Tig versus Torch, Which one Options

[r_towle]

Hi,

So, Mig welds are hardened and cannot be hammered to much.
Tig welds are really small but I believe they are also hardened so they cant be hammered.
Torch can be hammered.

I also want to weld aluminum.
Torch and Tig can both do this.

Torch has the added benefit of being a red hot wrench which comes in handy in the rust belts.

Torch can also cut...which is good.

So, which would you guys buy? Tig or Torch.
I already have mig...its just not good for sheet metal butt joints...I like smooth metal.

RIch

[scotty b]

https://www.tinmantech.com/html/aluminum_ga...ding_system.php


Deluxe kit.


Had one, works great. And it is TINY !! No good for cutting obviously but great for sheet welding. Get the ULW hoses. Much nicer

[Porcharu]

https://www.tinmantech.com/html/aluminum_ga...ding_system.php


Deluxe kit.


Had one, works great. And it is TINY !! No good for cutting obviously but great for sheet welding. Get the ULW hoses. Much nicer

My Smith rig is just like that - except it has a lifetime warranty from a company that still exists. I am waiting for my cast iron welding setup from TM should be here soon - the lenses are really nice. I need to repair my nice old table saw that has cracked castings.
Steve