Tig Stick

Tig Stick

What welding method would best suit my needs? Mig? Stick? O TIG?

Hello, I know very little about welding welding beyond what is far from an exact art. I have come to realize that the desire for more precision. Some say that Mig would not be what I want, but stick is good, everyone seems to agree that TIG is the most beautiful, more efficient soldering. Stick Welders attracts me because it seems to accomplish the same goal, but the same time, cost a lot less than Tigsan. I am welding some between 18 and 14 gauge aluminum mostly 16 gauge at the moment. My price range is probably anything over 1,000, I'm not sure if I should aim for top brands such as the miller, Hobart and Lincoln as this will be my first welding machine so no need to take 20 years or less. I've been looking at these brands however, can not tell a difference between each of them except for some cost more than others and some seem run with different intensity and such. Thanks!

I believe that TIG is best for what you are describing: 18-14 Ga. aluminum. TIG in my opinion, gives a better control than any of the other two. MIG would be my second choice. I'm stick is quite crude and difficult to control the thin gauge material. That said, the TIG welding is probably the most difficult to find under $ 1000. The best thing you can check out the local pawnshops. In this economy, I bet you could write a good buy for this type of equipment if you're willing to shop around. Check the obvious while you're at it: Craig's List and local news paper. Also spread the word to friends and see you meet may know someone who is trying to get rid of them. The three you mention are all good brands. I would add ESAB to the list of the best. If you can afford the best brands I recommend. There is nothing more frustrating than the violin-f ***** g with second-rate equipment. Moreover, can last forever and continue value = resale.

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