Just got first TIG rig!

   / Just got first TIG rig!
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#51  
7 pin vs 6 makes it more difficult. Miller Torch is only "one connection" power+gas.

What about the Longevity kit, $900 for everything but the Argon bottle.
 
   / Just got first TIG rig! #52  
Sodo, by looking at the Everlast 185 manual, the Pins are different on the pedal. Yours is 6 pin and the Everlast is 7 pin. Also the Everlast torch has a separate gas connection, and power connection. Is your miller just one connection for both power and gas?

Sodo has the "flow thru Dinse "(power and gas)

Terry
 
   / Just got first TIG rig! #53  
Sodo as SA mentioned, have you tried lift arc? I think your machine has it.

Terry
 
   / Just got first TIG rig!
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#55  
Terry you're right MultiMatic200 does have Lift start.
In fact I'm thinking of changing my screen name to "Lift Arc" :D :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: Wait let me Google that first it kinda sounds like some stage of a deviant reproductive maneuver,,,,

Tried lift start tonite and it is MUCH better! This was pretty darn easy. Its 3/8" stainless steel hydraulic tube, about 18ga. No filler rod. Another problem I'm finding with TIG, I can't see. Need some kind of cheater lens. I haven't yet learned to extinguish the arc by letting up on the footpedal just pull back. Will try to add that in too. This is too much fun. James and Terry, ( & SA ! :thumbsup:) thanks for getting me going on this!

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   / Just got first TIG rig! #56  
That looks pretty good!:cool: See you're getting the hang of it. Now onto open root pipe welding.:D
 
   / Just got first TIG rig! #57  
That's looking pretty good! +1 on the cheater lens. I can't weld without them.
 
   / Just got first TIG rig! #58  
Wow. Lookin real good, Lift Ar.. Er Sodo!

Cheater lenses are cheap. Buy one of each strength. Try them all at different situations.

( trying to think of some Shield/ Lift witticism but too early so I won't bother :))

Terry
 
   / Just got first TIG rig! #60  
Piece of advise about the cheater lens, dont bother, just go buy some of those cheap reading glasses. I have the cheaters in my hood which means nobody else can weld with it. That sounds good, but whenever I use it, I have to take off my bifocals and set them up out of the way and when I get thru welding, I cant ever find where I laid them.
 

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