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Mustangscotty
11-07-2010, 03:00 AM
I'm a beginner TIG welder, been MIG welding and actually got good at it. Ready to step up to TIG welding. Most likely I'll weld fuel tanks, sheet metal for automotive related fabrication and the thickest I'll weld may be a frame on a muscle car.
Any suggestions?

BAD BOB
11-07-2010, 10:43 AM
Good readings and vids

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/welding-4130.html

DolSVT00
11-07-2010, 11:54 AM
With gas tanks, try to make most of your connections fillet style joints instead of corner or butt welds, and make your gaps as tight as possible. It will make it easier especially if you are working with a corosion resistant coated steel. here's spme of what I've done for the lightning guys in order to cut down their stock tanks.

http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40546&d=1283892952

http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40547&d=1283892952

http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40590&d=1283978952

http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40592&d=1283978952

http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40591&d=1283978952

http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40943&d=1284500719

http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40944&d=1284500719

I've also done some hot and cold sides for turbo setups in aluminum and stainless.

The key is really machine selection, parts selection (cup sizes tungenstone sizes, tungenstone type) and machine capability.

The learning curve with tig is fairly steep, but the better your equiptment and matching accessoried for what your trying to do, the better off you are.

toybreaker
11-09-2010, 08:10 AM
If you can afford it go for the water cooled torch type.... Much nicer and the torches last a LOT longer.

Since I haven't seen it yet
Practice practice practice and practice some more....

Mustangscotty
11-22-2010, 11:56 PM
Thanks for the advice,

Ended up going with a Lincoln 225 Tig ( the ultimate birthday gift). Until the garage is done getting wired its time to read some welding books. Thanks again guys!
http://mylincolnelectric.com/Catalog/equipmentdatasheet.aspx?p=39581