Tig 102

[GregWeld]

I picked up something in this video that HE DID NOT DO... which I always do on SS..... I clean the oxide off the edges before I weld with a rolox disc (fine)...

He also welds at the same speed he talks -- S L O W L Y..... IMHO way too slowly. But you still learn stuff from his videos because he produces them as though he's talking to a classroom full of 5 year olds.

[Sieg]

He's another guy I feel delivers good info. He talks faster too.



His TIG Finger product has merit..........I'm going to try a shortened piece of Moroso plug wire shield I have laying around.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

The guy that taught me said do what ever you have to so you are comfortable. Don't say any thing but I wear an ove-glove when I'm doing aluminum.

[GregWeld]

WeldingTipsandtricks.com is a very good video website.... and I agree -- he just gives you good info and shows you some techniques.



Real men TIG with bare hands....

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Real men TIG with bare hands....

I'm wondering if he wears the apron that matches the oven mitt.....

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Sieg

I'm wondering if he wears the apron that matches the oven mitt.....

Ouch....



Something -- as in ANYTHING -- that can keep your hands comfortable -- is well worth using - regardless of what that is. Of course - like all things - the welder needs to be adaptable to the business at hand... the material (some transfer heat faster than others)... the amount of heat needed to make the weld etc. The thin little TIG gloves we all use certainly don't offer much protection.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Ouch....



Something -- as in ANYTHING -- that can keep your hands comfortable -- is well worth using - regardless of what that is. Of course - like all things - the welder needs to be adaptable to the business at hand... the material (some transfer heat faster than others)... the amount of heat needed to make the weld etc. The thin little TIG gloves we all use certainly don't offer much protection.

I totally agree and may use the oven-mitt trick in the future.........if I can find one in a houndstooth print.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

I do wear an apron when I sit down MIG....Like on xmas eve, no one likes burnt nuts. With about 6 hours a day on sit down mig, thats alot of nuts.

I was amazed on how how much more I am relaxed and how much better I weld when im not thinking about pain. I use to get these nasty side finger burns from the tig torch. I have very delicate fingers.

[southernhemi]

Hi guys
First post here on Lat G, was going to save it for when I start my own project in the next few months. However I thought you might like these.

I do a lot of tig work in my job, my local welding supplier gave me these goggles to try, after I used them once I wouldn't give them back.
Auto switching to shade 13
Good quality and come with a fire retardant balaclava so you don't end up with a Raccoon tan line on the face.

Great for roll age work or any job where a helmet restricts head access.







Been gaining inspiration and knowledge from here for years now, I even feel like I know some of you guys by now!

Ben

[GregWeld]

WELCOME BEN!!!


Nice set of googles! And yes --- I've managed to get "sun burned" on my arms and my face! Who knew??



Glad a real welder posted in here ---- what are we doing wrong? Or right?