[lucky]

So, I figured I was good enough with aluminum tig to start a small repair for a friend that rescued a boat out in the bay. This is a very salty aluminum boat. To say the least it was corroded. I cleaned the area up real good and gave it my best. I still have to weld the inside of the crack, but here are some action shots. I will post pics of the inside when I am done.

Reminder, I just started welding today. Any tips are appreciated.




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[lucky]

Oh yeah, it was EXTREMELY thin.

1/16 2% Lanthanated
40 amps foot pedal controlled
#6 cup with gas saver
3/32 filler <--- didn't have 1/16



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[exnailpounder]

Looks great! You just started welding today or welding on the boat today? If you just started welding your aluminum work looks great

[lucky]

Just started aluminum. Really just started tig. Thanks. The boat was a pain to start, but once I got about an inch of bead it went good. I started back further than the crack to I could get a good consistent bead.


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[exnailpounder]

Wow if your doing that good on thin aluminum already your going to be a great tigger. I have my days...sometimes Im good sometimes...I'm hungover Nice work!