What TIG welder could I buy to replace or just supplement as a second machine?
My existing machine is a 1970’s Lincoln idealarc TIG 300/300?
I could use the existing gas and torches on a newer machine.
Not sure about the the water cooling system.
I would not need the new TIG to have the amp capacity the old Lincoln has (375).
The reason I am thinking about this is that I have a large Aluminum project coming up, lots of .125 wall tubing.
The old Lincoln is not the best on Aluminum. It is a “spark-gap” machine, no pulse or anything fancy, just key it up and go.
A very skilled person can make it work on Aluminum, but I will mess up lots of material before reaching that level.
I have read that newer machines can make Aluminum welding much easier, but am not sure if that is just marketing.
My existing machine is a 1970’s Lincoln idealarc TIG 300/300?
I could use the existing gas and torches on a newer machine.
Not sure about the the water cooling system.
I would not need the new TIG to have the amp capacity the old Lincoln has (375).
The reason I am thinking about this is that I have a large Aluminum project coming up, lots of .125 wall tubing.
The old Lincoln is not the best on Aluminum. It is a “spark-gap” machine, no pulse or anything fancy, just key it up and go.
A very skilled person can make it work on Aluminum, but I will mess up lots of material before reaching that level.
I have read that newer machines can make Aluminum welding much easier, but am not sure if that is just marketing.
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