I have both tig fingers and really like the way they my "asbestos" fingers from overheating. The problem I am having is keeping them from slipping off my fingers. They seem to want to slip apart from the inside and become cumbersome to me. Is there a way to prevent this from happening. I'v...

Looks like the paint is just a bit tougher than the welds. What the heck piece of equipment is that ?

Bill

I will have to try the cape trick. I am finding a lot of shadows and reflections that are causing sight problems. The light from outdoors is really a bother, but the doors being closed make considerable difference,,,thus,,,the cape trick will be tried. Thank you.

CJ, thanks for that info. I do the same thing with the different buttons on my welder. Put in some settings and not paying attention just move from one project to another and end up scratching my head in wonderment. I did recently read somewhere that different gas makes things happen...after hot dog...

If you have Richard helping you out, you will get it done the right way. Richard helped me over the phone and once I saw the light come on, it has been great. The payback is .... simply provide help to the next person.

can't really see the threaded part of the lug, but my best bet is they are hollow to carry the gas to the torch tip and there is a jamb nut to tighten the cable to the torch head. There is also a handle (that you put over the power cable before attaching to the torch head) that will slide over the c...

baley, I don't know where you are located but I am using valves and fittings from ACE hardware and not having issues. I used a T block, quarter turn valves, nipples, barb fittings and hose clamps. Everything is brass except the hose clamps.

Scotty, I also have everlast equipment. When I first started using the plasma, I had messes without a doubt. I started adjusting the amps and found better and cleaner cuts with lower amps (believe it or not). I did notice that moving right along also helped especially with thin sheets. Try experienc...

Ever hear of pocket teeth?

I understand the torch head with the gas valve. I understand scratch start. Does moving the torch away far enough to terminate the arc cause a problem with gas coverage or is there still enough coverage (from original valve setting) while the puddle solidifies OR am I really worrying about nuffin. B...

DLC, you won't find a better bunch of people than those that are here. I was having some issues with my aluminum welding and Lt (who is 1200 miles away) helped me over the phone. I started using his suggestions and like magic, presto-change O, I was having much better results. Post pictures and let ...

Was at a car show or flea market and guy was repairing pot metal - carburator bowl using one of those deals like Richard mentioned. I never saw that done before but made a believer out of me SO, I bought some rods and got free stainless brush. Haven't used it YET but I'm sure my wife will find somet...

Darren, great work! Over here state side where I live the cemeteries are always controlling what type of objects the families place, where they place them and how big. Many cemeteries are now harping about the size of the stones because they have to mow around them. Are the cemeteries where you are ...

OP, Jody uses the SI bronze and AL bronze rods in a demo and used AC for the aluminum rods and DC for the silicone. I did the same and came up looking like a pro. The heat factor also comes into play. You don't want to liquify the base metal, just get it hot and lay the filler on top. Once again, my...

I'm in PA and paid just about the same as Lt did. I purchased mine at lws operated by air gas. Have also seen the AL and SI bronze rods in Praxair stores.

I'm just chiming in here. On the oil cooler welds is it possible that the oil from within is being drawn out from the heat of the tig torch and the cleaning action? I did a tank that had "something" in it and had porosity coming from somewhere even though I cleaned and cleaned before weldi...

did someone forget where they came from ??

I am far from being a top notch professional in TIG welding. What I have "learned" so far is that when the edges of the base metal are not SMOOTH or there is dust or particles in the joint there seems to be a false impression that the base metal is melting and the speed of the weld is affe...

hey there LS, I just came across your post as I was thinking about getting some 4943 Al filler. That is fine looking welding on that aluminum tank. How did you make out using it, does it flow nice etc.?? Does the strength seem to be good?
appreciate your time.
Bill

I am not doing a lot of welding but find it necessary to find a new helmet that will provide clear view and auto darkening. Is there any helmet that won't brake the bank. These old eyes and broken parts are starting to piss me off. I don't spend a lot of time under the hood either. Any suggestions w...

I don't know if it's the water or the vapors from the OZ land. I'm really enjoying reading about "the life of the COLDMAN". I have definitely learned that you got to laugh and enjoy life....the cotton picker can be really short and things can happen quick. Thank you ALL for joy of the foru...

I have a harbor freight porta band and fell in love with it. I started using a cutting fluid and have changed over to bees wax until the darned mice got hungry and have to find more bees wax. Maybe if I get the mice big enough they can do the cutting for me.
Lt....thanks again for the help.
Bill

Very Nice, TD. Now you got my mind (what's left of it) going. I know all about loosing dexterity in the digits and hands. I lost my right little finger movement, and the last 2 knuckles on the left hand. CRASH...got wacked by a drive by on my harley.

That is wonderful workmanship in the re-hab of the tool. My wife "borrows" a lot of my tools and I can usually regroup them from around the pool area --- about 3 months after the heavy rains. Thought I saw some kind of gizmo on facebook being advertised that will remove oxidation from meta...

Jon, just wondering what you are using to clean the aluminum. It just appears to me that there is a course wire brush. I'm far from professional on this but I only use a hand held dedicated stainless brush and only near the weld area. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.