Gettin' Tiggy Wit It (3 Misconceptions from a TIG Newbie)

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Keith's Test Garage

Keith's Test Garage

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@KeithsTestGarage
@KeithsTestGarage 4 жыл бұрын
*TIG experts:* If you have corrections/advice, leave a comment and I'll quote them here.
@FearsomeWarrior
@FearsomeWarrior 4 жыл бұрын
Fun part here is that even knowing all the mechanics of TIG it can take many many hours of welding to get the feel of it. Video amazing as usual. Knowledge pouring out.
@thallmeister
@thallmeister 4 жыл бұрын
Hello from a die maker apprentice. A big thing about tig is to clean up the material; debris/coatings/oils can damage your weld. In your video I don't recall you mentioning anything about what amperages you were using, but if you're blowing through the material on the ramp-up it sounds like it's a bit too high. Doing a seam like that I like to form a small puddle on one side, and drag over to the other side and form another small puddle. From there I up the amps and bridge them together and when it's together I'll dab in the filler rod and work down the seam going back and forth, pausing slightly on each side to keep the puddle forming. Also if you dip the tungsten into the puddle you're better off just stopping and grinding that out, you'll notice a big change in its behavior if you just work through it and you will get inconsistencies. Honestly though weld.com and weldingtipsandtricks on youtube have some great videos going far beyond what I can say in the comment section. Good luck in your welding ventures, I'm still working on improving my welds as well . Although my welds are used to slice through metal in a 300 ton capacity die press, so I have a little more incentive to improve.
@KeithsTestGarage
@KeithsTestGarage 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Yeah, weld.com and weldingtipsandtricks.com are two channels I've been binge watching lately. Super helpful and clear. I'm even rewatching some of them because as I overcome obstacles, I notice new things in their techniques. On blowing through material on ramp-up, I am just now realizing that maybe the full-pedal press isn't necessary to produce the high voltage spark. It sounds like I have quite a bit of work to do on ramp up control. So much to learn. Thanks for the input.
@thallmeister
@thallmeister 4 жыл бұрын
@@KeithsTestGarage Yeah definitely start low on the pedal at the initial arc, then build up from there and watch the puddle form. To save your filler rod as well just take a chunk of metal and melt a puddle to find out how you want to drag the puddle in a way that's comfortable to you. I even write my name sometimes to get used to controlling how it flows. I write it with a very weak arc and a steady distance, really helps build control. dl.dropbox.com/s/nhsrpbglb4snh3f/20200714_134426.jpg
@KeithsTestGarage
@KeithsTestGarage 4 жыл бұрын
Good point about dragging chunks of metal to get the hang of flow. I’ll practice with that and work on the pedal. Thanks for the personal counsel.
@DEtchells
@DEtchells 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, fantastic; I’m looking to get into TIG, you probably saved me dozens of hours and a hundred $ or so of filler rod :-) *Super* practical for a complete newbie!
@thecerealcommie
@thecerealcommie 4 жыл бұрын
You’re a brave man. I have yet to be willing to place fire so close to my fingers.
@KDSmith666
@KDSmith666 4 жыл бұрын
I thought, just for a moment, at the beginning that I had clicked on a TOT video :)
@KeithsTestGarage
@KeithsTestGarage 4 жыл бұрын
yeah, I'm trying to avoid that. Therefore, I used my MFSlab (instead of the welding cart) and made some appearances. (which hardly helped) It's actually a dilemma my wife and I were discussing. The setup is so stinking natural and quick to produce. (Good mic touching my face connected directly to camera). Hopefully switching to non-welding topics will help avoid the TOT feel to some extent. ... I mean, I love TOT, but don't want to make things awkward by dressing like him everyday.
@JMSILVER23
@JMSILVER23 4 жыл бұрын
Learn about pulse patterns with your pedal foot or finger control. You should be creating each puddle by varying current. You can also practice without filler rod. Just but two pieces together tightly and weld. Gas gets expensive too.
@KeithsTestGarage
@KeithsTestGarage 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I'm aware of ramp up/down and just starting to practice it, but I'll look into pulse patterns. And re: gas..... yeah.... I went through 1 40 cu.ft. tank in a couple evenings. Got another, used half, then forgot to turn it off overnight. Next day it was near 0 and soapy water showed bubbles. So I upgraded to an 80 cu ft tank....the same mishap will be more expensive next time.
@frantickoala994
@frantickoala994 4 жыл бұрын
Can't pulse if your welder is scratch start. lol
@drewt3210
@drewt3210 4 жыл бұрын
@@KeithsTestGarage My LWS (Arc 3) would not sell me a tank larger than 80cf, but said they'd refill one if I could get it (where's the logic?!?). So I bought one 150cf tank on Amazon, which they filled. Next time in, I asked for a second 150cf tank, so I'd never run out of gas. They happily obliged--evidently I just had to find the first on my own (again, logic?!?). Anyhow, they charge same "Filling Fee" regardless of bottle size! Always around $39 for Ar/CO2 for MIG, not sure about pure Ar gas price for TIG...yet. All this to say, get the biggest tank you can find/handle. It'll save you a ton on your gas bill! Best, Andrew @BranchAndFoundry
@NotQuiteFirst
@NotQuiteFirst 4 жыл бұрын
If TIG is relatively difficult, what is the advantage it gives over MIG?
@KeithsTestGarage
@KeithsTestGarage 4 жыл бұрын
Controlled, intricate, non-sparky. With an exhaust setup to get rid of the fumes I can safely weld in the garage without pulling everything out to the driveway.
@Liazon098
@Liazon098 2 жыл бұрын
I’m more one step closer to making a welded dog shop pet. Yay!
@ryangray65
@ryangray65 4 жыл бұрын
NA NA NA NA NA NA .... That's all that was going through my head while watching this...
@matthewinder
@matthewinder 4 жыл бұрын
Doorbell!
@chancedunn2724
@chancedunn2724 4 жыл бұрын
Weld your filler nubs together too more efficiently use them. Adjust your gas flow or you will waste a ton of gas. You just need enough gas to shield your puddle. What ever you sharpen your tungsten with only use it for tungsten. You can keep a grinder wheel just for sharpening tungsten. Keep grinding marks towards the tip.
@Sam3532
@Sam3532 4 жыл бұрын
45/10lb < 120/10lb not sure how it can be the opposite .. Economically?
@KeithsTestGarage
@KeithsTestGarage 4 жыл бұрын
Greater in the sense of better
@stevelk1329
@stevelk1329 3 жыл бұрын
When will we think we're selling freedom with the Amazon discounts we get? Who wouldn't take this deal? Shit I'd take it. But laws are feckless, alas. Welding is Really fun though.
@KeithsTestGarage
@KeithsTestGarage 3 жыл бұрын
I've wondered about this. Since I don't count on this income, I'm a bit less influenced to simply link to Amazon. In several videos/articles I'll happily share other places - Home Depot, Walmart, etc. Basically, if I bought from Amazon by my own free will I don't mind using an amazon link. But, if I bought from Home Depot, my conscience tells me to make that link primary. But to answer your question: I'm not sure.
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