DIY Tig welder

[Aubl14]

I just found this.

http://www3.telus.net/public/a5a26316/TIG_Welder.html

It looks complicated to me but i think I might try to make one, now if i could only find the plans for a plasma cutter.....

MB

[DS301]

Well it sounds like a cool project, that is if your an Electrical Engineer.

For the amount of time spent on this project you could make more money at work putting in overtime.
I say just buy a Tig and plasma, and make monthly payments.

[sha_ba_do_bang]

it is cool looking but i hope your an electrical engineer, check out this one tho, alot less complex

http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/my-diy-tig-welder-77730.html


Brendan

[u2slow]

You don't have to start with a 'complete' TIG setup either... you can get there adding/building one component at a time.

Here is foot pedal control schematic:
http://photobucket.com/albums/v110/tek798/Welding/?action=view&current=Welder_SCR_control_gif.gif

Adding DC is almost a no-brainer... just need a few diodes.

An HF box can be purchased separately too.