If you've got more time and room than money you can start searching for an
older used machine. It could take months to find, it will be much bigger
than a new inverter based machine, but it will be cheap. Aluminium takes
a lot more power to weld than steel so don't buy a machine based only on
your steel needs.



In article snt0c.10683$PR3.227192@attbi_s03, "Chief McGee"
wrote:

Need to weld 4130 tubing, .058 wall. Also some aluminum
I am pretty fair with a stick. Very little gas experience
Need a TIG that is forgiving for a first timer. Not too pricey.
Any suggestions? Thanks