19-02-2021, 12:45 PM
Fun with my first TIG welder!
I've added lift TIG to my arc welder. Got the parts online from Meld in Tartu.
100% Argon gas from Elme, 10-litre cylinder was €25 but I should have got a 20 litre, I'm using a lot of gas!
As I'm welding 0.75 -1.5mm metal on the van I'm using a 1.6mm "gold" tungsten electrode and 0.8mm filler rod made from MIG wire twisted using a drill to make it stiffer.
You don't always need a filler with butt or lap welds.
Starting with about 20amps then adjust as needed.
As its scratch/lift start, I found the best way is to use a small piece of copper to start the arc, then move to the workpiece.
Tea is very important!
First welds
First fillet weld
Learning slowly!
I've added lift TIG to my arc welder. Got the parts online from Meld in Tartu.
100% Argon gas from Elme, 10-litre cylinder was €25 but I should have got a 20 litre, I'm using a lot of gas!
As I'm welding 0.75 -1.5mm metal on the van I'm using a 1.6mm "gold" tungsten electrode and 0.8mm filler rod made from MIG wire twisted using a drill to make it stiffer.
You don't always need a filler with butt or lap welds.
Starting with about 20amps then adjust as needed.
As its scratch/lift start, I found the best way is to use a small piece of copper to start the arc, then move to the workpiece.
Tea is very important!
First welds
First fillet weld
Learning slowly!