TIG WELDING THIN ALUMINUM! *HOW TO MAKE TIG WELDING FILLER ROD - HOW TO TIG WELD ALUMINUM!

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What's up everyone! Welcome to my new episode:
TIG WELDING THIN ALUMINUM! HOW TO MAKE TIG WELDING FILLER ROD- HOW TO TIG WELD ALUMINUM!
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Welcome to a new Tig Welding video in my series, in this episode, see me Tig Welding Thin Aluminum, and watch as I explain some tips on how I setup for Tig Welding Thin Aluminum. We go over two weld joints of some SUPER Thin Aluminum, both .060, and .040- The thinnest stuff I've ever worked with. Not only will I show you how I go about welding this stuff out, but I show you a MIND BLOWING trick of how to MAKE Tig Welding Filler Rod. Having the right Tig Welding Filler Rod is crucial for this exersize, and I show you how to use some stuff you've probably got laying around the shop, and make a perfect length of Tig Welding Filler Rod.
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@markparker7720 Год назад

You know your stuff. I’m just starting to get into TIG welding and I’d like to see a video with a split screen showing the welding on one side and the pedal operation on the other. It would help me to see how the pedal position varies as the weld progresses (I think it would help me at least). I’m new to your channel so if I am asking for something you’ve already done, I apologize.

@russlloyd106 3 года назад

The straightening of the mig wire is gold.

@clintevashkevich 2 года назад

Awesome info! Thanks! I’m just getting back into TIG after being away from it for 13 years. You’ve been a lot of help.

@wheelspinner20 2 года назад

Man. What an awesome vid. Really appreciate you talking about what you do with the pedal at the end! Most tig technique vids hardly mention “throttle position” when teaching. Thanks for the class! Time to do the homework!!

@HawaiiGoesFishing 2 года назад

I find myself nodding in agreement sometimes when you're explaining something important. You're an excellent teacher.

@pleasuretek 3 года назад

This video really helped me with the simple advice to use thinner filler for thin wall stuff. I was getting frustrated with 0.060 wall stuff blowing out (and shrinking back) before my 3/32 filler would wet into the puddle, went and got 1lb of 1/16 filler and now my filler melts into a smaller puddle and I can get to traveling laying down a bead. I went through about 2ft of practice material adjusting amps, freq, and pulse time without feeling good about my welds, watched this last night and got some filler this morning... Came back here to say thanks, out of 10 or so videos I watched on alum welding last night this one had the trick I needed to hear.

@andrewhall8123 2 года назад

Not sure how I haven't watched this one yet. I just made a new glove box insert for my car and it was SUPER thin. Blew out all over and I used a ton of filler to fix it. This helped explain why I was struggling, thanks again for a killer video.

@albertgalan2483 3 года назад

You’re a great teacher! Thanks!

@drpipe 4 года назад

Dude.. I been waiting for someone finally to do a thin gauge set up 🙏 The 1mm was fantastic.. I clearly need to practice more. Keep it up and stay positive bro. I set up a Yt channel 18 months ago Real hard work.. trust me it’s a marathon so pace yourself your doing great. 💪🙏🙏

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Thank you bro. Absolutely happy to help🙏💪

@birddog2029 4 года назад

My mind is blown! Great trick.

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Haha funny one hey!? I was stoked to learn this one. Basically a party trick😂

@AlexanderMoon 2 года назад

Dude! THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES!

@myfirstpony96 3 года назад

Yes sir. I do the same thing. First learned that when building coils for vaping e juice

@Kevin.L_ 4 года назад

This is the first video I've seen of yours. I'm impressed.

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Hey Kevin! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed! Cheers!

@curtisballer688 3 года назад

Great tips start to finish!

@erikandersen3416 8 месяцев назад

Very cool episode!!! Nicely done!

@D3Sshooter 2 года назад

love that trick with the wire

@Joe-yr1em 2 года назад

That wire trick was awesome!

