I Suck At TIG

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I really do.  Stick wasn't too bad, especially with 7018.  MIG is very easy (and fun).  I like the clean work produced by TIG, but it's the hardest, I think."Never mistake education for intelligence."AIRCO Oxy/AccMiller Thunderbolt
Reply:I suck at Tig too! Don’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:threads like this demand pics of sucky weldsESAB Heliarc 252
Reply:Originally Posted by BlauSchuhthreads like this demand pics of sucky welds
Reply:Nice try CEP, you will be able to make nice welds one day Airco Ac/Dc 300 HeliwelderMillerMatic 200 (stolen)Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller AEAD200LE (welding and generating power) Hobart MIG
Reply:Originally Posted by SquirmyPugNice try CEP, you will be able to make nice welds one day
Reply:wow, terrrible. whats up with all those ugly ripplesESAB Heliarc 252
Reply:I know, they're to close! Have you seen B_C aluminum welds? Don’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Well if you do..I would like that Dynasty 300 and a few of the sa200s..and maybe the positioner..you know..just so that the stuff doesn't go to waste   What size pipe was that?Airco Ac/Dc 300 HeliwelderMillerMatic 200 (stolen)Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller AEAD200LE (welding and generating power) Hobart MIG
Reply:I'm putting you in the will! Don’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:You guys may have run the man off.....
Reply:Well if someone would put some pics of good welds he would know what to look for to impove.Airco Ac/Dc 300 HeliwelderMillerMatic 200 (stolen)Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller AEAD200LE (welding and generating power) Hobart MIG
Reply:http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=169021 <-From my thread...Since people requested first TIGs... My first TIG and first time welding ever...
Reply:I don't really remember, I thing the open root was 2 1/2-inch 5-G, and the aluminum 1 1/4-inch welded in the positioner of course!Don’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Not bad for 2 1/2" lets see the cap Airco Ac/Dc 300 HeliwelderMillerMatic 200 (stolen)Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller AEAD200LE (welding and generating power) Hobart MIG
Reply:If looking at crappy Tig welds is supposed to make me feel better... it doesn`t. What it does do is increase my admiration for those who post beautiful Tig welds! Rick V 1 Airco Heliwelder 3A/DDR3 CTC 70/90 amp Stick/Tig Inverters in Parallel1 Lincoln MIG PAK 151 Oxy-Acet
Reply:Originally Posted by SquirmyPugNot bad for 2 1/2" lets see the cap
Reply:Originally Posted by SquirmyPugWell if someone would put some pics of good welds he would know what to look for to impove.
Reply:Originally Posted by MondoLook for anythng posted by Zapster!
Reply:Originally Posted by SteelwillOr ZT
Reply:Originally Posted by SquirmyPugOr SP
Reply:Originally Posted by SquirmyPugOr SP
Reply:Just had to throw it in there Airco Ac/Dc 300 HeliwelderMillerMatic 200 (stolen)Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller AEAD200LE (welding and generating power) Hobart MIG
Reply:Originally Posted by SquirmyPugJust had to throw it in there
Reply:http://www.millerwelds.com/resources...t-I-do-at-workHere's some of my crappy welds.Well, it's like I discovered when I started welding; welding is an art.  Problem is, I'm not artistic.  I do love welding and I'm glad there's this forum.  Thanks for all the input.  I'll try to post some pics."Never mistake education for intelligence."AIRCO Oxy/AccMiller Thunderbolt
Reply:Showdog those are nice welds. Where/Who do you work for?
Reply:There are lots of us here that can tig weld with the best of'em..I am just one of the vast many..But thanks for the kudo's..Speakin of ZT Paul..Anyone seen him anywhere lately?...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:I wanna play! 4months total doing aluminum.  still a newbie at it
Reply:Looks good Pat8703, might need higher amps tho. The restarts have alot of cleaning around them like you had to wait a long time to get a puddle.Airco Ac/Dc 300 HeliwelderMillerMatic 200 (stolen)Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller AEAD200LE (welding and generating power) Hobart MIG
Reply:I don't remember.  I want to say I slowly came up on the amperage, not straight up to peak.
