The definitive guide to choosing a starter TIG welder

Choosing a starter TIG welder can feel like decoding alphabet soup—AC/DC, HF start, pulse, duty cycle. Everything You NEED to Know About TIG Welding cuts through the noise with plain-language, shop-proven guidance so your first setup is clean, efficient, and frustration-free. If you’re eyeing your first starter TIG welder, this is the clarity that helps you buy once, learn right, and weld clean.

Built by experienced weld engineers and instructors, the guide explains what specs truly matter, how to pair power, tungsten, cups, and gas to your work, and how to avoid the costly beginner traps that burn time and consumables. It’s brand-agnostic, practical, and packed with checklists, diagrams, and troubleshooting cues that transfer directly to the bench—whether you’re chasing thin stainless, aluminum, or mild steel.

• Decode AC/DC, inverter vs. transformer, duty cycle, pulse, and torch options with confidence.
• Plan a smart first kit: machine, safety essentials, and consumables that actually pull their weight.
• Establish consistent technique faster with focused practice drills and weld-quality checkpoints.