@shirothehero0609 4 года назад

The drill thing is a great technique. I've also doubled up on the wires to make it slightly bigger and sturdier rod for an 'imtermediate' size. I've never done just a single wire before and that works surprisingly well. Super rad.

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Ha nice! Yeah two wires is great to thick up a length when you need it! Nice move!🍻

@svetlinkunchev4818 3 года назад

Nice tips and good instructions, I like when you show us and the settings of the machine and the gass flow.

@darrellolsen1204 3 года назад

Another top video dusty 👌🔥very neat trick with the drill and filler wire 😉👍

@arthurlovett6045 4 года назад

Everlast 210 EXP Machine, been looking to buy this unit for over 2 years just might go ahead with a purchase! Really in enjoyed the first vid on the tungsten grinding and the 2nd vid about the 210 unit welding the very thin and the way you set it up. Also the wire straightening demo. Thanks Again, AK

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Absolutely my friend! Have a blast! The machine is lots to play with!

@bjnwright Год назад

Really good video mate, cheers.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

Holy crap, look at your sub count! Channel is really growing dude... Keep up the content because obviously the community is digging it

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Thanks bro. Having a blast. More to come!🙏🙏🙏

@joshuaanderson2163 3 года назад

Very awesome and really like the new trick for the filler wire.

@PacificArcTigWelding 3 года назад

Cheers my friend!

@Aviator168 2 года назад

Great job and great video.

@paulkurilecz4209 Год назад

Thank you, most helpful.

@kevineggers3862 4 года назад

Love your videos! I’ve been watching a lot of different channels on Tig welding but for some reason this was the first video that gave me some great tricks to help me in learn aluminum. I recently made an aluminum bracket to hold filler PVC storage out of .040, using 3/32” filler. Tried running .045 al wire but it was so floppy. Your drill trick will help me out there for sure! Still learning balance and frequency. I think my frequency was on 125 and my balance on 30 with no pulse. It was rough but I got I made and it’s hidden from plan sight. I’ll make another one once I get better. Lol

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Hey Kevin! Thanks so much for the kind words! I’m really happy to hear you got some value from the video! I’m having a lot of fun with making these episodes, stoked to hear it may have shortened some learning curve for people 😂 That’s awesome the drill trick helped, that one was so funny to me when I first saw it 😂 Let me know how the project goes! Cheers

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

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@reedsfab3828 4 года назад

Thanks for posting.Great video

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Thank you so much! I appreciate you reaching out! Cheers from the Coast:)

@jodymontez693 Месяц назад

My cousin can tig beer cans! One of the best welders in Colorado.

@cooperastro2690 4 года назад

Awesome video! Keep it up man!!!!

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Blake thank you! These vids are super fun. I really like setting up to just kinda dick around in my shop. Glad you enjoy!

@berntsteinmetz8564 3 месяца назад

0.040 is really challenging. thanks for showing this !

@351kostakis 10 месяцев назад

Fantastic

@juhakivekas2175 Год назад

Thank you.

@ces7515 4 года назад

Cheers man, helpful stuff

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Awesome! Thanks for checking out my channel! Glad it helped! Cheers

@kenmey6803 2 года назад

Pretty cool using the mig wire.

@danssv8 2 года назад

Good tips mate thanks

@neftalilopez4796 3 года назад

Hey I like all your videos 👍👍👍

@zor__ 5 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@jimssawsnstuff8903 5 месяцев назад

Thanks man, tell your bro thanks for the tip with the Mig wire, I’m going to try it tomorrow 😎👍

@HouseofChop 4 года назад

Another great video! That mig wire/drill technique alone was worth the price of entry. 🔥👍🏼🔥

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

😂😂 Isn’t that ridiculous!? First time I saw it I was laughing my ass off it was so funny how well it worked 😂Thank you so much for watching man; I appreciate it a lot:)

@jordanahmed5720 2 года назад

i realize Im kinda randomly asking but do anyone know of a good place to stream new movies online ?

