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  1. Default My first project with pics

    I bought my EL PP205 to learn how to TIG Aluminum. I know that everyone says I am crazy, but it is something I wanted to learn. I have been practicing, learning and asking questions to anyone that will listen (including the forum) for the past 4 months or so. Thanks for everyone's help with suggestions.

    Now I am not saying or claiming my project so far is up to par or even close, but I am saying that I am learning a ton. Why I am so proud to post some pics finally, is because I feel like I got the pre & post flow right, as well as am welding more than grinding tungsten. Still not even close to perfect, but making progress.

    Let me just say how much respect I have for folks in the trade to rely on this craft to make a living. You should double your rates immediately as I have a new found appreciation for the trade!!

    This is a storage bin I am making for my V Nose enclosed trailer. You can see in the second picture the bead really sucks and I ran this bead about 2 months ago. The first picture just sort of sucks, but making progress as I ran this bead today. I am learning what everything means on my machine and practicing as I go.

    Cheers

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    Last edited by Buggy Chief; 03-26-2012 at 01:07 AM.

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    A little cold but not bad for a first attempt with Aluminum

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    Is that 1/16"? I was just welding on a 1/16" thick diamond plate truck box today. Thin stuff... gotta watch out for the burn-back!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jakeru View Post
    Is that 1/16"? I was just welding on a 1/16" thick diamond plate truck box today. Thin stuff... gotta watch out for the burn-back!
    Yes it is 1/16". Definitely not a lot of room for error.

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