good source for welding tips

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heres a picture of my used and rather nostalgic TIG welder, it might be 30 plus years old but it welds reasonably well and the cost to get into tig welding was semi reasonable.
if your paying attention youll see a bunch of sub linked info posted lower in the thread, its there to allow you to learn a great deal of useful tips and skills, skipping over the sub links is a great way to miss out, or fail to get the info you need
heres an old school miller tig welder I gave away before leaving FLA as it was having minor issues and was 30 plus years old

330ampmiller.jpg
\if you can do so it certainly helps a great deal,
if you can find a skilled and experienced MENTOR,
or if you can sign up for and take welding classes at a local trade school

heres the new TIG shop welder I bought in texas as soon as finances allowed
it may be a mistake, as its an off brand but I decided to go with an everlast TIG,\
with a 5 year warranty that cost me under $1800
with several features the old miller never had

PowerTIG 315LX - TIG Welders | Everlast Generators​

Designed for heavy commercial applications, the PowerTIG 315LX is a highly capable, AC/DC TIG and Stick welder with power to spare for most jobs. The IGBT inverter creates a stable smooth arc, and provides a true industrial duty cycle of 60% at 315 amps. This unit operates on 240V single phase...
www.everlastgenerators.com
www.everlastgenerators.com
https://www.everlastgenerators.com/...659a9f207993007c2862f23d82f.png?itok=i01ruh1O

keep in mind most quality welders have a heat overload safety circuit that will shut the welder off if it gets too hot due too your, use exceeding the duty cycle, that not a problem,but it can be very annoying if you buy a welder that's too small for what your doing, its a circuit breaker that's thermally controlled that helps to prevent permanently damaging your welder, but its smart to not allow the welder to get hot enough to have that breaker circuit trip, because constantly tripping the circuit will eventually damage the welder, thats one of the reasons your far better off buying a 210-250 amp mig vs a 180 amp mig if you do a great deal of welding, a 180 amp class welder will generally have a far lower duty cycle at lets say 90 amps-140 amps than the larger migs will.

example compare these two miller welders

http://www.millerwelds.com/products/mig ... 0_autoset/

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/


http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/

http://www.millerwelds.com/products/mig ... matic_252/

http://www.ckworldwide.com/technical_specs.pdf

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/tutorial.htm

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/

http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/ar ... ing-basics

http://www.metalwebnews.com/wc.html

https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQMkADAwATE0YzkwLWUwNmQtODgANWUtMDACLTAwCgBGAAADRks0snSAk0eHJV0nS5QHHwcAg1UXmakTe0War52dAPuQZ1kAAAIBDAAAAINVF5mpE3tFmq+dnQD7kGdZAAhIvWEFAAAA

http://www.millerwelds.com/pdf/guidelines_smaw.pdf


now read some links for tips


www.youtube.com

Creative homemade tool idea #creativetools #homemadetools #seniorwelder

Creative homemade tool idea #creativetools #homemadetools #seniorwelder
www.youtube.com www.youtube.com


http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=t ... g+welding#

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/

http://smartflix.com/store/category/27/Welding

http://www.thefabricator.com/AluminumWe ... cfm?ID=527

http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/im ... ur-skills/

http://www.hobartwelders.com/weldtalk/

http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/te ... setup.html

http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/tech ... index.html

VIDEOS

http://www.millerwelds.com/swf/flv/flas ... &h=240&v=8

http://www.millerwelds.com/swf/flv/flas ... &h=240&v=8

http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=t ... g+welding#

http://www.millerwelds.com/swf/flv/flas ... &h=250&v=8

watch this video



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rVqWeS4 ... re=related

 
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http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/TIGhandbook/

http://www.tonywelding.com/

http://www.cut-like-plasma.com/info_wel ... _metal.htm

http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/che ... elding.htm

http://www.millerwelds.com/education/ar ... les37.html

http://www.aws.org/w/a/wj/2002/03/feature/index.html

http://www.hrps.demon.nl/jwbus/welding.htm

http://www.ehow.com/how_2171370_weld-sh ... ether.html

http://www.type2.com/library/body/weldtip.htm

http://www.type2.com/library/body/wlsh.htm

http://www.search-autoparts.com/searcha ... ?id=338488

the surface to be welded must be pre-cleaned with a wire brush,
down to clean rust free,
degreased, paint free, bare metal, and well grounded electrically and clampped fo the surfaces are firmly held together while welding

http://www.eastwood.com/blog/eastwood-chatter/10-tips-to-make-a-better-mig-weld/

http://www.rodauthority.com/tech-stories/welding-101-getting-started-with-mig-welding-basics/


http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/good-source-for-welding-tips.530/

my old college engineering instructor used to say, in my welding class
We can teach monkeys to MIG weld, so I assume & still assume there's SOME FAINT HOPE for most of you gentlemen"
Click to expand...

honestly I think he was correct, in that with a PROPERLY ADJUSTED MIG WELDER,
with the correct amps, wire , wire speed and gas shield flow rates the actual welding process is just not very difficult to learn to do correctly,
if your dealing with clean grease free metal surfaces, especially if your welding surface is not above you.
 
