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by MeatHead
Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:49 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: How to weld TALL weld beads on 1.6mm thick Aluminum Tube?
Replies: 4
Views: 712

How to weld TALL weld beads on 1.6mm thick Aluminum Tube?

Hi welding gurus :D. I once saw a welder at a car-speed shop several years ago build weld bead on top of thin-walled aluminum intercooler pipe (~1.6mm aluminum tubing). Although, I've had success with my EverLast 225LX machine, I'm having difficulty creating a tall weld-bead around the end of this t...
by MeatHead
Sat Jul 27, 2013 6:39 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Split 3/32" filler rod into two ~0.046" rods?
Replies: 4
Views: 636

Split 3/32" filler rod into two ~0.046" rods?

I have some excess 3/32 aluminum and steel filler rods and wanted to ask you gurus if any 'ol' shop trick exists that makes it easy to split a 3/32" thick filler rod in half so you get 2 ~0.046" thick rods? (Thereby, resulting in 2 thinner filler rods)? :) The filler rods that are thinner ...
by MeatHead
Wed Jul 24, 2013 2:52 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Stubby #12 cups 1 inch or shorter w/ good flow?
Replies: 4
Views: 1411

Re: Stubby #12 cups 1 inch or shorter w/ good flow?

This is my torch: CK-FL1312HSF 130 Amp FlexLoc TIG Torch 12.5' 1 Piece SuperFlex Cable. The only large diameter gas lens that fit it was the Weldcraft Stubby Large Gas Diameter lens model. The regular large diameter gas lens has different thread style. So, does that mean my torch is comparable to a ...
by MeatHead
Tue Jul 23, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Stubby #12 cups 1 inch or shorter w/ good flow?
Replies: 4
Views: 1411

Re: Stubby #12 cups 1 inch or shorter w/ good flow?

Well I suppose I can settle for 11/16 length since that is at least shorter than my current 1 & ~15/16" #12. What do you guys think about these cups to be used with the Weldcraft stubby large diameter gas lens?: http://thumbs2.picclick.com/d/w500/pict/200559450285_/10-54N19-Short-TIG-Alumin...
by MeatHead
Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:32 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Stubby #12 cups 1 inch or shorter w/ good flow?
Replies: 4
Views: 1411

Stubby #12 cups 1 inch or shorter w/ good flow?

semi-recently, I upgraded to a CK Worldwide 130 series flex-loc torch and LOVE IT! It was much easier on my hands for welding thin walled tubing for car projects (SS and AL). Although this torch + Weldcraft #12 cup w/ large diameter lens is better than the huge wp25? Everlast torch I had before, the...
by MeatHead
Mon Jan 14, 2013 9:06 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Best Nozzle for Close Angle Merged Exhaust Tubing?
Replies: 2
Views: 612

Best Nozzle for Close Angle Merged Exhaust Tubing?

I made it this far merging a smaller (~2 inch) exhaust pipe into a larger 3 inch pipe (stainless steel), but I could not complete the weld because my #12 nozzle was too big! :P Is there a better nozzle size you experienced welders would recommend so I can finish the top of this merge section? http:/...
by MeatHead
Sun Jan 06, 2013 4:48 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Northern Industrial 1644910 AD Helmet Opinions? 3.82" x 2.44
Replies: 3
Views: 995

Northern Industrial 1644910 AD Helmet Opinions? 3.82" x 2.44

I only perform TIG Welding and the standard pipe-liner fixed-shade helmet with Gold / Amber lense and 1.5x magnifier has been my only helmet for a few years now. However, after working on car projects in tight spaces, I feel a better helmet that doesn't require me to flip the helmet and gives me mor...
by MeatHead
Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:33 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Flexible snake arm clamps for Tube welding?
Replies: 4
Views: 1250

Flexible snake arm clamps for Tube welding?

Happy Holidays WeldingTipsandTricks community! As the new year approaches, and my body reminds me I'm not getting younger, I wanted to open discussion about clamping system ideas for thin (~16 gauge / ~2mm) tacked-together-tube consisting of irregular curves / angles (like exhaust headers, etc). Whe...
by MeatHead
Wed May 30, 2012 2:13 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Dual Flow Argon Regulator?
Replies: 9
Views: 5300

Dual Flow Argon Regulator?

I'm looking to upgrade my single flow argon regulator to a dual flow setup. Has anyone used the Smith 33-50-580 Dual Flow Argon Regulator and what do you guys think about it? (I want this for stainless steel pipe backpurge work)..
by MeatHead
Tue Dec 27, 2011 5:02 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Pipe Merge Positioning Clamp?
Replies: 3
Views: 1641

Pipe Merge Positioning Clamp?

I'm trying to TIG Weld merge a 2 inch stainless steel exhaust pipe into a 3 inch SS pipe at a 30 degree angle. What do you folks recommend for clamping the two pipes together (with adjustable angle option) so I can do this job once...and only once :p? http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab329/Weldero...
by MeatHead
Sun Dec 25, 2011 6:00 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: SS Exhaust pipe weld settings?
Replies: 3
Views: 7419

SS Exhaust pipe weld settings?

Merry Christmas and Happy holidays WeldingTipsandTricks'ers, I've been trying to weld some stainless steel exhaust pipe (ebay brand) with 316L rod, but I think something is wrong with my settings, technique, or torch setup because all my welds look like crap :? . Can you guys please critique my weld...
by MeatHead
Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:24 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tips for 2mm thick intercooler pipe and Turbo Elbows?
Replies: 3
Views: 5675

Tips for 2mm thick intercooler pipe and Turbo Elbows?

Hi everyone, I'm a big fan of Jody's work and the community here. Learning how to make a consistent "stack of dimes" bead on 2mm thick intercooler piping has been challenging. Here is my best so far: http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab329/Welderooni/ACBalance37pipe.jpg Machine: PowerTig ...
by MeatHead
Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:59 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Frosty looking weld quality?
Replies: 5
Views: 1543

Frosty looking weld quality?

Hello fellow Tig Welders, Can you please critique my weld and offer some advice? :D I've been practicing A/C Tig welding on a 1/4" 6061 aluminum plate and my welds keep having this frosty quality. I turned the A/C Balance (cleaning) down to ~37% (almost all the way to the left) and it looks lik...