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So I just started TIG again after not having done it in 3 years. When I was in school we only used 1/8" 2% thoriated. Now I'm using 2% ceriated 3/32 on 16 gauge steel. Black, completely toasted. I was only running about 60 amps but was trying to play with the pedal. I weld various materials and thicknesses but that was todays problems. Had a lot of trouble with tungsten inclusions and shaking. Any tips on hand control or do I just have to get used to it again?
Reply:Prop up one something, it will steady your hand.
Reply:I need to rest my wrist or forearm.  After I turned 40, my hand jitters too much to freehand a good TIG weld.This is my sig.  There are many like it, but this one is mine.
Reply:Originally Posted by That Guy ThereProp up one something, it will steady your hand.
Reply:I use a "tig finger" heat shield on my pinky - then I can just drag my finger on the metal and stay steady.Best part is they're cheap http://weldmongerstore.com/products/tig-fingerDave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Gotta get comfortable.If bench welding comfort is key...Nice chair the right height..Arms hands allowed  at this table...(you are not at a finer restaurant here)Comfort is 90% of it.You would not believe how many come to the TIG clinics I throw once in awhile with hands and arms in the air and try to weld...Get comfortable.However if you find yourself wrapped around a roll cage forget the above information.......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:MN Dave...  Tig Fingers look fantastic.  Ordering some tonight.This is my sig.  There are many like it, but this one is mine.
Reply:Originally Posted by mustangsalMN Dave...  Tig Fingers look fantastic.  Ordering some tonight.
Reply:Couldn't resist.. Ordered a TIG finger. Heard it too many times.. Couldn't resist the stubby gas lens kit on their site either..
Reply:Zap didn't mention the Ove Glove. I can't lay my hand on hot metal without a fighting chance. I use copper bars 1-1/2" square, or a bar clamp. I try to set up some thing parallel to the weld bead. The other 50% is confidence. I used to dip often, now much less often.An optimist is usually wrong, and when the unexpected happens is unprepared. A pessimist is usually right, when wrong, is delighted, and well prepared.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterGotta get comfortable.If bench welding comfort is key...Nice chair the right height..Arms hands allowed  at this table...(you are not at a finer restaurant here)Comfort is 90% of it.You would not believe how many come to the TIG clinics I throw once in awhile with hands and arms in the air and try to weld...Get comfortable.However if you find yourself wrapped around a roll cage forget the above information.......zap!
Reply:For pipe or tube frame welding I made up some props with pipe and pipe clamps. Some straight pipe, some 90 degree bends, some 45s, some weird shapes. If I need a new one I'll just bend it up. Pipe is cheap therefore so are new jigs. Clamps are these:http://www.irwin.com/tools/clamps/qu...ip-pipe-clampsso you don't need threaded pipe. You can put the jigs anywhere you want and always be resting your wrists. Too easy.Not my idea, I forget who on here (or one of the other welding forums) inspired me with the idea. One of the better known Kevins IIRC. He did sketchup diagrams and all.
Reply:Originally Posted by OscarIn other words, don't be that guy....More like this guy....at least elbows propped, ideally forearms or edge of palms propped...Unless of course, your first name is Zap, and your last name is Ster. Then you can do whatever you want.
Reply:The "Tig Finger" is great, here is my collectionAHP AlphaTig 200x 3rd gen.Lincoln Power Mig 210MP
Reply:Originally Posted by PB17654The "Tig Finger" is great, here is my collection
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterWhere in Mass are you located?...zap!
Reply:Thanks for all the help guys. Hope to post up some cool project pics soon.
Reply:Having to work on bouncing staging with people crawling all around forces you to keep tied into your workpiece.  This is a typical joint with fingers braced on tube.  Of course I'd be wearing gloves.