Thanks This old tony, lack of inert gas is probably the leading cause of my welds not sticking, followed by not having a welder in a close second. Cheers!
Tony - what a wonderful, and entertaining romp through the world of flow rates. I picked up a lot of new tips, and seeing side-by-side comparisons is priceless. The biggest laugh was seeing the 70 cfh setting blow the workpiece away - similar to your 'shooting' your air rifle away in your previous video. I love how you always find new ways to make me smile!
neorec ormon Sounds like you need to go find out who Ron Covell is. It's awesome that he takes the time to post a comment. I hope some day I have the ability to take one of his classes.
James Sheets I don’t even know what neorec was trying to say? But I agree he/she/it should look up Ron. Just the fact he commented here got me to click the notification bell for Tony’s vids! 🙏🏻
Ron question for you. Millers calculator states the larger the material you are welding the larger dia tungsten to use and the larger the cup for better gas coverage is this correct? Someone said they are welding 1” lap joints with an 8 cup. I find that hard to believe the coverage of gas would be terrible. Any help would be great. Thank you
One big thing that also helps on stainless outside corners is to stand your torch more upright. The gas will remain over your weld bead longer (the trailing edge) while it is cooling, which will minimize dark coloring. Makes it more of a pain in the ass to record good video though...
Because of you I watched Jody's and Bob's channels. Because of them I'm now attending welding school. Sometimes little things have great beginnings... Thank you.
Poletto Eddy same here I graduate april this year, already did HVAC and getting a lathe and mill with that sweet sweet hand book so I can act like I know what I’m doing lol.
You might still need a bit of gas to strike the arc, or else you'll be leaving the tip of your tungsten in the weld every time. I guess a high voltage start would do the job.
Dear this old tony, I suffer from a sleep condition and lack the ability to get medical aid. I wanted to say thanks because the sound of your voice and the frequent sound of a machine humming has made many sleepless nights better, I hope you see this, I just felt like I needed to say thanks.
I suffer from a sleep condition, too. It's the "I really need to go to bed but HEY there's a new This Old Tony video..." condition. And crap, now I see AvE's got a new one, too...
Have you tried watching Bob Ross, the painter? Man, that guy will rock you right to bed. I don't paint, and neither does my girlfriend, but we watch his episodes before bed, and your eyes just start drooping. I saw a show on him once where they said something like 80% of the people who watched his show didn't even paint, they just liked the experience of him talking and painting.
I like you Tony. Your videos are extremely informative and I get something out of them every single time. Mostly it's useful knowledge. Two times during this video I started laughing without control as well. I was not going to weld tomorrow, but now I feel like playing around with TIG at least a little. Thank you!
I bought a TIG welder to improve my welding game about... a year ago. My welds kept coming out dull like in your video. I'm finally going to muster up the courage to try again. Thanks Tony!!!
@@sweenep86 Unfortunately I weld out of my garage with a 110v 15amp breaker. My tig maxes at 85 amps before the lights start flickering. 95 amps and my breaker pops. I keep it at 85 amps or below and stick to 13ga or thinner steel for now. Eventually I'll just move it work where I have a 220v breaker.
I'm a bit disappointed! I expected you to suggest using a dip stick for your gas bottle (insider joke). Thanks for this one. I learned and laughed. Maybe the best combination possible.
I love finding channels like these that I can sit and binge on for hours and learn more than my college professors could have ever hoped to have taught me. These are the things I want/need to learn I appreciate that you are such a great teacher by just being who you are and making some of the best content on youtube!
I like the 7805 linear regulator association , the argon from the cardboard, and the parts that fly when the regulator is at full flow . nice humour continue it make my day
So, nobody taught me TIG in person. Just watched CZcams and jumped in a couple of years ago. And this video just helped me A TON. Thanks Tony, seriously. Much becomes clear.
Tony, I keep my black holes in the corners at floor level in my shop, really helps with rodent control. I keep my supernovas in the rafters, great lighting.