@brianlittleforest631 2 года назад

I second that.Awesome trick. Hope it works with solid steel wires too.

@eduardomora7644 Год назад

@@PacificArcTigWelding I didn't really understand, you used the solid MIG wire to make a filler material but, what kind of MIG wire was that?

@brighambaker3381 Год назад

Flux or solid?

@geraldsibert5956 4 года назад

I have been using a similar wire straightening technique for many years, only difference is I grab the end with a pair of pliers and give it a big yank while clamped in the vise. no drill , nice and straight. great videos, thanks

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Nice! See! Whoever said welders aren’t crafty!? ;) Cheers Gerald🍻

@jeffbywater9429 2 месяца назад

I love the channel. My idea for something to weld is an alloy elliptical tube go-cart frame.

@gregoryblackwell-ol7qx Месяц назад

Bend the end that goes in the drill chuck and put it between the chuck jaws, and it holds very well. I do this all the time with 0.035 MIG wire for thin steel

@onthatdove 3 года назад

Thanks for this video using spool wire. I just bought my primeweld tig-225 and was thinking about options to keep filler material on hand.

@mystakilla 4 года назад

Good job, thanks for the video

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Charlie thank you man, I really appreciate that. Cheers

@31pkelly 4 года назад

great video nice trick for with mig wire

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Thanks very much🙏🙏🙏

@markrand652 4 года назад

The 40 and 50 thou alm is great practice and makes everything else much easier. I would encourage plenty of time with both thicknesses.

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Good advice! I do 60 pretty regularly, and really enjoy it when the fit ups are bang on. Welding 40 is a blast too. Super keep to keep learning on it:)

@allancorupe5916 4 года назад

Great Video Thanks

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Hey Allan thank you! Much appreciated 🙏 Cheers🍻

@TheBobberVlog Год назад

Great vid! I guess you could make different-sized filler rod by doubling it up and twisting it together with a drill too!

@Shawn-ho6de 2 года назад

Thank you bro!

@dubbleA100 5 месяцев назад

Exactly what I was looking for! I think that .040 will be great for the racecar ducting

@josephsmithe5774 4 года назад

That everlast welder looks great. I'm thinking about getting a new everlast welder myself.

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

I can’t recommend it enough. It’s a blast. How long have you been welding for? My CanaWeld has turned out to be an absolute beast too. A few less options, but overall killer machine. Either one I have for my channel is a good machine💪

@neftalilopez4796 3 года назад

Please I love if you make more videos welding aluminum 👍👍

@ralphwaters8905 4 года назад

In regard to straightening that MIG wire... You can also grab the free end with pliers (or vise grips) and stretch it by smacking the pliers with a hammer. This works great for making a straight section of small diameter tubing as well. I've done this for years on copper and aluminum to make great-looking plumbing with perfectly straight sections. I think it would work for brake lines too; you just have to use a slightly bigger hammer...

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

That’s insane! Cool idea! So many great tricks out there I’m still learning about! Thanks for sharing:)

@bobmcgee7805 4 года назад

very good mate..

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Cheers Bob!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 4 года назад

Toque for the win!

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Can’t pull any of my precious hair out any more...!

@capitanvonchickenpants8492 3 года назад

Ive finally just ordered an AC DC set an R TECH I hope it's going to be reliable!! This is the type of welding I'm hoping I can do with it Have had a small DC Tig for many years and I'm always turning little Ally jobs away

@SWTWHITEGSR 3 года назад

Nice video!always amazed by the weld art. Im still at how can i make the rod move hate having carpal tunnel.

@PacificArcTigWelding 3 года назад

That’s a tricky one to master! Gives a lot of people problems. Will come with time!

@anthonyrosipko6124 4 года назад

I did that mig/tig wire trick everyday at my old place of employment building Airplane frames. Everything was .035 1/2” 4130. Loved when the fuel tanks came .035 6063 it was a nice change of pace.

