Thanks, I appreciate all the input. I just need to practice as this was only my second attempt at tig. I really enjoy the process

That’s the goal.

I did see a little porosity
, but what other issues did you see regarding gas? Thanks

Hi folks, I tried again today and had much better results. I tried to post pics but kept getting an error message. The porosity issues are gone, I stepped down the gas and adjusted my stick out as suggested and I think I’m on my way. Now travel speed and adding filler wire. I will keep trying to add...

Hi folks, I tried again today and had much better results. I tried to post pics but kept getting an error message. The porosity issues are gone, I stepped down the gas and adjusted my stick out as suggested and I think I’m on my way. Now travel speed and adding filler wire. I will keep trying to add...

Hi folks, sorry I haven’t got back to post replies nutty hours at work. I have a day off tomorrow, first since my picture post. I picked up a #7 and 8 cup, I switched my leads and I am going to give it another go tomorrow. From all your replies I am going to concentrate on gas flow and stick out. I ...

Will do, I am also going to get more variety of cups as only a 4,5 came with my torch. I watch jodys videos as well as bob moffets. Thanks again for the input. In a couple of days I will repost pics.

The metal is plain carbon steel, it’s clean don’t know why it looks so shiny. I checked my invoice and I was sold argon, guess I have to take their word. I will send pictures of the set up but to run through it, I have the hose hooked to the flow regulator, the ground to the negative and the torch t...

Hi, I am having problems with porosity, major porosity. This is my second post, I have everything set up and am trying to lay some beads. Attached are some photos. I am running 15-20 on 100% argon. I am using 3/32 tungsten and er70s2. I’ve tried Welds between 75 and 100 amps. I have flow at the torc...

I didn’t have a manual for the welder so I went on line to find one, and I found one. I feel pretty stupid. The manual says to hook the torch to the machine and the gas line to the tank..I didn’t know that I didn’t need a power block. The videos on you tube are for straight dc machines I’m guessing?...

Thanks for the input. I have a klutch st200i. It has a tig switch on it and the torch has a Dinse end on it, so that dinse connector just hangs there and doesn’t get plunged in?? I will try what you you say. My work hours are a little crazy so sorry if it takes a bit to reply, thanks again for the h...

Hello, new guy here. I’ve been watching tips and tricks for a long time and it has helped my stick and oxy welding a great deal. I am just starting scratch start tig, I have the torch, flow meter, power block, hose etc. I’ve watched all the videos about scratch start set up but I still have a couple...