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by Olf Art
Thu Apr 10, 2014 5:08 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: .....old guy wanting to learn new tricks
Replies: 7
Views: 585

Re: .....old guy wanting to learn new tricks

I've some problems with MIG, but by propping and using 2 hands I can lay a reasonable weld. However, O/A welding holding the torch with one hand and the filler rod with the other creates shaking of both hands. Propping and forcing myself to calm down (obviously a neural, read old age problem) helps ...
by Olf Art
Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:22 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: .....old guy wanting to learn new tricks
Replies: 7
Views: 585

Re: .....old guy wanting to learn new tricks

Zach_T wrote:Tremors on mig welding steel? If so are you running solid core wire with shielding gas?
Yes, .035" wire & CO2
by Olf Art
Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:47 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: .....old guy wanting to learn new tricks
Replies: 7
Views: 585

.....old guy wanting to learn new tricks

Hey, I'm Olf Art aka Paul Aitchison, I'm 72 this month and I am building from scratch a custom mid-rear engine sports bodied car. The body is a combination of steel and aluminum. Consequently I am very interested in learning O/A welding Aluminum. I have welded/brazed w O/A steel and have almost lear...