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Everlast seems to have a few options.
I'm a hobbyist. I weld occasionally in my garage on weekends when something needs fixing. Nothing over 1/4. Mainly 12-16 gauge.
Looking to try my hand at some aluminum.
I don't really want to spend over $1,000 because I really won't use it much.
What welder would you recommend?
So first realize that Aluminum is Very Different. You say "nothing over 1/4" but while 1/4" in steel is not all that taxing for a welder, in Alum it iS...
Lower your expectations or raise the funding ;)
1/4" takes 250A. Plus you're gonna need a Water Cooled Torch and, at least a water source (should be a cooler but for limited use, you can get away with running from your Tap).
For Tig welding Alum, you have to go from a simple DC Tig welder to an AC/DC welder, because Alum conducts Heat so well you have up the Amperage capabilities, to do much more than sheetmetal you have to add Water, and this all adds-up!
The 185DV is price well right now, comes with the NOVA pedal, has free shipping now, and undoubtedly no sales tax for out-of-state buyers.
Demo videos of it shows that the arc on it is very pleasant on AC, too.
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