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by therbrig
Mon Aug 03, 2015 5:48 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: 533068

Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)

Thanks guys! Ran the boat this weekend and everything held like it should've.
by therbrig
Sat Aug 01, 2015 6:08 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Dynasty DX200 HF start characteristics
Replies: 28
Views: 3173

Re: Dynasty DX200 HF start characteristics

Sorry. I was reading more on it and it has the "blue lightening" technology
by therbrig
Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:56 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: 533068

Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)

No sir. The Welding area was far enough away from any seals that I didn't have to worry about it much. Although I was still cautious only welding a little at a time to keep from getting to hot. Alot of carbon type stuff seemed to burn from the cast aluminum. I would stop clean and weld again. I did ...
by therbrig
Fri Jul 31, 2015 6:36 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Dynasty DX200 HF start characteristics
Replies: 28
Views: 3173

Re: Dynasty DX200 HF start characteristics

I have a Miller Dynasty 280 DX. It sometimes arcs from over 1/2" out. This is without pushing on the pedal much.
by therbrig
Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:42 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: 533068

Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)

Well I broke my anti cavitation plate pulling my lower unit off to change the water pump...left a bolt in on underside up anode (imagine that). And I've changed them many times. Anyways figured why not try to fix it. Eventhough I've never tigged aluminum much less cast aluminum. Well it turned out l...
by therbrig
Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:26 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Learning to Tig (Steel T-Joint Practice Pics)
Replies: 11
Views: 1412

Re: Learning to Tig (Steel T-Joint Practice Pics)

Decent penetration I think?
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by therbrig
Tue Jul 28, 2015 6:24 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Learning to Tig (Steel T-Joint Practice Pics)
Replies: 11
Views: 1412

Re: Learning to Tig (Steel T-Joint Practice Pics)

I cleaned up the next piece like yall said and it was ALOT smoother. Other than where I had a couple of tacks at....
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by therbrig
Tue Jul 28, 2015 11:30 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Learning to Tig (Steel T-Joint Practice Pics)
Replies: 11
Views: 1412

Re: Learning to Tig (Steel T-Joint Practice Pics)

Thanks. I know I have a ways to go. On this particular weld i had some scrap that I cut then just wire brushed it and wiped with acetone.
by therbrig
Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:57 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Learning to Tig (Steel T-Joint Practice Pics)
Replies: 11
Views: 1412

Learning to Tig (Steel T-Joint Practice Pics)

Hello everyone, this is my first post with pics on my attempts of learning to tig weld. Practice #1 1_T-Joint Practice _072615.JPG 1_T-Joint Practice _072615.JPG Practice#2 2A_T-Joint Practice_072615.JPG Welding with a Dynasty 280 DX_3/32 Filler 702s_149 Amps with foot pedal. I am trying to become m...
by therbrig
Wed Jul 22, 2015 6:24 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New to Forum
Replies: 5
Views: 430

Re: New to Forum

Mike and Boomer, Thanks for the hospitality!
by therbrig
Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:07 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New to Forum
Replies: 5
Views: 430

Re: New to Forum

Thanks Craig! I know I will have plenty of questions.
by therbrig
Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:17 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New to Forum
Replies: 5
Views: 430

New to Forum

Hello All! My name is Travis from Texas, live approximately 70 miles West of Houston. I see alot of great projects on here! I am learning to Tig weld now and eventually want to get into welding aluminum for recreational marine applications. Just wanted to introduce myself and say Hello. :)