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Originally Posted by EchoMirage
agreed, but just because you might be a good stick welder, doesnt mean you can be a good TIGer. ive seen first hand, people who can stick weld decently well, pick up a tig machine and look like bird **** on pipe. to become a pipefitter, you have to go to school for FIVE YEARS....90% of which is welding. TIG is a total art. any retard can mig weld. stick takes alot of time and practice.......but TIG....either you go it, or you dont. 2 handed welding, walking the cup, controlling your heat/gas/cup size......its not for everyone.
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I agree as to tig being an art... I am also a welder and I would have to say that tig is definitely not for everyone because you have to be in full control of all your limbs lol or it will just look like snot.... But, I would have to say that stick is definitely a challenge for the newcomer lol especially just trying to start an arc...
Oh yea, I also love to use the spool gun for aluminum because it is just plain FUN!!