I am from Ukraine and I show to many acquaintances what should be the approach to business, a person who knows the program, understands the mounting of the video, has a sense of humor. I would like to know and learn a lot from a master like you. Thank you for your work of patience.
Had me laughing out loud before a minute had passed. God I love these videos. Plus, I get to learn new and exciting things! Granted, I’ve never done this type of work before, and I’m getting pretty old so the chances are good I never will, but you never know...
Working with those sort of flow meters and medical oxygen where the flow rate can be important we were always taught to read from the top of the ball. And once again another informative yet entertaining installment Tony :-)
The answer is 10. Enjoyed Tony! I have not changed from that in the last 20 years, but I don't weld much. Unless doing chop and channel work on Harbor freight toolboxes or Nikon comparator bases. ;-) ATB, Robin
My HF set is nicer than a craftsman set I bought ~15 years ago for more than twice as much. I did lube the slides with some spray grease. The light duty ones do look like junk tho.
OH I - we [ guess ] miss TOT . just YTing for tig tips and this was put up . The talking hands , information and humour , hope to see you - well your hands some day again . All the best.
The no-gas weld was very dramatic, but I imagine the theatrics would be unnoticed behind the hood. You'd probably see the sickening porosity, and difficulty in keeping a puddle. I have fought through these issues and appreciate the excellent presentation and clear, concise explanation. Three cheers for TOT!
I believe I may know where you sourced your inspiration for making this video. You were testing your own personal flow rates of gas in front of your spouse. She did not approve; mainly, ironically enough, due to the loud hissing sound. Thanks for the videos.
In fact, with the amount of post flow you had, made her believe there may be a problem with your valve and that is when you were sentenced to the garage where you were inspired to make this video. ;)
After soooo many years I had forgotten most of this, LOL. Using known cups and rods with familiar materials adjustments seem to be few for sure. I did really enjoy this. I sure could have used it 30 years ago when I was first introduced to TIG. You have a really good hand my friend. Now in retirement I rarely have opportunity to do much welding at all. I really miss it for sure.
Based on family feedback, I've never had a problem with too little gas, but seriously, I knew I had too much flow when my newly filled gas tank only lasted about 3 welding jobs. Entertaining and informative vid (as always) Cheers, David.
Never seen one of your videos this early, gotta say it was a lo crispier, definitely better than going back and watching your older videos, getting increasingly more stale. But honestly? Really enjoyable video as always. Always looking forward to the next one.
i dont think ive ever laughed so much during a welding related video ! im a well rounded welder for 15 years but man for someone starting out that is the most confusing video ever ! awesome stuff.
Thanks for making these videos, ToT. Thanks to you, I now own a 200A AC/DC TIG machine. Your videos not only inspired me to take the plunge, but allowed me to hit the ground running. Having never even held a welding torch before, after 2 days of practice I was able to butt weld two stainless tubes together.
Tony, this is a fantastic video. I've had issues with my welds being dull and grey since I started welding and I never would've guessed that it was too low of a flow rate for my argon. I'll definitely bump it up a few cfh and try again. Thanks a million :)
Thanks! That was probably the most effective and comprehensive, yet compact, explanation on TIG gas flow setup I've seen so far. Not to mention, the funniest (which I always expect, God knows why). BTW, to drag air into the gas flow, you also need a small narrow lens.
I wish i could use video editing techniques like this in real life.. cutting to another take mid-sentence makes even the lamest puns significantly funnier!
I was waiting for the workpiece to go shooting off the table when you hit 70cfh, and you didn't disappoint! I have that happen with small parts even at 12cfh. I loved this video. I usually just leave it at 12cfh, having always been told that more gas just wastes gas, but I do so many oddball welds in weird configurations as I'm making a sculpture, that it seems to me like I should try 15 or more cfh and see how that goes. Here I've been berating myself for crappy technique, and it might be that I just need a little more flow, at least some of the time. The rest of the time it'll be crappy technique most likely.
