TIG Welding: Adjusting Controls - Kevin Caron

[tijuanacerca]

As always great videos !!!

[kevincaron]

@tijuanacerca Thanks for stopping by..

[dsnodder]

Thanks Kevin... I'm self learning and your videos have been a true blessing!!

[kawasakicrazy04]

hey kev ive been stick welding for a little over 4 years i started real young and i like burning the stick rod hotter than normal like 180 amps for 1inch plate with a 4mm rod and for 1/4 inch i like 90 amps just alot hotter than most but that works very well for me ive never ever had a hot weld break by lack of strenth but thats how i like to weld and it works for me and im sure welding the way you do works for you to cheers for the vid kev i liked it and im going to sub cheers mate

[kevincaron]

@kawasakicrazy04 The most important part of welding is finding what works for you.

Just remember that there is always new stuff to learn about this field. Reading and videos are a great way to learn from one another. Or even a class at a local school.

Thanks for posting.

[lawnguys2]

kevin ken you please do a video on how to make good stick welding beeds im haveing trouble geting it right

[kevincaron]

@lawnguys2 I will try to get one up.

I have to remember how to stick weld first.

stay tuned.

[lawnguys2]

@kevincaron thanks i will

[mozzmann]

Not a problem Kevin, glad to be able to add something.

I just wish I could buy a Miller in Australia without mortgaging my kidneys.

[mozzmann]

If I may, like Kevin says Amperage requirements vary greatly with material thickness, temperature of material and that of the day as well.

I use a scrap of the same stuff I'm welding to check what I think the current needs are, this is dependent on your voltage too.

Practice Practice and still more practice, I grew up on the farm where my dad taught me the basics and by the time I was 14 or so an accomplished welder. Largely self taught like Kevin. the KEY is Patience and practice.

[kevincaron]

@mozzmann I couldn't have said it better myself.

Thanks for stopping by and adding your experience to the group.

[kevincaron]

@rivetgun2000 Red for steel and orange for aluminum.

[kevincaron]

@weldhawk1 Ok, that tears it!

Welcome to ban camp!

[papaturts]

You are self taught!? well done my friend ive found ur videos informative!

[kevincaron]

Thanks! It's been a lot of fun learning to do this. 

[thedirtymammal]

hey kevin, I weld thin steel around 125 or 130 amps. I weld 1/8" aluminum on 230 to about 260 amps. is there a decimal point on your readout?

[kevincaron]

@thedirtymammal Damn.... That is a really good question!! I will have to check in the morning and get back to you. Right now I am drawing a total blank.

(Damn, turned 50 a couple months ago and the mind is already going out the back door.)

[bozzza69]

hey kev great video what are the max amps that sucker lets out

[kevincaron]

I think it tops out around 175 amps. I have never turned it all the way up to see.

[Valtomotive]

thanks for the video...

[kevincaron]

You're welcome.

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[VisorBlue]

You can weld STICKS?!? Wowsers! :-)

We have to limit you to a nice 110v HF mig to really test you.

Still over my head, but helpful video. There's a voice missing.

[kevincaron]

Yeah, I just use some of my sawdust rod for those.

[Sasquatch7foot]

Didn't know that miller packaged a tig and a stick welder together..... I have seen a tig and mig together though..... Next video???? First to comment..... Wooooo Whooooo

[kevincaron]

You crack me up! Next up...

Tungsten care....