Finally got some TIG welding done

[LowchevyII]

Originally Posted by ccm399

Keep practicing Jeff! TIG takes a good amount of time ot get good at and then a REALLY long time to get really good at.

I would suggest trying to clean the metal... Get yourself a flapper disc for your angle grinder and get the metal good and clean then wipe it done with rubbing alcohol or something like that. Be careful with the cleaners though as some put off toxic fumes. Stay away from the Choronated (SP?) cleaners. I use a cheap lacquer thinner and let it completely dry before welding.

Have FUN!

Thanks for the tips! ill definitely keep that in mind and keep at it!

[ccm399]

How are things going Jeff?

I have to re-learn a little myself after my eye injury so I know what you are going through again... TIG welding with one eye is lets say... different...

Anyway, just checking in.

Chris

[LowchevyII]

Originally Posted by ccm399

How are things going Jeff?

I have to re-learn a little myself after my eye injury so I know what you are going through again... TIG welding with one eye is lets say... different...

Anyway, just checking in.

Chris

Things are going pretty well so far. I havent had a chance to get a whole lot done being that the class i have been welding in is also a CNC class and I have a couple CNC projects due. So after i'm done with those and out on christmas break i'm going to try to go full force on the tig welding at my buddy's parents shop. I'm getting really antsy haha. Hopefully things go well for you and the eye injury. Im sorry to hear about that but I'm sure with time you'll be back to where you were or perhaps even better! Thanks for checking in!