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holding small steel
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2024 2:38 pm
by mpete53
Re: holding small steel
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:33 am
by cj737
Depending upon the strength of the magnet (and its proximity to the weld) it can aggravate a TIG arc in my experience. Might not be such a problem for a quick tack though.
Re: holding small steel
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:41 am
by tweake
i usually use the strong hand magtabs.
Re: holding small steel
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2024 10:48 am
by mpete53
I have the stronghand magtabs and the work fine most of the time, but this is gust another option.
Re: holding small steel
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:15 pm
by BillE.Dee
As Cj stated, magnets interfere with tig welding and I've had magnets interfere with mig welding. When I need extra hands, I use a "third hand" that I put together using a connecting rod from Caterpillar engine and pieces of 1/4 inch round stock. Nothing fancy but gives me that extra support.
Re: holding small steel
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:50 pm
by Coldman
Magnets do interfere with the arc but it's kinda fun to drag the arc back to where you need to tack.