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| posted on 19/1/08 at 05:50 PM |
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Originally posted by Beardy_John
Hi all. Know its been a long time since I started this post, but progress has been slow  However, the practice is going well and have made my
first object, a flat table for welding  approx 600mm sq so should be big enough for wishbones etc, etc. Pictures posted in archive. Comments
welcome 
Still getting the odd blobby weld but getting much better
TIG settings
Argon - 14 l/min
1.6m tungsten (red)
Amps - around 110 for plate to 1" & 90 for 1" to 1"
Hi John
A Super start to your welding. Just need to get that rhythm going and they will look even better.
A tip or two.
Tig doesn't like rust. Stick a flap disk in a grinder and clean up the metal before welding.
14 lpm is a tad high. 8 to 10 is normal, but if you have a round gauge on the reg it may well be inaccurate.
The glass tube with a bead inside is the best.
110 amps is high for a 1.6 tungsten. Are you finding that the ground point soon degrades? A 2.4mm would be better.
Practice, practice, practice.
ATB
Paul G
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Beardy_John
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| posted on 19/1/08 at 09:44 PM |
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Yeah, the tube I "aquired" from work was very rusty and I did take the worst of with a flap disk. Just turns out my best weld was on the
rustiest bit
The regulator is an Elga Optimator (that i also "aquired" form work ) and i reckon its quite accurate.
The point on the tungsten does need a lot of re-pointing.
Will get some larger tungstens, turn the gas down and let you know how it goes soon !! Thanks for the comments !!
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IDONTBELEIVEIT
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| posted on 28/1/08 at 08:02 PM |
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190192556248 copy paste in ebay cracking bit of kit (fully skilled welder)
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