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Really appreciated mate.
Am I stupid buying something like this for £120, even if it’s just to learn / realise I’m useless, before buying something better:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155868136896?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ZWMTT9G8SEa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=oCPQnAcNTgC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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That’s probably scratch-start TIG (you have to touch the electrode on the work piece to start the arc) so not good long term but ok to dabble and learn. The MIG probably works fine.
I’d be tempted to get an RTech for the support and advice. Check for second hand ones, also sold prices on eBay, might be worth hanging around for if they come up semi regularly.
dbr
If you want to borrow my Tig, you're welcome to although you'd need to come and collect it from Sussex I'm afraid.
Tig machine, CK torch with fresh tungsten, argon bottle, plenty of stainless filler rods. Don't need it back any time soon.
Steeper learning curve than mig though.