[TheForge] TIG opinions, please

[Woolley]

Of course, without a foot pedal it may be completely useless for the sort of
work I want to do. Maybe by the time I find a welder that will do MMA, TIG
with a foot pedal it will be too expensive - perhaps I should try gas
instead!


Hello,

Why do you need a foot pedal?  Will you be doing critical welding at real 
low amperage?  IMO a foot pedal is real handy for AL but have found it of no 
use for general Tig work.   Also, unless you will be welding AL all day 
everyday a water cooled torch is also unnecessary.  I've Tig welded steel 
all day at heats ranging from 55 to 100 amps without overheating my torch. 
Sure I might have to wear a glove but that's about it.

Best,
Bill Woolley