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I finally got around to trying tig welding  Im loving it, nice and clean no fumes. I used to runnig flux core all the time. These are my first time tig welds and my 80amp inverter from harbor freight. Im amazed how well it works, very stable arc! Settings 80 amps, 1/18 steel, gas at 10cfh, 1/16 er70s-6 filler, 1/6 red tungston, # 5 nozzle, No foot pedal so im still working on the end of the welds by having to pull away and then go right back to get the gas coverage. ThanksShaneLast edited by welderShane; 12-13-2010 at 10:47 PM.Ya gotta spend money to make money!
Reply:your on your way now....I'd rather be hunting........USE ENOUGH HEAT.......Drifting around Aussie welding more pipe up, for something different.....wanting to get home.
Reply:Looks good for first time, now burn up more rod!David Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Thanks guys. Any tips on scratch starting. I try to lean the nozzle on an angle an then twist up and touch the tungston, but sometimes its dosent always work.Ya gotta spend money to make money!
Reply:I touch my filler to my work and then get the tungsten close enough to start my arc on it instead of the material. hope this makes senseHillbilly Fabworks
Reply:Very good start with some helpful advice. It take lots of practice to fine tune your welds. Keep practicing and keep those pics coming.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.