DeZeus 11 #1 Posted November 25, 2018 I'm interested in Metal (not Mental) Fabrication.... In fact making Stuff, Ok with MIG/Stick, just learning TIG.. Any comments? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DeZeus 11 #2 Posted November 26, 2018 My Technique using TIG is probably wrong through lack of knowledge as I blow big holes in any thin material? Anyone any suggestions for improvements? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DeZeus 11 #3 Posted November 27, 2018 (edited) 22 hours ago, DeZeus said: My Technique using TIG is probably wrong through lack of knowledge as I blow big holes in any thin material? Anyone any suggestions for improvements? Anyone? TIG Experienced........who can TIG Weld? Edited November 27, 2018 by DeZeus . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
woodview 10 #4 Posted November 27, 2018 I know a great tig welder with many years experience. When he is doing work for me, he often expalins he's doing it in a particular way, particular settings, for a particular reason. You need to go on a course and learn it properly. I've picked up a mig and joined two bits of metal together for quick bodge jobs, but that doesn't mean I can weld. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DeZeus 11 #5 Posted November 27, 2018 Going on Courses costs too much, for an OAP I'm just wanting some general pointers! 22 minutes ago, woodview said: I know a great tig welder with many years experience. When he is doing work for me, he often expalins he's doing it in a particular way, particular settings, for a particular reason. You need to go on a course and learn it properly. I've picked up a mig and joined two bits of metal together for quick bodge jobs, but that doesn't mean I can weld. Unless you could give me maybe his number, name, contact details etc.. he's a Tig Welder of little use to further me forward......with guidance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
woodview 10 #6 Posted November 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, DeZeus said: Going on Courses costs too much, for an OAP I'm just wanting some general pointers! Unless you could give me maybe his number, name, contact details etc.. he's a Tig Welder of little use to further me forward......with guidance. he is also a busy man doing a job. he would tell you the same - go on a course. It's like saying I want to learn to cook, can somebody tell me how. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DeZeus 11 #7 Posted November 28, 2018 True..A Wise Man.... 16 hours ago, woodview said: he is also a busy man doing a job. he would tell you the same - go on a course. It's like saying I want to learn to cook, can somebody tell me how. said catch a Man a Fish, you can feed him for a Day! but give a Man a Net, then teach him to Fish, he could Feed him, his family Etc .. Until his Fish is Extinct? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
woodview 10 #8 Posted November 28, 2018 5 hours ago, DeZeus said: True..A Wise Man.... said catch a Man a Fish, you can feed him for a Day! but give a Man a Net, then teach him to Fish, he could Feed him, his family Etc .. Until his Fish is Extinct? exactly. Go on that course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DeZeus 11 #9 Posted November 28, 2018 Sadly Courses seem to vary from £200 - 2000 from one day to 3 Yrs can't see that happening soon on what this caring Govt generously Give......me! Might start a Donations Page?.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DeZeus 11 #10 Posted December 15, 2018 When I mentioned Donations, I meant, Donations of Small bits of Off cuts, like unwanted, pieces of Metal, any considered, would collect, so I can practice....TIG..... I mean some Metals are expensive, to dispose of, or to acquire and I'd sooner, create something like an Art Sculpture else destroy it personally via TIG than it join landfill, it's my form of making my environmental hobby... cheaper... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
speedypete0 12 #11 Posted December 16, 2018 use a smaller electrode and turn the power down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DeZeus 11 #12 Posted December 18, 2018 On 12/16/2018 at 6:08 PM, speedypete0 said: use a smaller electrode and turn the power down Thanks Speedypete0: That's the reply which I was expecting, in constructive suggestions... I will try that.⏳⌚ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...