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by jonathan joseph
Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:27 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: stick welding vertical using 3/32 308 rods
Replies: 10
Views: 10477

Re: stick welding vertical using 3/32 308 rods

Chema Cardenas

Where are you located? I think this could be the reason some of your opinions are a little differant, differant countries differant standards??

Jonathan
by jonathan joseph
Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:14 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Is it possible to scratch start tig with a Lincoln Ranger
Replies: 8
Views: 6997

Re: Is it possible to scratch start tig with a Lincoln Ranger

Thanks for the reply. I'm surprised I didn't get more answers. I was finally able to talk to a knowledgeable welder friend and he walked me through what I need. He says that yes I can do it on mild and stainless steel. Not aluminum because you can't start the arc without high fequency. All I need is...
by jonathan joseph
Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:39 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Is it possible to scratch start tig with a Lincoln Ranger
Replies: 8
Views: 6997

Re: Is it possible to scratch start tig with a Lincoln Ranger

So I called my welding supply house to ask this question. Should have done this first but some times they treat me like an idiot because I don't know "everything" The guy told me I can scratch start only on steel but that all I would need is a torch with a gas valve, a hose, a bottle, and ...
by jonathan joseph
Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:44 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Is it possible to scratch start tig with a Lincoln Ranger
Replies: 8
Views: 6997

Is it possible to scratch start tig with a Lincoln Ranger

Hi! This is my first post here so bear with me! I'm a boat builder and amateur welder. I do a lot of welding for my own projects and some stuff for friends. I'm working towards being good enough to charge for it one of these days, but not yet! I mostly weld stick and am resonably proficient with mig...