New Welder

[EdK]

(02-13-2016, 07:05 PM)Highpower Wrote: Hate to say it Ed but MIG really is easier.  

You will need a tank of straight Argon of course - you can't use 75/25 for TIG.  
And you'll need some filler rods as well. Start with steel, and move on to aluminum after you've got the hang of running beads on steel.

I would recommend you use 2% Lanthanated tungsten electrodes for everything. They will work great with your type of machine for all types of metals.

And not an absolute necessity but a really helpful item to have is one of Jody's "TIG fingers.

Oh, I know MIG is easier. No confusion there. I'm hoping to set up the TIG in the basement so I can weld during the cold months. I know I'll need to ventilate but I have a plan for that.

Straight argon it is and thanks for the electrode recommendation. I'll get some of those on order. The TIG finger is already on my list. I've been watching Jody's TIG videos for the last couple of hours.

Thanks Willie.  

Ed