Longevity TigWeld 200dx is AWESOME !

**TRC** · 06-21-2011, 05:09 PM

Im Tim Robel with GARAGE CUSTOMS, I just got my Longevity 200DX tig welder and water cooler put together on my custom cart. I turned the machine to ac and started to tune it all in on some scrap. Within a couple minutes I went to my project and started to weld .063 5052 aluminum strip onto my rear hugger project. All I can say is I had total control over the material. Awesome! I just welded a strip that came down to point without melting it away. I think my miller 250 dx is out as my primary welder! More to come. I will be doing a weld off between the two units in the next GARAGE CUSTOMS Episode #4.

**KHK** · 06-21-2011, 05:47 PM

Good to hear!!

**Gadget** · 06-21-2011, 06:13 PM

Looking forward to the video Tim.

**TRC** · 06-22-2011, 08:39 AM

I welded up some 4130 tube last night and once agin it ran so smooth. The control you have over the puddle is excellent. I highly recommend the the Longevity TigWeld 200 dx. My beads have never been better!

**LONGEVITY-Support** · 06-22-2011, 11:29 AM

Hello Tim,

We are very pleased to hear that everything is working out great with your new unit,if are able to please share some pics with us, if there is anything you need be sure to let us know, thank you and have a wonderful day.

Best,

DP

**Bluesman** · 06-22-2011, 02:15 PM

Aluminum tig welding is still my weakness. I can do fairly well on a flat weld but them daggum 45' degree welds and dang tubing still cause me to curse profusely.

**TRC** · 06-22-2011, 02:34 PM

Lol, With new Longevity 200 dx it easy and I had way more control the puddle on Aluminum. I welded .063 down to a point and I was amassed that I didn't melt the material away! If you get a chance you should try one out.

**Bluesman** · 06-23-2011, 04:24 AM

Yeah, I wish I could afford a class or two on tig but I'm broke far as money AND time goes right now. I could certainly use the practice for sure. I've been busy working at blueberry farm/processing plant bout 70 to 80 hours a week, running chicken houses, AND welding side jobs in what spare time I DON'T just to try to keep lights on around here and feed my youngins. LOL

**TRC** · 06-23-2011, 09:30 AM

I'm self taught, at 15 I started Lowering cal bugs and the first mini trucks. I would come home from school 2:10 and need to be done and all cleaned up by 4:30 when my Dad got home from work. I charged $100 a pop and I would do 2-3 a week with my Dads tools. My first purchase my my new made money was Lincoln mig. I took pictures of welds and tried to mimic the beads. With less than a bottle through the machine I had a guy want to trade for a 1957 Western Arctronics T.I.G. I made the trade and the welder worked really good on steel but at the time I never even tried aluminum. This was my machine for the next 20 years! I love T.I.G its like a signature on your work. There is a tool for every job, I M.I.G a lot of things, but for Car and Motorcycle work I sure love the T.I.G ! I wish I had the Longevity 200 Dx when I started, It would have made the learning curve so much quicker.
On aluminum set the machine to A/c, the Hz to 225 and balance to 60, start up amps 10 and end amps 10, argon flow 12/14 set heat with the knob on the petal and start a small shinny puddle dip your rod and move. Control your heat with the petal, backing off a tinny bit as the heat comes into the metal and you have a strong, great looking bead! Getting a machine the you can tune in is 3/4 of the battle! The rest is on you!