Yes, I had to buy a TIG-welding machine. Couldn't resist it.
Of course I am fully convinced that MIG is by far the most appropriate method for welding aluminum hulls cabins and the more heavy metal. Just the fact that it adds much less heat and so less deforming, the fact that you need only one hand that makes one free for holding pieces in place and that the torch can be put in all kinds of positions and small spaces makes this the number one for boat welding!
But TIG was my first love. It is so gentle, precise, clean and it doesn't smoke. There is no need for cleaning the welds and its very appropriate for (very) thin metal.
As I decided to make my own mooring clamps and mooring chocks and do some small finishing I missed my TIG-welder. Compared to my MIG welder it is so small it could easily be installed on top of the MIG welder. I allready had an extra Gas-outlet so that was a quick fix.
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