first timer on TIG

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Anybody have any tips? I believe I have the basic settings down just what about anything else?Also, the electrode do you move that or do you move the filler metal? What actually does what? I know you don't wnat to touch the electrode with the filler metal or the base metal.
Reply:Do NOT let the tungestion get into the puddle or the filler!!!!Get a puddle established and work twards you not away..Feed the filler from the side and do not be shy with it..It will take some time but you should know buy now what to do from reading so many posts on the subject...Comon' now you can do this.....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 zapsterDo NOT let the tungestion get into the puddle or the filler!!!!Get a puddle established and work twards you not away..Feed the filler from the side and do not be shy with it..It will take some time but you should know buy now what to do from reading so many posts on the subject...Comon' now you can do this.....zap!
Reply:Originally Posted by pyroracing85well I read this book I purchased about it.
Reply:where are you going to try tig? are you gonna buy a machine?
Reply:use the same motions as if welding with o/alike zap said: get puddle  startedbest to start with steel or stainless steel it will weld with no filler then add filler alum is harder to start out withbut ya need to show  some pics we all like to see and it helps use to tell  what is wrong or right clean metal!!!  clean  clean clean
Reply:Tungstion? You mean Tungsten?.
Reply:"tungestion" - when your tummy gets upset from eating too much tungsten.I r 2 a perfessional
Reply:Who the hell eats Tungsten?.
Reply:I pick my teeth with it.....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 scratch my arse with mine.
Reply:I think some people new to TIG don't realize the importance of holding a tight arc length.  For good puddle control the distance between the end of the tungsten and the weld joint surface should only be around 1/16", just a big enough gap so you're not dipping into the puddle all the time or hitting the tungsten with the wire.  A slight 10 to 20 degree tilt on the torch to push the puddle a bit ahead of the tungsten helps give access to add wire to the puddle.  Melt the filler by dipping into the puddle, not melting the filler with the arc.There's a couple things to think about.