That looks great! Now just remember that every configuration you do from now on, inside corner, outside corner, T joint, whatever, will have its own new set of challenges and will be different. Don't be surprised if it takes a long time to get those to your liking also. Good job though! Yes found t...

Thanks again for everyone's comments and help, starting to get the hang of this!

Without reading every post , it looks almost like you have your ground and Electrode plugged in backward. It looks like you're almost running DC. Something is dramatically wrong because you have a boiled up aluminum puddle that is still covered with aluminum oxide sheet. If you are truly running AC...

I think I'll purchase a pedal asap. Always a good idea to call the welder manufacturer to get the pedal from them, or to verify with them that an aftermarket pedal will be compatible. Because even if the plug is the exact same, the pin-outs can be different and often are, and resistor values can va...

Trying to grind it like a crayon. I noticed the piece getting too hot and weld starting to sink, even on a longer piece today I had to limit weld lengths, space them apart and allow cooling. Can see the advantage of a foot pedal, will purchase one in a few weeks when money permits. No pedal on alu,...

Peter, you're getting it...just try running beads for a while before adding filler. You'll want to end up with a nice shiny line of beads all being the same width. Don't rush it, it will take practice and then it will take some more practice. I found that thicker material is easier to learn on. Hav...

Yup, arc length and torch angle can get out of control fast because your mind is trying to juggle 5-6 new things it is not used to. You're using both arms, hands, fingers, and a foot if you are using a foot pedal. There is a lot of muscle memory that your brain is trying to forge all at once (if yo...

Ok so I've implemented the changes, the biggest improvement I think came from tungsten stick out length. Tungsten remained clean and some beads were formed. There's some crud on the end of it, maybe it's just the pic. What did I miss?. I'll take a guess as Oscar might have other things in mind, but...

Ok so I've implemented the changes, the biggest improvement I think came from tungsten stick out length. Tungsten remained clean and some beads were formed. I decreased pre gas flow to 1 second and increased post gas flow to 10 seconds. Amps increased to 110, I tried 120 was getting a little warm, t...

Thanks for all the replies, I will implement the ideas tomorrow and see if I get some improvement.

Regrind tungsten, shorten stick out, extend post flow, check when tungsten discolouration occurs. Wire brush aluminium.

Hello my name is Peter, new to the forum and first thread. I'm struggling to get a weld pool happening, I'll attach some images, any ideas? Lincoln 201 AC/DC Tig Settings: AC have tried with and (mostly) without pulse. Amps 80 to 140 3mm (4mm piece tried up to 200). AC frequency tried 50 to 100. Bal...

Thanks for the replies guys, I'll start a new thread as I'm getting nowhere.

Oscar I agree mate.

I've only played with my new TIG a few minutes and suffering the same results.

Some of you mentioned a gas issue, could it be the gas hose simply hasn't purged of air yet? Will play more tomorrow and try getting some more gas through the hose.

Bernard did you resolve the issue? If so how? Cheers.