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Old 05-30-2006   #5
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Re: Welders...

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Originally Posted by tpunx99GSX
yeah i was looking on ebay, they have a couple TIG welders for really cheap, like under $100 including shipping. i was thinking about just getting one of those and working with that.
You get what you pay for, plus you gotta remember you need gas, tungsten torch tips, etc.

Mig is pretty easy, you need wire, and gas.

Tig, you need gas, torch tips, filler rod, a grinding wheel solely for your tips, so they don't get contaminated.

Also, Mig is a ton easier to learn than TIG is, so I would start with mig, and if you really enjoy fabrication, upgrade to a nicer tig unit.
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