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Dick, Miller makes one called the "ECONOTIG" and they put out a little video with it. I dont know the price difference of a MIG vs TIG machine, but if you want to weld very thin metals then the only way to go is the TIG machine. MIG is good for thicker metals and you have the luxury of the wire-feed automatically. You have to set it all up correctly, and both mig and tig use the inert shielding gas (hence the IG in both names) A MIG's amperage is set on the dial much like a stick welder. A TIG is foot-pedal controlled and you can really have fun with it. The Tungsten tip delivers a tiny little arc, so controlled that in fact you can weld soda cans together with it. The MIG feeds the electrode wire through the handle so you have your other hand free. The TIG requires the use of a welding rod, exactly like gas welding- so it's 2 hand operation. At the airline I used to work at our welder used TIG on all engine parts that were thin Incolnel or Titanium. He used the MIG on making engine stands for us. Welding these thin alloys is very difficult- but some guys just have a natural feel for it. Our welder tried to teach me how to weld thin aluminum sheet, but I just couldnt get it. I can weld 1/16" steel sheet with a gas torch, but aluminum doesnt warn you when it's about to puddle up. Jan Z Fresno, CA On Sun, 07 Jan 2001 20:51:41 -0800 Dick Chevalier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following > any advice in this forum.]---- > > I am giving serious thought to purchasing a TIG welder. I am about > to build > a large hangar (80x80) and plan to construct two bifold 16x50 doors > among > other welding chores which typically do not exceed 1/4" material. > Would > appreciate comments regarding what TIG to buy, why not a TIG and of > course > the usual off topic comments by Larry and others (-_-). > Dick in NM > > __________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe from this list please send > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ____________________________________________________________ > T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. > Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. > http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01 > > __________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01
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