Original Posted By: "Charles Campbell"
No, I have not used one of the cheaper, smaller tig welders. My GUESS (andit's only a guess) is that they'd probably be powerful enough for prettymuch anything you'd need to weld on an airplane, but they might be trickierto start as they probably don't have a HF start capability, which is okay,just have to strike it to start.I'd also question how they do with aluminum as aluminum requires MUCH moreheat and amperage to weld then the equivalent thickness of steel.That's about all I can say about that.RE Brodhead 2011. I'd sure like to be ready, but am seriously doubting itnow with my intense work schedule, but we'll see. I keep plugging away.Wings are done, and recovered, new wheels almost done. Have to recoverfuselage, finish cowling, hook up engine, make new gas tank and then see ifmy engine needs an overhaul or not as it's been sitting for a while.Douwe________________________________________________________________________________