Sherman Tig (Jasic in disguise?)

[It'll_be_fine]

Greetings!

First post, I've tried to read this thread through as I've been wanting to start learning TIG for a couple of years, but couldn't justify the cost as like a few here, it's hobby fabrication for motorbike parts etc. I've got a Clarke 151TE MIG (I know, I know), but aluminium with this is seemingly beyond me.

So, accepting that I'm going to be in for a hell of a learning curve, I can't see a better way to get a quality TIG setup for £500.

The weldes.de site seems to break when i select English, and then try to check out (moves to weldes.shop and gives a 403 error). Had everyone just ordered directly on the de site?

There's no pedals available but it seems that's not a deal breaker to get started.

Looks like aside from this I just need some argon gas, regulator and connection, a UK plug, and some TIG filler rods?

Thanks in advance

James

 

[Colly2020]

Greetings!

First post, I've tried to read this thread through as I've been wanting to start learning TIG for a couple of years, but couldn't justify the cost as like a few here, it's hobby fabrication for motorbike parts etc. I've got a Clarke 151TE MIG (I know, I know), but aluminium with this is seemingly beyond me.

So, accepting that I'm going to be in for a hell of a learning curve, I can't see a better way to get a quality TIG setup for £500.

The weldes.de site seems to break when i select English, and then try to check out (moves to weldes.shop and gives a 403 error). Had everyone just ordered directly on the de site?

There's no pedals available but it seems that's not a deal breaker to get started.

Looks like aside from this I just need some argon gas, regulator and connection, a UK plug, and some TIG filler rods?

Thanks in advance

James

Just received mine yesterday very pleased with it. Got mine on eBay £530 with pedal.but pedals are unavailable at the minute so there sending one out when there r available. Yes you will need some Tungstens as well I only got one with mine a1.6 but think I need 2.4mm as I’m using 3mm aluminium. I was the same as you price of ac/dc machines put me off until I seen this. Good luck if you get one

 

[striker]

It should do but means you will have to solder wires for the trigger, much easier just buying a flexi head and fitting that.

So would the handle and switch fit this?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123839087775

 

[Richiew]

That's what I have on mine. The problem is you have to tape the little switch to the handle tube. It's a bit of a lash up in my case really. The switch is really small and you go from one extreme to another. From a large button with a hair trigger to small button which is sometimes hard to locate with your gloves. I use a pedal most of the time so it doesn't bother me but I if was using the button on the torch all the time I would probably take more care and effort for a tidier solution.

 

[Hood]

So would the handle and switch fit this?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123839087775

If you get that just use the Flexi head and keep the body from the original torch.

Personally I would go a bit better quality, I usually get Parweld flexi heads from my local place and they are cheaper than that or at east they were the last time I bought one which will be a good few years ago now.

 

[striker]

If you get that just use the Flexi head and keep the body from the original torch.

Personally I would go a bit better quality, I usually get Parweld flexi heads from my local place and they are cheaper than that or at east they were the last time I bought one which will be a good few years ago now.

Thanks, noticed the weldequip ones on here are head only, says all copper and not brass good quality etc. £17 then the postage. I might wait until I need some other bits and pieces and get one with my next order.

 

[Hood]

Thanks, noticed the weldequip ones on here are head only, says all copper and not brass good quality etc. £17 then the postage. I might wait until I need some other bits and pieces and get one with my next order.

Try a local place, I get Parweld WP20 watercooled ones for not much more.

 

[striker]

Will have a look, thanks Hood.

 

[Jay1st]

Got the welder friday !
499€ on ebay, no pedal and no gas hose though it has a quick coupling on the back. But i found one that matches lucky me.



And got the Argon gas as well, 4m3 with the regulator, the smallish one is for the Mig 2.3m3 as i move it around it's a lot lighter.



Now i'm waiting for gloves as those i use are too thick and i cant feel the rod between my fingers.... found some ESAB TIG gloves on Amazon.

 

[Altintas]

I asked tecweld for a new front panel today. I received the answer that they had none

@www_weldes_de Not good !

 

[Jay1st]

I asked tecweld for a new front panel today. I received the answer that they had none

@www_weldes_de Not good !

Your's is damaged ???

 

[matt1978]

I asked tecweld for a new front panel today. I received the answer that they had none

@www_weldes_de Not good !

The problem we have now is that everyone is forgetting that 2 months or so ago, paying 1200-1300 Euro for this machine in Jasic colours was the norm and completely accepted. Part of the reason Jasic was priced as it is, is because the European Jasic Importers have huge overheads based on the staff they employ to service and fix the machines and all of the machines they physically stock for quick delivery times as well as spare parts which are also ex stock in their warehouse which is ALL at their cost.

Now the price is almost 50% less, albeit in a different colour from a online only (virtual) seller and your getting frustrated that your not getting the same level of service that you would expect.

I am not at all saying that the machine is damaged and therefore you should accept it, I am sure the online seller of the Sherman "can" get a replacement for you, but you need to temper your expectations of the level of service your going to get based on the significant saving you made when you purchased it originally.

 

[Hood]

Your's is damaged ???

I think he modified it trying to get it to display current alterations via the torch buttons/pot.

 

[Tangledfeet]

I'm anticipating loads of folk contacting Jasic in the UK with future support and/or warranty issues for the Sherman machines they've bought in Poland! I've seen a few people on Facebook groups refer to them as a Wilkinson Star product...

I'll be able to hear Jasic in the Midlands laughing from Scotland...

 

[Pigeon_Droppings2]

I think the Sherman will get many people into TIG welding....should really bump up future sales as people progress with their learning I think.

Up till now an ACDC setup was so expensive it was difficult to justify....now people are having a go I think they'll want more and more in future.

 

[Ruffian]

The problem we have now is that everyone is forgetting that 2 months or so ago, paying 1200-1300 Euro for this machine in Jasic colours was the norm and completely accepted. Part of the reason Jasic was priced as it is, is because the European Jasic Importers have huge overheads based on the staff they employ to service and fix the machines and all of the machines they physically stock for quick delivery times as well as spare parts which are also ex stock in their warehouse which is ALL at their cost.

Now the price is almost 50% less, albeit in a different colour from a online only (virtual) seller and your getting frustrated that your not getting the same level of service that you would expect.

I am not at all saying that the machine is damaged and therefore you should accept it, I am sure the online seller of the Sherman "can" get a replacement for you, but you need to temper your expectations of the level of service your going to get based on the significant saving you made when you purchased it originally.

Completely agree.
Pay your money, take your chances.

 

[Newlands]

I’m not sure many on here have gone into a Sherman purchase with their eyes shut - it stands to reason that paying less than half price means that there is some sort of downside - in this case three years less warranty, having to send it back overseas if something is wrong with it, and not having a tech support team on the end of a phone, as well as maybe purchasing from a source with no track record in this country.
That said, I don’t think anyone has received a dud or had their order unfulfilled. The only problem so far is that one forum member has found that Tig welding is maybe a bit of a steeper learning curve than hoped for...

 

[Chris Snow]

On the plus side, at less than half price you can buy a second unit for spares and still be better off than the Jasic!
Other than the silly twin wire pedal nothing to complain about so far.

@Altintas you could try and get a Jasic front panel....

 

[Altintas]

I tightened the screws to tight

 

[Hood]

I tightened the screws to tight

Just cover it with some silver tape if it bothers you