There’s a really cool video rolling around of a twenty something year veteran welder using that same machine. Look up pro uses cheapest Amazon welder. He was really surprised how much bang for the buck you get outta that machine! Needless to say it came HIGHLY recommended! Get the process and technique down can’t go wrong! As always great video!!!
I'm retired steel fabricator, machinist. Learning welding is always a handy thing. I've just cheap welders from harbor freight and miller sycrowave. It's all about getting the basics. Be comfortable, is important for nice looking welds. First get comfortable with not adding filler. Get used to the torch, starting and stopping. First welds look a little hot. Happy to help you learn any way I can.
Thank you! I have been thinking they are too hot as well. Practice, practice, practice. I sure appreciate your input! I think yes, I have set the filler rod aside, just using the torch, getting comfortable, building routine.
Another great video, I like the narration, its different to your other vids. That takes time to edit and match, well done! Please be careful taking advice from UA-cam (lots of experts!), you don't need the clear view gas cone and the amperages don't look right for what you're welding (weld discoloration like that (amps too high) and sparks(shielding gas not on?) are not good when TIG welding), and you probably didn't need the table. Please don't take this as negative criticism, just as a fellow workshop enthusiast as trying to help. You have a scratch start TIG gun, which is different to high frequency start, there's a specific technique to get the weld going to prevent damaging the tip, and starting weld inclusions. I have done a few video's on stainless steel boiler welding (highly specialised and a new field), if you want to brave the poor production and editing 😆.
Thank you, it is a new way of editing, it was an experiment that I thought worked out well. You are one of my UA-cam experts but I will take your advice! LOL!! I do appreciate the honest criticisms and good advice! From here it is trial and error and a lot of practice. The amperages are too high, going to work at lower and do some testing. Thank you! Always great to hear from you! Take Care!
😂 very kind... not sure about expert. Welding amps are calculated, but for the home workshop, strike and arc and hold for about a 5 count with the weld area off the table. Check the underside. You'll see if you have over penetration. The tig rod has an amps range that needs to match. The filler rod is determined by how big the weld pool I.e. joint size. Also check how you feed the rod. Good to get that technique right from the beginning.
Always wanted to try my hand at that too I've got a wire welder and I'm happy if the metal gets stuck together and stays together. A TIG welder would be nice cuz it sure looks a lot nicer when you get done welding
I am an adequate MIG welder, but this seems like such a cleaner process. Not too much invested, I want to be able to cleanly weld tanks, fenders, exhaust, etc. I love to learn new processes!
There’s a really cool video rolling around of a twenty something year veteran welder using that same machine. Look up pro uses cheapest Amazon welder. He was really surprised how much bang for the buck you get outta that machine! Needless to say it came HIGHLY recommended! Get the process and technique down can’t go wrong! As always great video!!!
I will have to check that out! Thanks!
I'm retired steel fabricator, machinist. Learning welding is always a handy thing. I've just cheap welders from harbor freight and miller sycrowave. It's all about getting the basics. Be comfortable, is important for nice looking welds. First get comfortable with not adding filler. Get used to the torch, starting and stopping. First welds look a little hot. Happy to help you learn any way I can.
Thank you! I have been thinking they are too hot as well. Practice, practice, practice. I sure appreciate your input! I think yes, I have set the filler rod aside, just using the torch, getting comfortable, building routine.
Another great video, I like the narration, its different to your other vids. That takes time to edit and match, well done! Please be careful taking advice from UA-cam (lots of experts!), you don't need the clear view gas cone and the amperages don't look right for what you're welding (weld discoloration like that (amps too high) and sparks(shielding gas not on?) are not good when TIG welding), and you probably didn't need the table. Please don't take this as negative criticism, just as a fellow workshop enthusiast as trying to help. You have a scratch start TIG gun, which is different to high frequency start, there's a specific technique to get the weld going to prevent damaging the tip, and starting weld inclusions. I have done a few video's on stainless steel boiler welding (highly specialised and a new field), if you want to brave the poor production and editing 😆.
Thank you, it is a new way of editing, it was an experiment that I thought worked out well. You are one of my UA-cam experts but I will take your advice! LOL!! I do appreciate the honest criticisms and good advice! From here it is trial and error and a lot of practice. The amperages are too high, going to work at lower and do some testing. Thank you! Always great to hear from you! Take Care!
😂 very kind... not sure about expert. Welding amps are calculated, but for the home workshop, strike and arc and hold for about a 5 count with the weld area off the table. Check the underside. You'll see if you have over penetration. The tig rod has an amps range that needs to match. The filler rod is determined by how big the weld pool I.e. joint size. Also check how you feed the rod. Good to get that technique right from the beginning.
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Always wanted to try my hand at that too I've got a wire welder and I'm happy if the metal gets stuck together and stays together. A TIG welder would be nice cuz it sure looks a lot nicer when you get done welding
I am an adequate MIG welder, but this seems like such a cleaner process. Not too much invested, I want to be able to cleanly weld tanks, fenders, exhaust, etc. I love to learn new processes!
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