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- by Spokerider
- Wed Jan 02, 2019 10:40 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Feeding TIG Rod
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3742
Re: Feeding TIG Rod
I too am struggling with feeding the rod into the puddle, and trying to feed it through my fingertips at the same time. Yes, aluminum uses rod at a faster rate than steel. It goes fast! Do you........hold yer hand steady and "dab" by feeding the rod through your finger tips? Or....."d...
- by Spokerider
- Mon Dec 31, 2018 9:51 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: TIG welding an oil pan
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2688
Re: TIG welding an oil pan
Thanks for the advice guys. It helps instill confidence......
What about using brazing rod? Is that an option? I see one thread where a guy brazed a modded pan together.
I have 309, 312, ERS70s2 and silicone brazing rod. Don't have any 70s6 but could prolly buy some.
What about using brazing rod? Is that an option? I see one thread where a guy brazed a modded pan together.
I have 309, 312, ERS70s2 and silicone brazing rod. Don't have any 70s6 but could prolly buy some.
- by Spokerider
- Thu Dec 27, 2018 11:57 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: TIG welding an oil pan
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2688
TIG welding an oil pan
Guys, I need to mod an engine oil pan. I need to relocate the drain bung, and mod the pan volume for axle clearance issues. I'll be adding "volume" to another location of the pan to make up for removing clearance volume. Do I weld with ER70S2 or 309 rod? Will the 309 rod help mitigate poro...
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