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by Solidcore
Fri Oct 07, 2016 7:37 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Where to buy 4943 filler rod
Replies: 27
Views: 4076

Re: Where to buy 4943 filler rod

So not being smart here, but what's so great about 4943 filler? Just used 4043 and it's good. However wouldn't mind trying out others.
by Solidcore
Thu Oct 06, 2016 4:34 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Cost CO2 vs Argon CO2 mix
Replies: 8
Views: 5844

Re: Cost CO2 vs Argon CO2 mix

Co2 will last the longest. It's burns a bit hotter and a bit more splatter. C25 is nice and makes smoother welds.
by Solidcore
Thu Oct 06, 2016 3:20 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: filler rod quality does a name brand make a difference?
Replies: 17
Views: 4284

Re: filler rod quality does a name brand make a difference?

I been using blue demons different types steel wire. Haven't had any problems, however I'm a newb to Tig. Been doing mostly aluminum and bought 10lbs of 3/32 Harris 4043 since it was only twice the price of any 2lbs packages. Thinking about trying some 5356. As far as tungestn goes I bought some &qu...
by Solidcore
Wed Sep 21, 2016 4:20 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Water cooled torch for Lincoln square wave 200
Replies: 8
Views: 9103

Re: Water cooled torch for Lincoln square wave 200

A little bit off the subject but I converted my Miller Diversion 180 to a 25' water cooled flex head WP 20 torch and am using a E-Bay Procon carbonator tank and pump. Not really too hard to setup the Procon. Its very quiet running at 50 psi. Converting the welder was not too difficult. I'm the kind...
by Solidcore
Wed Sep 14, 2016 9:11 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Water cooled torch for Lincoln square wave 200
Replies: 8
Views: 9103

Re: Water cooled torch for Lincoln square wave 200

Thanks for the responses. I'm also would like to know what style fitting that will plug into the machine. I know about the torch sizes. Just don't know what type of torch or model will plug into my welder.
by Solidcore
Wed Sep 14, 2016 4:02 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Water cooled torch for Lincoln square wave 200
Replies: 8
Views: 9103

Water cooled torch for Lincoln square wave 200

What are the options of a smaller torch that's water cooled that is compatible with the Lincoln. Been doing a lot of aluminum lately and it's getting a bit too hot.