As before I am a spur maker and new to Tig welding. I usually bevel my 1/2" shanks when welding them onto 3/16 bands. I bevel around a 1/4" maybe a little more. I am using 1/16 electrode with 3/32 filler rod. Would it be beneficial for me to bevel the shank a little less than 1/4, maybe ab...

I think the shielding gas is the problem...using a 5 cup on it, gonna change to a 7 and maybe turn the gas up a bit...I am also getting a dark gray type of pit in the metal after welding, I had the same problem with Mig welding but not as bad, and not as often. I am just going to keep practicing unt...

I am a spur maker and recently purchased a Tig inverter for welding on shanks. I am about to pull my hair out trying to get things rolling. I am having trouble keeping the arc going and when it does it is uneven and turns out horrible. I am using 3/32 Thoriated Tungsten, 3/32 filler rod, and argon g...