Originally Posted by
ozzie34231
Hi All,
I see this thread has gone a bit dead except for a Polish post that I can't read. I posted here a while back asking what is needed to do TIG with an AC buzz welder. Though some have added to the thread, and some quoted my question, I'm still a bit in the dark.
I've looked at the High frequency start box, and the Jacobs ladder, and while that might be clear to most, I'm still a bit in the dark.
I can build either of those or the thing posted by Nutchenon, but then what? Do I put those outputs in series with my electrode wire? That's putting a #8 wire in series with a very heavy welding cable??
Then I'm all confused about spark gap. The starter box has three gaps, while others talk about using a single spark plug???
Assuming I can get to the point of understanding the construction, what kind of TIG welding will it enable? Steel? 1/8" 6061? What would be the suitable applications?
I notice the "starter box" appears to have a foot switch. Does one only start the TIG arc with the High frequency, or is it fed constantly?
Thanks, maybe someone can alleviate part of my stupidity,
Ozzie