New TIG welder = New chassis!!!
 

I bought a new TIG welder and just had to try it out! Decided to build a new chassis for my Wraith...
Before - https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...c76e53f88ea834
starting the cage...Starting to look like a rig!!!https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...73235301c3cca7https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...de&oe=54B92370
and a rough mock up with clamps...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...1525e93f645e69https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...5237c5278e406ehttps://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...d571a027b71160
Still have a ways to go, need to figure electronics and battery location. Then it will be on to custom aluminum panels, steel skid, and interior pieces. Chassis is made of 1/4'' aluminum rod, fully TIG welded.

Re: New TIG welder = New chassis!!!
 

what tig did you end up getting?

Re: New TIG welder = New chassis!!!
 

It is a Miller Diversion 180.

Re: New TIG welder = New chassis!!!
 

Nice chassis. It looks like you've welded before. How are you liking the new welder?

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The welder is awesome!!! I learned to TIG while in school 13 years ago, and had not touched a TIG since graduating. I have been welding with MIG, and stick for a while so the basics were still there, but this machine is so easy to use, and very forgiving, it makes me look like I've had it for years.

I just started my own fabrication business this last year, and it has grown quite well!

work shop is finally coming together, now its time to build some cool stuff!https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...7ae0a06cd034fe
8'' grinder, 8'' drill press w/ milling deck, Hypertherm 30 plasma cutter, Hobart 210 MIG, Miller Diversion 180 TIG, 24'' sheet metal brake, 6' bench vise, 1.5'' radius 5/8'' capacity bender, + more = a lot of projects to come!:razz:

Always looking for projects!

Re: New TIG welder = New chassis!!!
 

I absolutely love tig welding aluminum! "thumbsup"