I have around $300US to spend whats available that works

All i wanna do is like allum end tanks and some exhaust piping maybe manifolds

josh

 

well, you answered your own question..You said GOOD,and 300$..Unless you get a really good hook-up..You arent going to get a GOOD tig for 300..I recomend the 180sd miller..Great machine..And very portable..Hopefully that answered your question..

 

i have a miller 180sd and it isn't portable at all. 200+ pounds isn't portable for weaklings like me.

$300 won't go to far if you want to be able to weld aluminum.

 

$300 won't go very far period.

 

$300 will get you a tank of gas, some filler rod, and some tungesten and thats about it.

 

Will the Miller Econotig do Aluminum? I know it' much more than $300, but still the best priced mill tig no?

 

That what i thought jsut wanted something to do tiging on alum piping and **** but oh well

thanks

 

**** 300 wont even get you a good mig.

 

i just bought a miller 180hd (i think thats the right model)mig with the tig conversion for an extra $100 i paid under 300 for it cuz the store had it labeled wrong. i havent used it a whole lot but i think its worked ok but everone on here keeps saying you gotta pay like 2000 or more for a good welder can someone tell me what is so bad about my welder or others around 400 that are out there. ive never used one of these high end welders so i dont really know the difference just kinda wondering

 

OK how much am i looking at for a good welder that i can do some alum tigging 1/4" thick

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/160-AMP-TI...wItem

 

that welder will not weld aluminum. you need AC current for welding aluminum. minimum you will get away with is a miller 180sd or a lincoln 185.

1/4" thick is pretty heavy even for these welders unless you preheat your aluminum. i'd recommend something with 200 or more amps if you plan on doing it on a regular basis.

 

In other words, about $2000 USD.

 

I paid 3500 for my lincoln Precision Tig275 with a new bottle, mask, lense tungsten etc and youll pay about $1000 for a high end tungsten grinder

 

Lol ok ill wait to get my shop if i do lol

Thanks just had some money in pay pal and wanted to use it