Here's my project that got me into welding:
I think it looks OK....
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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
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- by paffy
- Thu Jun 16, 2016 10:37 pm
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Re: Newbie weld
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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
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[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
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Re: Newbie weld
That's what I started with ! Became an expert on resharpening the electrode during that exercise ...Douglas wrote:Have you tried Jody's Tig Welding Skill Drill? It helped find a good rhythm.
- by paffy
- Tue Jun 14, 2016 1:09 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
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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
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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 ?
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
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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
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Testing a tube joint to failure:
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- by paffy
- Tue Jun 14, 2016 12:07 am
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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 ?
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
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Newbie weld
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Am I on the right path here ? What should I change and concentrate on ?
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