If you plan to perform anything that is structural as a welder running an independent business, you'd better darn well have insurance AND a WPS/certification for that. Else, you open yourself up to enormous legal and criminal liability. I encourage people to own and run their own business at least ...

Welcome--I know how you feel. Sometimes earning a living gets in the way of a passion doesn't it. Unless of course you are earning a living doing what you love--which by the way is the definition of success.

I haven't personally but I ran across this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAFY2 ... 79yld7T3hA
Chuck E does a pretty thorough review of the Vulcan from unboxing to actual welding. It may give you some help.

Good idea Artie--HD is easier to access than China. Sorry for the late response--was out of town for a week. Merry Christmas all.

Thanks Dave. I checked it out and it's within budget. So is the Everlast Welding PowerI-TIG 200T TIG which I've heard of. Do you know anyone using either? Jody at Welding Tips and Tricks has mentioned it in several videos as a very reliable welder. I believe uses it himself as well. I just don't wan...

Thanks Mike--looking forward to advice and ideas.

Hello all, Just retired (sort of) from a 30+ year real estate development career and returning to my first interest of sculpture from my college days. I always wanted to weld metal art but figured I'd be dead before I could support a family as a struggling artist. So, now my chance to reconnect with...