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RE: Welding Aluminum

To: "Jon.the.Wise" <jon.the.wise@gmail.com>,
Subject: RE: Welding Aluminum
From: "Dave Dahlgren" <ddahlgren@snet.net>
Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 08:56:43 -0400
Wait until you can almost triple your budget and yes get them tigged by
someone that knows what he is doing..
Dave

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-land-speed@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-land-speed@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jon.the.Wise
> Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 8:28 AM
> To: LandSpeed
> Subject: Welding Aluminum
>
>
> Okay, I've got a set of Aluminum intercooler pipes that need to be welded
> up. I have an OxyAcetylene setup, an older stick welder, and a flux core
> wirefeed welder. I'm most confident with the gas welder, but with
> some time
> could re-familiarize myself with the other two if need be... Would it be a
> better idea for me to get some aluminum wire for the wirefeed, or do you
> think I'd be okay trying to weld the pipes together with gas? or should I
> just take them in and get them tigged by someone that actually does that
> kinda thing for a living?
>
> Also, on a side note, what is the best tig welder to get on a budget (I'm
> talking under a grand to spend)? Or would I be better off just
> waiting until
> I can afford something that costs a little more?
>
> --
> ~Jon
>
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