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i am interested geting a tig machine but know very little about it i ahve tried it before and found it real nice to weld with a tig.what is the differance in the tig and  stick machines? can a dc stick machine be converted for tig?i would appreciate any info you can share thanks.
Reply:You can dc tig with a dc stick machine but you're much better off buying a real tig machine.  A real tig machine will have a gas valve, post flow gas timer, and a way to start the arc, either lift/touch or high frequency.  If you want to weld aluminum, then you need an ac/dc tig machine.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Don't forget about a remote and much finer ability for dialing in the amps. I real tig is just a stick welder with all the options needed for good tig welding.Miller DVI2Lincoln Precision Tig 225Thermodynamics Cutmaster 38Everything else needed.