How much of your tungsten is sticking out of the cup.
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- by Warrenh
- Sun Jul 23, 2017 6:57 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: TIG welding help
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3867
- by Warrenh
- Sun Jul 23, 2017 10:15 am
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: HELP! Gas Won't Flow - Everlast.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3262
Re: HELP! Gas Won't Flow - Everlast.
I have had trouble with miller machines when I didnt push the lead in far enough where it connects to the machine. If that doesnt seat correctly it can cause had trouble ay least in a miller. No experience with everlast.
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- by Warrenh
- Thu Jul 20, 2017 12:07 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: AC TIG Machine for use in home garage
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2192
Re: AC TIG Machine for use in home garage
I weld aluminum all day. My home machine is a squarewave 200. 3 year warranty comes out to 500 bucks a year for the machine and its Lincoln. I looked at off brands but couldnt pull the trigger.
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- by Warrenh
- Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:33 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: My progress
- Replies: 88
- Views: 12335
Re: My progress
It looks like you aren't beveling your plates. Try a bevel. It doesnt have to be the full thickness of the material. That joint is no different than a bead on a plate. The results will look a lot different with a bevel.
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- by Warrenh
- Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:53 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Arc marks
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3025
Re: Arc marks
I blow off the table every time we start new ails and I dont bump weld like its shown on video. I do vary the heat but not off and on. I dont like how that method looks. I will try to get a pic of thede marks. They dont happen every time. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170716/8dff90f377bbe4155bf...
- by Warrenh
- Sat Jul 15, 2017 7:53 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Arc marks
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3025
Re: Arc marks
Its plain plywood and we have high humidity. I work about 3 miles from the gulf of mexico and 1 mile from a bay. The tables are cleaned before use and there are two layers of plywood above the steel frame. Anodized aluminum had a hard finish that is hard to weld through, also. Sent from my SCH-I545 ...
- by Warrenh
- Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:12 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Arc marks
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3025
Re: Arc marks
That is my unferstanding, too. I cant see an arc to a piece of metal not in the circuit and not grounded. These pieces are in a wood table.
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- by Warrenh
- Thu Jul 13, 2017 7:53 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Arc marks
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3025
Arc marks
I weld aluminum about 95 percent of the time. Anosized aluminum is about 75 percent of that. We use wooden tables to prevent scratches. Grounding is done inside the pipe with an insulator. There has been a discussion about aluminum shavings on the table causing arc marks on the workpiece. There are ...
- by Warrenh
- Fri Jun 30, 2017 5:08 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: 533745
Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
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- by Warrenh
- Sat Jun 17, 2017 7:54 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: First TIG welds, First project, Requesting tips...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1865
Re: First TIG welds, First project, Requesting tips...
Extremely Difficult for a new person - you could just rivet through washers or bolt through washers. Or lay a 1/8" thick flat strip over the mesh and rivet, bolt or weld. "Extremely Difficult for a new person..." Yup, I suppose it is. I'm a stubborn old bstd though and will probably ...
- by Warrenh
- Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:33 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
- Replies: 3253
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Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
Leaning post for a poling platform on a flats boat.
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- by Warrenh
- Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:04 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Something happened.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3168
Re: Something happened.
Looks like out of gas or somebody stepped on your gas line. Helium makes the tanks lighter.
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- by Warrenh
- Thu Jun 08, 2017 6:59 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Melting Cups and Tungstens
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3419
Re: Melting Cups and Tungstens
We are all still learning. There was nothing wrong with the question. Sometimes you might have to add more details. As far as getting better at tig welding, learn to relax your torch hand. You need to be able to slide it and move it smoothly and tension kills that. Dont get too caught up in settings...
- by Warrenh
- Wed Jun 07, 2017 12:10 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: JD Squared - The Beast Tube Notcher
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7439
Re: JD Squared - The Beast Tube Notcher
I showed my boss your notcher and he ordered one. Should be here any day.
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- by Warrenh
- Wed Jun 07, 2017 12:04 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Melting Cups and Tungstens
- Replies: 18
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Re: Melting Cups and Tungstens
If the tungsten is recessed then that is the problem. There should be 1/8 to 3/16 stick out. This keeps the heat outside the cup and prevents long arcing.
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- by Warrenh
- Wed Jun 07, 2017 7:31 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Melting Cups and Tungstens
- Replies: 18
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Re: Melting Cups and Tungstens
Ok. No sweat. As far as the recessed tungsten, I think it is a cheat to keep from dipping the tungsten. I also think the op doesnt have much welding experience, at least in tig. Just from the sound of the question.
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- by Warrenh
- Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:14 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Melting Cups and Tungstens
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3419
Re: Melting Cups and Tungstens
Are you talking to me or the OP? I assumed me because of the recessed tungsten comment and I was just giving him something to check. As far as telling them about their setup. I have. A lot of welders are arrogant and think their way is perfect. You can lead a horse to water and drown him in it and h...
- by Warrenh
- Tue Jun 06, 2017 12:19 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Melting Cups and Tungstens
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3419
Re: Melting Cups and Tungstens
I ask because I work with guys who keep their tungsten recesssed in the cup and they burn up tons of cups, especially with gas lenses. They dall a 3/32 tungsten bigger than a 1/8 tungsten. B
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- by Warrenh
- Tue Jun 06, 2017 6:51 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Melting Cups and Tungstens
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3419
Re: Melting Cups and Tungstens
How much stick out do they have?
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- by Warrenh
- Fri Jun 02, 2017 7:57 am
- 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: 533745
Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
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- by Warrenh
- Wed May 31, 2017 9:31 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: JD Squared - The Beast Tube Notcher
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7439
Re: JD Squared - The Beast Tube Notcher
By all means thanks! Start with gas. 30 cfph. I use 1/8th cerriated tungsten. I sharpen to a point then ball by switching to max cleaning (ep). Set your ac balance to 70 percent (en). This takes some practice. Pick a starting point and run your heat up. I have had others watch for me and I usually ...
- by Warrenh
- Wed May 31, 2017 5:45 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: JD Squared - The Beast Tube Notcher
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7439
Re: JD Squared - The Beast Tube Notcher
I weld anodized every day. It takes about 180 amps to break through the anodizing. I use a east/west control. I will describe the process I use if anyone is interested. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170531/0250cdf52b4cf5ae22d4a74ad8bbbfe5.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170531/15346d7cae...
- by Warrenh
- Wed May 31, 2017 12:09 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: JD Squared - The Beast Tube Notcher
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7439
Re: JD Squared - The Beast Tube Notcher
That is anodized aluminum and it does weld. No grinding needed. I like that notcher.
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- by Warrenh
- Mon May 29, 2017 6:28 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: PITA Cast Iron Repair
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3981
Re: PITA Cast Iron Repair
That is a great repair on some tough material. Im impressed. Cast is a b word
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- by Warrenh
- Fri May 26, 2017 4:57 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: 533745
Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
They are milled. I plug weld them under the brace.motox wrote:great fab work and welds.
how did you do the bullet ends?
craig
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