Found a good website for beginner tig welders

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This website has some good information on tungsten filler rod and other basics. http://www.ckworldwide.com/technical_specs.pdfEquipment:Lincoln Ranger 8Lincoln Power Mig 255Miller Diversion 165Hypertherm Powermax 45Victor Pro Series Torch setTons of other shop supplies
Reply:Excellent document. Has some info I needed to help fill in the blanks.Thanks for posting.PapaLincoln Idealarc 250 (circa 1962)Lincoln Weldpak 155 w/Mig KitLincoln Squarewave TIG 175
Reply:Very helpful. Has alot of pertinent information in one place!
Reply:Should sticky this thread at the top for all tig noob's to read before posting. Like myself lol!!Scott.
Reply:This document has come included in the box with the last 2 CK torches I've bought.  CK might have to approve this sight posting it as a sticky, but that's a good idea, Scotty.Miller Dynasty 200DXMillermatic 210 w/ Spoolmate 3035Hypertherm Powermax 380JD Squared Model 32Multiple fabrication tools & equipmentFull Powder Coating Setup
Reply:Originally Posted by millerfabCK might have to approve this sight posting it as a sticky
Reply:On pg 3 it states 3/32 electrode dia. to run on 150-250 DCSP.Then on pg 4 it states 3/32 with .030 flat tip, 35 degree angle at 12-90 amps or...3/32 with .045 flat with a 45 degree angle and amps range are 15-150.After that they suggest 1/8. Then on their tungsten tip prep chart the say the taper length should be 2-3 time the Dia.Well a 3/32 with a 35 taper is 1.5 the diameter & a 45 is 1.Just stating what they are suggesting.  Semper FiJesus may have been a Carpenter, but his dad was a Millwright" A grinder and a can of paint, will make a welder what he aint' "I've done so much, with so little, for so long, that now I can do anything with nothing!
Reply:Thank for posting that I need to know what to start out with. I picked up a Linde HF 250 last weekend nice to know what I will need to start out when I can afford.