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Title: WTB: Tig Welder
Post by: Chris on March 30, 2012, 08:36:48 PM

Looking for a Tig welder that will do aluminum, nothing too fancy, just hobby size. Let me know if you see any deals or have one, thanks.

Chris

Title: Re: WTB: Tig Welder
Post by: Darren on April 05, 2012, 03:28:35 PM

Chris don't buy one any smaller than 220V- 180 amp or you won't be able to weld very thick Alum. Lots of good units pop up on Craigs list that are almost like new because people buy them and realize how hard it is to tig weld Alum, give up and sell them.

I paid $1200 for an almost brand new one when I was shopping.

The other option is to buy a good sized Mig, that is capable of adding an Aluminum spool gun to it, then you have a dual purpose machine.

Title: Re: WTB: Tig Welder
Post by: Chris on April 05, 2012, 05:25:29 PM

Ya that's what I have been watching for, I have a mig already but will keep my eyes out for a deal!

Title: Re: WTB: Tig Welder
Post by: jason_hamilton on April 05, 2012, 06:43:55 PM

So, you'll then be able to do custom projects for cash to make it pay for itself?  :86:
I'm thinking I need a sexy custom breather box....