Newbie now with TIG.

Richard. · Nov 9, 2016

dazza said:
That looks awesome, if you want a rehm sticker or some other text made let me know.

Appreciate that but it's not a Rehm cooler. Why should them b***ers take the credit lol.
Just kidding, I'm leaving it as is though cheers.

langy · Nov 9, 2016

dazza said:
Think its broken or just not used to be used by a novice .

**** me you have to move fast think i need thicker filler rod.

The first one was at 130 made a right mess of that, Then dropped it to 110. The very last one of the left was at 90.

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good start bud but is it the pics but that aluminium doesn't look very clean ???

dazza · Nov 9, 2016

langy said:
good start bud but is it the pics but that aluminium doesn't look very clean ???

It was a bit messy, i gave it a wipe down maybe it needed a wire brush put to it.

dazza · Nov 9, 2016

How quickly do you guys go through TIG gloves? Mine are a right mess already must learn no to pick things up they are hot :doh:

. With the thicker gloves i used for MIG it did not matter too much.

Richard. · Nov 9, 2016

dazza said:
It was a bit messy, i gave it a wipe down maybe it needed a wire brush put to it.

Yes I tend to use new Alu stock and never scrub it unless it's manky. If your stuff is manky and contaminated then yes you'll need to give it a lash over.

dazza · Nov 10, 2016

Had another go this morning. Gave is a bit of a clean up with a wire brush and changed balance to -10. Started off at 90 amps but could not keep up so dropped it to 75 amps.

The welds are a bit cleaner and there is some etching around the sides.

Richard. · Nov 10, 2016

dazza said:
Had another go this morning. Gave is a bit of a clean up with a wire brush and changed balance to -10. Started off at 90 amps but could not keep up so dropped it to 75 amps.

The welds are a bit cleaner and there is some etching around the sides.

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Looking good mate. It's always difficult once your metal becomes heat soaked. Some nice examples in amongst that lot.
As your pool becomes wider your going to need to travel faster so that everything stays under control. Some bigger bits of Alu will make learning much easier.

dazza · Nov 10, 2016

Richard. said:
Looking good mate. It's always difficult once your metal becomes heat soaked. Some nice examples in amongst that lot.
As your pool becomes wider your going to need to travel faster so that everything stays under control. Some bigger bits of Alu will make learning much easier.

Thanks Richard, Will try and pick up some alu and rods next week. Going to have a look through my scrap bucket and stick some bits together later.

dazza · Nov 10, 2016

Had a bit of welding time this afternoon.

Started with some 4mm this did not go well.

I then started cutting some 3mm box trying to maximise welding time but limit wastage.

Tacked up.. The outside corner joints would tack without filler the fillet welds were not so easy.

Made a right mess of the first few fillet welds the smallest cup i had was size 6.

The two welds i ground off i hit the tungsten with the filler rod then patched up what was left.

dazza · Nov 11, 2016

Just received this, Already fixed up 3 tungstens that i mangled trying to cut them with various tools. Thank you @Hudmut .

Omniata · Nov 11, 2016

Are the grinds running towards the point?
Great piece of kit, I'm hoping to get one soon :thumbup:

anto · Nov 11, 2016

This is a great thread, you have me itching to buy a tig machine now :welder:

dazza · Nov 11, 2016

Omniata said:
Are the grinds running towards the point?

Yep. here is a better pic i've stole from another thread. Hudmut grinder on the left.

anto said:
This is a great thread, you have me itching to buy a tig machine now

Thanks i'm really enjoying myself, just need to find some easy tig projects now.

DAPPH · Nov 11, 2016

I tried doing what i saw on the Eastman TIG welding video ..
I put the tungsten in a battery drill & ran it point facing upwards using the tool rest as a point of support , at full speed .....high on the front of the wheel on a dedicated cheapie grinder whilst the grindstone is running . It gives as good as if not better result compared to the tip on the left . Best of all is that the angle can be altered for experimentation as & when needed.

dazza · Nov 12, 2016

DAPPH said:
I tried doing what i saw on the Eastman TIG welding video ..
I put the tungsten in a battery drill & ran it point facing upwards using the tool rest as a point of support , at full speed .....high on the front of the wheel on a dedicated cheapie grinder whilst the grindstone is running . It gives as good as if not better result compared to the tip on the left . Best of all is that the angle can be altered for experimentation as & when needed.

I don't have a bench grinder or cordless drill, up until now i've been using grinding bits in my bench drill with poor results.

Richard. · Nov 12, 2016

You don't need a drill.
A cheap bench grinder is all you need.

dazza · Nov 12, 2016

Richard. said:
You don't need a drill.
A cheap bench grinder is all you need.

I've been waiting for the aldi/lidl grinders to come up.

slim_boy_fat · Nov 12, 2016

dazza said:
I've been waiting for the aldi/lidl grinders to come up.

Lidl have their wet 'n dry one on offer atm, you might prefer to wait for the dual-wheel 'normal' ones though?

Dohhh!! :doh:

Forgot the Spanish shops will have different offers at different times to us. :ashamed:

As you were......

dazza · Nov 12, 2016

slim_boy_fat said:
Lidl have their wet 'n dry one on offer atm, you might prefer to wait for the dual-wheel 'normal' ones though?

Dohhh!! Forgot the Spanish shops will have different offers at different times to us.

As you were......

By the looks of it they have the same kit just waiting until they get the bits i want, skiing stuff at the moment :mad:

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I'm really happy with the hudmut sharpener going to keep an eye out for a second hand cordless dremel to go with it.

Also ordered a section of tig rods from weldequip, going to be making a mess of stainless and aluminium some time soon.

5356 Aluminium TIG Filler Rods SifAlumin No.27 2.4mm 2.5kg Trade Pack
5356 Aluminium TIG Filler Rods SifAlumin No.27 1.6mm Maintenance Pack
316L Stainless Steel TIG Filler Rods 1.0mm Maintenance Pack
316L Stainless Steel TIG Filler Rods 1.6mm Maintenance Pack

dazza · Nov 12, 2016

Seeing as i'm enjoying the TIG and should start work on a cooler next week think i also need a pedal.

The manual states FR 21 No. 94.0051.00 Its 14 pin.

I've seen this for £250

, nearly as much as the welder.

http://www.rapidwelding.com/dynamic/DisplayItem.aspx?c=FSME1121M

Will any of the ssc pedals fit this?

https://www.ssccontrols.com/tig-cross-reference-guide/

Any other options? surely it should be easy to find a second hand pedal for such an old machine.

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