Thanks MMW.
My TIG machine is a Lincoln Precision 185. (simple controls)
Using the stock foot pedal, although I would like to try a hand control. Since my car is on a rotisserie, I have yet to get into a position that I couldn't use my foot. On the topic of access, sometimes I found that the stock torch was too long, so I have the shortest back cap available for really tight spots. I'll post a picture of that next time.
Tungsten size is .040" red. Sharpened to a point
Cup size is around 5/16" or so.
Amps depend on metal thickness, but 15-22A most of time. Current control via the pedal is super handy. Once the puddle gets going, I back off the pedal. So actual amps might be around 10-12?
Filler rod is usually .030" (Straightened MIG wire). I've used .023" to fill rust pits with no burn through. Pits must be absolutely clean!
Gas CFH is about 12-15.
Nothing about TIG should be intimidating, Just practice and don't look back. No surprise I'm a huge TIG fan, ha ha.
Here's another picture of my rocker patch.
I could have spent more time flattening and smoothing this area more to make it perfect, but its good enough. Need to press on to other areas of the car.
Still looking for the picture of the bottom door gap and fit. I'll probably need to take a new one. O well.
Keep the comments and questions coming.
Thanks,
Tom
My TIG machine is a Lincoln Precision 185. (simple controls)
Using the stock foot pedal, although I would like to try a hand control. Since my car is on a rotisserie, I have yet to get into a position that I couldn't use my foot. On the topic of access, sometimes I found that the stock torch was too long, so I have the shortest back cap available for really tight spots. I'll post a picture of that next time.
Tungsten size is .040" red. Sharpened to a point
Cup size is around 5/16" or so.
Amps depend on metal thickness, but 15-22A most of time. Current control via the pedal is super handy. Once the puddle gets going, I back off the pedal. So actual amps might be around 10-12?
Filler rod is usually .030" (Straightened MIG wire). I've used .023" to fill rust pits with no burn through. Pits must be absolutely clean!
Gas CFH is about 12-15.
Nothing about TIG should be intimidating, Just practice and don't look back. No surprise I'm a huge TIG fan, ha ha.
Here's another picture of my rocker patch.
I could have spent more time flattening and smoothing this area more to make it perfect, but its good enough. Need to press on to other areas of the car.
Still looking for the picture of the bottom door gap and fit. I'll probably need to take a new one. O well.
Keep the comments and questions coming.
Thanks,
Tom
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