On 04/11/2019 18:08, John Rumm wrote:
On 04/11/2019 16:28, Muddymike wrote:
I have a modern Mig welder which came with a stick option both with a
standard euro connection to the machine which is also selectable + or
_ Ground/torch.

Do any of you know if I can plug a TIG torch with standard euro
connection into this, and where to buy a sensibly priced one?

Yup you can, although you will need a TIG torch with built in valve to
allow control of gas. Also you won't get any luxuries like foot pedal
control of the current. You will also need to scratch start since you
won't have HF start, and lastly no AC so you won't be able to TIG ali.
You may also find sustaining a good arc is harder since some mig
machines may have a lower open circuit voltage than would be ideal for
TIG work.

ISTR this old tony did a demo of running TIG on a (very cheap) stick
welding inverter.

Yup, see he

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--1lSmtuyUg



Yes I was going to suggest a stick inverter, like the one I picked up
from Lidl for IIRC around £70.