Sieg-
That is a nice stack of equipment you've got there! I agree with Greg, we need the stack of dimes! (this coming from someone who has never TIG welded once :lol: ....)

Yeah, give us a review when you have some time in on the equipment.

Wes

OK, I can handle that request.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Weldin...MAG2375-XL.jpg
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:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Now that's funny sh!t right there!! :thumbsup:

:bow: :bow: :bow: :cheers:

:unibrow:

Here's the second practice session. Stainless w/o filler just practicing working the puddle with torch and pedal.
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Weldin...MAG2597-XL.jpg

Looks good Scott!

When you get the hang of it - and you're on your way - you'll just LOVE TIG.

Whenever there's something to weld - I'll grab the TIG over the MIG any day.

Also for easy puddle work -- get yourself some silicon bronze rod.

Sieg-Looks Great! Nice work.

Greg,
Is the silicon bronze rod some of the custom shops use (DSE, Holohans, Troy's, etc.) for sheet metal joints just standard old silicon bronze rod such as you would use with a O/A gas welding set-up or is it a particular alloy to use with TIG?

Thanks-Wes

Wes -- forgot to add --- YES --- Gas welding SB rod uses a flux or flux coating - TIG does not.

http://metalshapers.org/101/covell/c...ilbronze.shtml

Thanks for asking Wes and thanks for the info Greg!

TIG is very challenging in a good way. Beside requiring a lot of basic knowledge education it appears to require a LOT of seat time. My argon bottle isn't going to last too long. :D

Regarding helmets, my cheapie goes down to 9 but on it's scale something around 7-8 would be an improvement. I see an Optrel or comparable in the future.

I've also noticed you can't put too good a grind on the tungsten, it definitely impacts the arc shape and performance. Maybe I can get a package deal on a helmet and grinder. :rofl:

Wish I had a Surgar Momma to support my perfectionist traits.............:willy:

Yes Greg YOU told me so........

Thanks for the replys.
Greg, I appreciate the link to the SB rod. That's exactly what I needed!
Wes