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bignissan · 06-06-2007, 08:15 AM

Picking up a synchrowave 200 in a few weeks... anything y'all recommend with the initial purchase? I've done some TIG on steel, AL, stainlesss, TI...just bits at a time. I'm decent, but haven't done any tube work yet with it... I moved and can't MIG at my new house (Rent house) so I need a clean way to weld...plus I want to build a sick dash/console for my nissan, and motorcycle parts... ok, so recommendations??

FF3PM · 06-06-2007, 09:18 AM

Depending on how high you plan on turning it up you might consider a water cooled torch and cooler.

sn0border88 · 06-06-2007, 09:54 AM

if you do alot of alu work defiantly get a weldcraft watercooled torch.

biggin · 06-06-2007, 04:18 PM

get the hand controler with it. we just got the synchro 200 and it was the first time i used the hand controler. I thought it was alot easier than the foot control. its a great machine, enjoy

bignissan · 06-07-2007, 08:03 AM

Thanks! I thought about the hand controller...seems like it would be easier when doing out of position welds...I don't plan on cranking it up a whole lot, 1/8" steel for the most part, and probably thinner AL for dashes etc.. I can't wait though, I want to weld clean

300sniper · 06-08-2007, 04:20 AM

a bottle of argon, tungsten and filler material will get you welding. do you have the power to run it? i needed a 60a breaker for mine. anything less will trip on full power.

i think i am to the point that i want a water cooled torch. i have been messing with 3/16" and 1/4" aluminum and can see where that would be nice.

pepe · 06-09-2007, 08:08 PM

X3 on the water cooled torch. I used a friends air cooled set up last year and that thing gets

HOT! I was runing ~ 125 amps.

Keep in mind you will run more amps on Al. You can build your own whatr cooler as your first project. You really dont need a radiatior type, just a large enough volume of water and a pump. Here is a pic of my setup. It had a transmission cooler mounted to the back of the machine so that the air comeing from the welders fan would help cool it. I took the trans cooler off and replumbed everything. After some long welding sessions on hot days I can bairly feal the tank getting warm. And the torch never even gets warm. Soooo nice.

Joe_88k5 · 06-10-2007, 05:55 PM

1) Smaller size 9 (or so) flex head torch for getting into tight spots or out of position welding.
2) Short back cap for each torch you end up getting so you can fit into REALLY tight spots.

I agree about the water cooled torch setup too. If your going to be buying a new torch, you might as well get a water cooled one and build a cooler.

06-06-2007, 08:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
bignissan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14644 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 2,015	Synchrowave 200 Picking up a synchrowave 200 in a few weeks... anything y'all recommend with the initial purchase? I've done some TIG on steel, AL, stainlesss, TI...just bits at a time. I'm decent, but haven't done any tube work yet with it... I moved and can't MIG at my new house (Rent house) so I need a clean way to weld...plus I want to build a sick dash/console for my nissan, and motorcycle parts... ok, so recommendations?? __________________ 1986.5 Nissan crawler - dual cases, one tons, 42's... 2003 SV650 1997 F350 DRW PSD

06-06-2007, 09:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
sn0border88 Master Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 56692 Location: Williamsport PA Posts: 1,251	if you do alot of alu work defiantly get a weldcraft watercooled torch. __________________ 1992 Explorer SAS'ed on HPD44/9" W/ 5.13 Locked F/R 36" TSL-SX on DIY Locks

06-07-2007, 08:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
bignissan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14644 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 2,015	Thanks! I thought about the hand controller...seems like it would be easier when doing out of position welds...I don't plan on cranking it up a whole lot, 1/8" steel for the most part, and probably thinner AL for dashes etc.. I can't wait though, I want to weld clean __________________ 1986.5 Nissan crawler - dual cases, one tons, 42's... 2003 SV650 1997 F350 DRW PSD

06-08-2007, 04:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
300sniper SHOOT TO THRILL! Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26382 Location: Greenwood, Ca Posts: 7,117	a bottle of argon, tungsten and filler material will get you welding. do you have the power to run it? i needed a 60a breaker for mine. anything less will trip on full power. i think i am to the point that i want a water cooled torch. i have been messing with 3/16" and 1/4" aluminum and can see where that would be nice. __________________ 87 4runner d44f/9"r full width, 5.38/5.43/ARBs, superior shafts, ctm's, twin stick 4-1 dana 300 behind toy t-case, allpro springs f/r, 39.5 iroks on aluminum trail ready bead locks ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ I'm just a peckerwood who lives in the hills with too many guns.

06-09-2007, 08:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
pepe Rock God Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17870 Location: Richmond, Ca Posts: 1,324	X3 on the water cooled torch. I used a friends air cooled set up last year and that thing gets HOT! I was runing ~ 125 amps. Keep in mind you will run more amps on Al. You can build your own whatr cooler as your first project. You really dont need a radiatior type, just a large enough volume of water and a pump. Here is a pic of my setup. It had a transmission cooler mounted to the back of the machine so that the air comeing from the welders fan would help cool it. I took the trans cooler off and replumbed everything. After some long welding sessions on hot days I can bairly feal the tank getting warm. And the torch never even gets warm. Soooo nice. Attached Images __________________ Arguing with a inspector is like wrestling with a pig in the mud. After a while you realize the PIG is enjoying himself! Last edited by pepe; 06-09-2007 at 08:15 PM.

06-06-2007, 09:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
FF3PM Rock God Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46229 Posts: 1,037	Depending on how high you plan on turning it up you might consider a water cooled torch and cooler.

06-06-2007, 04:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
biggin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22183 Location: e.tn Posts: 1,231	get the hand controler with it. we just got the synchro 200 and it was the first time i used the hand controler. I thought it was alot easier than the foot control. its a great machine, enjoy

06-10-2007, 05:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Joe_88k5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38771 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 305	1) Smaller size 9 (or so) flex head torch for getting into tight spots or out of position welding. 2) Short back cap for each torch you end up getting so you can fit into REALLY tight spots. I agree about the water cooled torch setup too. If your going to be buying a new torch, you might as well get a water cooled one and build a cooler. __________________ Joe '88 GMC K5, lots of dents '01 Chevy 2500HD D/A "It's only sheetmetal!"

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