Recent content by blatterjr

I runs a small print farm and have owned a lot of brands and most of the Creality line. Of your list, the Creality is likely the most viable for what you want to do and a good value for the price. Like has been mentioned though, you WILL have to tinker and figure out what works for you. I think...

He's right, that IS a neat trick!

Thanks, I did stumble across the forum but have not dove in yet.

Noted, I'll definitely take a look.

Yes, this much I know.. I'm a fan of AvE though, so we'll see what he has to say. =P

I'll take a look at the Vulcan machine as well. I've heard some dicey things about the HF machines, but it's been anecdotal so far.

Thanks for the response! ...I've not seen that technique explained before. The material will definitely be less than 1/8th at times. The process is going to dictate some of what I can and cannot do.

I'm familiar with Lincoln and Miller... what others are there, knowing there is a lot of subjectivity.

TIG is where I'm focused, but I'd also look at brazing for very small items... think 3/32 square thin wall tube for handrails. I'd need to test that vs. small solid stock for durability. I like the Lincoln 200 features though and it looks like a straight forward machine.

I'm not averse to seeing if brazing and soldering will work some aspects of my projects. Certainly sounds viable for aluminum and brass handrail fabrications, etc. The larger parts will need to be heavy and are under hydraulic pressure, so I think welding may be better, if only so I can grind...

I've not looked at the Miller machines but will put them on my list to research, thank you.

Don, I was under the impression that brazing was a surface application. If I have to grind components flat to paint or powder coat, would that undermine the integrity of the connection?

Just so I'm clear, if the TIG can weld mild steel and stainless... if so, I could bypass MIG altogether, no? Thanks for the response... are there any specific people/groups/channels that are better than others for an introduction? Youtube can be filled with garbage at times; just looking for...

Also good info, thanks! I may have come across the Lincoln 200 in my browsing and will check it out.

Thank you... yes, I'd seen the TIG for aluminum and am presuming I'd need MIG for steel work, unless I can find the right multi-process machine (fit that's even a good thing.) Definitely not afraid of ample practice... what will not be available is a formal learning process given covid...