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Originally Posted by mcfoo
You use a combination of Argon and Carbon Dioxide.
Go to a local welding shop and they will have what you need.
Tom B.
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I got a welder from Eastwood, the 175, and although I'm no expert, I'm pretty impressed with it, great warranty and customer service (wife got it for me). The reason I got the 175 over the smaller 135 is because I want to learn how to weld aluminum, and it came with a spool gun. I also have 220 at the shop, so I also installed in my garage. If I was just using at home I would have gone for the 135 (110v). Gas is pretty easy and cheap to find, I "bought" the bottle from airgas, and you take it in and they'll swap out for a full bottle for $30. I bought a size 80 ($150) tank, could have gone with the 60. use 75% argon, 25% co2. The guys at the gas/weld shop are really helpful to newbies, they seem to get excited that people want to learn. Get an auto dim helmet ($40 on sale at northern tool) makes a world of difference of what you can see, also pick up some extra tips, I'm finding the more I experiment I toast a few tips in the process.
Search for "welding tips and tricks" on the net, guy is kind of a no bs type and posts lots of free advice, just have to deal with the ads. Good luck!