whoa whoa whoa, we're tig'in aluminum now?
thats a whole new ball of wax, formal instruction would be very helpful indeed.
heres a little info on it...
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/knowl...nt/tigalum.asp
heres something on mig welding aluminum (I would'nt recommend it, but its good to know how
)
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/knowl...compactmig.asp
another on migging aluminum:
http://www.millerwelds.com/education...articles10.php
heres a little thing on choosing a tig welder:
http://www.millerwelds.com/education...articles13.php
this covers what amperages you will need depending on the thickness of what you are welding:
http://www.millerwelds.com/education...articles43.php
above all, when you do pick out a welding machine, make sure its blue (Miller welding machines are all blue) they make the best stuff....
and always remember grasshopper, you are one with the puddle.