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Awesome! Variety is key sometimes...🙏

@kevinmorin7965 4 года назад

PATW, when welding on a bandsaw cut edge- as shown in the first part of the vid- I prefer to dress the edge with a Vixen file, to cut a smooth surface on the weld face- avoiding having debris from the cut kerf ragged edge (shown) float up in the weld. Those impurities, as you mentioned in the intro, can cause an interruption of the bead as you travel. Even if you acetone and brush a bandsaw/jigsaw/serrated cut edge- junk can be maintained in the seam- Vixen file planes the edge glassy clean and smooth- or fine grit belt sander too.

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Most definitely a clean way to do it! Great tips. Thanks Kevin! It’s cool to hear how more people go about it. Thanks for hitting me up! Cheers!

@gregwilkins7649 3 года назад

Cool video. If you can do a small video in the corner of the main video it would be cool to see the foot pedal. It may be helpful to some of the newbies like me to see how much you are changing the arc with the foot pedal.

@stevemetz8415 Год назад

Thanks for the great video. If it was possible to have the real-time amps superimposed in the video,we would see pedal control. That would be excellent.

@fullchargemotorsport8981 3 года назад

Weldone. I had to watch a few other videos before I found yours. You were the first to really hit the mark. Well explained and gave exactly the details needed. I am a novice and planning to weld 1mm ally on a Porsche 550 replica. I hope I can achieve a result half as good as yours. Search Full Charge Motorsport if you are interested. Thanks mate

@exploringwithdave5926 2 года назад

I'm just starting to weld and your videos have been very engaging. I have a question regarding material. Generally most RU-vidrs use the same terminology for materials, Aluminum, Stainless Steel. But hardly ever discuss which Aluminum or which stainless steel, and even more, which ones are not weldable and which are. Also, the filler rods are found in many varieties. Also the Tungsten someone mentioned can be a different alloy for different welds. Can you address these things some time? Thanks for all your effort. I really enjoy your content. What materials are you using?

@jasone5949 Год назад

Much respect for your skill level and talent brother. Any tips on welding .030”? I’m on the struggle bus when it gets that thin.

@gheumann 2 года назад

twisting the wire to make it stiff. BRILLIANT! I am new to TIG, but had a fine steel joint I tried yesterday with wire from my MIG..... could have used this!!! What did you mean by "too much drag" with the torch angle too vertical?

@ericolsen67vw Год назад

Ya d head 🗣️ thanks 🙏

@donnowakowski4224 4 года назад

What you refer to as “OK” would be a killer weld for me. I still spend more time at the grinding wheel than i do welding. Do you ever dip your tungsten? Thanks for the great videos!

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Thank you so much for the kind words! And hey- no matter how good someone seems to you, if they ever tell you they don’t dip- they’re fricking liars 😂 I’ll be the first to admit that an off day will have me cursing at my grinding wheel as I clean a dozen tungstens haha. Glad you enjoyed the videos and thanks for reaching out! Cheers!

@ericbardell496 2 года назад

Very interesting demo, I'm just starting tig welding.When your just starting after tacking the ends, do you give it mo get the more pedal to get the puddle started quicker. Thanks

@kellyedwards2737 3 года назад

I work at a metal roofing company and we have to weld that sometimes mainly 050

@daveholmes5540 4 года назад

You can also twist the wire doubled (loose ends in the drill, looped round a screwdriver in the vice) to make a thicker rod.

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Dude too funny! Someone just showed me this recently too- funny how many tricks are out there! Cheers🍻

@1012Mrjesse 3 года назад

That’s actually what I do with leftover steel mig wire, I twist it up a bit to turn it into filler, so it doesn’t go to waste when it gets to the end.

