Novice tig welder here trying to gain some skill when I have time.
I've been practicing today at my shop.. My only reference point for what to strive for is what I've watched in Jody's and other videos online and a practice session a while back with a welder I know.
The lap joints are 3/16" thick cold rolled steel, and the padding block Is 3/8" thick hot rolled that I sanded the skin off of.
filler rod: er70s-6
tungsten: 3/32"
#8 cup with gas lens
approx 18cfh argon
dynasty 280dx with pedal
I was running the lap joints at 160 amps, and 180 for the padding.
I'm not even close to being able to feed the rod well during the pass as it just feels like there's too much going on to have the dexterity, although I'm trying to practice this. I pretty much just dab with it pinched between my thumb or fingers.
any advise or feedback would be appreciated.. other drills or methods to practice would also be great to know.
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- dudley
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