Back cap on tig torch...tungsten?

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Need to throw a back cap on the torch to get in some tight areas, is there a particular sized tungsten sold for this or should I just use a short leftover tungsten?ThermalArc 181i | Lotos WS200
Reply:Use a short piece or cut one down.Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
Reply:i was lookin at dimond grounds website the other day and I think they actually have short tungstens for sale, go check em outMiller Syncrowave 210 w/CK FlexLoc 150  3/6/14ESAB PCM 1125 Plasma CutterAtlas 12x36 LatheACER 9x42 3hp millHarig 612 Surface GrinderDRINK Machine              welding&fabrication
Reply:those short tungstens are mostly for micro torches and automated rigs, sharpened on both ends to minimize downtime in the machine. You can use them but it will be cheaper just to cut one of yours down.
Reply:Zapster posted his method for cutting tungstens once upon a time.  It works well.  Basically just score the tungsten where you need it to break, clamp it in the vise next to the score and grasp it with a pair of pliers to snap it off cleanly.  Sharpen as usual.I keep all the butt ends for those "short cap days".RogerOld, Tired, and GRUMPYSalesman will call, Batteries not included, Assembly is required, and FREE ADVICE IS WORTH EXACTLY WHAT YOU PAY FOR IT!Dial Arc 250HFThunderbolt 225 AC/DCAssorted A/O torches
Reply:I just use old nearly used up tung for the back caps. For snapping off tung I just use two pliers, no score.
Reply:Please see post # 20 here..http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...light=Tungsten...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by Rog02Zapster posted his method for cutting tungstens once upon a time.  It works well.  Basically just score the tungsten where you need it to break, clamp it in the vise next to the score and grasp it with a pair of pliers to snap it off cleanly.  Sharpen as usual.I keep all the butt ends for those "short cap days".