TIG Welding

[DanH]

(08-24-2012, 11:56 PM)Highpower Wrote:

(08-24-2012, 07:21 PM)f350ca Wrote: Tig welding is nice when you don't want to build up a big weld on small parts.

Sometimes it's nice when you do want to build up a big weld too.

I had to make a new feed screw for the tail stock on my lathe, and just turned down the shaft from a length of acme threaded rod. But it also needed a solid thrust collar in the middle of it all. I would not have wanted to try doing this with my Mig welder.



Works good for replacing missing crankcase lugs on chainsaw engines too. Just build up a new one!

This is an excellant example of when to use the Tig. The control you have is needed here to do a first rate job.

I have both and the Tig is my goto process until the metal is thicker than 1/4" or I am in a big hurry. Farm equiptment gets the Mig welder and most other jobs are for the Tig