Tig Pulse setting- Finally found some success

[cwilliamrose]

What is the vintage of this machine?
I bet it weighs 150#

I think it was built in the 60's. We bought it used in 1983. I don't know what it weighs but I'd bet on your guess being low. I lift it with an engine hoist.

 

[Aaron_W]

I’ll say it’s hot.
The purpose of this exercise is to learn skills. By using the pulse setting I can anticipate the next pulse and move and position accordingly.
As I gain skill, I can increase speed
Thus is the most positive result to date for me.

You may already know this, but your distance from the metal effects the heat of the arc. Maintaining a steady position over the work (height) is as important as maintaining a steady speed. TIG is far more sensitive to this than stick or MIG. I have a lot of difficulty with this so tend to only run a bead for 1-2 inches (as far as I can comfortably roll my wrist), then stop and reposition.

Back in the olden days we didn't have all those settings to confuse things when we were learning. I've still never used a TIG machine that has any of those fancy settings. The machine I have was first owned by Fred Flintstone.

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Doctor Frankenstein needs his equipment returned

 

[Janderso]

I have new glasses. They focus at 14”
That’s made a world of difference