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by lucky
Thu Apr 30, 2015 4:21 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: 4943 TIG Rods
Replies: 2
Views: 519

4943 TIG Rods

Anyone have a good source online to purchase them? My LWS wants to sell me 20lbs at $6/lb. I don't think I'd use that much...
by lucky
Wed Apr 15, 2015 6:18 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig torch question....
Replies: 15
Views: 1941

Tig torch question....

I have the flex loc 230 torch and when I pull the long back cap off, I do this more often then not, the oring seems to get damaged. It seems to hang up when I pull it off, so it keeps getting damaged. I tried taking the damaged one off of another cap I have, but it broke in half VERY easily when I t...
by lucky
Tue Apr 07, 2015 4:29 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: CK FLex Loc 230 Consumables
Replies: 2
Views: 382

CK FLex Loc 230 Consumables

I was wondering if any other brands make parts that fit the FL230 or not. Most of the LWSs in my area carry other brands and have to special order the CK stuff. Where do you order your consumables from online? I am mostly going to be welding aluminum would it be ok just to order some spare gas saver...
by lucky
Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:35 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: A little boat repair.
Replies: 4
Views: 572

Re: A little boat repair.

Just started aluminum. Really just started tig. Thanks. The boat was a pain to start, but once I got about an inch of bead it went good. I started back further than the crack to I could get a good consistent bead.


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by lucky
Sat Apr 04, 2015 11:35 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: A little boat repair.
Replies: 4
Views: 572

Re: A little boat repair.

Oh yeah, it was EXTREMELY thin.

1/16 2% Lanthanated
40 amps foot pedal controlled
#6 cup with gas saver
3/32 filler <--- didn't have 1/16



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by lucky
Sat Apr 04, 2015 11:32 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: A little boat repair.
Replies: 4
Views: 572

A little boat repair.

So, I figured I was good enough with aluminum tig to start a small repair for a friend that rescued a boat out in the bay. This is a very salty aluminum boat. To say the least it was corroded. I cleaned the area up real good and gave it my best. I still have to weld the inside of the crack, but here...
by lucky
Sat Apr 04, 2015 7:13 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: What causes the tungsten to do this?
Replies: 10
Views: 3894

Re: What causes the tungsten to do this?

Thanks for the tips. I want to be clear that the tungsten didn't do that when I tried to ball it, but throughout the welds. I don't know if you can see it from the pics, but it looks and feels kind of rough and spiky. I did just start today, I have watched some videos before starting, which helped. ...
by lucky
Sat Apr 04, 2015 5:59 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: What causes the tungsten to do this?
Replies: 10
Views: 3894

What causes the tungsten to do this?

I am welding 1/4" aluminum, not sure the alloy. 200 amps - pedal controlled 120hz 35% balance - inverter machine 1/8" 2% Lanthanated Tungsten #6 cup with a gas saver 1/8" 4043 filler I attempted to ball the electrode on a piece of copper at 200 amps, and I couldn't get it to ball at a...
by lucky
Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:08 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: It's about dang time!
Replies: 2
Views: 485

It's about dang time!

My new Everlast 250EX has finally arrived. Now it's time to get some seat time and get to welding up all of our aluminum boats. We have plenty of cracks to practice on. Image


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