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| FourBlades |
 Dec 17 2012, 10:14 PM
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From Wreck to Rockin  Group: Members Posts: 2,056 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States 
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I have been thinking about learning to TIG weld for a few years and took the plunge.
I bought the Eastwood AC/DC unit and have been playing with it for a few weeks.  I did all the obvious learning stuff, watching you tube videos, reading about it. I like WeldingTipsAndTricks.com videos. At first I just could not see what was going on well enough so I bought a 3x magnifier for my helmet. I also had a lot of trouble with fogging so I got some FogTech drops which completely stopped the fogging. These tips made it a lot easier to see the arc and the puddle. Now if I could just stop touching the tungsten to the puddle it would be nice. I'd like to be able to TIG thin metal to limit heat input, do good roll bar welding, and make stuff from aluminum. I know this will take a lot of time and practice. What tips really helped you, what practice exercises did you do, what war stories do you have? Thanks, John |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Dec 17 2012, 10:50 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None 
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You'll get real good at sharpening the tungsten rods. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I have a dedicated grinder for that. I put the tungsten rod in a cordless drill and turn it slowly while sharpening it on the grinding wheel. If you have done a lot of oxy acetylene welding, it amounts to just about the same thing except your using an arc to make the puddle with. It takes a LOT of practice. (Speaking for myself of course) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Which reminds me, I need to get out in the garage and do some of that. My goal is to be able to TIG weld upside down. Maybe I'm aiming a little too high. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
Cheers, Elliot |
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FourBlades How did you learn to TIG weld? Dec 17 2012, 10:14 PM
stugray Some quick tips for you:
To learn control of the ... Dec 17 2012, 10:43 PM McMark Since my first exposure to welding was OxyAcetelen... Dec 17 2012, 10:53 PM
FourBlades
Since my first exposure to welding was OxyAcetele... Dec 17 2012, 11:05 PM Elliot Cannon :agree: Yeah. That's pretty much what I meant... Dec 17 2012, 10:57 PM McMark No copper. No filler rod. You'll have some pro... Dec 17 2012, 11:14 PM nathansnathan Some things to note, you should hold the electrode... Dec 17 2012, 11:40 PM FourBlades Thanks folks!
I am using the foot pedal to st... Dec 18 2012, 06:23 AM scotty b I'm tigging 1/4 on a 911 right now. this is th... Dec 18 2012, 06:38 AM scotty b also starrt out with some scrap working on your pu... Dec 18 2012, 06:40 AM SUNAB914 diping the rod
That's what Doc Evil said. :WT... Dec 18 2012, 06:52 AM FourBlades Thanks Scotty!
So really tight fit up is impo... Dec 18 2012, 10:01 AM 9146986 If you are just learning, I'd suggest learning... Dec 18 2012, 10:22 AM ConeDodger Welding clinic Mark? Dec 18 2012, 10:51 AM The Metal Surgeon Practice oxy acet welding first. I went to Coventr... Dec 18 2012, 11:03 AM Black22 My 20yr old cousins work...damn kids!!... Dec 18 2012, 11:08 AM ruby914 I took welding in high school. I think I was very ... Dec 18 2012, 11:18 AM andys
I now wear glasses, just seeing the puddle is my ... Dec 18 2012, 12:23 PM stugray
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-8290-1... Dec 18 2012, 12:01 PM Black22
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-8290-... Dec 18 2012, 12:22 PM FourBlades I will look into the oxy/acetylene welding.
Is it... Dec 18 2012, 02:39 PM The Metal Surgeon Tig welding doesn't leave a brittle weld on sh... Dec 18 2012, 05:05 PM scotty b
Tig welding doesn't leave a brittle weld on s... Dec 18 2012, 09:09 PM okieflyr My strategy is to sharpen 4-5 electrodes at a time... Dec 18 2012, 06:49 PM FourBlades Kevin,
That is a great tip to sharpen more than o... Dec 18 2012, 09:02 PM FourBlades Scotty, you will definitely get there...
WOT: The... Dec 18 2012, 09:21 PM strawman
WOT: The HAMB is the bomb for crazy metal work ru... Dec 18 2012, 11:57 PM sean_v8_914 the oxy practice tip is good. i also use a little ... Dec 19 2012, 09:33 AM mr914 I signed up for a class at the local community col... Dec 19 2012, 03:39 PM stugray
A friend of mine was fusion welding together a 1... Dec 19 2012, 05:09 PM rick 918-S Lots of great suggestions here. Like many others h... Dec 20 2012, 12:08 AM stugray rick - NICE experience. I like the flexing, floati... Dec 20 2012, 12:34 AM rick 918-S
rick - NICE experience. I like the flexing, float... Dec 20 2012, 08:43 AM FourBlades Mark's comment really struck a nerve with me.
... Dec 20 2012, 09:21 AM jd74914 It's all about practice time. I learned the ba... Dec 21 2012, 08:19 AM stugray Another trick I learned from welding that most wou... Dec 23 2012, 12:29 AM |
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