Tinker,
I have considered buying a tig but never came across one in that price range, yet. I would like to learn how it is done and I have read up on it some but for right now I have decided there are things that I need that are more important for me right now. For instance, I have a small shop in a 1 1/2 car garage. It has been too small from the beginning and is getting more and more crowded as time passes. I need to put an addition onto the shop before I consider getting any more equiptment of any kind. I do appreciate your good advice though, and I think I have found a fellow who will teach me the basics of Tig welding if I can find a machine and the time to learn it. It is a valueable skill to have and it would be very handy for me to be able to do my own welding. I live in southern Iowa, just so you will have a reference. Bob H.