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by paffy
Fri Aug 19, 2016 11:26 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Newbie weld
Replies: 21
Views: 1523

Re: Newbie weld

Here's my project that got me into welding:
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I think it looks OK....
by paffy
Thu Jun 16, 2016 10:37 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Newbie weld
Replies: 21
Views: 1523

Re: Newbie weld

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I've tried some low clearance welds and got completely stuck on this one. Tried extending the electrode, but it wasn't shielded and just burned up. Same thing with building an argon dam with aluminum foil.

Is there a way to get in there somehow ? Stick weld it maybe ?
by paffy
Tue Jun 14, 2016 4:26 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Newbie weld
Replies: 21
Views: 1523

Re: Newbie weld

[quote="Oscar"]You're obviously doing vehicle-related welding. Take your time if you're welding structural stuff. Get some naval jelly or phosphoric acid to etch your practice welds. But you need to properly slice them up to inspect penetration/fusion. That's the plan if I feel confident. ...
by paffy
Tue Jun 14, 2016 4:19 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Newbie weld
Replies: 21
Views: 1523

Re: Newbie weld

Douglas wrote:Have you tried Jody's Tig Welding Skill Drill? It helped find a good rhythm.
That's what I started with ! Became an expert on resharpening the electrode during that exercise ...
by paffy
Tue Jun 14, 2016 1:09 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Newbie weld
Replies: 21
Views: 1523

Re: Newbie weld

I have no welding experience and nobody to guide me, so any input will be highly appreciated ! For example - is it OK to do a 2nd pass over an ugly spot without any filler and "massage it" into a surrounding area ? It's called "dry-washing" a weld, and it's fairly common practic...
by paffy
Tue Jun 14, 2016 12:21 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Newbie weld
Replies: 21
Views: 1523

Re: Newbie weld

I have no welding experience and nobody to guide me, so any input will be highly appreciated !

For example - is it OK to do a 2nd pass over an ugly spot without any filler and "massage it" into a surrounding area ?
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by paffy
Tue Jun 14, 2016 12:14 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Newbie weld
Replies: 21
Views: 1523

Re: Newbie weld

inside of 50° tubing joint. The oxidation - how do I prevent it ?
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by paffy
Tue Jun 14, 2016 12:10 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Newbie weld
Replies: 21
Views: 1523

Re: Newbie weld

Testing a tube joint to failure:
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by paffy
Tue Jun 14, 2016 12:07 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Newbie weld
Replies: 21
Views: 1523

Re: Newbie weld

Here's an attempt at a seam weld. I started, it seemed too cold, bumped the power couple amps.

I'm welding outdoors with a 5 cup and end up with a slight oxidation layer - would a gas lens prevent this ?
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by paffy
Sun Jun 12, 2016 4:57 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Newbie weld
Replies: 21
Views: 1523

Newbie weld

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I've just made my first TIG weld. Seems to me I was dwelling too much at the start, then doing almost OK for an inch before I tripped and it all went downhill from there.

Am I on the right path here ? What should I change and concentrate on ?