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kawdude:
Is there anyway to weld aluminum without a TIG.  Seems like I read somewhere that it could be done with Oxy/acet rig.  Anyone know?

Paul:
Isn't heliarc aluminum welding with a stick?

kawdude:
I've heard that term but have no idea what that means.  I'm clueless on this subject.  I got stick welder, torch and MIG but thinking about buying a cheap tig if I can't get the job done with the other 3.

mikesmith:
To make a strong clean weld you need a TIG welder,and when it comes to aluminum the more you pay for one the better,get a miller.My 2 cents.

Rick:
If it's not high structure stress, you can use a MIG.  You can either spool up aluminum wire or purchase a spool gun and run argon as your shielding gas.  Works well on heavier material, but takes practice on light material.  However, TIG is always best for high stress applications.  

As a note, I do not have a TIG, and have only had one application where a MIG was not up to the task.  Paid a few bucks and had someone else TIG weld the part.

Rick

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