Lets say you had about $400 to drop on a basic TIG setup, any recommendations for machine? First TIG, no idea what im doing, so i dont need anything fancy. Balance control, 2t/4t, AC welding, pulsed gap, i dont even know what most of those are. Just looking for something basic that can handle welding steel, ideally has 120/240v input, with high-frequency start. This one caught my eye a while back:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZZNL8Y...lig_dp_it&th=1
I like the idea of having a plasma cutter rolled into the machine, seems like one of those things thats bound to come in handy. Looks like it ticks off most of the boxes for weld control too. Still, dunno how much id actually need the plasma cutter, so might be worth going for a cheaper unit thats just a welder:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KP3DN2S...v_ov_lig_dp_it
Lets get a few things out of the way though: I live in a tool desert, used just isnt an option around here. Im not looking to save up and get a $1500 "last machine youll ever use" thing, that $400 is a set limit, if i had more than that id just buy another gun with the extra. Im not a professional welder, dont need all the fancy stuff, just a dude sticking metal together in his backyard. Imports are a-ok. Basic is good, i have no idea what im doing
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZZNL8Y...lig_dp_it&th=1
I like the idea of having a plasma cutter rolled into the machine, seems like one of those things thats bound to come in handy. Looks like it ticks off most of the boxes for weld control too. Still, dunno how much id actually need the plasma cutter, so might be worth going for a cheaper unit thats just a welder:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KP3DN2S...v_ov_lig_dp_it
Lets get a few things out of the way though: I live in a tool desert, used just isnt an option around here. Im not looking to save up and get a $1500 "last machine youll ever use" thing, that $400 is a set limit, if i had more than that id just buy another gun with the extra. Im not a professional welder, dont need all the fancy stuff, just a dude sticking metal together in his backyard. Imports are a-ok. Basic is good, i have no idea what im doing
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