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by calvarybooks
Sun Aug 09, 2020 6:35 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: New Member
Replies: 10
Views: 872

Re: New Member

Prime Weld 225ACDCP. It came with CK 17 flex and an upgraded pedal. The pedal feels like my Chevy. 3/16 purple tungsten, #5 standard cup @ 12 ccm, @ 109 amps.(I only have 110 in my garage), 1.5 sec pre flow and 7 sec post. Ac frequency @ 120, Ac balance @ 30%. ER4043 3/16" filler from Harbor. G...
by calvarybooks
Sun Aug 09, 2020 4:17 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: New Member
Replies: 10
Views: 872

Re: New Member

It’s funny what I didn’t pay attention to in hours of video. The puddle is so mesmerizing. I should have filed the edges, used acetone instead of denatured, not place my parts on mill scale and that’s what I see in a couple of hours with a torch in my hand. I’m saving for 220 in my garage. And I als...
by calvarybooks
Sun Aug 09, 2020 3:28 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: New Member
Replies: 10
Views: 872

New Member

First Tig.jpeg
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After years of watching You tube and talking the wife into a TIG welder. First weekend of many fun and frustrating times to come.