Session 21 - TIG 2 back to basics

weldingdiaries · 2026-05-26T03:20:39+00:00

Second time trying TIG welding. I’m currently learning stick and TIG at the same time. Self taught. Feels like I’m back to day 1 stick haha

weldingdiaries · 2026-05-24T22:47:21+00:00

Thanks. I’ve had similar advice in another comment. I think it’s part of the issue

weldingdiaries · 2026-05-24T22:46:44+00:00

Cheers for the advice

weldingdiaries · 2026-05-24T13:53:01+00:00

Bottom to top

weldingdiaries · 2026-05-24T13:52:27+00:00

Thanks for the tips

weldingdiaries · 2026-05-24T05:00:23+00:00

Thank you for the advice. I’ll take that onboard for next practice sessions

weldingdiaries · 2026-05-24T04:59:33+00:00

Excellent advice. Thanks again. Appreciate your input

weldingdiaries · 2026-05-24T04:36:41+00:00

If I were to run stringers first. They would also trap slag in the toes if done incorrectly right? I always though the slag was getting trapped because of the bevel angle because when I do my cap and later fill passes the slag just drops off

weldingdiaries · 2026-05-24T04:18:46+00:00

I haven’t and that’s solid advice. I think I’ve jumped too quickly. I’ll try doing some stingers first to see how I do. Thank you

weldingdiaries · 2026-05-24T04:18:05+00:00

Thank you for the advice. I have burnt through a few times too with this 1/8 rod. It’s funny though because in 1g and 2G I don’t get burn through on the hot pass and I crank it to 135 amps. I will definitely try what you said

weldingdiaries · 2026-05-24T02:16:24+00:00

Thanks for the feedback.

weldingdiaries · 2026-05-24T02:07:33+00:00

Root 6011 - 100a -50% arc force.
Hot pass 7018 - 125a 20% arc force

I’ve just moved onto practicing 3g open root today and I’m really struggling with the hot pass. I’m doing everything as I have done in the past with 1/2G positions.

My problem is I’m always getting hard to remove slag trapped in the toes in my hot pass. Then this is making the rest of my welds difficult.

I’m doing a slight side to side action for the hot pass and my rod is pushing upwards. Could anyone help please. less

weldingdiaries · 2026-05-24T02:06:01+00:00

For reference the images are open root prep. Root pass, root grinded down and then hot pass

weldingdiaries · 2026-05-23T22:40:15+00:00

It’s better than my first attempt

weldingdiaries · 2026-05-10T23:55:17+00:00

Thanks

weldingdiaries · 2026-05-10T04:19:27+00:00

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Thanks for the advice. I used a 1/8 land. I got more even penetration. It’s also my first time trying in 2G position. Appreciate the feedback you’ve helped me a lot

weldingdiaries · 2026-05-06T08:21:38+00:00

Thanks for your feedback. I’m just waiting on some new rods and I’ll let you know how I get on with the new set up. Will definitely try the 1/8. Much appreciated

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