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by Warrenh
Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:07 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Welders forgetting to ground
Replies: 9
Views: 1696

Re: Welders forgetting to ground

We call it Bluetooth ground but it never seems to work no matter how many times we try.

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by Warrenh
Wed May 29, 2019 7:02 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: This Didn't Work
Replies: 5
Views: 1188

Re: This Didn't Work

Extend your tungsten stick out and add gas. Maybe 25 or 30 cfh. You should have no problem then.

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by Warrenh
Sun Feb 03, 2019 9:26 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: After Market Torch with switch for Lincoln SW Tig 200
Replies: 9
Views: 1996

Re: After Market Torch with switch for Lincoln SW Tig 200

Weldflame WP-26F-25R 25-ft 200Amp Air-Cooled TIG Welding Torch Flex-Head Ready-to-Go Package https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ABVH8EI/re ... vCbWYBAB06

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by Warrenh
Sun Feb 03, 2019 9:22 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: After Market Torch with switch for Lincoln SW Tig 200
Replies: 9
Views: 1996

Re: After Market Torch with switch for Lincoln SW Tig 200

I own the sq 200. I have the 26 torch and an arczone rotary control on top and a push button on bottom. It doesn't get hot like the original. I use it for aluminum and it takes all 200 amps. I would recommend the size 26 torch. You will have to buy an adapter for the dinse. It's from profax. I will ...
by Warrenh
Wed Dec 19, 2018 9:51 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Lincoln Square Wave tig 200 Scratch Start??
Replies: 12
Views: 7223

Re: Lincoln Square Wave tig 200 Scratch Start??

Mine came from arc zone. It's their brand. Simple thumb control. Rotates side to side. I use it on top and a momentary on off on bottom. You just have to switch the cables at the machine. 7 pin Lincoln connector. I use the momentary for anodized and the east/west for everything else. Sent from my mo...
by Warrenh
Sat Dec 08, 2018 5:22 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Lincoln Square Wave tig 200 Scratch Start??
Replies: 12
Views: 7223

Re: Lincoln Square Wave tig 200 Scratch Start??

I'm going to add that I have the squarwave and love it. I think you would not be disappointed with a east west thumb control. I use it for everything but anodized aluminum and once you get your heat where you want it you can take your thumb off and it will stay there until you change it unlike the f...
by Warrenh
Sat Nov 24, 2018 2:37 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Stack of dimes... almost...
Replies: 9
Views: 2027

Re: Stack of dimes... almost...

I meant cheat.

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by Warrenh
Sat Nov 24, 2018 2:36 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Stack of dimes... almost...
Replies: 9
Views: 2027

Re: Stack of dimes... almost...

There are some guys in my shop that do that but it's not good technique and it's not necessary. Their welds never look as good as mine and I'm not convinced they are as strong. You need to see the pieces melt together in most joints and pumping the peddle doesn't make that happen consistently. It's ...
by Warrenh
Sat Nov 24, 2018 2:32 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Help debug first TIG attempt
Replies: 40
Views: 4981

Re: Help debug first TIG attempt

Try a slight pause after you add your filler. You will see the puddle even out and match the width you are trying to get. Your beads will start looking more consistent when you do this.

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by Warrenh
Tue Nov 06, 2018 1:35 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Gloves.
Replies: 10
Views: 1909

Re: Gloves.

I find them on amazon. About 15 dollars.

Steiner 0230-L Mega TIG Gloves, Grain Kidskin Foam Back Unlined Palm Cuff, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GKNF7U/re ... 4BbWN4GDQ1

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by Warrenh
Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:51 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Gloves.
Replies: 10
Views: 1909

Re: Gloves.

My favorite right now is the steiner mega tig glove. They have a thin palm and a foam back to keep the heat off the back of your hand. They also have a seamless thumb.

