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by GFab70
Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:11 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Why can I never get a puddle on aluminum tubing?
Replies: 28
Views: 2520

Re: Why can I never get a puddle on aluminum tubing?

MinnesotaDave wrote:GFab70 - that's a nice jig you have set up in that last pic :)
Thanks Dave. It's simple and easy to change parts out quicklyImage I had 2 stacks like this on the last order.

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by GFab70
Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:00 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Why can I never get a puddle on aluminum tubing?
Replies: 28
Views: 2520

Re: Why can I never get a puddle on aluminum tubing?

for a beginner it helps establish a starting point. how exactly does it do that when it destroys an entire practice piece, or even worse, an actual project? That's my point Oscar, when you are learning it doesn't matter what happens to scrap pieces. Starting slow does in fact show beginners what to...
by GFab70
Mon Dec 21, 2015 7:38 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Why can I never get a puddle on aluminum tubing?
Replies: 28
Views: 2520

Re: Why can I never get a puddle on aluminum tubing?

To welders who are experienced the puddle times are achieved much faster and most times are under 2 seconds. I am trying to give this fellow enough instruction to find a starting place. For me to sit down and wait that long for a puddle is ridiculous for a beginner it helps establish a starting poin...
by GFab70
Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:02 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: how to approach suppliers regarding work quality
Replies: 14
Views: 1465

Re: how to approach suppliers regarding work quality

I will never ever under any circumstance bribe someone to do their job correctly. I will however reward proper service. Whether it be with donuts, pizza, cookies and milk or all the above. Sounds like you need to find a supplier and work the requirements out AHEAD of time. If you have no options the...
by GFab70
Mon Dec 21, 2015 9:22 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Why can I never get a puddle on aluminum tubing?
Replies: 28
Views: 2520

Re: Why can I never get a puddle on aluminum tubing?

I don't use sandpaper, I use a scotchbrite. They don't leave as much debris behind. I am guessing you are trying to weld the round to the square, if so get a long clamp and tighten them together after cleaning. Then hook ground to clamp. Set the work on a 45° angle to help "flow" the puddl...
by GFab70
Mon Dec 21, 2015 9:05 am
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: First Project - from sketchup to table/cart
Replies: 19
Views: 3249

Re: First Project - from sketchup to table/cart

Nicely done!!

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