Tig 102

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Panteracer

Looks like it will take more than a 100 ft of welding to
even get close to welding like you guys.. I did a bunch of arc and gas
welding years back.. been thinking about getting a tig
and start to learn again.. just too many other projects
going on

Is that why they call him Greg "Weld"

Panteracer Norcal Bob

My friends have names for me - none of which actually use the name my Mother gave me…


Ever hear of WELD Racing? Good - 'cause that's not me!

[RussMurco]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Ever hear of WELD Racing? Good - 'cause that's not me!

Ya know, I though you were THAT Greg Weld for a while. Then I remembered he passed away some years ago!

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Nearing micro........at least with my eyes!

Nicely done Siegymundo!

Originally Posted by Ravenworks

Ya know, I though you were THAT Greg Weld for a while. Then I remembered he passed away some years ago!

That's a very common "ASSumption" --- particularly in automotive venues etc. While ordinarily one might sometimes wish they were said famous person but in this case… not so much. Given the fact that he was bankrupt and is dead -- and I'm neither of those.

[jarhead]

I decided I needed to come back and read this, and watch some videos.

Will be practicing on 18-20 gauge sheet metal scraps. I want to work on my Torino cowl after I learn from my mistakes, it won't be seen but I want to do a good job. I've already repaired some of it with MIG.

I was just at the local welding supply to get argon (92CF). He reccomended, and I bought.

*70S-6 filler 1/16X36 here pounds.
* 2% cerriated tungsten in 1/16 and 3/32, I bought one of each.

My family gave me the HTP-221 for Christmas, and it has an assortment of gas lenses, none of which are clear. It has a 17 torch and the standard lenses, etc.

The question is did I buy the correct supplies to get started burning coupons?

Thanks!

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by jarhead

I decided I needed to come back and read this, and watch some videos.

Will be practicing on 18-20 gauge sheet metal scraps. I want to work on my Torino cowl after I learn from my mistakes, it won't be seen but I want to do a good job. I've already repaired some of it with MIG.

I was just at the local welding supply to get argon (92CF). He reccomended, and I bought.

*70S-6 filler 1/16X36 here pounds.
* 2% cerriated tungsten in 1/16 and 3/32, I bought one of each.

My family gave me the HTP-221 for Christmas, and it has an assortment of gas lenses, none of which are clear. It has a 17 torch and the standard lenses, etc.

The question is did I buy the correct supplies to get started burning coupons?

Thanks!

Quick response Joe —- yes...

See if I can say all this correctly so people understand what I’m saying.....

TIG welding - like GOLF has nothing to do with the equipment - and everything to do with developed or developing the skills required. The hardest part of welding won’t ever be the equipment at hand..... if you have the skill.

TIG is HARD — not in a hard way — but in the skill aquiriing department. It’s eye / hand / foot.... and it’s BOTH hands doing different things - and now add in the foot. I’ve been a drummer for over 50 years - “independence” of your hands and feet is mandatory. And if you ever learned welding (as I did) using a GAS torch and fill rod - TIG is similar and uses that same “SEEING the puddle - moving the puddle - and adding fill”. THIS IS HARDER than most think —- and it’s very frustrating to see all these other welders lay perfect stacks of dimes, as if done by a robot.... Those people are generally professionals.

I suggest people start on some thicker gauge material — so they can concentrate on the puddle and torch angle and hand steadiness etc versus burning / blowing thru - dealing with the warp - and all the other things that happen in a hurry when you’re just learning and using sheet metal. CLEAN THAT MATERIAL to bright shiny metal and prep it with acetone so it’s grease free..... and just run the torch to get your travel speed and heat control and settings and gas flow and all those basics.

When you feel you can “run a bead” — add the fill and this is when the poo hits the fan as you contaminate your tungsten..... and you begin to think you are retarded ..... keep at it — for hours and hours.... days..... you WILL BE HOOKED and it will test your will - because this should be so dang easy — and it’s NOT. LOL

Graduate to stitching some cheap short pieces of angle iron together for a butt weld - then join them together lengthwise - and make boxes — whatever..... but stick to this thicker gauge material... when you’re satisfied with what you’re doing - start joining thick to thin.... this is just more puddle control and heat control.. and warp control. And if you think you’re struggling — make up an ILL FITTING piece and try that - because that will teach you to make FIT UP KEY along with cleanliness....... because if it don’t fit — well... just do it - you’ll thank me later.

There’s more - but I need to go to bed.

HAVE FUN WITH THIS BECAUSE IT’S AN AMAZING SKILL

Gas Lens — good gas flow - need less CFH for similar job with standard torch

[jarhead]

Thanks Greg!

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by jarhead

Thanks Greg!

That got long winded — but it was an attempt to HELP people keep at this vs scare them away from trying.

To me personally - life and this hobby should always be about skill building and learning and having fun... What else is there. Get out there and pick up a tool.

BTW — Watching videos is extremely helpful - but then you have to TRY.....

[dhutton]

Learning to TIG weld is on my bucket list. I’ve got a new Diversion 180 sitting in my shop. I did some work for a retired high school welding teacher who I’m going to ask for help if I get stuck.

Don