patient with yourself as you become familiar with ss. Also plan on spending plenty of time practicing blending, polishing, etc. to make the final product look good.

Ray Miller
Cincinnati

> any comments and/or suggestions are welcomed.
> 
> thank you
> 
> -- 
> terry l. ridder ><>
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