How much fumeage?

[Jake98]

Thanks. What about toxicity? I'm not thinking about welding any galvanized, just practicing on some steel, s.s., and aluminum. Maybe I don't need to build a booth, just a screen and ventilator?

[DaveO]

I like the heater in the garage idea, instead, or maybe wearing a quilted jumpsuit to stay warm. Welding inside the house just seems like a bad idea, for reasons that you've already identified: possible toxicity, and setting off smoke alarms. TIG is the cleanest process, sure, but what about that one stray spark that leaves a mark on the counter or burns a hole in your wife's favorite ornamental dish rag? (You *think* I'm kidding.) What if you burn through while dialing in the settings, and a blob of molten metal lands on whatever your surface is and leaves a burn mark? What about the cylinder leaving scuff marks on the floor as you move it around?

I just think a run-thru of all the unintended consequences is in order.

[Jake98]

I just think a run-thru of all the unintended consequences is in order.

I hear ya.. but shop is 80 yards away (very bad decision from 15 years ago..) with 14' high ceiling open (guess that's 'no ceiling'..). I bundle up and run a torpedo heater when I have to be there, but that ain't gonna happen for practice tigging. Besides, my wife is very understanding. She just said, "pay no attention to the man behind the screen"

[DaveO]

Well, the wife has just given you the green light, so press the "launch" button! Good on her for understanding. I learned early on not to do things that, to a bachelor, make perfect sense. Sneakers wet? Put them in the oven at low heat, and they dry out like a charm! The smell fades eventually!

If you don't mind my asking, what's your location? It must be a fairly winter-intensive place.

[Jake98]

I'm in northern NJ, by High Point S.P.
Just got yelled at for trying to find Miller's portable table on amazon prime.. but the camel's nose is under the tent! Pretty funny about the sneakers!