Happy New Year everyone! I am back and thinking this may be the year to try TIG. I haven't followed the forum closely over the last few months and wondered what the quality upgrades were like with the tig welders. Specifically, is it worth it to get the better pedal or go with an aftermarket? Likewise with the torches and regulators? Better to get the package and buy aftermarket when I get up to speed or go with the everlast upgrades? I have also wondered whether I could buy the welder alone for less and build up the rest of my gear from other sources. Thanks for any input, Daniel