The initial thing is, this only works well with D/C Stick welding power supplies and standard air cooled, scratch start, TIG torches. You may not know this, but this essential equipment desired about the same as the equipment used for welding power plants! That's exact, no high end TIG welding power supplies or fancy bells and whistles. D/C power that welds nearly all steels of carbon steel, stainless, and yet exotic metals like copper nickel. The only ordinary metal that cannot be welded with this set-up is aluminum.

To start and require an air cooled TIG torch. Prefer a TIG torch you need to match its amperage evaluation to your welding needs. Next it needs to have the power cable or lead attached to it. For most populace it's best to go with a TIG torch package (including a gas regulator)!

All to modifying a Stick welder into a TIG welder! easy, simple, and that is the way the big companies do it! This cost will run from $80 to $200 plus, depending on the representation. Third you need a bottle of dense Argon gas.