Rod Vs Tungsten Size

[Seano]

Just asking the question...is it ok to use 1mm rod with 1.6 tungsten rather than use 1.6 rod and end up with over bulky welds, material = 1-1.2 crs sheet and position is outside 90% corners.

 

[wyn]

I'd have thought you could use whatever you want and what works for you.
I like a 1.2 rod and 2.4 tungsten for the bits and pieces i weld up.

 

[Seano]

I'd have thought you could use whatever you want and what works for you.
I like a 1.2 rod and 2.4 tungsten for the bits and pieces i weld up.

Cheers wyn, did think it would be ok....

 

[Shox Dr]

Tungsten size has more to do with a the amount of amps required than the size of the filler rod.

 

[Seano]

Tungsten size has more to do with a the amount of amps required than the size of the filler rod.

That's fine then Dave as I need 36-38A so 1.6 is the man,1 mm tungsten only goes from 5-30 or 5-60 if pulsed.

 

[Paul.]

1.6 will be fine Sean, grind it nice and sharp, no flat on the end. nearly all of my sheet work and light box section is done with a 1.6 tungsten and a 1mm rod

 

[langy]

Whatever floats ya boat Sean, you could sometimes use a 1mm rod with a 2.4 tungsten, don't matter really

 

[Seano]

Thanks for all the help guy's I have one of THESE Paul that I sometimes use, getting it to rotate can sometimes be a bit hit and miss, depends on the grade of the wheel, have been thinking about using a pin vice instead

 

[langy]

Thanks for all the help guy's I have one of THESE Paul that I sometimes use, getting it to rotate can sometimes be a bit hit and miss, depends on the grade of the wheel, have been thinking about using a pin vice instead

Yep i wasted good money on one of them too

 

[justmental]

Thanks for all the help guy's I have one of THESE Paul that I sometimes use, getting it to rotate can sometimes be a bit hit and miss, depends on the grade of the wheel, have been thinking about using a pin vice instead

i was going to get one of them don't think i will now

 

[langy]

i was going to get one of them don't think i will now

I wouldn't mate

 

[Seano]

I wouldn't mate

Deffo....

Get yourself one of THESE instead I use em because I cut my sticks in half I prefer to use stumpy tops .

 

[Shox Dr]

You lot must have fat fingers, I just twissle* it. When they get that short 40mm or less, They are kept for using in the short end cap. And then I use either a pin vice or a battery drill

 

[langy]

You lot must have fat fingers, I just twissle* it. When they get that short 40mm or less, They are kept for using in the short end cap. And then I use either a pin vice or a battery drill

Yup same as, I've not found any gadgets better than my fingers.

 

[Seano]

Yup same as, I've not found any gadgets better than my fingers.

Sadly I have fingers like bananas, after years of beating em with hammers and spanner use....

 

[langy]

Sadly I have fingers like bananas, after years of beating em with hammers and spanner use....

Me too mate

 

[justmental]

Me too mate

and me have had enough of the spanner rash when it slips and you take your knuckles off. lol
all tho building hot rods and race cars was the best job i have had the only time i enjoyed going in to work

 

[langy]

and me have had enough of the spanner rash when it slips and you take your knuckles off. lol
all tho building hot rods and race cars was the best job i have had the only time i enjoyed going in to work

Built Hotrods, Do I know you ???

 

[justmental]

i used to work at with doug ripley CC racing in northfleet next to burnham autos.
we run the CC Racing Methanol funny car.
currently crewing a blown red corvette in street eliminator not out this year due to lack of funds (just like others).
i am the crew chief on justmental thats in this months american car world mag.