How 'bout welding the stuff? TIG? sigh...
If it could better resist undesirable oxidation, be cut or worked a little easier, AND be welded with a buzz-box stick welder, that would be a perfect trifecta.
I give up. ...stand better chances going out and buying lottery tickets...
Have you seen the price of Inconel lately? Many of the alloys are over $40. / lb.