Hi Guys,

I am currently welding with a #13 shade while welding 4130 thin wall tube (.035 wall @ 35-40 AMPS).

Will a #10 Gold shade be enough to protect my eyes?

Yup, the tube airframe was designed by another builder back in the 60's. The tube fuse is about 30-40 lbs lighter than the wood one!

It's a Pietenpol Air Camper.. very easy and fun to build!

I took no offence to any of it.. I am going to the scrap yard tomorrow and i an going to burn, burn, burn!

Thank you all for your help!

Here is the tungsten I have been using..

Ok.. thanks oscar!

What type of tungsten are you using and how long is that taper?

PS, i am using electrode negative..

Oh crap.. sorry guys.. lol

I am practising on 4130 tube that is 1" OD / 0.035 wall thickness

Everlast PowerARC 160 STH (I took the 2T switch off and am learning to use the pedal).

Hi Guys,

Totally new to tube welding and gave it a shot a week ago.. and it didn't turn out too good, lol.

I am using 35 amps and a 3/32 tip and I am totally lost.. so any advise would be welcome.

Hi Guys, I am trying to get into TIG welding and made the decision to buy an auto-darkening helmet. I went out to Princess Auto (Canadian equivalent to Harbour Freight in the US) and purchased this helmet. http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/shop-iron-skull-pistols-variable-shade-auto-darkening-we...