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by Warrenh
Sun Oct 14, 2018 2:33 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Hurricane michael
Replies: 6
Views: 1462

Re: Hurricane michael

I bet he took the 2 mill and opened a pawn shop and check cashing business to continue his roll of taking adantage of people who are struggling. Please don't help me. I don't want a penny of that kind of money. Enjoy it now because the bible says a rich man has as much chance of entering heaven as a...
by Warrenh
Fri Oct 12, 2018 8:55 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Hurricane michael
Replies: 1
Views: 714

Re: Hurricane michael

Fist pic is our front yard. Last one is the grocery store. It had six feet of water in it. I will post more as 8 can. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181013/e37add3640ed006ccaf33abbc7bee7d6.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181013/a10edd99c8e52197e8415184d5817944.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk...
by Warrenh
Fri Oct 12, 2018 4:42 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Hurricane michael
Replies: 1
Views: 714

Hurricane michael

Please keep me and my family in your thoughts and prayers. We live 15 miles east of landfall for hurricane Michael and the town of Port st Joe is destroyed. Our home made it through with minor damage but it looks like I will be out of work indefinitely because of the power outage. If anyone would li...
by Warrenh
Fri Oct 12, 2018 10:05 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Hurricane michael
Replies: 6
Views: 1462

Hurricane michael

Please keep us in your prayers. I live in Port St Joe and we were about 15 miles east of landfall. The city is destroyed. No power for now and the near future. I haven't seen the shop yet but was told it was ok. Our house is OK but we have a huge oak down in the front of it. I have a go fund me list...
by Warrenh
Sat Sep 29, 2018 9:11 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Torch Switch for a Lincoln Square wave 200
Replies: 4
Views: 1488

Re: Torch Switch for a Lincoln Square wave 200

I would also recommend getting this setup in the 25 foot length.

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by Warrenh
Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:49 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Torch Switch for a Lincoln Square wave 200
Replies: 4
Views: 1488

Re: Torch Switch for a Lincoln Square wave 200

I have the squarewave 200 with the ck rotary switch and love it. I also have a push button on/off switch on the bottom side for anodized work. I switched the torch to a 200 amp size 26 because the size 17 got really hot. I found the torch, power cable and cable cover with the back caps and collets/b...
by Warrenh
Sat Sep 15, 2018 1:42 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Aluminum Plug Welds
Replies: 6
Views: 3860

Re: Aluminum Plug Welds

I assume you are bending a 90 degree leg on the top of your baffle and you are not trying to weld to a cut end. If this is correct then you can stick your tungsten in a larger hole and melt into the flat on top of your baffle. Once you get filler to melt into that, the edges of the hole will be no p...
by Warrenh
Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:04 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Aluminum Plug Welds
Replies: 6
Views: 3860

Re: Aluminum Plug Welds

Try 3/8 holes and sharpen your tungsten to a point so you can focus the heat better.

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by Warrenh
Thu Sep 06, 2018 8:14 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig Welding Anodized Aluminum
Replies: 12
Views: 2295

Re: Tig Welding Anodized Aluminum

We have a new guy we just hired and I had him making passable anodized welds in 30 minutes.

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by Warrenh
Wed Sep 05, 2018 10:50 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig Welding Anodized Aluminum
Replies: 12
Views: 2295

Re: Tig Welding Anodized Aluminum

Yeah. Stuff like this. LolImage

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by Warrenh
Wed Aug 29, 2018 8:05 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Bronze turtle project
Replies: 24
Views: 4819

Re: Bronze turtle project

A little closer today. Got the sand blasting done on the stainless and the chemicals on the bronze for the patina. Still waiting for the concrete base that is provided by others. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180830/2492eb517c523e1eca9505bb5a4546f4.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180830/...
by Warrenh
Fri Aug 17, 2018 9:04 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Bronze turtle project
Replies: 24
Views: 4819

Re: Bronze turtle project

Thanks

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by Warrenh
Fri Aug 17, 2018 12:56 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Bronze turtle project
Replies: 24
Views: 4819

Re: Bronze turtle project

Finally got two mounted. One more to go, then engineers aproval. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180817/a46a55158504ee8057ec883bc023dcb1.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180817/8bd08fb0d3ed12c018694922383fafbf.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180817/027cd05b2536d279f65ee9af269676d4.jp...
by Warrenh
Wed Aug 15, 2018 12:31 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Wicked thin AL welding
Replies: 6
Views: 1238

Re: Wicked thin AL welding

I would sharpen my tungsten to a point on something that thin and you might have to angle your torch forward some so all the heat isn't directed into the joint. Keep your stick out to about 3/16. I assume you have a pedal to control the heat.

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