@paulkremneff8033 2 года назад

Love the drill trick, kudos to your brother, Also, i noticed on another of your videos you mention to scrub one direction only, yet here you didn’t?? Also, for us that don’t have a foot pedal or good skills, can you pls do one with using the pulse setting?? Cheers, keep up the great work

@jklololol9691 3 года назад

I weld this thin of aluminum every day I use 3/32 wire and it works great

@PacificArcTigWelding 3 года назад

Yes it does as well🤙

@stefanczechorskidds5536 4 года назад

Great job, the "insanely thin aluminum" you referred to is 18 gauge! (.040 or 1.02mm's !) The .063 is (14-16 gauge, 1.63mm) I'm currently practicing on the same thickness ; with the same welder! Thank you for the great wire filler technique for thin "filler rod" and settings. I'll be back!

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Hey nice! Thanks for the gauge thickness- I didn’t look that up, much appreciated:) How you liking the welder? Stoked to hear you’re using the same one! Cheers my friend 🍻

@stefanczechorskidds5536 4 года назад

@@PacificArcTigWelding Really enjoying the welder (no problems and good people to work with : Everlast); been tig welding about 6 months now and practice every weekend. 16 ga. and 1/8 doing ok ; but 18ga challenging ; tried chill bars, but then I need more heat! I'm definitely going to get some .045 filler rod because I run into exactly as you described (balling / ballooning filler rod! I was quite surprised you were using a 3/32 electrode! And 250 hz wow! It sure works for you ; I will try it also. I do use pulse, but only on 16ga and up , usually outside corners. I also want to try your camera set-up! Is that a welding hood electronics in front of your cell phone ? Love it!

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Haha yes it’s actually surprising how well it films for such a simple setup. I’ve tried fancier cameras etc but this honestly works the best haha. I’m doing the channel full time and doing it all on my own dollar so it’s gotta work good and work easy!😂 Sounds like you have a great setup to learn with! And some good teachers hopefully!

@jeffreywilske8706 3 года назад

What settings are you using? I’m burning through

@stefanczechorskidds5536 3 года назад

@@jeffreywilske8706 It really depends on your welder and what type of joint you are welding: for example, on my Dynasty I use some pulse, .045 filler, 1/16 W , Lap Joint. (NO GAP). on the Everlast 210 ext. Lap Joint I use .045 filler wire, 1/16 W, and no pulse. 127Hz AC freq. and 25 AC Balance, and the Triangle wave form. If you are "burning through", clearly you are to hot, or going to slow ; just start dialing your amps back, but .045 wire fill really helps! Also, use some chill bars and lay your work on a 1/4" flat piece of Aluminum , clamp it if you have to. When it strarts getting difficult to weld or get a puddle started, you know your heat sinks are working. So, then either adjust your work or change your settings. You must experiment. But the two that make the most difference are .045 filler wire, and some type of chill bars.

@domenicaloisio5136 3 года назад

Thanks for the aluminum mig wire tip. Can you weld the same thin material using the Canaweld?

@moparme2733 2 года назад

Impressive welds Bro,How do you get the ball on the end of the tungston!

@hassenfepher 2 года назад

This is good. I had a few "ooohhh!!!" Moments. So than you for this educational content. I'm trying to weld 20ga aluminum though.... And I suck. Bad. Also have you ever used a draw plate to reduce rod size.

@phillipchambers8487 4 года назад

@ Pacific Arc Tig Welding Dude, i had to fix a little Avionics Bracket for my Bosses Helicopter the other day that was the exact same stuff 0.040 Aluminum, and I have to say it sucked a Big Donkey. 1st it broke right in the middle of someone else's previous WeldBead. 2nd it was Powder Coated which made it a nightmare to try to get it cleaned properly for Tig Welding 3rd i had to do it with an old Syncrowave 200 Transformer machine. I wanted to take it home to my Primeweld 225X soooo bad.I cuased that job all afternoon long. Like your channel. I just want to point out that you are teaching one thing improperly though. When cleaning Aluminum with a Wire Brush, you should only stroke the Brush in one single direction. Either away from you, or towards you (whatever is more comfortable) When you brush it back and forth you are rubbing Oxides back into the metal. This may sound crazy, but I am 100% serious. Take 2 pieces of the same Aluminum and clean it the way that you always have, and the other my way, then weld both of them, and I promise you the one you do the way I am telling you will have much better Arc Characteristics, cleaner Puddle, and overall better & cleaber looking Bead when you are done. Trust me I did it your way for 20 years until Jody Collier recently just showed me the correct way.

