welding equipment Q's

[Sabot]

I'm trying to learn how to weld, What would be a good starting machine? I'm also in the middle of an SR swap and I would like to weld my own intercooler pipes so I would like to get a machine that could do that without spending thousands of dollars. I know welding aluminum is hard but i don't care I'm good with my hands (so my girl says) but really just some info from you welder guys or girls. Thanks

[180fan]

uh huh. welding aluminum is beyond the scope of the beginning welder. you're not going to find a good "starter" machine that can do tig. I do not recommend it. Those welders are expensive and difficult to learn to use if you do not have experience with welding.