[JFF45]

My name is John.

Being able to adequately weld metals other than mild steel has been on my bucket list since I retired in 2010.
I was starting to think I'd left it too late until I went out and bought a 200 amp AC/DC TIG machine for my 71st birthday last month.

I've watched most of the videos several times and I'm almost through my 2nd E size argon bottle just practising on scrap.
It's only for hobby stuff and I work in a tin shed on our little 2 acre property.
I've been MIG welding mild steel for the last 10 years as a hobbyist.

Looking forward to learning a lot from this forum and sharing my experiences where possible.

[Farmwelding]

Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to working with you.

[weldin mike 27]

Hi John,

Welcome along, I hope you find something of interest. PS, my cousin lives in Morayfield.

Mick.

[JFF45]

Hi John,

Welcome along, I hope you find something of interest. PS, my cousin lives in Morayfield.

Mick.

Cheers Mick, Is your cousin a good TIG welder

[Mike]

John, welcome to the forum.

[Troy Boy 72]

G'day John , Welcome to the forum , i grew up in Morayfield back when the only shopping centre was in King st Caboolture . Wow haven't times changed. my folks are still there on their 5 acre property. Maybe catch up sometime when i visit them next.Good luck with your tig adventures.
Cheers Troy

[JFF45]

Cheers guys..
Troy, we've only been here 21 years but it's vastly changed in that time. We're lucky we live in a cul de sac with other 2 acre lots. Means a lot less traffic and noise.

Door is always open

[weldin mike 27]

Hi John,

No but shes a hell of a Cystic Fibrosis nurse, lol.

Are you having trouble with anything in particular?

[JFF45]

Hi John,

No but shes a hell of a Cystic Fibrosis nurse, lol.

Are you having trouble with anything in particular?

Only having trouble with 40C temps in the shed.. . The rest will fall into place with time and practice.
I decided to concentrate on aluminium filet welds because they're proving to be the most challenging.
Another couple of argon refills should start to show some progress.

[weldin mike 27]

That'd give anyone trouble.

Have you been watching Jodys videos? Aluminium fillets have a few tricks involved but once it clicks, you'll wonder what the issue was.

Mick

[JFF45]

Yes mate, probably been through them half a dozen times. It's how I start my day

I've seen some progress since my first filet attempts but I need more seat time to better understand the possibilities of this particular machine.
I don't stress over it, it's part of how I'm spending my retirement.

[weldin mike 27]

good to hear. I'm glad you are enjoying it.