Thanks guys

Darrin, yeah, I believe so. When I look online it says "will fit the following...".
Thanks. I'll order some bits today.

Nice, I’ve got an SML alto, don’t play anymore but can’t bring myself to let it go1!!!!! I think most twigs are shipped with a wp17 torch as standard?? I like the wp9 as it is smaller and still runs enough amps for most jobs. Ive got a 200 amp A/C machine and love the WP9 torch. Yep, its a wp17. So...

Nice, I’ve got an SML alto, don’t play anymore but can’t bring myself to let it go1!!!!! I think most twigs are shipped with a wp17 torch as standard?? I like the wp9 as it is smaller and still runs enough amps for most jobs. Ive got a 200 amp A/C machine and love the WP9 torch. Darrin, dont give u...

Darrin wrote:And being “sax guy”, what sax do you run????

Yanagisawa Alto A9933 and a Bauhaus-WALSTEIN Tenor

Oh, and I'll take a look on the torch to see if I can see the size (never thought of that... doh!)

cj737 wrote:You need small diameter wire, ER70 works fine. And I mean small diameter, like 0.045 or smaller. Controlling the fill is your greatest trick. As said, after welding build up, anneal it before hardening. This is a job for TIG not MIG.

Thanks Weldmonger. I'll give that a try.

I have a MITECH TIG welder, and would like to get some spare torch parts, and maybe a few new bits to try out. ie Different nozzles, etc. I have looked on Aliexpress and there are thousands, all at great prices. Trouble is, how do you know which fits? Is there a standard? I did buy some replacement ...

LtBadd wrote:Do you know what the material is, if not how will you select the filler?

It is apparently a low carbon "gun" steel. Vague I know but thats about all I have. The parts were rough forged prior to machining then cyanide solution case hardening.

Hey guys, wonder if anyone could tell me about welding small case hardened parts, which can be then re-case hardened, including the weld/build-up? I have a number of Winchester rifles that I am looking to restore. They all have one thing in common which needs attention. If I say its a sort of case h...

Hi everyone. Expat Brit here living in the land of the Long White Cloud (New Zealand) I'm interested in metalwork, metal-artwork, old machinery... and guns! I have a decent workshop, welding bench/area, and TIG/MIG/GAS/Plasma etc... just need to learn how to use them. :roll: Looking forward to makin...