Sounds good! Let me know if you wanna join my HTP whatsapp group chat. Yeah Oscar, I'll let you know! Thank you for the invitation! If you're welding 0.060 to 0.250 aluminum, you will destroy a #9 torch pretty quickly. Those are rated to 125 amps. The 0.250 material will require more than that to g...

Well, I received the HTP the first week of September, sorry I've been ghosting you all, life got a little crazy. Anyways, this machine is EFFING RAD. I haven't been this happy with a purchase in a while. First impressions were: heavier than I was expecting and for its sized, button and knob quality ...

Ok... For all those interested, I just ordered a HTP Invertig 221 single voltage 220v. I don't remember who owes a steak, who deserves a steak, who has a steak on layaway or promissory note, but note the date of August 27th 2020. The 10 year clock starts today...I think it was 10 years. hope you all...

I fixed it. I got the replacement consumables, swapped the lens and the collet...welds beautifully. The collet is a little funny looking: no slits on sides to compress the tungsten, and the conical end is an asymetrical cone that I assume binds the tungsten between the lens and the collet body. I ha...

are you using any of the 9 parts in the 17 ?? Does the cable properly seat on the 17 or does it just tighten up ?? No, I have all specific torch parts, the only thing I'm swapping is the cable. I'll see if the cable is properly seating on the 17, that's a thought. I figured since the #9 and 17 are ...

Ok, update... Took the entire line and torch apart again (from the dinse to the torch), checked mating surfaces, reassembled. Fresh 0.125" coupon, fresh filler rod both cleaned with acetone, brand new lanth tungsten...Still shit. I did forget to mention that there was a green tint in the arc......

Good point. As least I have the #9 as a benchmark. I know that one runs. I have other lenses (not CK) that I can troubleshoot the #17 with. Just a matter of process of elimination. I'd be bummed if this thing turns out to be a dud, but I'm not there yet. I'll let you guys know how it turns out.

The more I think about it, the more I think your right. The change was immediate when I did the swap. There must be some air getting in there somewhere. I also think your right about the QC on the CK stuff. That would be a pretty big miss to leave trace oils on their products, and their quality is g...

Yep, same sized cup, same piece of aluminum, and other known clean pieces. Yes,I know how to put a torch together. I did think that the torch connection was the culprit and re installed the cable, no dice. I'll double check the all the connections, rebuild the torch head again before I wash everythi...

Hey all, I purchased a new #17 CK flex torch and am having some serious contamination issues with it. I was wondering if anyone has had an issue like this and had to wash the new torch in acetone? Here are the details: my #9 CK welds perfect, take the 3/32 lanth tungsten and put it into the new #17 ...

TraditionalToolworks wrote: Are you in South Bay by chance?

Yep! I'm in Santa Cruz.
I'm gonna give that contact a buzz tomorrow, it never hurts to ask. Ya never know, there may be something similar here on the west coast.

I have enough experience with my Primeweld that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it for aluminum, but the thinnest I've welded is .063", so I wouldn't call that really thin, maybe .040" would be thin aluminum. But the OP wasn't asking about the Primeweld, nor was he asking about a broken ...

Wow. no pressure Paul...pick the right one, there may be a steak dinner riding on this! I'll be sure to post what I end up with on this thread...and set an alarm on my calendar in 10 years to do a follow-up. :lol: Seriously, I'll do that. Lot's to think about, thanks. I'll try not to disappoint you.

You have a Miller mig and a Miller plasma, why not consider the Dynasty 210dx rather than the Synchrowave 210 ??? In all honestly though, your AHP will probably handle the type of welding you're talking about doing. Seems like you're talking about 30-150 amps, doesn't the AHP cover that range? The ...

Ah ha! Two great bits of info, thank you!

Thanks a lot guys, that's great info. I've been leaning towards the HTP just based on the number of features at that price point.

Side question...does anyone know how long HTP has been producing welding equipment?

Hey all, I have the opportunity to upgrade my tig welder. The two machines I’ve whittled it down to are the Miller Synchorwave 210 and the HTP Invertig 221. I really like the features, power, and portability of the HTP, but I’m a little worried about the lack of retailers and distribution. I know th...

I'm a hobbyist welder from the Bay Area of California.
Mostly into repairing/restoring old cars and machines.
I'm trying to up my aluminum tig welding game!