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It isn't pictured, whether it has the gas hose or not I am not sure. Reg probably not but not something I will worry about as I need Nevoc ones anyway.
I was going to use credit card but there want quite enough on it at the time and if I hadn't had ordered it there and then I probably still wouldn't have I've literally no idea what I've bought, I have a massive luring curve ahead
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I suspect the main difference is the warranty....a 5 year warranty easily justifies the higher price. I don't think the Jasic is crazy expensive...it's just that I don't want to pay for a 5 year warranty when I'm just a hobby user. The warranty price will be set to cover warranty claims from industrial users who will work the machines hard.
The Sherman makes sense for hobby users I think where the warranty is less of a concern vs price...less frequent use means less likely to need the warranty I think.
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No hose or regulator, comes with the female rectus connector with hose tail to fit the back of the machine though
Hi guys, new to the forum and pretty new to welding, I have been wanting to try Tig for a long time but have always seen it as to expensive, believe it or not I had the Jasic in my cart and thought I would do a bit more research and stumbled apron this post! I pretty much thought what the heck and went ahead and purchased the Sherman! I would like to know however, what would I need to buy now to have everything I need to get started when this arrives? I will probably just start off welding steel for now and try Ali at a later date! Sorry for the newb questions!
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You will need pure Argon, a regulator and likely tungstens, collets and wire.
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One note for the sherman buying folk, you will also need a hefty uk plug, or a 2 pin adapter. Comes with a molded EU plug.
Really hope I didn't just get lucky with my machine with the amount of folk buying one off the back of this...
Really hope I didn't just get lucky with my machine with the amount of folk buying one off the back of this...
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If it all ends badly I'm definitely blaming Chrisg3103 
Only kidding...I just fancied a go at it...£500 is "fancy a go" money....£1300+ I'd need a very good reason I reckon.
The way I look at it...if I spend £1300 there will be ear ache indoors...which will cost me another £1300...so the Jasic would be £2,600!
£500 is under the radar
Only kidding...I just fancied a go at it...£500 is "fancy a go" money....£1300+ I'd need a very good reason I reckon.
The way I look at it...if I spend £1300 there will be ear ache indoors...which will cost me another £1300...so the Jasic would be £2,600!
£500 is under the radar
The best 13A plugs are Masterplug, Permaplug, or the MK 655 plug.
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I am fine for testing purposes as I can just unclip the adapter that came with the GYS stick welder.
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Well one thing is for sure, I don't have themOr if the mrs has ghd hair straighteners
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I use an adapter so I dont void the warranty
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I will use an adapter to check it out and if I think it is better than the Stealth then I will likely replace the power lead to keep the original intact if I need a warranty repair.I use an adapter so I dont void the warranty
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My Kemppi came with a 2 pin and a 2 pin adapter....been using it for 8 years with no problem so I reckon thats what will be used for the Sherman.
One think thats been bugging me over the weekend...my Kemppi (mig) claims to weld Aluminium...is that possible with a mig? I've never tried it so dunno how good it would be....regardless I want to learn Tig....was just curious how it might manage it.
One think is for sure....theres gonna be quiet a support community on here for the Sherman
One think thats been bugging me over the weekend...my Kemppi (mig) claims to weld Aluminium...is that possible with a mig? I've never tried it so dunno how good it would be....regardless I want to learn Tig....was just curious how it might manage it.
One think is for sure....theres gonna be quiet a support community on here for the Sherman
Thanks for the help, if you don’t mind I will post some links for you guys to check before I waste money buying the wrong thing!? As for the plug, can anyone recommend an adaptor, I’m actually moving to France later this year so if it’s a french style plu on there then I may as well keep it on and use an adaptor!
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I hope so because, if not, I don't know what I have been doing for the last 30 odd years
