Which one will do stainless?
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Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark
'87 300SDL (271,xxx mi) needs head
'83 300SD (246,645 mi) SOLD!
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Quoting Zach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
The Harbor Freight TIG is probably the scratch-start DC only unit that
my friend has, there is no foot pedal and no AC so you can not weld
aluminum...
Setting aside the super-cheap stuff for a moment, I have what I would
consider an "entry level" TIG and it set me back $1800, but it has AC
with wavebalance, adjustable weld paramaters, etc, etc. It will do up
to 160 amps. The TIG is way cool, I can weld my own aluminum
intercooler pipes, do fine repairs on exotic metals, etc. However
there are a lot of times where I wish I had a MIG as well it is much
faster and easier for the day to day stuff. If you dont ever
anticipate doing odd projects in exotic metals *and* you dont want to
spend a ton of time practicing (TIG is difficult to master) then just
get a decent MIG.
As far as MIG welders go I would recommend the Lincoln SP135+ or
whatever replaced it in the current lineup, key features are 20amp 110v
supply and fully adjustable heat range. (an easy way to spot a "cheap"
MIG is turn the heat knob, if it clicks into only a couple of positions
then it is not "infinately adjustable" and not as flexible in use)
-Zach
