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Old 05-03-2007, 06:41 PM
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woot!! tig welding now!!

So i finally got a TIG setup. Im very happy, and have been trying to learn whenever i get time. im no professional yet, but im a natural. My first few welds looked like shit, and my dad was getting pissed and frustrated. I told him let me try once more till i get a technique i like, then BAM, i threw down a perfect weld about 5" long. This isnt anything great, but im really happy, and the look on my dads face made me feel even better (he just about shit himself because i dont even weld that often lol).

Im pretty good on steel now, but my aluminum isnt very impressive. Does anyone have any tips/tricks?

Im also using an electric helmet now which makes things 1000 times easier, if you weld alot and dont have one, get one.
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