So I was in the mood for a challenge tonight...(addition to hall of shame)

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Here is what I tried AC TIG welding on:a Pepsi can... (just to see if it could be done, remember I am new to welding)Half the challenge was cutting it up without screwing it up too much (Dremel with cut-off wheel).  Here is a pic of the 2 pieces, all prepared.Pic of the 2 pieces in the jig, ready to weld...I thought to myself: "I'll start at 15amp and go from there".   ...borrowing a famous line from a popular member on this forum... ZAP!  I burned right through the damn thing.  I went down to 5amp (minimum my machine will go) and burned right through it again.So, I guess it can't be done! (not by me anyway)
Reply:Been there done that..Do a razorblade!...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 have welded pop cans before, it takes alot of finess and skill. --Gol'
Reply:Good thread here about cans and razors all in one..http://www.weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread...ight=entertain...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:A tin can can be welded with a Lincoln gas drive machine turned to minimum and a DCEN current.  A DC carbon, it will cause a blue carbon flame and get as close as you like and weld or fuse.  I know it can be done, I have done it.  JohnSMAW,GMAW,FCAW,GTAW,SAW,PAC/PAW/OFCand Shielding Gases.  There all here. :
Reply:A tin can
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterTin and Aluminum are 2 diffrent things.....zap!