Hi Chris, nice video.. If you'd like a smoother weld try using the lay wire technique instead of dipping. Just lay the wire in the joint and keep it there. It helps me get smoother joints to finish.
Nicely done! Taking a very technical issue, breaking it down into the key elements, reinforced with hard earned wisdom, and skilled demonstration. All in a short duration that any skill/knowledge level can absorb and gain from. Your journey of passion driven growth is a joy to behold. Godspeed young man.
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Thanks Barry! I appreciate the kind words and feedback!
Love seeing your videos Chris! Many years ago I worked at an aluminum pan factory at night to pay for college. We attached the leg mounts and heating coils using brazing material and a large industrial oven. We used similar welding techniques when the oven used for brazing was down or when we had rework.
You build beautiful cars. Nice tutorial. The ‘stack of dimes’ concept works great in pipe and steam-fitting or mechanical fabrication, but what you do requires more of an artists touch.
Nice! I enjoy your videos and would like to request a video explaining your tube bending jig for building your bucks with differing radius. I would greatly appreciate.
Hay Chris, Smart to put a hood on the camera so we can see what you're talking about.😲 .....Nice! Thumbs Up!! 👍👍👍 ....Happy New Year!!! P.S., Put out videos more often we love um. ❤
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I am planning to get out 1 video per month for 2019! Thanks for the support!
Hey, curious question, You mentioned having a heat sink, and upping the current...but, if you were to use aluminum blocks or any thing to draw the heat out(heat sink) or cooling with compressed air in between welds. Does it help with not seeing the weld seam or jointed panels later?
Finally....thank you so much I have the same Miller diversion and having issues welding thin aluminum... your video was the best info I have found so far....please make some more ...lol...do some thin pipe also...I will recommend you to everyone...once again thank you
Also what size and type of tungsten are you using...and if you can a filter on camera where you can actually see the weld going in... awesome info...thanks again
Have you tried a brass or copper backing for aluminum boss? I've found from time to time it helps on aluminum and use aluminium backing for stainless or mild fit ups.
I usually use thoriated, E3, or 2% lanthanated. On thin stuff I'll run a higher frequency around 100, thicker stuff about 60 hz. Higher frequency seems to penetrate a little less.
Hi Chris, Your videos are the best! I'm building a car. Chassies completed with stick welding. Trying to learn TIG but mostly burning holes. Is it possible to weld 17 or 18 gauge 3003 Aluminum? (I know you use 16 gauge but that is hard for me to shape with a stump and English wheel). I've shaped some nice 17 gauge fender parts, but can't weld them together. Welder is a Titanium 200 with DC output only. Thanks, Keep up the great work!
You will need an AC machine to weld aluminum. 18 gauge is easy as can be to weld as long as your gaps are tiny and your material preparation is meticulous.
Hi Chris, new subscriber here. I watched one of your videos about welding thin aluminum with the cobra2000 torch. How/why did you leave that method? I am thinking about going to that from tig just for the annealed result. Love to hear about that from you. Thanks!
I have welded Aluminum as thin as .005 and Titanium tubing 1/2 x .004. Been welding for over 50 years. I have welded aluminum by TIG and MIG and stick and Oxy acetylene
I just retired@65 Years .. as a Welder[Weldor?] And metal fabricator ..and machinist ... and as a Machinist , Alum .. Ok ..But I must to admit, Welding Aluminum . sucks...Ha Ha ..
Hi Chris, nice video.. If you'd like a smoother weld try using the lay wire technique instead of dipping. Just lay the wire in the joint and keep it there. It helps me get smoother joints to finish.
Nicely done! Taking a very technical issue, breaking it down into the key elements, reinforced with hard earned wisdom, and skilled demonstration. All in a short duration that any skill/knowledge level can absorb and gain from. Your journey of passion driven growth is a joy to behold. Godspeed young man.
Thanks Barry! I appreciate the kind words and feedback!
