When I've faced this situation in the past, I've had "reasonably" good results with a wet shop towel wrapped around or clamped to the part, as soggy as it can be without dripping much. Clearly, this has its limitations, but it's really simple and has worked for me... (no fires yet, LOL)
Don't know if you realize it but the tail where you twisted the wire was pulling lots of heat away and cooling the wraps quickly. The air was allowed to cool it quickly and since it was only near the heating area occasionally it was doing a great job of pulling heat and removing it.
I've used the braided copper wrap when welding stainless tubing and it works great. Consistent ground and no arc marks. You can even use the copper-coated aluminum cable that these days you'll often find substituted for full copper.
That was a really good tip, I have often found it difficult to weld small pieces to large pieces such as you demonstrated. I think I have some old worn out welding lead around here somewhere. Thanks!
On aluminum intake pipes especially with pie cuts with a lot of welds close together. I make a few runs then shoot compressed air through the pipe until I can touch it without getting burned. Then continue and repeat as necessary
I didn’t see anything crazy other than myself. 😜 The braided copper ground strap is a clever remedy for a moving part. I’ve seen chains used for grounds in the field.
Thanks for the tip! Braided ground straps for cars are nice too. Usually tinned copper so they hold up to moisture better than bare copper. Del City 224100 is a nice 24 inch 4AWG that's all braid except for the ends. (Wisconsin company) Deka 01051 is a 26 inch one but it has a bunch of lugs in it. Can be found in a lot of farm supply and car parts stores though.
Rocking the Primeweld, that was my ticket into tig welding aluminum, great machine! I’ll definitely refer/review to those settings next time. Still a newbie, but with good success do to TH-camrs like you, proper machine settings is difficult for me, that and the dab 😜 thanks!
Awesome video Jody I use a copper wire like that for a ground on pipe a lot learned that from you a long time ago. I remember first time I tried it at work and a few of the older people that I work with either never new about it and one guy part shop owner older guy was like that’s not gonna work . Well to this day anyone in that shop that has to weld or ground a pipe uses a copper wire now 😂funny story, so thank you for that tip I’m bummed out Jody I didn’t get a chance to meet you at Fab tech I seen you but you had a crowd of people and thought I’d stop back later and never made it around maybe next time thanks for the great video .👊🏻
@@weldingtipsandtricks your strength for time because your probably the most popular person there lol I don’t think FABTECH would be that popular if it wasn’t for you . Every year you talked about it on the podcast I wanted to go just couldn’t make it happen each year. that was my first FABTECH I didn’t really have a plan just walked up and down isles found out after a day and a half you kinda need to research what booths you really wanna go to and make a list. Fun time I learned for next time 🍻
Hola ,que encanto de maquina ,es el sueño de todo aficionado o profesional ,contar con algo asi,,aqui no es tan sencillo ,son tiempos duros ,,muy bueno ,los videos , Gracias,por compartirlos ,, saludos ,
I have not tried dual shield with the mig180 yet. I think it probably would do ok for small jobs using .035". I will put that on my list of videos to do
@weldingtipsandtricks Awesome!!! Thanks, Jody. I need a mig welder and I'm considering the Mig 180 among a couple others. It would be pretty cool if it handled Dual Shield well for small jobs.
yes sir. 1 amp per .001" will get you in the ball park up to around .125". a bit less for stainless a bit more for aluminum. After .125" thick it starts to get wacky
Isn’t that cup too big for aluminum welding?! I think I’ve seen on one tutorial being advised, not to use cups bigger than 7-8. They’ve said that too much of argon coverage is not your friend when welding alu. They said that narrower trail of argon makes your puddle and welding more stable. Is there any sense in that? I would really appreciate your view on this. Thank you very much, regards from Europe!
A lot of welders like a #5 for aluminum but a 7 or 8 can work fine too. I used a #7 cup this video. While it is true that smaller cups help limit the etch zone, I like to use a #7 clear cup for filming so that I can extend the tungsten further and also get a clear shot of the arc and puddle.
Thank you very much, for your prompt response! For some reason, I assumed, that you used a bigger cup, than #7. Bad evaluation and honest mistake from my side. Everything’s clear now, not just your cup ;) All the best and lots of good and shiny welds!
As a San Antonion I eat tacos A LOT... I noticed the foils were different and ponderd what difference it makes I've attempted to save them for welding wiring purposes but my attempts for cleaning the foils without making a hole proved to be pointless
sur les bons positionneur de soudage, il y a un emplacement pour mettre la masse avec tresse et système de trolley donc s'en être obligé de bricoler ce système de tresse
When I've faced this situation in the past, I've had "reasonably" good results with a wet shop towel wrapped around or clamped to the part, as soggy as it can be without dripping much. Clearly, this has its limitations, but it's really simple and has worked for me... (no fires yet, LOL)
I am always learning from you Jody! You are our mentor! Thank you!
What a great tip. That wire really changed color.
Awesome tip with piece of ground wire. Also many thanks for welding preferences.
Don't know if you realize it but the tail where you twisted the wire was pulling lots of heat away and cooling the wraps quickly. The air was allowed to cool it quickly and since it was only near the heating area occasionally it was doing a great job of pulling heat and removing it.
I've used the braided copper wrap when welding stainless tubing and it works great. Consistent ground and no arc marks. You can even use the copper-coated aluminum cable that these days you'll often find substituted for full copper.
