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<blockquote data-quote="sledneck" data-source="post: 391855" data-attributes="member: 248"><p>Patooyee, you seem to be a tech junkie so Im sure you have done more than enough research on the ole interweb on tig welding. There is NO amount of reading that can replace time behind the hood. Everyone has there own style and ways they like to do things some may work for you some may not you need to just start burning rod. Also don't over think it..... Some of the best welders I know have 0 schooling, text book knowledge they just have years of work experience. I think the biggest thing with TIG is cleanliness! This is very basic advice but sometimes (OK) a lot of times is forgotten. Make sure your material is prepped even if your just playing around. Welding through mill scale blows. Keep your tungsten sharp also make sure you are comfortable. If your not comfortable you will struggle to have good travel. If its easier, use some vice grips etc to prop your hand on so you can remain comfortable through the entire pass. Last but not least DONT DIP THE TIP lol Really just go have fun, its not your job.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sledneck, post: 391855, member: 248"] Patooyee, you seem to be a tech junkie so Im sure you have done more than enough research on the ole interweb on tig welding. There is NO amount of reading that can replace time behind the hood. Everyone has there own style and ways they like to do things some may work for you some may not you need to just start burning rod. Also don't over think it..... Some of the best welders I know have 0 schooling, text book knowledge they just have years of work experience. I think the biggest thing with TIG is cleanliness! This is very basic advice but sometimes (OK) a lot of times is forgotten. Make sure your material is prepped even if your just playing around. Welding through mill scale blows. Keep your tungsten sharp also make sure you are comfortable. If your not comfortable you will struggle to have good travel. If its easier, use some vice grips etc to prop your hand on so you can remain comfortable through the entire pass. Last but not least DONT DIP THE TIP lol Really just go have fun, its not your job. [/QUOTE]
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