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Dave72dt · 07-27-2012, 07:41 PM

Anyone can weld with a MIG, or TIG, or OA, if you're willing to put in the time to practice the techniques. First-timer isn't going to pick up any of the welders and make perfect welds. Each requires different skills. All of them require you pay attention to what you're doing.
If you want to metalfinish your repairs, then get the TIG or OA setup. If your metalfinishing skills or patience isn't up to that level, the MIG can and will do a very nice job if you're willing to learn. Sheet metal welding with any welder is an advanced skill. There's more to it than just getting the metal stuck together.
All that said, I grew up with a stick welder, have done some OA, do all my welding with a MIG and would love to justfy a TIG.

07-27-2012, 07:41 PM	#9
Dave72dt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SW WI Posts: 359	Re: Mig or Tig welder... Anyone can weld with a MIG, or TIG, or OA, if you're willing to put in the time to practice the techniques. First-timer isn't going to pick up any of the welders and make perfect welds. Each requires different skills. All of them require you pay attention to what you're doing. If you want to metalfinish your repairs, then get the TIG or OA setup. If your metalfinishing skills or patience isn't up to that level, the MIG can and will do a very nice job if you're willing to learn. Sheet metal welding with any welder is an advanced skill. There's more to it than just getting the metal stuck together. All that said, I grew up with a stick welder, have done some OA, do all my welding with a MIG and would love to justfy a TIG.