Hey Mick - very good advice. Much appreciated. I definitely don't plan to spend the whole wad entirely on the welder. I have a laundry list of tools I need as well, including all the goodies to get the welder functional. I tend to become hyper-obsessive with things and the itch I have to weld is a v...

I imagine this is a tiresome question around here but thought I would try anyway. I'm ready to buy a tig welder and have about $3500 to spend. I've done a bit of mig and stick welding for the last 20 years or so, but have a laundry list of projects that call for tig so I'm committed to learning. I'v...