Good stuff all
Had't heard of peening prior to today - but got a few suggestions to try it.
Will add that to my grind and clean regimen.
All comments and shared experience are appreciated.
Thanks!

Thanks gents.
Tips are helpful.
Will employ a few of them - including the beer part (seems crucial)- and see if it helps.
I may try and drill out my worst holes and clean and fill again.
Thanks!

Hi all - hobbiest welder. Working on cast aluminum 2 stroke cases. Could use some advice on specific challenge. My set up: Primeweld 220 Tig. Air cooled. 3/32 tungsten - balled end 4043 and 4049 1/16 filler rod Furick 10 cup The issue - I've managed to get decent results - but one thing I can't seem...

Have a read through these threads... Try an old tee shirt over the helmet with the neck over the lens as a quick and dirty hood and tuck it in your shirt / jacket. Kiwi - thanks. Good one. Took the helmet in to my office and tried it out in front of a mirror. Noticed I am getting some weird reflect...

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