LD1
Epic Contributor
I disagree.
O/A is like a poor mans TIG:thumbsup: A $250 set of torches and a $250 stick and you can weld steel ranging from sheet metal to thick stuff.
Obviously, if given a choice, I would prefer TIG for 16-20GA steel. But my second choice would be O/A.
Arc welding IS faster and easier for most stuff. But not for thin stuff IMO. And a $2000+ TIG set-up is a little overkill IMO for a home hobbiest...especially if he already has a torch.
O/A is like a poor mans TIG:thumbsup: A $250 set of torches and a $250 stick and you can weld steel ranging from sheet metal to thick stuff.
Obviously, if given a choice, I would prefer TIG for 16-20GA steel. But my second choice would be O/A.
Arc welding IS faster and easier for most stuff. But not for thin stuff IMO. And a $2000+ TIG set-up is a little overkill IMO for a home hobbiest...especially if he already has a torch.