How to choose the best entry level tig welder—without wasting money

Choosing your first TIG shouldn’t be guesswork. Everything You NEED to Know About TIG Welding shows you how to identify the best entry level tig welder for your jobs, power supply, and budget. Cut through spec-sheet noise—AC/DC for aluminum, low-end amperage stability, HF start, real duty cycle, 120/240V input, and pedal control that actually matters.

Written by shop pros who’ve trained hundreds, this guide delivers a repeatable selection framework, setup checklists, and baseline settings that produce clean starts and controlled heat on day one. Avoid costly rookie mistakes, choose a machine you can grow into, and turn uncertainty into a capable TIG station ready for steel and aluminum.

• Compare leading entry-level models by performance, reliability, warranty, and parts.
• Exact first setup: torch, tungsten, cups, gas flow, polarity, safety.
• Troubleshoot contamination, arc wander, and overheating with fast decision trees.