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V · 02-04-2015, 02:39 PM

All good points. thanks.

When I borrowed a mig years ago, I bought a small tank full of gas from the supply company and it wasn't that expensive so yea, I'd expect to buy their tank or buy gas with a deposit on the tank.

I think I would go for a 220v right off the bat since I have the outlet for it already.

I'd like the ability to weld aluminum intake manifolds one day, that's where the TIG would come in handy.

So as my frist machine, any real Mig with gas would be fine huh? and then I can always upgrade to something bigger and better later on.

I also have a ton of scrap metal laying around to practice on, including angle iron of all different thicknesses, flat plate steel, auto body panels etc etc.

02-04-2015, 02:39 PM	#5
V Stalker Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 12,077 iTrader: (12)	All good points. thanks. When I borrowed a mig years ago, I bought a small tank full of gas from the supply company and it wasn't that expensive so yea, I'd expect to buy their tank or buy gas with a deposit on the tank. I think I would go for a 220v right off the bat since I have the outlet for it already. I'd like the ability to weld aluminum intake manifolds one day, that's where the TIG would come in handy. So as my frist machine, any real Mig with gas would be fine huh? and then I can always upgrade to something bigger and better later on. I also have a ton of scrap metal laying around to practice on, including angle iron of all different thicknesses, flat plate steel, auto body panels etc etc.