Tig welding on the cheap.

[k0ua]

So I take it HF start does not refer to Harbor Freight?

High Frequency.

Like a High Frequency pilot arc for a TIG torch, and some plasma cutters.

 

[Shield Arc]

So I take it HF start does not refer to Harbor Freight?

If you really want to see a small kid's eyes get wide. Hold the Tig torch about an inch and half away from your hand, and step on the pedal. When the little lighten bolt shoots from the tungsten to your hand, watch their eyes! :laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing::thumbsup:

 

[Rustyiron]

I took a class at the local community college "vo-tech" because I never was taught beyond HS shop class. We had a small section on TIG and pretty much all I did was burn up tungsten's. Using both hands and a "gas" pedal almost threw me into some kind of epileptic shock or something:laughing: But the (TIG) work that can be done in the hands of someone that know's what he's doing, pure "eye candy"! Some where (on WW) I was getting the impression that some guy's were doing some heavy (1/2"+) work with the TIG process. I'd still like to be able to "TIG" but it's practicality for my needs, basic "farmer welding" & fab seems limited. I did make a traction rig up for a bed when my buddy broke his hip, but that's another story!

 

[k0ua]

Here are a couple of things I repaired with TIG, that I took photos of. I have repaired many other household things. These are all small things, because when it gets big I can stick it!

Here is some chain I made for a project out of drop ceiling hanger wire.


here are some copper crush washers I made from #10 copper wire


Here is a broken hook I repaired with TIG



While this grab hook probably could have been TIG ed on, why do it when you can be more sure to get it stuck on with stick and some 7018?

 

[MossRoad]

High Frequency.

Like a High Frequency pilot arc for a TIG torch, and some plasma cutters.

I know.... I was joking....