CST 280 - Tig

[bootsnflannel]

I have a CST 280 and I use it for stick welding. I have a Miller mig welder that I use for light sheet medal. I want to use my CST 280 for tig welding. What torch and accessories do I need to buy? I have never tig welded.

[BD1]

Here's a couple of posting from weldingweb that will help.
http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php...+stick+machine

http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?t=38106

[snoeproe]

Does the CST 280 have a gas solenoid in it? If it does, you dont need a tig torch with a gas valve on it. If there is no gas control solenoid in the CST 280, you need a tig torch with a gas valve on it.
Other then that, tig welding will be very easy with the CST 280. It is a lift start dc tig welder and will do a very good job. Tig welding stainless pipe would be sweet with this machine.

[BD1]

No gas solenoid valve on CST 280. Require gas valve torch.
Here's the CST 280 manual, see page 18 for tig

http://www.millerwelds.com/om/o217655e_mil.pdf