Final class

[dstig1]

Just for giggles the instructor had us doing a few random things in our final class Thurs. I wanted to try TIG, so he set me and another student up. We used some 12-14 ga steel and SS. I didn't bother with Alum as I don't have AC capability on my home unit. It really wasn't too bad. If you can get the puddle to bridge the joint to get going it will just flow right in there. Pretty cool. Here's the better stuff...

Other than a couple quick trial runs on a coupon these were pretty much the first TIG runs I ever did (and also my last, so far). The cube is SS on the right. I used some 0.045 filler when the gap required it, but otherwise it was just fusion welds, especially on the SS.

My TA MST400 welder is capable of Lift TIG, so I may get that set up one of these days when I need it (and have space). I could see that being handy. Mostly just need a torch and tank (plus supplies/consumables). Foot Pedal is not required but could help. It was nice to taper off with the pedal at the ends so you didn't burn through.

 

[moored4]

Too bad you did not make two cubes.
You could have painted spots on them, strung them, and hung the from your ROP for tractor DICE! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

The class Has been good for you! I'm proud of you! Now go home and Keepwelding and making project and all ways post pictures!

 

[JB4310]

Looks great, my buddy has a Tig in his machine shop, just for repairing his own equipment/ tooling.

I doubt I would ever get a tig myself, but I sure could benefit from some classes in good old fashioned stick welding

JB

 

[dstig1]

Too bad you did not make two cubes.
You could have painted spots on them, strung them, and hung the from your ROP for tractor DICE! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

The class Has been good for you! I'm proud of you! Now go home and Keepwelding and making project and all ways post pictures!

And I put it to use last weekend:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/206260-gator-grapple-fix-kubota-ssqa.html

I thought about the dice, too. I did a second one, but poor fit up made for blowouts and a mess in the corners so I tossed it.

 

[4shorts]

That's pretty good welding there sir. Good stuff :thumbsup:

 

[dstig1]

Thank you sir! Coming from an expert like yourself, that gives me quite a big head

 

[4shorts]

Thank you sir! Coming from an expert like yourself, that gives me quite a big head

Well you can't mean me cause I'm no expert :laughing: All jokes aside, when I seen it I had to post on it. I've seen welders that couldn't weld as good as that. Mean it. You keep it up. I'd hire ya :thumbsup:

 

[KLMandW]

Nice job on both of the cubes......I been doing this stuff most every day for the last 25 years.....and I seen lots of welders that get paid to weld that couldnt do that nice of a job!!! Way to go!!:thumbsup: