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Originally Posted by Revved
3/16 red stripe tungsten with 1/16 mild steel rod.
I do have some 1/16" red stripe tungsten I bought when I was learning on aluminum tubing but I never had luck with it.. kept melting down the tungsten before the aluminum. Perhaps I'd have better luck with it on steel?
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Remember that you must match your tungsten SIZE to the amperage you're attempting to weld with.... they're rated differently whether you're welding in AC or DC.
1/16th (red) 2% Thoriated tungsten is rated at 30 to 80 amps on AC
DC will be rated HIGHER -- but, of course, Aluminum is welded in AC