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I'm looking to get my Bobcat welder set up to tig weld on. Will an high frequency box help with a/c welding? I really don't want to buy a whole other unit jus to a/c tig. I see lots of newer high frequency boxes on ebay for sale . Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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yes, must have a 251.2- XMT's 350 cc/cv
1- Blue star 185
1- BOBCAT 250
1- TRAILBLAZER 302
1- MILLER DVI
2- PASSPORT PLUS
1- DYNASTY 200 DX
1- DYNASTY 280 DX
1- MAXSTAR 150 STL
1- HF-251 BOX
1- S-74D
1- S-75DXA
2- 12-RC SUITCASES
1- 8-VS SUITCASE
2- 30 A SPOOLGUNS -
Even with an HF-251 HF box ... the Bobcat makes a pretty marginal AC TIG machine....Originally posted by Oscar mike View Post
does not have the ability to run a pedal or contactor... Scratch start only....NO 14pin connector... like a Trailblazer
Would suggest if you are serious about TIG... that you invest in a dedicated... full featured machine like a Dynasty....
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Why...can anyone answer this question...does the bobcat NOT have remote amperage control capabilities?Comment
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The Bobcat does NOT have the 14pin control connector required for remote amperage and contactor control...Originally posted by ryanjones2150 View Post
BUT the Trailblazer does... so it can use the remote capabilities of an HF-251 as well as pedal
Unfortunately... Miller no longer makes an AC/DC Trailblazer.... a used TB301 or TB302 would work...
However...a dedicated TIG machine is still a better betLast edited by H80N; 02-13-2016, 12:41 PM..
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The more you know, The better you know, How little you know
“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”
Buy the best tools you can afford.. Learn to use them to the best of your ability.. and take care of them...
My Blue Stuff:
Dynasty 350DX Tigrunner
Dynasty 200DX
Millermatic 350P w/25ft Alumapro & 30A
Millermatic 200
TONS of Non-Blue Equip, plus CNC Mill, Lathes & a Plasmacam w/ PowerMax-1000Comment
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I have welded aluminum on AC a GREAT DEAL with a Bobcat. It's ok. Bobcats are a wonderful generator. The arc itself is sufficient to give satisfactory results. The torch will always be LIVE. You will need a gas valve on your torch. You will have to set your amps on the machine quite frequently. It is a very basic setup at best, and very cumbersome to implement.Originally posted by Oscar mike View Post
When you master this and move to a better machine you will be much happier for sure.
If you were to buy a small Dynasty such as a 200 or 210, or even a 280, and run that off of your machine, you would be very impressed with the results VS the arc off of the Bobcat itself (or a Trailblazer for that matter)
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