Just bought a tig welder from Eastwood for aluminum welding. I've been looking at purchasing one for the past couple years but something always came up that was a more important purchase. I finally had the funds saved. I read a lot of reviews on this welder, mostly good but some bad. I also looked at a Miller and Lincoln which both were about double the price of Eastwood's and I couldn't justify the additional money, specially since I've never used a tig welder before.
Well after two full days of use, I can say that the welder works great as far as I can tell and I've laid down a few nice practice beads and welded up a few projects. This does a much better job than my mig spool gun, there's really no comparison. The spool gun is much faster but less controllable and messier.
Once I am practiced enough that I don't keep dipping the tungsten in the weld pool, it will be even better.
If anyone is interested in purchasing this welder or any other items from Eastwood, Check the latest issue of HOT Rod magazine for an Eastwood ad. There is a source code in the ad ( current code is HR416) that gives the best price on advertised items and free shipping. I was given this information by an Eastwood sales rep.
I would definitely recommend this welder.
Well after two full days of use, I can say that the welder works great as far as I can tell and I've laid down a few nice practice beads and welded up a few projects. This does a much better job than my mig spool gun, there's really no comparison. The spool gun is much faster but less controllable and messier.
Once I am practiced enough that I don't keep dipping the tungsten in the weld pool, it will be even better.
If anyone is interested in purchasing this welder or any other items from Eastwood, Check the latest issue of HOT Rod magazine for an Eastwood ad. There is a source code in the ad ( current code is HR416) that gives the best price on advertised items and free shipping. I was given this information by an Eastwood sales rep.
I would definitely recommend this welder.