For what it's worth, each gas has its own calibrated flow rate. That's probably why your little pea shooter doesn't match your argon CFH. Love your videos, and you. -Smiley
It's weird that I whach video about gas flow and I don't even own tig or mig welder. I Gues it says something about your videos. Thanks once again for the edugation. We love your stuf here in Finland.
Normally ToT i would be at work but today i have the day off to carelessly weld parts back onto my wife's truck so your new vid is a great excuse to take a break. P.S. make longer videos for my breaks. :)
I brought a budget regulator and disposable argon bottles with a tiny little gas outlet port. What a waste of money that was, no ability to measure flow rate, and so little flow (even fully open) that you get an initial 'chuff' of gas when you strike the arc, then absolutely no discernible gas coming from the torch (didn't measure it, but couldn't hear even the tiniest hiss with the torch held to my ear). I know I'm a newbie TIG welder, but I didn't think welds were supposed to look that bad. So lesson learned, kids, don't cheap out on gas bottles or regulators. Come payday I guess I'd better splash out on a decent sized bottle of gas and a fancy schmancy regulator and flowmeter combo. And of course, thanks to TOT for sharing his knowlege!
Isn't it awesome how the camera makes it look like you know what you are doing??? Hahaha, just messing around, all the camera tricks in the world wouldn't make my welds look better... Love these videos, really learned a lot... I use to use argon in my SS tool wrap when heat treating Knives, but i realized paper worked just as well and I was basically wasting argon... Have a great day, take it easy...
One of the comments missing is that even if you're not getting shiny rainbow welds....the weld is still solid. I found with 1/8" lap welding mild steel that a #8 cup just couldn't give shiny welds no matter what flowrate I used. 10...15...25 cfh, stubby gas lens, short gas lens, etc. Switch to a #12 cup and about 20 cfh...perfect looking weld.
This is very interesting, the "too much gas" situation can happen surprisingly easily with standard collet bodies, but sometimes on welding aluminium, pushing a little too much gas through a smaller cup on a standard collet seems to work better - I've often wandered why this is? I have theorised that maybe the gas is physically carrying away contaminants pulled off the weldment during the electrode positive part of the cycle, but I haven't really heard a definitive answer. Thanks for another great entertaining vid as always!
you could have mentioned that the right flow will produce laminar flow conditions and higher ones turbulent conditions. Which is exactly what you described, but maybe the sciency stuff will make it stick better in some peoples heads ;) nice little video!
Me: never welded in my life with little chance of it happening in the future.
Also me: staying up late to watch TOT teach me about gas flow rates.
Wall flow-meter vs. pea-shooter: A man with a watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never quite sure.
What about two men with one collective watch?
Oh how true ! LOL
That's why I always carry a watch and a sundial with Tritium sights.
LOL ! I can't use a watch or a compass. A high RF field that affects 1 in 10 folks. A stick in the ground is as close as I can get.
The fact that ToT hearted my reply makes me unreasonably happy.
Thanks This old tony, lack of inert gas is probably the leading cause of my welds not sticking, followed by not having a welder in a close second. Cheers!
You don't own a welder? Please leave this channel you don't belong here lol. ❤
That whole missing the welder bit will seriously hamper your weld quality.
Nonsense. You can weld with any sufficient source of heat! I use Taco Bell fire sauce.
Kyle Emmerich Weld your septic pipes shut with that system!
I suspect it does ;)
Tony - what a wonderful, and entertaining romp through the world of flow rates. I picked up a lot of new tips, and seeing side-by-side comparisons is priceless. The biggest laugh was seeing the 70 cfh setting blow the workpiece away - similar to your 'shooting' your air rifle away in your previous video. I love how you always find new ways to make me smile!
sounds like chinese comment farm comment
neorec ormon Sounds like you need to go find out who Ron Covell is. It's awesome that he takes the time to post a comment. I hope some day I have the ability to take one of his classes.
