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by grinder
Fri Dec 13, 2013 1:59 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Splitting tungsten
Replies: 18
Views: 8431

Re: Splitting tungsten

Sorry to hear about the job. Good luck and have a safe trip.
Grinder
by grinder
Thu Dec 12, 2013 2:40 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Splitting tungsten
Replies: 18
Views: 8431

Re: Splitting tungsten

Did you get the splitting figured out? :?:
by grinder
Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:07 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Food Grade Aluminum?
Replies: 8
Views: 2099

Re: Food Grade Aluminum?

Aluminum is ver rarely used to food grade applicationd because of how poris of a material it is. Almost all food stuff will be 304 or 316 because it can be cleaned easily. The pores ib the alumibum will trap food particles and could lead to bacteria gtowth. Nordicware been around a long time. Lots ...
by grinder
Mon Dec 09, 2013 12:58 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Harbor Freight Inverter for Tig?
Replies: 14
Views: 1799

Re: Harbor Freight Inverter for Tig?

Being a hobbyist just learning I am taking the tough route learning to TIG (scratch start) on this. I limit myself to 3/32 thick material which is fine for the projects I’m conjuring up. It is DC only and there is no option for fingertip or pedal control. I did add a gas lens to the torch. Since I’m...
by grinder
Sat Dec 07, 2013 1:51 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: thermal cycling on weld joint
Replies: 5
Views: 665

Re: thermal cycling on weld joint

Thanks all, good to hear my concern is not serious. My welding skills (lack of) are more of a factor than thermal cycling. -If I decided to use 304 ss would there more chance of cracking? -Those rocket stoves are pretty cool. If I didn't have NG or propane that would be a great option. -Otto, did yo...
by grinder
Fri Dec 06, 2013 6:00 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: thermal cycling on weld joint
Replies: 5
Views: 665

thermal cycling on weld joint

Hey, New member questions about a burner stand for a boil pot (brewing, fish boils, etc) I'm planning. Looking at using A36 for the frame and wondering if I might have a problem with weld joint cracking because of all the thermal cycling. Is ER70S-2 the best choice for filler? Or would ER70S-6 or so...
by grinder
Fri Dec 06, 2013 5:25 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: new member intro
Replies: 4
Views: 496

new member intro

Hey all,
I'm hobbyist type welder with a lot of interest in getting skilled enough with TIG (mild steel and stainless) so I can make safe and good looking welds.