Going to TIG good or die of old age trying
Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 7:58 pm
Yep. That's the plan. Mig welded for years.....22 ga all the way up to 3/8 for jobs I have. No I have tried my hand at TIG off and on for a few years and just don't give up easy. So after reading a couple of books and watching Jody for over a year on the tube....well I finally have my own rig at home now and can weld as long as I want instead of after hours at work. I am wanting to work with .035" Cr/Mo most of the time. I have tried my hand at 6Al-4v and love it. I just need to make a better cabinet to purge....mine leaks way too much and I get a few rainbows....think glass bead cabinet on a smaller scale. I am still having trouble getting filler down to get a uniform bead. I think I just need to weld more. I also have a question if you guys could help...every now and again I get a grey- splintered looking puddle...too hot? Also I have been told that I have too many protrusions inside my work that may weaken the parts. Hope to hear something to point me in the right direction....from what I have read and seen...this is where I need to be. Have my own lathe and mill...brake and mandrel benders. Made my own caveman style diamond tungsten grinder and love it....especially after looking at $300 for a premade unit. Will post pics after I am a full fledged member and can do so.