James Sheets I don’t even know what neorec was trying to say? But I agree he/she/it should look up Ron. Just the fact he commented here got me to click the notification bell for Tony’s vids! 🙏🏻
You know you're cool when Ron Covell watches your videos... way to go Tony!
Ron question for you. Millers calculator states the larger the material you are welding the larger dia tungsten to use and the larger the cup for better gas coverage is this correct? Someone said they are welding 1” lap joints with an 8 cup. I find that hard to believe the coverage of gas would be terrible. Any help would be great. Thank you
One big thing that also helps on stainless outside corners is to stand your torch more upright. The gas will remain over your weld bead longer (the trailing edge) while it is cooling, which will minimize dark coloring. Makes it more of a pain in the ass to record good video though...
hey 6061.com
Because of you I watched Jody's and Bob's channels. Because of them I'm now attending welding school.
Sometimes little things have great beginnings... Thank you.
Poletto Eddy same here I graduate april this year, already did HVAC and getting a lathe and mill with that sweet sweet hand book so I can act like I know what I’m doing lol.
That seems like a lot of work... instead I do all of my TIG welding on the moon - the thin 70% argon, 29% helium atmosphere really saves on gas costs.
LOL, well-played, sir!
Yea but the freight cost has to be outta this world.....
Yeah, the commute time is pretty astronomical, but I have Amazon Prime 2 day shipping which is a pretty good deal.
You might still need a bit of gas to strike the arc, or else you'll be leaving the tip of your tungsten in the weld every time. I guess a high voltage start would do the job.
I was going to comment on the video. However, after reading this comment, I have nothing to offer. Well done! 🙂👍
Dear this old tony, I suffer from a sleep condition and lack the ability to get medical aid. I wanted to say thanks because the sound of your voice and the frequent sound of a machine humming has made many sleepless nights better, I hope you see this, I just felt like I needed to say thanks.
This ASMR Tony
...Except sometimes my wife kicks me for rocking the bed, laughing...
Of course laughing, you perv.
I hope you'll get better.
I suffer from a sleep condition, too. It's the "I really need to go to bed but HEY there's a new This Old Tony video..." condition. And crap, now I see AvE's got a new one, too...
Have you tried watching Bob Ross, the painter? Man, that guy will rock you right to bed. I don't paint, and neither does my girlfriend, but we watch his episodes before bed, and your eyes just start drooping. I saw a show on him once where they said something like 80% of the people who watched his show didn't even paint, they just liked the experience of him talking and painting.
Dear uncle this old tony, all your tig videos made me go out and buy a tig welder, so now I can suck like everyone else on the internet! Thanks!
I like you Tony. Your videos are extremely informative and I get something out of them every single time. Mostly it's useful knowledge. Two times during this video I started laughing without control as well. I was not going to weld tomorrow, but now I feel like playing around with TIG at least a little. Thank you!
Thanks Tony, your explanation regarding the effects of too much and too little gas has solved my weld problem. Keep up the great work and the humour..
The “no gas” weld just made me LOL. Like seeing a 3-michelin-star chef microwave a steak.
I bought a TIG welder to improve my welding game about... a year ago. My welds kept coming out dull like in your video. I'm finally going to muster up the courage to try again. Thanks Tony!!!
furiousbob weld faster with more amps, same result less overall heat input
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Keep at it, the best welders in the game, started with shitty sputtery welds.
@@sweenep86 Unfortunately I weld out of my garage with a 110v 15amp breaker. My tig maxes at 85 amps before the lights start flickering. 95 amps and my breaker pops.
I keep it at 85 amps or below and stick to 13ga or thinner steel for now.
Eventually I'll just move it work where I have a 220v breaker.
I'm a bit disappointed! I expected you to suggest using a dip stick for your gas bottle (insider joke).
Thanks for this one. I learned and laughed. Maybe the best combination possible.
I love finding channels like these that I can sit and binge on for hours and learn more than my college professors could have ever hoped to have taught me. These are the things I want/need to learn I appreciate that you are such a great teacher by just being who you are and making some of the best content on youtube!
