Thread: Need A Tig Answer Please

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I always use straight argon for tig, even in welding school, we used straight argon for everything we tigged, mix is for mig

Yeah, that guy at the weld shop was a real zero. He almost steered me wrong on that, plus he told me everything Dan needed to get started is in the Miller box. Wrong. I bought two 10 lb boxes of filler rod, and an end for the power cord, because Miller leaves the end off so you can wire right to a fuse box.

I had to pull info out of this guy every step of the way, and when I finally asked if there was anything else I should buy, he said "no, you have it all." Turns out there were no tungsten tips or what ever those things are you have to keep grinding occasionally, so I will have to go back there tomorrow.

I had to give Dan the tank and stuff early, because I couldn't lift it out of the trunk due to the weight of it. Obviously, he is happy, and can't wait until he and I go to the shop Xmas day so he can start practicing with it. Got it wired up tonight, and the lights came on, so I guess he is pretty much set.

I felt sort of bad buying the Tig on line, but after dealing with this local know-nothing, I don't feel bad at all. He had a chance to add to my purchase today, but it was me that had to keep asking questions and making suggestions.

Just want to say thanks again for all the helpful, quick responses so that I got the right stuff. I was more confused making this purchase than when I used to have to go into Fredricks of Hollywood for my wife or girlfriends Xmas gift.

Don