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Nice man- I appreciate that feedback. I’ll look it up! :) More knowledge the better 🍻

@danssv8 2 года назад

So nice one if you want it thicker just use two in the drill 😉

@michaelcostello6991 3 года назад

It would be super cool for us beginners if you could super impose the welding current amps on the video so we know what you are up to with the foot pedal.

@tigranohanyan3321 2 года назад

Great video. What was for argon flow rate for this #8 cap 0.060" and .040" thick aluminum?

@toycoma98 3 года назад

Could 200hz ac frequency be enough for the thin stuff? I'm looking at 2 machines, one maxes at 200hz (weldpro tig200gd) the other 250hz (yeswelder tig250p).

@AfricaTwin-Stuff 4 года назад

That was very helpful. One thing I’d be interested in is a camera shot of the actual amps being used. As you are using a pedal the amp setting on the machine isn’t real relevant. Thanks. Looking forward to the next one.

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

I've actually experimented with this. Good idea! I'm trying to learn how to do a picture in picture to show the amp readout in the corner. Hopefully ill have it for some vids soon!

@bradanderson2208 Год назад

Enjoy your channel. In early 80’s I was selling tig welders one of my customers had requirement of welding .003 stain less steel bellows for their product. I tried many welders finally came up with a 300 amp Hobart cyber tig. The transformer was very stable and adjusted the hi frequency points down so it wouldn’t burn though. I supplied customer with a foot controlled turn table the operator had very stable hand. Worked very well.

@Roccoo 2 года назад

you can also just pull on the wire until you feel it give slightly and it will also stay straight. Its a old vaping trick for those who used to build coils... I wonder if I can use some of my old ss wire as filler now lol.

@kylelaird5309 3 года назад

Looks like you sharpened your tungsten to more of an angle on your second pass of .040? Have a precision tig 225 by Lincoln and and leaning as I go. And on the same pass kept a tighter arc? Would like to see some more tips/tricks by you. Nice work 👍🏼

@Verton_D 3 года назад

Hey, good stuff. Just wanted to ask if it is possible to weld this way if the sheets (say aluminum 6061) were just 0.40mm thin?

@894runa 4 года назад

The tungsten looked super sharp like how you'd have it for mild steel. Do you have it like that for all aluminium welding. Thks,

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Hey John, I always try to keep it as sharp as I can, with the smallest ball on the end. It helps with arc deflection, and ges the arc locked on much quicker, which is important with really thin stuff like this:)

@tecnobs3d 4 года назад

Can you please do the same with pulse, same welder please.

@jay1st1st 3 года назад

Spent some time in Carcassonne ? loked the cassoulet ? :) new subscriber btw, good vids bro !!

@PacificArcTigWelding 3 года назад

I loved carcassonne! Many glasses of wine!

@CRR_508. 2 года назад

Pl do more vedeos for aluminium thin Section welding by tig

@colbycraddock1308 Год назад

Great techniques. One question, you set your available amps at 130 to start but I know you weren't using most of that. Any clue to what your operating amps was, (maybe a small window in the corner of the video that shows where your amps are as your doing it) this would give a closer indication of how much pedal work goes into this with that many amps available at the start. Great video, hope you have that answer and might consider adding what your machine is doing while you're welding in the future.

@deepwinter77 Год назад

You can straighten the wire by just stretching without spinning it with the drill. Put one end in the vice hold the other with a pliers or vice grips, works with steel too.

