[TheForge] Re: TIG Plans

[aaron craig]

Tig welding with a dc welder buzz is fairly workable I
frequently use my craftsman ac/dc buzz box ,I run dc-
but need to double check that. I bought a tig torch
with a valve on the handle off ebay .You need a
regulator and pure argon gas . When I started I
thought I could use the 75argon25 co2 since had it for
the mig and well.. its mostly argon.I spent a bunch of
time thinking I would never get the hang of scratch
start tig.I have found 3/32  2% thoriated covers most
of my needs  I buy them in ten packs so I can have all
of them pointed at the beginning of a project.Tig
welding is bad for flash burns keep your skin covered
and gloves are a must.
A search for scratch start tig on the forums on
aws.org (american welding society) may prove helpful
there is a ton of info there. 
 I am not an expert so your mileage from this info may
vary. Aaron Craig
--- Arnen Parker <arnen at shentang.net> wrote:

> 
> On 03/06/2008, at 2:08 AM,
> theforge-request at mailman.qth.net wrote:
> > I found a pamphlet from Sears, of all places, when
> cleaning out an  
> > old file cabinet... has a diagram and instructions
> on how to set up  
> > a TIG using a plain DC welder.  If I can figure
> out how to post the  
> > pictures (2), I will, or if anyone wants to see it
> I can email them  
> > directly.  The pamphlet must be at least 35 years
> old, maybe more,  
> > could not find a date.
> >
> > James Allcorn
> 
> 
> Me too me too :-)
> 
> thanks - Arnen
> _______________________________________________
> Manage membership or unsubscribe at:
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> theforge mail list group photo site is
> http://www.photoaccess.com
> Login:  blacksmithblacksmith at hotmail.com
> password:  anvil
> ___________
> 
> 
>