ohhh. Is that better for specific applications or just in general?Gas - Helium, Argon, and CO2.
ohhh. Is that better for specific applications or just in general?
Tri-mix is what I used to MIG my exhaust. I don’t know if it’s different for TIG. I did not back purge - but I should have. The welds sugar a lot on the inside if you don’t, as I understand it.
Woo Hoo!Alright time to go hit the garage and smoke a cigar while I reread these directions on how to setup my welder for Tig configuration. Then I'll watch a few more videos on Tig welding and then I'll cut some small pieces of exhaust pipe and practice on them.
This guy is on fire!I've always wanted to learn TIG, but never had anything, minus some exhaust pipe, where it was needed. I do have a Miller spoolmate 150, for my 211, that I'd like to try out on aluminum. Now you're giving me something else to do!
You must have seen me weld. I've literally been on fire!This guy is on fire!
You must have seen me weld. I've literally been on fire!
My wife got a second fire extinguisher, just in case!
When I welded on my hydro-steering brackets last year I had a floor mat on fire and a brand new welding blanket still in the wrapper on the bench. I do have a giant fire extinguisher.My wife got a second fire extinguisher, just in case!
I was a real dummy. Welding above myself, while laying on the floor. I smelled something burning, took my helmet off, and it was my jacket. I had a brand new, expensive, welding jacket hanging in the closet. I now wear it!When I welded on my hydro-steering brackets last year I had a floor mat on fire and a brand new welding blanket still in the wrapper on the bench. I do have a giant fire extinguisher.
Looking good!Getting this setup is a load of fun.
The gas line connects to the cable for the tig torch.
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Except I missed a step.
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Then it connects to the - side of the welder.
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Then you need to sharpen the tugnstin rod that goes into the torch.
So I bought this kit that attached to a Dremel tool.
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We'll see how it works.
Looking good!
if you have a belt sander, i usually just chuck up the tungsten in a drill and gently run it against the sander.
you can weld stainless with the mig. just need the right gas and wire.It clears and that is what I wanted. Not by a LOT but I think it'll be OK.
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It's hard as heck to get a good angle on this.
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Tomorrow I'm gunna dig out my manual on my welder and start figuring out how to use the Tig welder. The exhaust is all stainless steel so I bought a small tank and it's filled with what I need for stainless steel & I have rod for it also. So I'll cut some small pieces and practice and then start on the exhaust.