Learning to weld.

[Jeekinz]

Originally Posted by Davidfxs

Jimmy is Correct.

You can weld aluminum with a standard MIG welder, but you need to change your Gas to Pure Argon.
David

You also need the aluminum kit for the lead. I have a small Lincoln 175 that I use for steel and aluminum. I repair small displays and have to change the spool every so often. To make this a little easier, I just run straight argon for both metals. The salesperson at my welding supply described it perfectly: "Trying to weld aluminum with a 6' lead is like trying to push a chain from the last link"

Someday I'll shell out the cash for either a TIG or spoolgun/mig combo.