Thanks for the support guys, I was in such awe that it was actually happening that I forgot about the fact that the EX doesn't come with the WP20 as standard. I emailed Oleg this morning and ordered a WP20 torch, hopefully to go out today, we'll see how it pans out. I learned how to TIG with a weldcraft wp20, so, I still have a good amount of consumables for it, including a gas lens, and tungsten with collets/bodies down to .020", so, I'll be playing with the lowest end right out of the chute. My first projects are:

  1. A Harley engine cam cover with a big gash (what filler rod to use for matchup, 4043 or 5456?)
  2. a broken engine case for a 7HP tecumseh snowblower engine,
  3. a Harley gas tank,
  4. some reinforcement plates for my engine valve spring compressor, and
  5. a complete, all aluminum parts washer. I bought a 3-1/2 gallon parts washer on sale, thinking that it would suffice, given the tight confines of my shop..WRONG!! All it is is a place that holds solvent so when I turn on the pump, it splashes all over the place. It's comical watching me clean up a part in that thing. I'm thinking a trip to the scrapyard, and a few pieces of 11 or 10 gage aluminum for the main reservoir and lid, 1-1/4 inch square aluminum tubing for the chassis/cart and retrofitting the pumping mechanics from the 3 gallon unit will have me in business in no time, and give me a good amount of seat time with the 250 EX at the same time.
  6. Next on the list is a bead blast cabinet, which I'll make from 16 or 18 gage steel, and use a shop vac for evacuation, expanded metal for the floor, and a $20.00 siphon feed setup from HF or whatever. They work great for basic, small-time parts.
  7. A set of adaptors to fit motorcycle engines and transmissions to a standard automotive-type engine rebuilding stand for service. The idea being, thanks to the much lighter weight, being able to articulate the given assembly to whatever compound angle is required to make service easier, without wrestling the assembly around on a bench. I will be offering these for sale to the general public within the next few months.

I also managed to score a speedglas 9100x helmet and also a speedglas 100v(with graphics), to go along with my huntsman unit. They were a KILLER deal at the pawn shop, so I couldn't pass them up, plus, they will give me a perspective on what differentiates the technology offered by these three models. Look for my reviews, once I get to welding. I can't wait!!!!!!