question for the welders
 

what kind of welder do i use to weld aluminum together? And what welder do i use to weld 1/8 in steel?

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Aluminum you can either TIG or MIG (if you have a spool gun) Steel you MIG most commonly but you can TIG or Stick weld it also

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Well, it's really up to you. Are you building manifolds? Building structures?

Most commonly, a TIG (Tungston Inert Gas) welder is used for aluminum. You get a nice looking, and clean weld. TIG welders are expensive though. You can MIG (Metal Inert Gas) weld aluminum, however you'll need gas and aluminum wire, which can get spendy.

For 1/8" mild steel, I use a MIG, because that's all I have at home. When I need to make nice looking welds, or am doing stainless/aluminum, I go to work and use a TIG.

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thats awsome

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thanks now i know what welder to buy today.

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If you were unaware of what family of welders to use on Aluminum and steel, then I think you need to do a little more research b4 you go buy a welder.

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IM lookin int o a mig and picked up the haynes welding manual. answers alot of question i had and pointed me toward the right way. probably get it a tractor supply or order through book store.like 20$

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This is a decent book for a very broad overview of the different welding procedures. I have it and have read it a few times: Welders Handbook