kawdude said:
Thanks guys! How much does a small TIG welder go for and what brand do you recommend?
kawdude.
These machines are fairly expensive. A new machine can go from $2,500 up to 5,000 depending on how many Amps and features you need. :ohmy:
Plus you will have to buy or rent a bottle of Aragon gas.
Miller or Linclon make good machines.
Used machines can be had for about $900 to $1,500 and they usually come with a bottle and torch. Test it first before you buy it.
You might want to look into a welding class at your local Community College before investing in your own machine.
Or, you could just buy a new side case. ;) :laugh:
Gotta agree with WillyM. Welding mag is a royal pain. You have to grind the impurities out of the metal and still wind up with oil in the weld. You almost have to boil the oil out as you go. :aj:
Again, don't use an open flame on magnesium. It can catch on fire and throwing water on it only makes it worse.
Ol'89r