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Re: good source for welding tips LEARNING TO TIG

you might be amazed at the amount of info available to speed up your learning to TIG weld , but if you read thru all the links posted youll have a good basic understanding of the process and gain some insight .
personally I don,t see how you can be in this hobby unless you have access to a TIG welder or at least have a friend that has a decent TIG welder, I know I use my TIG far more frequently than my MIG or ARC welders,and my TIG is not nearly as versatile as the newer versions available
I could probably get by with JUST a decent 200-270 amp TIG welder for 90% or more of all welding I do.
but my current TIG is a 30 year old DINOSAUR, MILLER TIG DESIGN , purchased USED when a welding shop upgraded, so keep your eyes open for used equipment , used doesn,t mean its not fully functional but it does usually cost far less than new.

330ampmiller.jpg

millerwelder330.jpg

http://www.gowelding.org/TIG_Welding.html


http://www.metacafe.com/watch/795776/ti ... ng_basics/

http://www.artsautomotive.com/publicati ... o-aluminum

http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/ca ... ulator.php

BTW

when I moved from FLA to TEXAS the old miller welder was in need of a few repairs so I donated it to a friend
( who fully understood its need to be repaired but it was FREE)

after about two years Id saved up enough cash to buy a new TIG, the
issue was finding the best value for money spent,,
now remember I was replacing a 330 amp miller tig,
I priced a 255 amp miller TIG
it was $6K plus shipping taxes etc

bakersgas.com

Miller Multimatic 255 w/ Dual Cart and TIG Kit Package - 951768

The Miller Multimatic 255 is a versatile multiprocess machine. Perfect for light manufacturing and fabrication users. Dual cylinder cart TIG package.
bakersgas.com bakersgas.com


it may be a mistake, as its an off brand but I decided to go with an everlast TIG,\
with a 5 year warranty that cost me under $1800
with several features the old miller never had

PowerTIG 315LX - TIG Welders | Everlast Generators

Designed for heavy commercial applications, the PowerTIG 315LX is a highly capable, AC/DC TIG and Stick welder with power to spare for most jobs. The IGBT inverter creates a stable smooth arc, and provides a true industrial duty cycle of 60% at 315 amps. This unit operates on 240V single phase...
www.everlastgenerators.com www.everlastgenerators.com



Id point out that before I left FLA I bought a new MILLER 252 MIG welder
that cost me at the time about $2200 but now it costs about $4500
bakersgas.com

Miller Millermatic 252 High Output MIG Welder - 907321

The Millermatic 252 MIG welder is an all-in-one MIG welding package featuring the highest output in its class. Aluminum Spoolgun and Push Pull compatible.
bakersgas.com bakersgas.com
bakersgas.com

Miller Millermatic 252 High Output MIG Welder - 907321

The Millermatic 252 MIG welder is an all-in-one MIG welding package featuring the highest output in its class. Aluminum Spoolgun and Push Pull compatible.
bakersgas.com bakersgas.com
 
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I really liked this welder rehab video, keep in mind most people are totally CLUELESS
about welder repairs so you can get bargains on ,
and
ANYONE BUYING A USED WELDER
should stick with name-brand welders that have parts available!
minor adjustments , and regular maintenance can make a huge improvement
 
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I watched these videos,
learn to use the type of welding equipment you own well.
and there's a few decent tips and demos worth watching and maybe imitating.
keep in mind a decent TIG welder , with the proper amp range and filler rods and voltage polarity/frequency,
set up for the application your into,
will do almost anything if properly used,
but if its basic steel welding, like auto body repairs,
a proper MIG is faster and a bit easier to use in a few applications
I personally prefer TIG and OXY-ACETYLENE TORCH WELDING
for delicate work on fine/thin materials,
I found arc welders work best on 3/16" and thicker steel,
as its a bit harder to arc weld on thin sheet steel in my experience





 
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Butt Welds Explained

This article delves into the core of butt welds, unraveling their significance and the intricate process behind their execution. From understanding the basic concept of butt welds explained, we navigate through the essentials of various types and applications.
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I watch most shows about car rebuild, and shows like forged in fire and realize the VAST majority of the people you see "WELDING"
are clueless and hopelessly unskilled, with even a MIG welder, let alone a TIG or use of an oxy-acetylene torch
personally I consider a good TIG welder to have a few useful advantages over a similar MIG welder

related threads and sub links

I bought this miller 252 MIG for my shop, but I now see other options I was un-aware of at the time I purchased it

252mig.jpg


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Links To Several Welder Tests Reviews And Related Info

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bits of tig welding info

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TIG/Tungsten size & amp chart per metal thickness

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MOST VERSITAL SHOP WELDER ?????

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TIG Welding Tips For Beginners And Seasoned Welders

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Push Vs Pull Welding Explained

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