Hey guys quick question. Eventually I might try my hand and take a class in welding. I was thinking of the clutch pedal assembly welding job that we can do on our cars and eventually when I get good I might do this.

Anyways, I was watching an episode of "how it's made" and I saw a gentlemen welding a motorcycle gas tank and he used a welding pen that had a blue light tip. It seemed to do a great job, but I'd imagine since it was glowing blue it was probably gas.

I'd like to get an electric welding kit. I don't wanna go too crazy price wise but I am having trouble finding an electric kit that offers a pen attachment.

Do any of you guys have recommendations for best electric welding kit and if it might have a pen attachment.

Thanks!

 

I believe what you're referring to is a TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welder, not inexpensive and takes some practice to master, but is definitely the way to go for the best welds once you get to that level

there are lighter duty portable TIG setups available that will likely serve you well for auto service in your garage rather than a full blwon commercial welder, but even then you will be spending some dough getting all setup

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I did a quick google search and yep that looks just like it. Most inexepensive I saw was around $1,200 for a kit. I'll keep it on the back burner for now but I definitely want to learn that trade.

Thanks for the info!

 

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HF sells TIGs but they are AC only, no aluminum or other soft non ferrous metals. maybe not a bad way to learn TIG welding but if you want to get serious, they are kids toys compared to a real machine.

TIG is most popular on aluminum anyways, MIGs are much cheaper and easy to operate for ferrous metals like steel and stainless steel.

 

I think this 1 is ac only but it seems to have a lot included.

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