Time sure flies and I haven't posted on this forum in about 5 years it seems. I sure appreciate the above help when I was getting started (again) with TIG welding in my shop. I was totally intimidated and trying to learn my Miller Synchrowave 200 wasn't easy at first. Well, it still isn't easy for m...

I use wood strips to support things I don't want to scratch. It's a little harder with aluminum because heat spreads so far from the weld. Makes grounding more complicated, but keeps things looking nice. Thanks for the reply. I'll look at that too. I currently need to chill the fillet welds and am ...

Hi y'all!

I'm going to make some tanks out of 6061 sheet and want to keep the overall appearance as scratch free as possible. What are some of your tips for welding on the bench and keeping your jobs looking good.

TIA,
Ernie
Oregon

Thanks Ernie - I was guessing it might mount up something like that. I'm thinking the long spout is to allow for the top surface of the tank being used as a luggage-bearing platform? Again, nice work. Kym Thanks! Most guys mount a Pelican case or strap a large duffel bag. Some guys carry some campi...

MosquitoMoto wrote:Wow...really nice work Ernie, well done!

Hey, is there any chance of a shot of the tank mounted on the bike?
Kym

Sure!

big gear head wrote:Sweet! Your fabrication skills are very good. What did you use to cut out the plates? Water jet? Laser?

I hire out the metal fab since I don't own the equipment. The pieces are laser cut.
Thanks!

Not long ago I posted a couple notes of frustration regarding my TIG welding. I've been welding since I was 13 and even have an AA degree from a Community College in NorCal, but for some reason stick and Oxy/Acet have come so easy for me and TIG has been difficult. Reading through your posts and wat...

I have a 200 that I really like but you can slice baloney on my electric meter so I may get a 210. I have found that what type of tungsten you use and how it is sharpened has a huge effect on your cleaning zone. Pure balled gives a huge zone. 1.5% lanthanated sharpened to a long point gives a small...

Hi again from an old NOOB. I have a question regarding my Miller 200 Syncrowave (transformer) and the "Balance" adjustment. The manual clearly defines how and why to use this adjustment. I just want to know (in the real world) how you guys are using this feature. It says to start with 7 (t...

rick9345 wrote:Like Oscart says.
Most transformers like pure tungsten on Alum and amps and speed

Thanks. I did just that. Now it is just practice time.

My TIG welding can be summed up as many years off and on with various machines and hi-frequency attachments. Five years ago I bought a new Miller Syncrowave 200 transformer machine. At the time I wanted an "stick" machine that could also do TIG. Now after doing more research I might have b...

Practice it is. I will try to retrain the rod delivery with my right hand today and see how it goes. More later.
Thanks, I think...

I wonder what others do to combat eye dominance. I'm right handed and right eye dominant. I have tried to weld left handed but coordination is an issue with rod dip timing and steadiness with the torch. Welding with my right hand isn't much of an issue other than having a clear view of the entire pu...

Hi all!
I'm from the Pacific Northwest town of Milwaukie Oregon. I've been welding something on and off for over 45 years. I currently own a Miller Syncrowave 200. i would love to become proficient in GTAW (aluminum). I just wanted to introduce myself and return to lurking.