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I need to be able to repair aluminum and bronze casting defects, and weld steel as well. My material thickness rarely exceeds 3/16 or 1/4 inch. What characteristics should I look for in a TIG for these purposes?
It really depends on your budget. The mainstays are Miller or Lincoln ,for a reason and any good welding supply will help you find the right size. But if you have a decent arch welder, just get a converter box and torch set up. For a cheap starter, look up harbor freight (google there on line store). they have a small tig for about $300 but put it on sale for $200 about every other week. run like crap, but get the job done. don't forget to budget for a tank of gas. and there the bigger the better.
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