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- by ErnieA
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 5:27 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Settings and other general questions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1661
Re: Settings and other general questions (Update)
Time sure flies and I haven't posted on this forum in about 5 years it seems. I sure appreciate the above help when I was getting started (again) with TIG welding in my shop. I was totally intimidated and trying to learn my Miller Synchrowave 200 wasn't easy at first. Well, it still isn't easy for m...
- by ErnieA
- Wed Mar 28, 2018 11:54 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Overall Appearance
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1031
Re: Overall Appearance
I use wood strips to support things I don't want to scratch. It's a little harder with aluminum because heat spreads so far from the weld. Makes grounding more complicated, but keeps things looking nice. Thanks for the reply. I'll look at that too. I currently need to chill the fillet welds and am ...
- by ErnieA
- Tue Mar 27, 2018 2:02 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Overall Appearance
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1031
Overall Appearance
Hi y'all!
I'm going to make some tanks out of 6061 sheet and want to keep the overall appearance as scratch free as possible. What are some of your tips for welding on the bench and keeping your jobs looking good.
TIA,
Ernie
Oregon
I'm going to make some tanks out of 6061 sheet and want to keep the overall appearance as scratch free as possible. What are some of your tips for welding on the bench and keeping your jobs looking good.
TIA,
Ernie
Oregon
- by ErnieA
- Thu Dec 17, 2015 1:54 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
- Replies: 3253
- Views: 538735
Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
Thanks Ernie - I was guessing it might mount up something like that. I'm thinking the long spout is to allow for the top surface of the tank being used as a luggage-bearing platform? Again, nice work. Kym Thanks! Most guys mount a Pelican case or strap a large duffel bag. Some guys carry some campi...
- by ErnieA
- Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:44 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
- Replies: 3253
- Views: 538735
Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
Sure!MosquitoMoto wrote:Wow...really nice work Ernie, well done!
Hey, is there any chance of a shot of the tank mounted on the bike?
Kym
- by ErnieA
- Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:29 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
- Replies: 3253
- Views: 538735
Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
I hire out the metal fab since I don't own the equipment. The pieces are laser cut.big gear head wrote:Sweet! Your fabrication skills are very good. What did you use to cut out the plates? Water jet? Laser?
Thanks!
- by ErnieA
- Tue Dec 15, 2015 1:36 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
- Replies: 3253
- Views: 538735
Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
Not long ago I posted a couple notes of frustration regarding my TIG welding. I've been welding since I was 13 and even have an AA degree from a Community College in NorCal, but for some reason stick and Oxy/Acet have come so easy for me and TIG has been difficult. Reading through your posts and wat...
- by ErnieA
- Thu Feb 12, 2015 12:28 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: "Balance" settings question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1205
Re: "Balance" settings question
I have a 200 that I really like but you can slice baloney on my electric meter so I may get a 210. I have found that what type of tungsten you use and how it is sharpened has a huge effect on your cleaning zone. Pure balled gives a huge zone. 1.5% lanthanated sharpened to a long point gives a small...
- by ErnieA
- Wed Feb 11, 2015 12:57 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: "Balance" settings question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1205
"Balance" settings question
Hi again from an old NOOB. I have a question regarding my Miller 200 Syncrowave (transformer) and the "Balance" adjustment. The manual clearly defines how and why to use this adjustment. I just want to know (in the real world) how you guys are using this feature. It says to start with 7 (t...
- by ErnieA
- Sun Feb 08, 2015 1:00 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Settings and other general questions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1661
Re: Settings and other general questions
Thanks. I did just that. Now it is just practice time.rick9345 wrote:Like Oscart says.
Most transformers like pure tungsten on Alum and amps and speed
- by ErnieA
- Sat Feb 07, 2015 2:01 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Settings and other general questions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1661
Settings and other general questions
My TIG welding can be summed up as many years off and on with various machines and hi-frequency attachments. Five years ago I bought a new Miller Syncrowave 200 transformer machine. At the time I wanted an "stick" machine that could also do TIG. Now after doing more research I might have b...
- by ErnieA
- Thu Feb 05, 2015 1:18 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Eye Dominance
- Replies: 5
- Views: 706
Re: Eye Dominance
Practice it is. I will try to retrain the rod delivery with my right hand today and see how it goes. More later.
Thanks, I think...
Thanks, I think...
- by ErnieA
- Wed Feb 04, 2015 5:33 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Eye Dominance
- Replies: 5
- Views: 706
Eye Dominance
I wonder what others do to combat eye dominance. I'm right handed and right eye dominant. I have tried to weld left handed but coordination is an issue with rod dip timing and steadiness with the torch. Welding with my right hand isn't much of an issue other than having a clear view of the entire pu...
- by ErnieA
- Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:30 am
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Oregon
- Replies: 6
- Views: 485
Hello from Oregon
Hi all!
I'm from the Pacific Northwest town of Milwaukie Oregon. I've been welding something on and off for over 45 years. I currently own a Miller Syncrowave 200. i would love to become proficient in GTAW (aluminum). I just wanted to introduce myself and return to lurking.
I'm from the Pacific Northwest town of Milwaukie Oregon. I've been welding something on and off for over 45 years. I currently own a Miller Syncrowave 200. i would love to become proficient in GTAW (aluminum). I just wanted to introduce myself and return to lurking.
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