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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Which method of welding do you prefer in your home garage? Leaning towards MIG myself because of expense of TIG.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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Mig welder at the house, no gas just flux core wire for when I need it.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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Mig, using the argon though
 
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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MIG w/ Argon/CO2. Flux core if welding outside w/ a slight breez. Do yourself a favor and choose a model that has a TIG conversion that you can purchase at a later time.
 
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If you have a stick welder that is DC then you have most of the cost for the TIG already. If you have never TIG welded before, then I recommend the MIG welder. TIG welding is clean, but takes both hands and a lot of coordination. MiG with a little practice can run real nice.
Don't skimp on the welder though. The amps should be up around 170 with CO2 and hard wire, like E70- 3/32 or smaller and you will never regret it. That setup will weld about anything you need to weld.
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What do you plan on welding?
 
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