I like the 7805 linear regulator association , the argon from the cardboard, and the parts that fly when the regulator is at full flow . nice humour continue it make my day
I want a full version of careless whisper (Never gonna Dance again) cover by ToT
So, nobody taught me TIG in person. Just watched CZcams and jumped in a couple of years ago. And this video just helped me A TON. Thanks Tony, seriously. Much becomes clear.
Tony, I keep my black holes in the corners at floor level in my shop, really helps with rodent control. I keep my supernovas in the rafters, great lighting.
I am from Ukraine and I show to many acquaintances what should be the approach to business, a person who knows the program, understands the mounting of the video, has a sense of humor. I would like to know and learn a lot from a master like you. Thank you for your work of patience.
Had me laughing out loud before a minute had passed. God I love these videos. Plus, I get to learn new and exciting things! Granted, I’ve never done this type of work before, and I’m getting pretty old so the chances are good I never will, but you never know...
That cat has had a hard way to go the last few videos Tony, suprized it goes anywhere near your shop👍
I sleep every night uder the sound of his voice and the sound of his angle grinder. Soooooo relaxing!
I didn't realize a TIG video could be both informative AND entertaining. Great stuff!
Working with those sort of flow meters and medical oxygen where the flow rate can be important we were always taught to read from the top of the ball. And once again another informative yet entertaining installment Tony :-)
The answer is 10. Enjoyed Tony! I have not changed from that in the last 20 years, but I don't weld much. Unless doing chop and channel work on Harbor freight toolboxes or Nikon comparator bases. ;-)
ATB, Robin
The high end ones I used are as good as any brand regardless of price. They make cheap light duty units also and I am not talking about them.
My HF set is nicer than a craftsman set I bought ~15 years ago for more than twice as much. I did lube the slides with some spray grease. The light duty ones do look like junk tho.
OH I - we [ guess ] miss TOT . just YTing for tig tips and this was put up . The talking hands , information and humour , hope to see you - well your hands some day again . All the best.
Tony if you keep on uploading with this regularity you're going to spoil us rotten and we will begin to expect things.
The no-gas weld was very dramatic, but I imagine the theatrics would be unnoticed behind the hood. You'd probably see the sickening porosity, and difficulty in keeping a puddle. I have fought through these issues and appreciate the excellent presentation and clear, concise explanation. Three cheers for TOT!
The old Comedian inside of us all makes learning more better
I believe I may know where you sourced your inspiration for making this video. You were testing your own personal flow rates of gas in front of your spouse. She did not approve; mainly, ironically enough, due to the loud hissing sound. Thanks for the videos.
Ohh Paul!
In fact, with the amount of post flow you had, made her believe there may be a problem with your valve and that is when you were sentenced to the garage where you were inspired to make this video. ;)
Humor and good technical information simultaneously, classic, nearly couldn't keep up! Well done Tones.
After soooo many years I had forgotten most of this, LOL. Using known cups and rods with familiar materials adjustments seem to be few for sure. I did really enjoy this. I sure could have used it 30 years ago when I was first introduced to TIG. You have a really good hand my friend. Now in retirement I rarely have opportunity to do much welding at all. I really miss it for sure.
Thanks for the videos. I appreciate the explanations and subtle humor! You explain a lot of things other videos seem to take for granted.
TIG is an art, and every little bit of knowledge helps. Looking forward to learning more in your next video.
Glad I stumbled on this channel! Very informative and doesn't blast you with ads! Keep the Tig videos coming.
Based on family feedback, I've never had a problem with too little gas, but seriously, I knew I had too much flow when my newly filled gas tank only lasted about 3 welding jobs. Entertaining and informative vid (as always) Cheers, David.
Never seen one of your videos this early, gotta say it was a lo crispier, definitely better than going back and watching your older videos, getting increasingly more stale.
