Welding thread

[bosco659]

After finally getting my stick welding cert, I got to move on to TIG! My first class I spent the entirety just figuring out how to move the cup (I need to move my whole body to find the groove lol). Today I got to try adding filler rod. It was my first time ever doing this, and I didn’t do great, but it was an absolute blast. A true art form and I look forward to progressing and learning more!
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Nice job. I need to mess with my Tig again soon.

 

[RustiePyles]

After finally getting my stick welding cert, I got to move on to TIG! My first class I spent the entirety just figuring out how to move the cup (I need to move my whole body to find the groove lol). Today I got to try adding filler rod. It was my first time ever doing this, and I didn’t do great, but it was an absolute blast. A true art form and I look forward to progressing and learning more!
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Not bad for your first try, the only way to get good at TIG is practice, practice, and more practice. Are you using a pedal or scratch/lift start?

 

[RustiePyles]

Cut off a 9" piece of filler rod (SS works best, it wont turn rusty) and carry it around with you. Practice feeding rod with both hands while your sitting around watching tv. I still do this today, it makes for good dexterity. I still keep a piece at my desk.