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by HipHop45
Wed Feb 10, 2016 1:16 pm
Forum: Video Discussion
Topic: scratch start tig with a miller thunderbolt
Replies: 7
Views: 2395

Re: scratch start tig with a miller thunderbolt

This was cool to watch, sure brought back a lot of memories of my first experience TIG welding steel. I used an old Montgomery Wards AC\DC welder, and an old solid (Bakelite) Tweco torch with gas valve. It worked great. I was surprised what could be welded with such a crude set-up especially by toda...
by HipHop45
Tue Sep 01, 2015 12:19 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Helium mix with Argon
Replies: 6
Views: 555

Re: Helium mix with Argon

Cool, thanks for all the information. My tanks are right at the machine so I can make my lines real short. From the way it sounds I'll just use a Y or T fitting and be just fine. Looking forward to giving this a try.

Thanks again,Mike
by HipHop45
Mon Aug 31, 2015 2:30 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Helium mix with Argon
Replies: 6
Views: 555

Re: Helium mix with Argon

Thanks Len for the welcome and reply. That Clears things up for me. I was under the impression you needed check valves. Thanks again, Mike
by HipHop45
Sat Aug 29, 2015 4:31 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Helium mix with Argon
Replies: 6
Views: 555

Helium mix with Argon

Hello From Colorado Hi all, new to the forum, my first post, I've been doing some side jobs welding and was just curious as to what brand/model check valves to use with a western 411 Y connector? I'm looking to get a little more out of my current TIG setup. I've seen a couple videos where Jody has u...
by HipHop45
Sat Aug 22, 2015 6:18 am
Forum: Video Discussion
Topic: Thick Aluminum with a Lincoln TIG 175
Replies: 2
Views: 871

Re: Thick Aluminum with a Lincoln TIG 175

I like this video because the lincoln he Jody uses is similar to a Miller EconoTig, Which is what I currently have. Learning some ways to get more out of it is good to know especially since my welder has been super reliable after all these years. I just a quick question, What brand /Model check valv...