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by Payupv8
Thu Jul 30, 2015 12:21 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Beginner at tig looking for some pointers
Replies: 23
Views: 2465

Re: Beginner at tig looking for some pointers

Oscar wrote:Why is one piece of steel clean and the other not?
It's my welding table that's not as clean as the work piece it's they way I took the picture that makes it look like one piece
by Payupv8
Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:21 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Beginner at tig looking for some pointers
Replies: 23
Views: 2465

Re: Beginner at tig looking for some pointers

Back with a little more practice last night. Gonna try to keep practicing each night for at least an hour or two
by Payupv8
Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:40 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Beginner at tig looking for some pointers
Replies: 23
Views: 2465

Re: Beginner at tig looking for some pointers

I did check the gap and one set was completely touch I couldn't even get the feeler gauge in between them so I took both sets Out and cleaned them with some emery cloth and reset the gap. Didn't seem to help. How do I confirm the capacitor is bad? Also could I have too much gas flow causing the arc ...
by Payupv8
Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:12 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Beginner at tig looking for some pointers
Replies: 23
Views: 2465

Re: Beginner at tig looking for some pointers

Thank you for all the input. Iam definetly becoming an expert tungsten grinder. Lol. I bought myself Some 4"x8" 1/4" hot rolled plate that Iam gonna clean up very well and then start running some practice beads I also picked up some 5032 I think 4"x8" 11 gauge aluminum plate...
by Payupv8
Wed Mar 18, 2015 10:13 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Beginner at tig looking for some pointers
Replies: 23
Views: 2465

Re: Beginner at tig looking for some pointers

Thank you for your input Iam gonna keep practicing and posting pictures of my progress on this thread and keep asking for more tips. I have watched all of jodys videos and Iam really trying to focus on not having to long of an arc and not too much torch angle. I guess I just need to sit down and pra...
by Payupv8
Tue Mar 17, 2015 9:43 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Beginner at tig looking for some pointers
Replies: 23
Views: 2465

Beginner at tig looking for some pointers

I am new to tig welding took some classes at the local college just looking for some tips on how I can improve looking for constructive criticism thank you

This is 1/8th inch plate 3/32 tungsten and 1/16 filler all mild steel
by Payupv8
Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:53 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New guy from Santa Cruz ca.
Replies: 4
Views: 342

Re: New guy from Santa Cruz ca.

Thank you guys for making me feel welcome here. My name is Eric. I will definetly post some of my practice pieces and ask all the questions I can think of
by Payupv8
Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New guy from Santa Cruz ca.
Replies: 4
Views: 342

New guy from Santa Cruz ca.

I just wanted to introduce my self Iam new to the forum and a beginner welder, I want to specialize in tig welding. I've taken all the welding classes at the local college. Iam a certified smog tech during the day but love welding. I bought my self an old miller hf tig welder with a water cooler off...