Love this thread concept. Anyone that's getting into tig here is some basic tips:
-LEARN THE PEDAL. Seriously do not even play with the button until you fully understand the pedal.
-Start will steel, 2% thoriated(red stuff is seriously all you need... it's radioactive, so wear a mask when grinding it) (small tungsten 1/16" I think?) , grind it to a sharp point that can draw blood if you poke your skin, small filler rod, and learn the puddle with the small stuff. Keep the tungsten as close to the metal as you can.
Tig is all about angles and keeping the arc tight. When in doubt turn the amps up.... unless it's aluminum. Master steel and stainless will be easy after that. Aluminum is the most difficult.
-LEARN THE PEDAL. Seriously do not even play with the button until you fully understand the pedal.
-Start will steel, 2% thoriated(red stuff is seriously all you need... it's radioactive, so wear a mask when grinding it) (small tungsten 1/16" I think?) , grind it to a sharp point that can draw blood if you poke your skin, small filler rod, and learn the puddle with the small stuff. Keep the tungsten as close to the metal as you can.
Tig is all about angles and keeping the arc tight. When in doubt turn the amps up.... unless it's aluminum. Master steel and stainless will be easy after that. Aluminum is the most difficult.
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