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Old 08-19-2008, 07:35 AM
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I have found that it is easier to learn aluminum with a 2% tungston rod, like what is used for steel, it has a more focused heat. When working with aluminum you need to heat it up for longer than steel to start the bead, but once it is started you can move right along like with steel.
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