Stock top mount, beefed up...

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Originally Posted by RETed

Last time I checked, a good, name-brand, entry-level TIG was going for a minimum $2,000...
Wow, wish I had that kinda equipment just sitting around.
If I had a TIG like that sitting around, there's a lot of other stuff I would be working on rather than something like this.
...but that's just me.


-Ted

Miller diversion 165 can be had for 1200-1500 depending on accessories (I'm foaming at the mouth for a Dynasity 200DX though)

Though I'm with you Ted. Most people can't/don't weld cast aluminum due to unknowns in thickness, metal type, and other problems associated with cast aluminum. It can be done, but prep is a pain if the aluminum is not fantastic.

I also think a top mount is an justifiable AIT cooling method for low to medium power levels (stock-300). For more power another setup can be used to better cool the charge; v-mount, front mount, h-mount, etc, etc, etc.