Tig welding rates

[Kozworth]

Hello r3v,

I have had experience tig welding in the past. Issue is I do not have access to a tig welder. I have a couple aluminum parts I needed welded and wasn't sure what a correct rate was to charge. Need to weld intercooler piping, bov vband flange, oil pan tap for return line, etc.

I would consider purchasing a tig because I enjoy welding but its not in the budget, and should be moving soon. Gotta pack everything into the e30.

Thanks

[brent5631]

Hello r3v,

I have had experience tig welding in the past. Issue is I do not have access to a tig welder. I have a couple aluminum parts I needed welded and wasn't sure what a correct rate was to charge. Need to weld intercooler piping, bov vband flange, oil pan tap for return line, etc.

I would consider purchasing a tig because I enjoy welding but its not in the budget, and should be moving soon. Gotta pack everything into the e30.

Thanks

I would expect 40-80 per hour depending on the place. A lot of welding guys don't want to mess with a little job like that. Also, having good fit of the parts will make it easier and cheaper for the weldor.

[deutschman]

You should look around town for smaller family type welding shops. They will be more willing to do small jobs. A small shop here in SF CA welded some steering arms together for me after I cut them down for my 2002 project for $50. You should be able to find some one. If not there is always JB weld lol

[sharky]

My Fabricator charges 100 hr, cant see any reason why that couldnt be done in less than a hour if everything is marked, clean and ready to weld

[Kozworth]

I might have a hook up from a guy but we aren't buddy buddy but know each other well enough... So wasn't sure if it could be like a 6 pack kinda job. I know tig takes a good amount of practice and a steady hand but seems like I could do all the parts in .5 hours

[ZekeTheSneak]

I think my guy charges like 90? Hes way to good and luckily were buds so I get a decent deal. My guy would gladly do all of that at the shop on the side as he builds race cars all day. I would search and try to find someone who is good and does stuff in the field ie Vbands and mandrel bends

[LJ851]

Most welders i know wont say hello for less than $50.

That being said, if you show up with shiny clean parts with tight gaps you can get a lot of work done for that $50. $50- $100 an hour for high quality tig is reasonable in my book.

[der affe]

I usually charge $75 an hour with a 1/2 minimum. But i charge the actual time i spend. If it is something simple and quick, i charge less.