Thanks Lozzer. i've watched a few too may videos and am keen to actually try. just missing the argon, should have that by next week
You are sort of constrained by the standard sizes with that , ie 0.8, 1.0, 1.6 , 2.4 or 3.2 mm filler wire. As a general size 1.6 being the most versatile. Again it all depends on the thickness of material but i find 1.6 diameter is good for most.Oh yes, filler rods. Correct material and in my experience with sheet, the next size up from the material you are welding, so it doesn’t over cool the weld pool when you feed it in.
I've never used a set with a pedal yet, not had any need to, the set I use has the ability to reduce the amperage by a user set percentage while welding. This is done by pressing the torch button once while welding, I can literally pulse the amperage if I want to.
Yes I can, found a video on YouTube of my last year's project in action, I fabricated every bit of kit in the vid, including the glovebox itself, I know what I would rather be doingHey, good luck, it really isn't that difficult, just need a steady hand and bags of patience. Start with the easy stuff and build up some confidence. I can't say what this is, let's just say you wouldn't like to handle what goes in it! View attachment 74281
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The trick, I have found, is to make sure your gas flow is just right, too high and it blows the pool around, too low and you just blow through. If you are doing sheet materials you don’t need shielding back plates and what have you. Make sure you have the right thickness of tungsten rod for the material (for steel it is basically the same thickness as the material) and practice, practice, practice. You’ll find you need to speed up your torch speed and filler as the work piece heats up.
If you can, have a foot pedal for varying the current, it makes it much easier, although then you are holding the torch, filler rod and standing on one foot, so it takes a bit of mastering.
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You are sort of constrained by the standard sizes with that , ie 0.8, 1.0, 1.6 , 2.4 or 3.2 mm filler wire. As a general size 1.6 being the most versatile. Again it all depends on the thickness of material but i find 1.6 diameter is good for most.
You don’t need to be standing. Unless your piece is fixed or huge, sit down and get comfy. Then trace where your bead is going along it’s entire length. A lot of nasty welds are because the welder isn’t in a natural position.