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i was just wondering how your supposed to sharpen a tungsten, and general settings for 3/32 tungsten and filler with a number 5 cup. also what sorta gas settings?thanks very muchhttp://datingsidorsingel.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by cheeseclipi was just wondering how your supposed to sharpen a tungsten,
Reply:Back in school doing tig, I used to stick the tungsten in a hand drill, drill on and pointing up at an angle, and sharpen it on a pedestal grinder.
Reply:Sharpen it in-line with it's axis, NOT around the axis of the tungsten. Typically for steel and SS, gas can be around 11 cfh to 13cfh+. Any morethan that is a waste IMO...unless working outside.John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:I have tried many different way of sharpening the tungsten and I ended up using a spare belt sander with an 80 grit belt (just for tungsten) and I put the tungsten in a drill and have at it.  The belt sharpens it in about 5 seconds to a nice point and the arc is great!I did not like the grinder because it was not a true flat surface and the tungsten was eating the stone up and it takes longer than the belt.  I just point the tungsten down in line with the belt and go.I used to think you needed a tungsten sharpener or some special diamond wheel for a grinder, but then I remember this guy that used a hand held grinder and his welds on steel were incredible, so I knew there was an easier and less expensive way that a tungsten sharpener.  After a few weeks of practice, my welds are turning our very nice even on aluminum.Just my .02 cents.Build a Barstool Racer at BarFlyRacers.com!