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Old 02-12-2015, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Solid LT1 View Post
Has anyone been having issues with China sourced tungstens for their TIG? I bought some stuff off Amazon supposed to be 2% Lanthenated but it's fracturing and splitting on AC......my Thoriated stuff (DC) is old Linde stock works like a champ! I'm using a dedicated diamond wheel to sharpen the stuff. Gas system is fine, water cooler is fine. Please tell me brands your using with good quality.
I have found that when you are taking time to create and prep a work piece that trying to save a buck on un known quality consumables cost you alot more money in the long run.

My local place carries CK products and have been very happy with them.
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