Love seeing your videos Chris! Many years ago I worked at an aluminum pan factory at night to pay for college. We attached the leg mounts and heating coils using brazing material and a large industrial oven. We used similar welding techniques when the oven used for brazing was down or when we had rework.
Thank you for the great instruction, and for leaving out music!
You build beautiful cars. Nice tutorial.
The ‘stack of dimes’ concept works great in pipe and steam-fitting or mechanical fabrication, but what you do requires more of an artists touch.
Nice! I enjoy your videos and would like to request a video explaining your tube bending jig for building your bucks with differing radius. I would greatly appreciate.
Good evening Chris, always enjoy your videos. You take care.
What size tubing or rod do you use for the substructure? Thanks and keep up the great work.
Hay Chris, Smart to put a hood on the camera so we can see what you're talking about.😲
.....Nice! Thumbs Up!! 👍👍👍 ....Happy New Year!!!
P.S., Put out videos more often we love um. ❤
I am planning to get out 1 video per month for 2019! Thanks for the support!
Hey, curious question, You mentioned having a heat sink, and upping the current...but, if you were to use aluminum blocks or any thing to draw the heat out(heat sink) or cooling with compressed air in between welds.
Does it help with not seeing the weld seam or jointed panels later?
You sir are an artist!
Finally....thank you so much I have the same Miller diversion and having issues welding thin aluminum... your video was the best info I have found so far....please make some more ...lol...do some thin pipe also...I will recommend you to everyone...once again thank you
Also what size and type of tungsten are you using...and if you can a filter on camera where you can actually see the weld going in... awesome info...thanks again
Have you tried a brass or copper backing for aluminum boss? I've found from time to time it helps on aluminum and use aluminium backing for stainless or mild fit ups.
Beautiful work man!
What about a weave pattern with a lay wire technique? I think that would be a nice touch to making some panels.
Wow. What are you building??!!
What gas are you using? I’ve heard helium carries off less heat.
What tungsten and frequency settings?
I usually use thoriated, E3, or 2% lanthanated. On thin stuff I'll run a higher frequency around 100, thicker stuff about 60 hz. Higher frequency seems to penetrate a little less.
Hi Chris, Your videos are the best! I'm building a car. Chassies completed with stick welding. Trying to learn TIG but mostly burning holes. Is it possible to weld 17 or 18 gauge 3003 Aluminum? (I know you use 16 gauge but that is hard for me to shape with a stump and English wheel). I've shaped some nice 17 gauge fender parts, but can't weld them together. Welder is a Titanium 200 with DC output only. Thanks, Keep up the great work!
You will need an AC machine to weld aluminum. 18 gauge is easy as can be to weld as long as your gaps are tiny and your material preparation is meticulous.
How to choose a universal welder, i have a small boiler could melt AL, to 1000 degree,and 1m,1m cnc laser， can you give some suggestions，thanks
did those corrode real bad?
Hi Chris, new subscriber here. I watched one of your videos about welding thin aluminum with the cobra2000 torch. How/why did you leave that method? I am thinking about going to that from tig just for the annealed result. Love to hear about that from you. Thanks!
Are there any effective heat sink or exchanger options that can be used to when welding like this?
I personally have not tried, but I have been told copper is an excellent option. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your time!
Great Video! thank you for the instruction. best walt
Why gas weld instead of tig?
Very informative!
Thanks for the video
Nice work
Can I purchase one of your cars?
I have welded Aluminum as thin as .005 and Titanium tubing 1/2 x .004. Been welding for over 50 years. I have welded aluminum by TIG and MIG and stick and Oxy acetylene
Reynolds Wrap?
Are you hand building an aluminum body car ?
Thats a pretty thick aluminum to me...
I just retired@65 Years .. as a Welder[Weldor?] And metal fabricator ..and machinist ... and as a Machinist , Alum .. Ok ..But I must to admit, Welding Aluminum . sucks...Ha Ha ..
tig welding guys no gas welder