@harrycash8713 Год назад

I'm converting a aluminum boat from an inborn outdrive to an outboard. I have to cover the hole where the outdrive came out. The aluminum is just under 1/8 inch. The marine plywood behind it, might be a problem. I was thinking just slide in a sheet of some steel. What do you think?

@77bubba00 3 года назад

Great video! Did you change any settings when you switched to the 040 AL? 130A seems a bit hot.

@PacificArcTigWelding 3 года назад

Yeah you’re absolutely right. I don’t remember changing it, but definitely would have backed way off on the pedal. Try to not melt the piece...!😂🙏

@georgebuzea5800 3 года назад

A lot of good info I’ve got from your videos, so thank you very much for the effort and time to put all the info at our disposal. I have a question, I have an Everlast MTS 225, it has mig tig ac/dc and stick, I am trying to weld thin aluminum but the start amps is 20, I am struggling now to weld a cube out of 3 cm plates (about 1.18”) and 2 mm thick (about 0.078) and I am melting that base material at end of bead, the corner, Itri to control it from the footswitch or move faster but..., I am using 80A, with pedal control 1/16 filler and tungsten, 120hz, 30% balance, no7 cup ( no gas lens) 20 chf. I found to do a better job using pulse, 1hz , 50% on. So my question is, those 20 A start is to much? Do I have any chance to weld thinner that that like 1 mm or cans? ( I tried cans and as soon I am stepping the pedal is making a whole in the base material, using of course 20A, minimum that I can set)

@PacificArcTigWelding 3 года назад

Yeah; I’d dial it back if you can:) I usually run about 5a for start/end amps. You can also use the foot pedal pump at the end, arc off almost, then back on slightly (simulates a pulse) Hope that helps! Cheers and thanks for hitting me up!

@georgebuzea5800 3 года назад

thank you very much for your reply, unfortunately, at least for Al, it wont go lower than 20 amps, so I can adjust higher and use the foot pedal but as low as 20A and not lower that that, that is one thing you. loose when you want 4 in 1 welder machine :). all the best to you and keep up the good work!

@PacificArcTigWelding 3 года назад

Cheers thanks so much!

@cooperastro2690 4 года назад

Could you do a video on tig welding steel tubing? -Cooper

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

I’d LOVE to. Great idea. May take me a bit to get around to it, but that would be a really fun one. Keep in touch!

@nitrofish1974 4 года назад

Nice work, 1 question, what kind of wire brush? Brass,stainless, also if for some reason you don't have a wire brush can you use sand paper then clean with acetone? Just asking.

@PacificArcTigWelding 4 года назад

Hey! Stainless steel brush:) And yeah that would work as well. Acetone always a good move...!🍻

@baldwindigital 3 года назад

Very cool. I first saw the wire twist trick in a vape shop of all places. It also work hardens the material some so it’s more rigid. Q: can you tig through anodizing? I may have missed it - what were your amperage settings? I’m going back and looking at aluminum vids, I may be adding another Primeweld (225x) to the kit - have some work. Doors and windows - so thin gauge material and typically anodized. Thanks brother Dusty! Oh - and lube your vice dude. 😝

@PacificArcTigWelding 3 года назад

Haha squeaky vice for sure😂 And no, welding through ano is a mess. Best to cut it back with a grinder and sand a bit to get base material back🤙

@baldwindigital 3 года назад

@@PacificArcTigWelding Cool thanks for seeing my comment on an older vid. I assume fried anodizing is also something you don’t want to breathe... I had forgotten about the wire trick - I’m gonna try it with some tiny stainless 308 wire I have for wrapping vape coils. I scavenged some really nice stainless from a Viking bbq grill install where the outer retaining part wasn’t needed...will be good for some experimenting. Thanks again.

@PacificArcTigWelding 3 года назад

@@baldwindigital Absolutely Marc! sorry I cant always see all the comments, Im trying haha. And yeah, Ive done some repairs on ano, really nasty stuff. Plus the heat discolours it so bad. Best to remove as much as possible and start fresh:)