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[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Revved

Be nice Greg or your SS exhaust system will crack from welding Karma....

I wasn't being mean! I was just surprised... as in... OMG! NO!


I think the polished food grade SS exhaust on the '32 cracks while I'm sleeping!

[GregWeld]

It's hard to tell from this pic.... So I'm going to ask just to make sure <devil is in the details!> I ASSume that you're grinding your tungsten the correct way?? This is a question for ANYONE that is TIG welding and grinding their tungsten. There is a right way and a wrong way. Rather than me try to explain it here --- it's far faster to watch this video.


Most people hand hold the tungsten and roll it between their fingers ---- but try chucking it up in a drill motor.... and run the drill motor while pressing gently against the wheel... rolls it nice!

Originally Posted by Sieg

My handicap package arrived today.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

well how do you like it? know you have to have at least 1/2 hour on it by now.

Remember to turn your gas down. The first time I ran mine I blew right through it at 15 CFM.

Don't have half an hour on a traditional weld yet......

First attempt was tacking stainless 1/8" rod lengthwise to 1/16" sheet w/ gas at 13CFH......I was having trouble finding a torch angle that wouldn't over-cook the rod. When tacking the ends it worked great.

I do like the added visibility. Hopefully I'll get some time in the next couple days to practice on more traditional welds. Everyone knows I need a LOT of practice.

[Greg from Aus]

Well I have been playing a bit and I think I am getting close.
Next I will try with back purging.

Greg

[GregWeld]

Weld looks great Greg!


Yes - back purge will take away that sugaring and make for a clean inside the tube.


Nicely done!

[Greg from Aus]

Thanks Greg,

I'm still playing, I have a set of headers to make and I want to leave the welds untouched, I like the fabricated look.

Greg

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by tonner

Well I have been playing a bit and I think I am getting close.
Next I will try with back purging.

Greg

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Well done Greg.

Looking forward to the back purge results.

[Greg from Aus]

Thanks Sieg,

I will let you know how it works out.

Greg

[Sieg]

New addition to the welding bench............


I'm looking for all the handicap I can get!

[GregWeld]

Nice....


And -- just because I see the Sharpie there... that reminds me! Don't try to mark something up with a Sharpie and TIG around it --- pencil either!

In other words -- if you've made a line on a part - clean it off before you weld.