Why should I get the TIG Accessories for my Miller Maxstar 140 STR?

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I bought a second hand Miller Maxstar 140 STR (Stick/Tig)  but the guy didn't have the TIG accessories.  I called Miller and they told me that the accessories for the Maxstar 150 will fit perfectly on my machine.  It's and investment of $300-400.Thanks
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Reply:NO, I don't know but I think for $300-400 investment is worth it.  I really don't know what can you do with TIG.  I'm learning to weld with the stick and mig but hear very good thing about TIG
Reply:Originally Posted by GilNewWelderNO, I don't know but I think for $300-400 investment is worth it.  I really don't know what can you do with TIG.  I'm learning to weld with the stick and mig but hear very good thing about TIG
Reply:Originally Posted by shovelon$300 to $400 is very good if you also got the bottle and flowmeter/reg. The str is a very goo unit.
Reply:what are you calling accessories? when i got my ta185 it came with what they called accesories, whuich was about $40 worth of tungstens, collets and cups.. $400 is a crap pile of "accessories"
Reply:Originally Posted by weldbeadwhat are you calling accessories? when i got my ta185 it came with what they called accesories, whuich was about $40 worth of tungstens, collets and cups.. $400 is a crap pile of "accessories"
Reply:A quick look at the PDF for the 140 STR suggests that you need the following:1.  Torch with a gas valve and the proper DINSE connector.2.  Torch front-end parts/tungsten.3.  Argon regulator.4.  Hoses/fittings to connect your torch gas supply to your regulator.5.  Bottle of Argon.With a little bit of shopping around, I'd expect that you could get a new torch with a 25' cable assembly and new regulator for $200 or less (cheaper for import stuff).  With the exception of the deposit on my bottle, I have less than $400 into my entire TIG setup, including the 140amp Chinese inverter and gas fittings/front-end parts.  Keep in mind, that this may suggest that I have a higher pain tolerance than others.
Reply:Originally Posted by weregeekWith a little bit of shopping around, I'd expect that you could get a new torch with a 25' cable assembly and new regulator for $200 or less (cheaper for import stuff).  With the exception of the deposit on my bottle, I have less than $400 into my entire TIG setup, including the 140amp Chinese inverter and gas fittings/front-end parts.  Keep in mind, that this may suggest that I have a higher pain tolerance than others.
Reply:Tozzi canonical TIG rig thread, before which all other such threads genuflect and kowtow:http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=38106
Reply:Hey email me, i have the tig torch and the ground clamp, 12' i wont give up the finger control as thats the only reason i bought the setup, to rewire it to my 14 pin trailblazer. [email protected] forgot how to change this.