But honestly? Really enjoyable video as always. Always looking forward to the next one.
i dont think ive ever laughed so much during a welding related video ! im a well rounded welder for 15 years but man for someone starting out that is the most confusing video ever ! awesome stuff.
just use your cheek to check . .just not too close with the HF . . . .
"The answer? Is yes. Yes you can. Thanks for watch--"
Best short video ever
Thanks for making these videos, ToT. Thanks to you, I now own a 200A AC/DC TIG machine. Your videos not only inspired me to take the plunge, but allowed me to hit the ground running. Having never even held a welding torch before, after 2 days of practice I was able to butt weld two stainless tubes together.
nice! (be safe!)
about to complete the ToT video and AvE notification popped up,It's a good day
Hurray, you mentioned Venturi effect, without actually calling it that. Always fun watching your vids. Thank you.
Yay! TOT is back with Another great video! Time to delay everything else :D
Wooden Weaponry!?
With a name like that time to subscribe to your channel.
Tony, this is a fantastic video. I've had issues with my welds being dull and grey since I started welding and I never would've guessed that it was too low of a flow rate for my argon. I'll definitely bump it up a few cfh and try again. Thanks a million :)
Thanks!
That was probably the most effective and comprehensive, yet compact, explanation on TIG gas flow setup I've seen so far. Not to mention, the funniest (which I always expect, God knows why). BTW, to drag air into the gas flow, you also need a small narrow lens.
Another entertaining and helpful video this old Tony, thank you! I use 7805 regulators all the time!
5:06 If your welds look like that, and Lisa Simpson is playing guitar next to you in your garage, you may have Classical Gas.
Thanks for yet another great video. Just love the commentary!
That has done more to solve my issues than any counciler.... oh and my welding improved too !!!
Love your video great humor and better information I appreciate videos like these
5 Leaders per Minutes ... classic stuff TOT. Keep em coming !!
Always pick up some new information from your videos - but best of all get a laugh out of every one. 😀 70chf - priceless!
Thanks for the video, Tony! I'll be sure to see if the gas is my problem the next time I weld
Timely video. I am pretty gassy today, so it fits my viewing schedule perfectly!
Your videos are great and comical but very informative thank you
I wish i could use video editing techniques like this in real life.. cutting to another take mid-sentence makes even the lamest puns significantly funnier!
The second your tungsten started crackling I got a chips ad and the crack of the chips perfectly overlaid with the tungsten crack 😎
Thanks for another great video! Lots of useful info in here (like always).
All of this valuable information for free?? This world doesn't suck so much...
Congrats on 400k subs!!!
Thanks Brian!
Perfect timing! I've just bought my first TIG and I was wondering about flow rates
First video of yours, but I love your humor! I'm sure that this information will stick a while.
When you sang “Careless Whisper”, my toes started tapping.
Nice piece of info there Tony, never thought to crank up the gas on outside angles 😎
I was waiting for the workpiece to go shooting off the table when you hit 70cfh, and you didn't disappoint! I have that happen with small parts even at 12cfh. I loved this video. I usually just leave it at 12cfh, having always been told that more gas just wastes gas, but I do so many oddball welds in weird configurations as I'm making a sculpture, that it seems to me like I should try 15 or more cfh and see how that goes. Here I've been berating myself for crappy technique, and it might be that I just need a little more flow, at least some of the time. The rest of the time it'll be crappy technique most likely.
Hello tony love your videos my robotics team watches them at the beginning of every meeting lmao
Nothing pumps me up faster than sarcasm and extreme closeups! WOOO TONY YEAHHH!
Yo! I'm going to start getting my robotics team to watch TOT at the beginning of meetings too
I am willing to join any robotics team that starts their meetings with TOT videos. Or tater tots.
I concur with the latest comment.
Great and funny channel.
Feel smarter every time I watch
Thank you for getting that song stuck in my head.
For what it's worth, each gas has its own calibrated flow rate. That's probably why your little pea shooter doesn't match your argon CFH.
Love your videos, and you.
