Myles1970
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So... Having taken the plunge and bought a low-end inverter with TIG capability & torch, I finally got a bottle of argon and struck an arc or two
...I know it's not necessarily a well known brand, but at €170 including torch and hf start, it was my only chance of trying the process. A gamble, I know.
Having read Bruce McCloed's 'Welding for vehicle restorers', I've been itching to give it a try:
This is my second attempt. 20swg sheet with no filler... 1.6mm tungsten. Only stuck about 6 times ....seemed to burn through after about 1.5cm. Not sure if amps are too high at 26, but more experimentation required
Obviously I intend to use Mig For any chassis work (and probably bodywork too if I'm honest) but the idea of reduced grinding/clean-up afterwards is very tempting even if it means extra time taken with fit-up
...I know it's not necessarily a well known brand, but at €170 including torch and hf start, it was my only chance of trying the process. A gamble, I know.
Having read Bruce McCloed's 'Welding for vehicle restorers', I've been itching to give it a try:
This is my second attempt. 20swg sheet with no filler... 1.6mm tungsten. Only stuck about 6 times ....seemed to burn through after about 1.5cm. Not sure if amps are too high at 26, but more experimentation required
Obviously I intend to use Mig For any chassis work (and probably bodywork too if I'm honest) but the idea of reduced grinding/clean-up afterwards is very tempting even if it means extra time taken with fit-up