I think I got it!

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Some DC tigging, 1/4 and 5/16 plate T's, Beads and a verticle up.One happy camperDavid Attached ImagesLast edited by David R; 02-24-2007 at 07:34 PM.Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Looks good, practice makes perfect !  John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:Criticisisems (can't speel!) appreciated.  I have been trying to make bigger beads.  It seems I should be able to make beads look like I did them with a stick.  I bought some 1/8 filler rod, that seemed to help.  I also finally got some cups bigger than #5.  Its nice when I can use the machine and take my time to do a good job.  I keep at it so when jobs do come in, I know where to set the machine.  More practice!  I have been through 2 80 cf bottles so far and my band saw is running a lot making practice cupons.  So far I have made 10% of what I paid for the machine in a few weeks.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:If you make the arc longer (farther from the piece to be welded) the weld bead gets wider.Thermal Arc 185 TigHTP 200 MigCraftsman O/A1942 Bridgeport Mill12 Ton Hyd PressConsew Walking Foot