Metalworking

Welders

• MIG: Yeswelder MIG-205DS ($479)
• TIG: Titanium (Harbor Freight, ~$320)
• upgrade multi-process: Lincoln Electric K4876-1 ($2099)

Tools

• angle grinders
  • corded: Metabo ($289)
  • cordless: DeWalt FlexVolt 60V Max ($199 $157)
• cut-off tool
  • under $100: Ridgid ($89)
  • over $100: Makita XCM01Z ($153) / DeWalt DCS438 ($199 $118)
• bench grinder
  • standard: Shop Fox
  • upgrade: JET industrial

Other

• metal polish
  • all-arounder: Autosol (cheap and great at everything)
  • standard: California Custom Purple / CarPro Metallicut
    • Metallicut has a very strong solvent smell
  • better finish: Mothers Mag & Aluminium (almost as good as Mercury)
  • best finish: Auto Finesse Mercury (expensive, only for finishing)
  • aggressive: Quick-Glo original (best for removing oxidation and surface rust)