I am looking to buy a new tig torch for chassis work. I have been using a CS310 for years, since I could be welding 1/16" SS one minute and 1/4" aluminum the next. I have always found it to cumbersome for doing chassis work but just put up with it. After working on a rollcage all day today I have had enough. I'm not sure if I should go for the smallest watercooled or will an aircooled be adequate?
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06-01-2008, 08:30 PM #1
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Best tig torches for chassis work
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06-01-2008, 09:32 PM #2
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My vote would be for a water cooled torch. I have used both and water cooled is smaller and cooler, generally more maneuverable (the cables/tubes are more flexible). Unless you need really small I would think a #20 like a Weldcraft WP-20 would fit the bill perfectly.
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06-02-2008, 06:46 AM #3
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Steve,
My favorite for doing my chassis work is the Weldcraft WP 225. It is a 250Amp flex torch and has different heads that you can set up for different work that interchange right on the torch body. I use 4 main heads. The #9 70deg, #9 90deg, the #24 and the 1726 for heavy work like your 1/4". The 1724 and the 9 70deg are included with the torch purchase.
Good luck!
Andy
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06-02-2008, 06:56 AM #4
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is it water cooled?
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06-02-2008, 08:02 PM #5
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It would be nice if I could get away with air cooled, for the weight.
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06-03-2008, 12:03 PM #6
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Water cooled are as a rule, lighter than air cooled....
compare the CS310 body at 3 oz
vs. the CS300 (air cooled) body at 10 oz
The WP-225 mentioned is water cooled:
Weldcraft® WP-225 (formerly SF-225) TIG Torch Specifications
Amperage: 225 DCSP maximum, 100% duty cycle
Water-cooled body: 180º body with interchangeable heads
Electrode capacity: .020" (.5mm) -- 5/32" (4.0mm) varies by head type
Torch body weight: 4 oz. (113.4g)
Torch length: varies by head type
Handle diameter: 3/4" (19.0mm)
Water flow: 1qt./min. (0.946 L/min.)
Maximum pressure: 50 psi (3.448 BAR)
The WP-20 is probably the most popular water cooled TIG torch but the 225 offers a lot of flexibility.
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06-03-2008, 07:07 PM #7
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One more vote for a flex neck/head water cooled.
Sometimes it's really nice to be able to bend the head
around where it needs to be.
Dave P.
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06-09-2008, 12:32 PM #8
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There is a conversion kit from Weldcraft for your air cooled torch to use the interchangeable heads but you still only have a 150 amp system.
Andy
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06-09-2008, 07:15 PM #9
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Andy,
any chance you could post a few pics of that torch, and the heads? maybe with a piece of tubing for comparison?Dynasty 200 DX
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06-12-2008, 12:01 PM #10
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The diameter of the torch is 3/4" sames as the the WP-20 and
the body is 4 oz. The length will be determined by which head you attach. Here's some pics of some of the various heads:
http://www.arc-zone.com/index.php?ma...h=13_18_42_342
Hope that helps.
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