Hi welding gurus :D. I once saw a welder at a car-speed shop several years ago build weld bead on top of thin-walled aluminum intercooler pipe (~1.6mm aluminum tubing). Although, I've had success with my EverLast 225LX machine, I'm having difficulty creating a tall weld-bead around the end of this t...

I have some excess 3/32 aluminum and steel filler rods and wanted to ask you gurus if any 'ol' shop trick exists that makes it easy to split a 3/32" thick filler rod in half so you get 2 ~0.046" thick rods? (Thereby, resulting in 2 thinner filler rods)? :) The filler rods that are thinner ...

This is my torch: CK-FL1312HSF 130 Amp FlexLoc TIG Torch 12.5' 1 Piece SuperFlex Cable. The only large diameter gas lens that fit it was the Weldcraft Stubby Large Gas Diameter lens model. The regular large diameter gas lens has different thread style. So, does that mean my torch is comparable to a ...

Well I suppose I can settle for 11/16 length since that is at least shorter than my current 1 & ~15/16" #12. What do you guys think about these cups to be used with the Weldcraft stubby large diameter gas lens?: http://thumbs2.picclick.com/d/w500/pict/200559450285_/10-54N19-Short-TIG-Alumin...

semi-recently, I upgraded to a CK Worldwide 130 series flex-loc torch and LOVE IT! It was much easier on my hands for welding thin walled tubing for car projects (SS and AL). Although this torch + Weldcraft #12 cup w/ large diameter lens is better than the huge wp25? Everlast torch I had before, the...

I made it this far merging a smaller (~2 inch) exhaust pipe into a larger 3 inch pipe (stainless steel), but I could not complete the weld because my #12 nozzle was too big! :P Is there a better nozzle size you experienced welders would recommend so I can finish the top of this merge section? http:/...

I only perform TIG Welding and the standard pipe-liner fixed-shade helmet with Gold / Amber lense and 1.5x magnifier has been my only helmet for a few years now. However, after working on car projects in tight spaces, I feel a better helmet that doesn't require me to flip the helmet and gives me mor...

Happy Holidays WeldingTipsandTricks community! As the new year approaches, and my body reminds me I'm not getting younger, I wanted to open discussion about clamping system ideas for thin (~16 gauge / ~2mm) tacked-together-tube consisting of irregular curves / angles (like exhaust headers, etc). Whe...

I'm looking to upgrade my single flow argon regulator to a dual flow setup. Has anyone used the Smith 33-50-580 Dual Flow Argon Regulator and what do you guys think about it? (I want this for stainless steel pipe backpurge work)..

I'm trying to TIG Weld merge a 2 inch stainless steel exhaust pipe into a 3 inch SS pipe at a 30 degree angle. What do you folks recommend for clamping the two pipes together (with adjustable angle option) so I can do this job once...and only once :p? http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab329/Weldero...

Merry Christmas and Happy holidays WeldingTipsandTricks'ers, I've been trying to weld some stainless steel exhaust pipe (ebay brand) with 316L rod, but I think something is wrong with my settings, technique, or torch setup because all my welds look like crap :? . Can you guys please critique my weld...

Hi everyone, I'm a big fan of Jody's work and the community here. Learning how to make a consistent "stack of dimes" bead on 2mm thick intercooler piping has been challenging. Here is my best so far: http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab329/Welderooni/ACBalance37pipe.jpg Machine: PowerTig ...

Hello fellow Tig Welders, Can you please critique my weld and offer some advice? :D I've been practicing A/C Tig welding on a 1/4" 6061 aluminum plate and my welds keep having this frosty quality. I turned the A/C Balance (cleaning) down to ~37% (almost all the way to the left) and it looks lik...