RXtacy's slooow build up

[rotarynerdette]

Originally Posted by RXtacy

You're telling me! Looking back is pretty embarrassing now, but you gotta start somewhere.

That is very true, I can't even keep a steady bead yet.

[RXtacy]

Originally Posted by rotarynerdette

That is very true, I can't even keep a steady bead yet.

Other than the basic mechanics of torch angle, and keeping the filler in the shield gas the biggest lesson I learned was fit up is key. Tight fit up makes a good weld. I found running beads repetitively on an aluminum sheet helpful in the beginning to get the basics, then just stick as much scrap together as you can get your hands on. Keep at it, it's a great skill to have

[rotarynerdette]

Originally Posted by RXtacy

Other than the basic mechanics of torch angle, and keeping the filler in the shield gas the biggest lesson I learned was fit up is key. Tight fit up makes a good weld. I found running beads repetitively on an aluminum sheet helpful in the beginning to get the basics, then just stick as much scrap together as you can get your hands on. Keep at it, it's a great skill to have

I just end up with aluminum penises

[chibikougan]

Originally Posted by rotarynerdette

I just end up with aluminum penises

Haha the first thing I ever Tiged was an AL cock n ballz..