WTD : DC Tig Unit to learn on

Hey guys, so im looking to learn to weld and thought i might as well go flying into the deep end. I'm looking for a low ish amperage machine, 140A or so. Ideally not spending more than 350-450 squids.

Alternatively is there a LFGSS of welding where i can trawl some classifieds?

thanks
Biggles

If you’re prepared to come down to Sussex I know of a workshop which is open to the public, you just pay to use the equipment and they have a very good tig welding set up. It’s how I learnt, then went and bought my own equipment.

thanks, i ended up welding at my uni for a while, i just bought an rtech 160 amp welder. it came the other day, havent yet got to use it as i havent yet headed home from uni...but soon! very exciting

Awesome. Rtech seem to have a good reputation.

Have you sorted out gas for it yet?

not yet, i was looking at these (https://www.gas-uk.co.uk/argon-pure-10-litre.html) guys.
Any suggestions? it seems like there is a few places

I’m due a new bottle, sgs rent free argon is what I’ll be going for. They seem to be the best option for rent free and the deposit is refundable when you’re done. They appear to be one of the best on refills too

Have used these people before:

https://www.hobbyweld.co.uk/

London Gases if you’re in London. I don’t have my spreadsheet to hand but they came out top if you get an argon ultra bottle. It’s filled at 300 bar, most others are 200 or less - gotta look at the m³ of gas per £. They deliver free next day too I think.

yeah i went with them, seems like bag for the buck and whatnot

thanks for the help