That was a really good tip, I have often found it difficult to weld small pieces to large pieces such as you demonstrated. I think I have some old worn out welding lead around here somewhere. Thanks!
I knew about the other uses for the copper wrap but the heat sink idea is new to me. Nice!
On aluminum intake pipes especially with pie cuts with a lot of welds close together. I make a few runs then shoot compressed air through the pipe until I can touch it without getting burned. Then continue and repeat as necessary
Great idea! I see you don't need back purge for Aluminum pipe, the penetration looks great!
Thanks for sharing with us Jody, stay safe and keep up the great videos. Fred.
This is great practice, you are the GOAT Jody.
This is beautiful work man thank you for the tip
I didn’t see anything crazy other than myself. 😜
The braided copper ground strap is a clever remedy for a moving part. I’ve seen chains used for grounds in the field.
Thanks for the tip!
Braided ground straps for cars are nice too. Usually tinned copper so they hold up to moisture better than bare copper.
Del City 224100 is a nice 24 inch 4AWG that's all braid except for the ends. (Wisconsin company)
Deka 01051 is a 26 inch one but it has a bunch of lugs in it. Can be found in a lot of farm supply and car parts stores though.
Awesome tips! Very much appreciate your tutorials. Incredibly well-made videos, too!
More excellent content, thanks Jody 👍🏼
Thanks Jody
Rocking the Primeweld, that was my ticket into tig welding aluminum, great machine! I’ll definitely refer/review to those settings next time. Still a newbie, but with good success do to TH-camrs like you, proper machine settings is difficult for me, that and the dab 😜 thanks!
Great Tips Jody BRAVO !
Awesome video Jody I use a copper wire like that for a ground on pipe a lot learned that from you a long time ago. I remember first time I tried it at work and a few of the older people that I work with either never new about it and one guy part shop owner older guy was like that’s not gonna work . Well to this day anyone in that shop that has to weld or ground a pipe uses a copper wire now 😂funny story, so thank you for that tip
I’m bummed out Jody I didn’t get a chance to meet you at Fab tech I seen you but you had a crowd of people and thought I’d stop back later and never made it around maybe next time thanks for the great video .👊🏻
@@WojnarskiWeldingFabricaion I was stretched pretty thin but hopefully next time
@@weldingtipsandtricks your strength for time because your probably the most popular person there lol I don’t think FABTECH would be that popular if it wasn’t for you . Every year you talked about it on the podcast I wanted to go just couldn’t make it happen each year.
that was my first FABTECH I didn’t really have a plan just walked up and down isles found out after a day and a half you kinda need to research what booths you really wanna go to and make a list. Fun time I learned for next time 🍻
As always s great advice
Merci Jody
I wish you would have done the same weld with no copper heatsink to show the difference.
I did try but files got corrupted somehow...didn't have time to shoot it over again
EXCELENTE VIDEO¡¡
Hola ,que encanto de maquina ,es el sueño de todo aficionado o profesional ,contar con algo asi,,aqui no es tan sencillo ,son tiempos duros ,,muy bueno ,los videos , Gracias,por compartirlos ,, saludos ,
Copper works good, but for something like this I would probably weld on a longer piece and then cut to length after.
Awesone video, Jody. He Have you tried the Primeweld Mig 180 with Dual Shield wire? Do you think that machine would do well with it?
I have not tried dual shield with the mig180 yet. I think it probably would do ok for small jobs using .035". I will put that on my list of videos to do
@weldingtipsandtricks Awesome!!! Thanks, Jody. I need a mig welder and I'm considering the Mig 180 among a couple others. It would be pretty cool if it handled Dual Shield well for small jobs.
Mr. Jody, was that 1 amp per .001 of material thickness? Thanks subscribed since 2011💪🏆
yes sir. 1 amp per .001" will get you in the ball park up to around .125". a bit less for stainless a bit more for aluminum. After .125" thick it starts to get wacky
That's awesome. Is it an optical illusion or are you using a clear cup with a gas lense on AL? If so, is that available on the website? Thanks!
weldmongerstore.com/collections/all/products/new-furick-7-pro-glass-cup-4-pk-7pro4
Isn’t that cup too big for aluminum welding?!
I think I’ve seen on one tutorial being advised, not to use cups bigger than 7-8. They’ve said that too much of argon coverage is not your friend when welding alu. They said that narrower trail of argon makes your puddle and welding more stable.
Is there any sense in that? I would really appreciate your view on this.
Thank you very much, regards from Europe!
A lot of welders like a #5 for aluminum but a 7 or 8 can work fine too. I used a #7 cup this video. While it is true that smaller cups help limit the etch zone, I like to use a #7 clear cup for filming so that I can extend the tungsten further and also get a clear shot of the arc and puddle.
Thank you very much, for your prompt response!
For some reason, I assumed, that you used a bigger cup, than #7.
Bad evaluation and honest mistake from my side.
Everything’s clear now, not just your cup ;)
All the best and lots of good and shiny welds!
Have you ever used the tig button, if so what do you think of it?
I have not used the tig button yet. A lot of folks love it.
As a San Antonion I eat tacos A LOT... I noticed the foils were different and ponderd what difference it makes I've attempted to save them for welding wiring purposes but my attempts for cleaning the foils without making a hole proved to be pointless
sur les bons positionneur de soudage, il y a un emplacement pour mettre la masse avec tresse et système de trolley donc s'en être obligé de bricoler ce système de tresse
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