-Smiley
Today I learned that the old standard 20cfh I've always used is sufficient! :-)
EFormance Engineering on a cup size of 10 then yes 20 is perfect. It’s 2x the cup size
Legendary. My only regret after watching this entire video is not commenting sooner.
It's weird that I whach video about gas flow and I don't even own tig or mig welder. I Gues it says something about your videos. Thanks once again for the edugation. We love your stuf here in Finland.
thanks and love you too Finland!
I have no idea what my welds look like, but I still enjoyed the video!
Looking forward to some experimenting now. Thanks man.
This ole Tony has a Sweet flow 🍻
You're better than any standup comedian 😄
Hey that pea shooter is something I will get for my mig and see what is happening with the flow. Thanks for the great video~!
2:50 'I didn't want it biting at it's stitches' lol i've watched this video a few times and only just got it, you're a funny man t.o.t.
One time I was having a hell’ova time with bad gas results. Turns out the hose was kinked! Didn’t see it right away!!
I had the same, turned out I forgot to open the bottle.
Yeah, I hate it when I have bad gas.
I just love this channel (this and Clickspring, Project Binky and Wintergatan)
beautifully it turned out, like!!!
"Hiss like a banshee" Thank you for this one :D
Thanks for another video!
TY for sharing your personal space
Normally ToT i would be at work but today i have the day off to carelessly weld parts back onto my wife's truck so your new vid is a great excuse to take a break. P.S. make longer videos for my breaks. :)
Outstanding camera work. Jody watch out.
0:48 I never tire of these cuts.
I love your videos, thanks for the tutorial
Amazing video, like ever!
I brought a budget regulator and disposable argon bottles with a tiny little gas outlet port. What a waste of money that was, no ability to measure flow rate, and so little flow (even fully open) that you get an initial 'chuff' of gas when you strike the arc, then absolutely no discernible gas coming from the torch (didn't measure it, but couldn't hear even the tiniest hiss with the torch held to my ear). I know I'm a newbie TIG welder, but I didn't think welds were supposed to look that bad. So lesson learned, kids, don't cheap out on gas bottles or regulators. Come payday I guess I'd better splash out on a decent sized bottle of gas and a fancy schmancy regulator and flowmeter combo. And of course, thanks to TOT for sharing his knowlege!
ToT has the TOOTS!!
Thank you as always!
-CYC
That tig torch is sick
perfect video Tony!!!
Isn't it awesome how the camera makes it look like you know what you are doing??? Hahaha, just messing around, all the camera tricks in the world wouldn't make my welds look better... Love these videos, really learned a lot... I use to use argon in my SS tool wrap when heat treating Knives, but i realized paper worked just as well and I was basically wasting argon... Have a great day, take it easy...
DON'T READ THIS!!! - Tony, i'm always anxiously waiting for your next vid. Thanks for the time to make them mate.
Oops, I read it. 😳
One of the comments missing is that even if you're not getting shiny rainbow welds....the weld is still solid. I found with 1/8" lap welding mild steel that a #8 cup just couldn't give shiny welds no matter what flowrate I used. 10...15...25 cfh, stubby gas lens, short gas lens, etc. Switch to a #12 cup and about 20 cfh...perfect looking weld.
I just want you to know that my response the liters crack was me audibly saying "Oh god, you asshole..." while laughing. Good work.
Imagine that .This Old Tony has gas! Enjoyed it!
This is very interesting, the "too much gas" situation can happen surprisingly easily with standard collet bodies, but sometimes on welding aluminium, pushing a little too much gas through a smaller cup on a standard collet seems to work better - I've often wandered why this is? I have theorised that maybe the gas is physically carrying away contaminants pulled off the weldment during the electrode positive part of the cycle, but I haven't really heard a definitive answer. Thanks for another great entertaining vid as always!
Great video man... thanks for the information
you could have mentioned that the right flow will produce laminar flow conditions and higher ones turbulent conditions. Which is exactly what you described, but maybe the sciency stuff will make it stick better in some peoples heads ;) nice little video!