Reply:Originally Posted by SquirmyPugLooks good Pat8703, might need higher amps tho. The restarts have alot of cleaning around them like you had to wait a long time to get a puddle.
Reply:Some guy wanted this stainless flange stuck on   Miller Dynasty 350Twenty Six HammersThree Crow BarsBig Rock
Reply:Originally Posted by pat8703I wanna play! 4months total doing aluminum.  still a newbie at it
Reply:The new Dynasty.........  Miller Dynasty 350Twenty Six HammersThree Crow BarsBig Rock
Reply:Starting to appreciate the options the Inverter has....  Miller Dynasty 350Twenty Six HammersThree Crow BarsBig Rock
Reply:First attempt at stainless last week. All steel up till now. Lots of practice and work to do.KVA tubing by Zanconato Custom Cycles, on Flickr
Reply:Originally Posted by SquirmyPugLooks good Pat8703, might need higher amps tho. The restarts have alot of cleaning around them like you had to wait a long time to get a puddle.
Reply:Well I'm not perfect like some of you guys are.I'll go x-ray for x-ray with you hanging by my tail but still not a know-it-all do-it-all perfect. I'm human and realistic. I also work in the real world.
Reply:Yeah, still getting used to how much heat alu takes compared to stainless. I assure you, though, none of that bead is concave. Its all flush up.  It probably looks that way because of the cleaning and phone camera.Sent from my HTC ThunderBolt using Tapatalk 2 Sent from my HTC ThunderBolt using Tapatalk 2
Reply:Keep up the good work and welds Pat. Your welds look good and your doing just fine. I've gone back and tried to find examples of pics of perfect welds by the ones being critical of your welds and guess what, I couldn't find any.
Reply:Thanks for explaining DSW. And yes showdog I can do better Airco Ac/Dc 300 HeliwelderMillerMatic 200 (stolen)Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller AEAD200LE (welding and generating power) Hobart MIG
Reply:Then post it upSent from my HTC ThunderBolt using Tapatalk 2
Reply:Originally Posted by pat8703Then post it upSent from my HTC ThunderBolt using Tapatalk 2
Reply:I have posted some, I don't have any more pics on my phone. And I wasn't posting as "I'm better than you, you suck" I was just pointing out what could help improve his welding. Don't know why Showdog got so defensive about it. Plus I even said his welds look good.Airco Ac/Dc 300 HeliwelderMillerMatic 200 (stolen)Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller AEAD200LE (welding and generating power) Hobart MIG
Reply:Originally Posted by zankFirst attempt at stainless last week. All steel up till now. Lots of practice and work to do.KVA tubing by Zanconato Custom Cycles, on Flickr
Reply:Originally Posted by Showdog75Keep up the good work and welds Pat. Your welds look good and your doing just fine. I've gone back and tried to find examples of pics of perfect welds by the ones being critical of your welds and guess what, I couldn't find any.
Reply:Thanks, B_C. It certainly was interesting. The puddle didn't move quite the way I was used to it moving on steel. But the backpurging did its job and it was nice and shiny inside. Yeah, I build bicycles.
Reply:Originally Posted by BlauSchuhhttp://weldingweb.com/showpost.php?p...&postcount=141http://weldingweb.com/showpost.php?p...&postcount=159btw, it took me about a minute to find those pics using the search function.
Reply:Hahahaha pretty funny and all, but the way I look at things is maybe different than the average bear.  If you come to a welding forum where thousands of welders hang out and ask how do my welds look?  lmao  you gotta take the good with the bad because every man has an EGO........Some bigger than others, and that is who your asking....If you don't take criticism well.......Don't ask what they think......hahahahhaha there's no way I would ask....hahahahaha  Miller Dynasty 350Twenty Six HammersThree Crow BarsBig Rock