TIG suggestions for a beginner

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.

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...t.aspx?p=39581

11-07-2010, 03:00 AM	#1
Mustangscotty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 699	TIG suggestions for a beginner 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?

11-07-2010, 10:43 AM	#2
BAD BOB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SUMMERVILLE Posts: 3,681	Good readings and vids http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/welding-4130.html __________________ IM BAD BOB

11-07-2010, 11:54 AM	#3
DolSVT00 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 3,913	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. 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. __________________

11-09-2010, 08:10 AM	#4
toybreaker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Piti, Guam Posts: 203	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.... __________________ I am too good for something! I set a very bad example!

11-22-2010, 11:56 PM	#5
Mustangscotty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 699	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...t.aspx?p=39581 Last edited by Mustangscotty; 11-23-2010 at 12:00 AM.