Taught a lesson

[Member 66061]

Had a 2nd year welding apprentice using my TIG this after. Drove it hard, working at its limit straight away, 5mm fillet in alumnium, 150A. Made my set up look inadequate, and put me totally to shame, doesnt take much to do that mind. Hes working somewhere near Blackburn.He must be listening to what hes taught, cos it seems like its sticking. Hes an intelligent young man with a bright future if he finishes his apprenticeship, gave me some good advice.
Bottom line for me is, i need to spend more time melting metal or i will remain rubbish at welding.
The thing holding me back is im not very flush at the mo, so cant afford to spend much.

 

[Aldo]

Most people have a talent,,,,,,,,yet to find mine but don't listen to those who say practice makes perfect,,,,,,,,,,,it helps though.

 

[Richard.]

Had a 2nd year welding apprentice using my TIG this after. Drove it hard, working at its limit straight away, 5mm fillet in alumnium, 150A. Made my set up look inadequate, and put me totally to shame, doesnt take much to do that mind. Hes working somewhere near Blackburn.He must be listening to what hes taught, cos it seems like its sticking. Hes an intelligent young man with a bright future if he finishes his apprenticeship, gave me some good advice.
Bottom line for me is, i need to spend more time melting metal or i will remain rubbish at welding.
The thing holding me back is im not very flush at the mo, so cant afford to spend much.

Good for him. Sounds like he'll go far and there is no reason you can't either. You already have the kit so it's just a case of putting in the hours. Always helps with a bit of tutoring. At least if this young man can do it with your unit then you have nothing but teqniques to worry about. Ask him for some basic lessons, as he's an apprentice he probably could do with a couple quid in his pocket and would feel quite honoured to teach you a trick or two. Don't be shadowed by good talent learn from it and in the not so distant you'll have the talent too. Best of luck.

 

[Member 66061]

I couldnt help but be impressed, the pictures he showed me of the massive projects he was involved with, like a huge trailer chassis. Youre perfectly correct about techniques and ill take advice from passing strangers, lol.
Ive known him since he was a kid. He doesnt live up here anymore, he is visiting relatives, so his time spent with them is valuable.
He just wanted to see my set up and asked for a go, so really a 1 off thing.
When im feeling more flush ill be able to spend more on welding, thats whats limiting my time unfortunately.