six mad
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| posted on 21/3/14 at 09:02 AM |
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AC-DC TIG Welder Advice
Gents,
I have been loaned a welder the same as this eBay Item
It comes with quite a few accessories filler wire tips shrouds, tungsten zircs etc.
Its a new machine and i have an option to purchase at £1050
I,m asking if anyone has any feedback on these and are there any better
options out there, this is as far as my budget can go, i want to pay less if
anything not more?
Thanks in advance.
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franky
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| posted on 21/3/14 at 09:32 AM |
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I'd ring r-tech, ask for a shop soiled machine
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r1_pete
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| posted on 21/3/14 at 09:41 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by franky
I'd ring r-tech, ask for a shop soiled machine
Thats what I did, and got the machine for less than £800, fantastic after sales support, and discounts on accessories.
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mark chandler
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| posted on 21/3/14 at 12:59 PM |
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Same here, I liked the look of the thermal arc, they had some at the local BOC outlet, then got a R-Tech equivalent from the shop soiled selection.
I could not work out why it was shop soiled, as I already had a water torch they let me lose this and drop in a mask within the deal and added a few
disposable consumables. Cannot fault the machine or service.
Regards Mark
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Myke 2463
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| posted on 21/3/14 at 01:30 PM |
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R Tech again.
http://www.r-techwelding.co.uk/welding_equipment/Special_Offers/Tig_Welder_R-Tech_Tig201-SALE
Be Lucky Mike.
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lotus_esprit_s1
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| posted on 21/3/14 at 08:15 PM |
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My friend has got an R tech, its okay for hobby use, but it is well worth spending the extra on a quality machine. I bought an ESAB on the assumpton
that it is built in Sweden/ Germany with quality components and would have a higher resale value should I decide to sell it. I've had it three
years, it is absolutely bomb proof, and has been truly fantastic, and earnt very good money for me as well!
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dexion7
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| posted on 21/3/14 at 11:33 PM |
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i have a cobel ebay machine which has all the functionality you could want and cost £500 2 years ago. first thing i did (as always!) was take the
sides off to have a look inside and the the build quality is excellent. done loads of work with it and its never missed a beat. you could buy 3 of
these with your budget. the ones available on ebay right now are very similar.
AC DC TIG WELDER ALI S/TEEL Tig 200 P WITH PULSE UK SELLER in stock now
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six mad
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| posted on 22/3/14 at 10:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by dexion7
i have a cobel ebay machine which has all the functionality you could want and cost £500 2 years ago. first thing i did (as always!) was take the
sides off to have a look inside and the the build quality is excellent. done loads of work with it and its never missed a beat. you could buy 3 of
these with your budget. the ones available on ebay right now are very similar.
AC DC TIG WELDER ALI S/TEEL Tig 200 P WITH PULSE UK SELLER in stock now
That's interesting I have looked at these but I was worried if it would last.
How does yours tackle aluminium?
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dexion7
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| posted on 23/3/14 at 01:27 PM |
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works great on ally and steel. has all the functions required for aluminium.
i have two pals who are welders by trade & both have used it and says its good. at the price they are great value. its reasonable to be concerned
about how long it would last however because is a fault develops it may be difficult to get parts. at the price of them you can buy a few compared to
a known brand.
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