Oh its already been discovered. It's more than just discovering the materials to use, it's doing in a cost effective product that people will buy. If it's been done already, we'd all be using tig torches with other materials in them, but as it is we're all using brass torch heads for the most part....

I see, but at that point once you start to consider ways to cool the torch head on an air cooled torch, that's already water-cooled-thinking territory IMO. Indeed, my point being there's a better mouse trap out there, or a better way to cool the torch that would take less space and be more portable...

Looks like a good start!

Welcome.

I started out with an Everlast PowerTIG 210EXT, which I still have. It really does weld beautifully, and I think I'll use it more after I finish adding a water cooler (building one slowly). I honestly don't have any issues with my i-Tig 201, although it is DC only, it has been pretty good to me and...

As for cooling the copper conductor, which one are you referring to exactly? Ultimately what needs to get cooled is the brass section in the torch head, AFAICT. The hose has copper in it however. So I guess some way needs to be worked out where heat could dissipate from the torch head. How, I'm not...

I agree with you on most parts. I'm not trying to convince anyone that this is a widespread solution to TIG welding problems. I'm simply pointing out what exists and is attainable. I guess I should say I do agree with your premise that you can't have your cake and eat it too, in the sense that if y...

Nope. Google. You could have put a link to it. Which is why I have my belief about going to a heavier duty "air cooled" torch and a 2-pc setup for cable & hose: 1/0 copper welding cable for power, and a separate gas hose. I don't see people liking that solution, mainly because most pe...

For the torch itself, a Heavy Hitter 350 torch would be the ticket...BUT, a key component is the cable. When you say Heavy Hitter 350, are you talking about a CK 18, which is a water cooled torch that will go up to 350 amps? 1pc cables are crap because the conductor itself is rather small since it ...

So yes, TTW has the only counterfeit 6010 rods that I know of. :) Glad we got that settled with your authoritative exercise. I'll be able to sleep again at night knowing, well, nothing that I didn't already know... :lol: You have way too much time on your hands, IMO. I was able to get a new seat mo...

Yes I realize you don't have the settings to adjust, but what I was getting at is the the machine more than likely does have one arc-force setting, that is ultimately non-adjustable by the end user, inherent to the programming somewhere inside the circuits of the machine, not an actual button/switc...

i don't have a 17 to compare. i just find the 26 big and bulky when doing small stuff at low amps. What are you comparing it against? You're the one making the claim it's big and bulky, so what are you comparing it against? sbaker56 has a 275 amp machine, so what would you suggest for him to use fo...

I'm thinking it would have to do with the arc force difference between the two machines. I used my Invertig 400 with 250% arc-force as I usually do with 6010. But I reckon most other TIG welders that also do stick (but with no arc force setting) probably have something like 20-50%? Does the manual ...

Oscar wrote:Although i do have to say, my beads don't look as smooth as TTW's bead with the same rod. Mine are definitely "rippley" like 6010 is expected to be. I guess it's just the angle perspective that makes them look smooth in TTW's pic.

Maybe he only counterfeited the rods he sold me?

don't talk about my CK like that :twisted: If you have a CK, are you saying that you find the 26 that much bigger than a 17? I find the size very similar, the 26 is slightly bigger, but not by much. I don't have a CK 26 though, but I'm under the impression that this WP-26F is a similar size as the ...

I didn't see it mentioned previous. MSC, McMaster and especially fastenal, are closer to $50/lb. Lol I'm pretty sure I get ripped off buying at McMaster-Carr as I can't remember buying by the pound, but it's such an enjoyable experience I don't mind it one iota. :lol: I buy by individual, 5-pk, 10-...

Spartan wrote:TTW - So which of those are the rods you bought?

I think the 3 red ones, 4th from the left.

The batch on the far right look kind of like my Lincoln 6011 Fleetweld 180-RS, but I'm pretty sure those are 6010 per Oscar's comment.

The "getting dirty" part was the only potential benefit I could see. But in reality, the black ones will get just as dirty...you just won't be able to tell. Ignorance is bliss... :lol: And then you're feeding filler rod with a dirty black glove, when you may have opted for a cleaner set i...

Oscar wrote:Just looking at the red 6010's I already found some physical differences compared to my other 6010s. Therefore I will create a new thread for this 'ultimate 6010 showdown!'

Burn baby burn!

Yup, I have no doubts about that. I mentioned today in this or another thread (I lose track) that my next machine will probably be blue for that exact reason. I'm at the point where I need machines that are absolutely dependable or can be fixed very quickly, so starting down that path here soon. My...

I found the connector I needed when I got a bottle of Argon today so I finally got to hook my torch up, I'm glad at least I went with a 26 over a 17 based on how hot it got towards the head a couple times, I think my next torch would definitely be a watercooled rather than a 17. I mainly wanted the...

They didn't hold me to any 30 day requirement when I had to send mine back for a replacement. They paid shipping both ways. Granted, I was only 60-90 days from purchase, though. So there certainly may be a cutoff, but for me it wasn't 30 days. I don't know, maybe because they sold you a machine wit...

i've only ever used 26 torch. its ok but its like wielding a sledgehammer to nail a tack when your welding thin stuff. would really like a very small torch for doing sanitary tubing etc. Yeah, that's because you folks get those clunky Euro style 26 torches that are about as nimble as a pregnant rhi...

Everlast has all of that but only business hours support...but with a 5 year warranty ;) Only warranty shipping for the first 30 days. After that customer pays shipping both ways. Also, Everlast charges shipping on the sale as well. I wouldn't think 24/7 support is the norm from most welding compan...

Spartan wrote:What's with their popularity? For you guys that use/like them, is there some benefit I'm missing?

I don't use the, I still use white, but the reason I was considering them was because white ones get pretty dirty.

i hate to buy chinese anything when there are US made options but some of these machines look like a great deal. a career welder acquaintance recommended this one to me, https://www.amazon.com/Everlast-PowerTIG-200amp-Voltage-Welder/dp/B01BLUV02O/ref=pd_lpo_469_t_0/138-8462512-1138618?_encoding=UTF...