I often get the same outcome when I use 4043 filler. I've noticed that when I switch to 5356, the graininess goes away with the same settings. A friend of mine told me too much heat even after I get the puddle and move along, probably not fast enough. I'm still in my learning curve that from what I'...

I hate to keep yapping on this but I suppose my problem is seeing how deep my puddle is. I can make great looking welds in aluminum but when I try to get a lot penetration I either get a WIDE bead or end up with something from outer space like a klingon space ship. Is it all practice? and when I get...

welding 3/16 Al, 3/32 blue tungsten, 3/32 5356 filler. 20cfh argon, 150 amps, 100 Hz, 30% balance on everlast 205si machine. I can get the filler to flow into the corner joint. Does this mean that I am getting proper penetration? Also during butt joints it doesn't seem that I get total penetration e...

I received a couple rolls of wire from a friend and keep them out in the barn. There is absolutely no water getting in there but I've found there is enough moisture in PA to affect the top layers of the wire. I don't have containers large enough to store the wire and have been plagued with some corr...

I have an everlast 205si and do find that using 4043 filler makes the weld look glazy and seem to have sugar in the weld. I also find that once I get the puddle formed I have to start MOVING . I am welding 3/16 aluminum. I do clean the aluminum with acetone, brush with stainless brush, and more acet...

When I first bought my tig machine, I was air cooled using a 26 torch. Watched my brother with his water cooled torch and had to have one. Bought a 20 torch and cooler. Got to really liking that...no hot fingers. Had to weld some heavy stuff and used the 26, turning the cooler off. Went back to the ...

I tried to find a manual for this welder and could only come up with R-Tech 315 ac/dc. It is not exact, but pretty close and may give some insight on the controls. the picture seems to me that there is no shielding gas evident or the wrong gas. Be sure you have the tig torch set up correctly and the...

I personally have read information until I am red in the face. The reading gives me an idea and then I get to on job training (myself) for the hands on experience. I have also found that people at the supply store are basically "employees" are can sell whatever you are looking for. For the...

Very NIce ! Wish I could get myself going on projects like that. 70 years on this planet and I can't figure out what I want to be. The other planet I was a newspaper reporter wearing a blue suit. Happy I found you folks.

NOT sure on this one but back in the day when rain gutters were tin they used to solder the joints with a hot iron and just kind of melt things together. It would probably be more like tig brazing. The hot iron was heated with hot pot type of heater and the iron was laid into the flame. Kind of like...

oh crap, I don't want no wars. I'm just trying to get ideas that might help from loosing a clearance issue and having wobbly wheels. Demented, you're NOT supposed to crash, let alone on 2 wheels. I've been there , done that, BADLY. So, If I get this slotted area just with a bead, I should be ok. The...

thanks LT. I'm just getting old and cranky over the total waste of the "funds" that are taken from the working class. If there isn't a tax already on an item, they will come up with a new one, but, they don't call it a tax. They've come up with new terminology to make it look like the gov ...

I've been working with 3/16 aluminum and building shooting benches. I have in mind to make a bench with retractable wheels on the front legs. There is a clearance issue that I was wondering about. Where the axle for the wheels slides in the slot I made for the axle in the leg ... IF I just run a bea...

try starting right on the end of the piece. By the time you get heat generated in the middle of the piece, you have to move like you're on fire or stop the arc. Don't start welding yet til you get the feel for the puddle and moving the torch. Stay close to the piece until the puddle forms then lift ...

I believe that you stated that you are using a torch button switch. I've found that with the heat that high and using the button switch, I can't control the heat - once it's established. I have also noticed that once I've got the heat running I have to really get moving or I'll blow thru. Maybe turn...

I have also been trying different tungsten just to see what the outcome would be. It seems that the green (pure tungsten) gives the hardest problem starting. At first it begins like lightning in the sky at lower amperage during start, then settles down as the amperage increases with pushing the peda...

I have done some "engineering" so I can get several different gases to the same welder combo. I am in the habit of hanging my hat on the main valve and my keys on the manifold. I check the valves several times a day when leaving and arriving. Somewhat a pain in the buttox but it's just me....

I had a pretty ruff go of it a few years back. Had my butt run over by some drunk in a pickup so now I have a lot of issues with co-ordination and balance. Things just don't work like they used to but everyday on top is a plus and just so much fun learning. GOD bless America and thanks for your serv...

I'm finding out that when I get things warmed up I better be trucking and stuffing. I use 4043 and finding it to be grainy after cooling unless I am really moving. Sometimes I get moving so fast that I fall right off my perch. by the time I get back up, things have cooled off a bit and I'm good to g...

Do you have girl friend/wife/significant other?? Do you know how close you 2 get?? Get CLOSER to the weld ! (Haven't seen my wife in 2 months.) I am new to TIG also and learning that closeness and cleanliness counts --- a lot. The guys in here are a BIG help. Also, get right into the pedal and then ...

I have learned that I have to stop being timid and get the pedal to the metal...backing off when I see the puddle and keep feathering the throttle. I definitely was using too much electricity. I have to find a tungsten that I can work with and stay with it. Also, I need to lock the barn door while w...

I have welded steel, not a LOT but can get it done. This aluminum thing is just winding me up a little bit. I'll get a decent weld, have one of the kids call me or come talk to me and when I get back at it ... bird art or if I move to a different area of the project ... bird art, til I get running. ...

I'm getting SO confused ... like spending 3 days on a highway cloverleaf.

I for sure notice that if I forget to clean, clean, clean .. I get terrible bird art. I get bird art anyway. Not sure when to use bigger cups or more gas...usually at 17-20cfh...and a #7 cup...

Thanks, CJ, I'll give that a try. Some of my welds are ok and some of them look like bird droppings are art form. Surely learning some new syllables...and it isn't yeehaw.