How to Stubby Gas Lens Swap Your TIG Torch 2022 | How to TIG Weld Basics | 4K

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024
  • Here is all you need to easily and quickly convert your 17/18/ 26 TIG torch to a stubby gas lens. This is the #1 best modification you can make to improve your welds regardless of how skilled you are. 10/10 would recommend this upgrade to anyone.
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    Furick Pro #8 cups - amzn.to/3tf0Q0t
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    or the easy button kit from Weldmonger.com
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    Go check out ‪@weldingtipsandtricks‬ channel to learn everything you need to know to get up and going with TIG welding on a stubby gas lens.
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Комментарии • 51

  • @Erichinshaw
    @Erichinshaw Год назад +2

    Thanks!

  • @ehdeesign
    @ehdeesign Год назад +5

    Couple things. 1. Some Tungstens you can break to shorten, others you will split/fracture. 2. Depending on the gas lens & flow rate, the stickout can be way longer than the cup ID. 3. For low amperage you want to use smaller electrodes like 1/16 & 0.04".

  • @petemoore8923
    @petemoore8923 10 месяцев назад

    I use the bolt cutting holes on wire strippers to cut tungsten. Works surprisingly well. Great video!!

  • @brianbender7438
    @brianbender7438 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the good information. I am thinking of changing over to a gas lens for my torch so this was just what I needed.

  • @BBMCLM
    @BBMCLM Год назад +1

    Great description and examples. I am sure this will help people understand the difference and benefits of the stubby.

  • @scottyhankemeier9380
    @scottyhankemeier9380 Год назад

    I just got a ck17 and a Furick stubby kit for my Millermatic 215. I'm just starting TIG. I'm a MIG master. I didn't know how the plastic bushing came off, I figured it was just pressed on, but I didn't want to mess up my new Torch prying on it if not.. Glad you made a video on it. Thx

    • @TurbineResearch
      @TurbineResearch  Год назад

      Thanks for check out the video! Enjoy the new tig

  • @GregoryJohnston77
    @GregoryJohnston77 Год назад +30

    Never break your tungsten. Grind them in half and then snap it. break it, then look at it in a microscope and you'll see why.

    • @mjktrash
      @mjktrash Год назад +2

      I think one of the reasons that this method comes about is that people by the cheap diamond wheels which only work for MAYBE cutting ONE tungsten rod. If you buy the more expensive diamond wheels, it's EASY to cut tungsten, and you can do it many many times. Just my .02

    • @Erichinshaw
      @Erichinshaw Год назад

      I don’t have a microscope, so please tell me why.

    • @mjktrash
      @mjktrash Год назад +1

      @Eric Hinshaw
      Tungsten is not a ductile metal, it is amazingly brittle, if you bend it, it will 99.9% fracture along its axis.
      The fractures are bad for controlling the arc

    • @poetac15
      @poetac15 Год назад +1

      @@mjktrash I appreciate the info. The day after I snapped a full pack in half and pre sharpened them.😂

    • @mjktrash
      @mjktrash Год назад +2

      @Andrew Poet All is not lost, half of your rod tips (at least) should be fine.

  • @DiyClassics
    @DiyClassics Год назад +1

    A size 8 cup is way bigger than needed for general work i always use a 5 cup. Aluminum and steel. Only for stainless i use a size 12 cup

  • @johnwagner8465
    @johnwagner8465 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome ,I can't believe I found this perfect video...thanks so much

  • @rsbharley4766
    @rsbharley4766 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent video mate, just purchased a tig and was looking for this info, job well done, Thanks for taking the time to share. Cheers

  • @weldmongerstoreweldingtips8782
    @weldmongerstoreweldingtips8782 Год назад +1

    thanks very much for the shout out. very good video

    • @TurbineResearch
      @TurbineResearch  Год назад

      Thanks for all the great videos! I learned from the best!

  • @tylermoretz7464
    @tylermoretz7464 2 года назад +1

    Just the information I was looking for. Thank you

  • @JustaDudeWhoLikesDrifting
    @JustaDudeWhoLikesDrifting 5 месяцев назад

    Explained perfectly. Thanks man

  • @alfredocuomo1546
    @alfredocuomo1546 Год назад

    Actually the most questions arise in the differences between the #17 & #9 torches and what does and what doesn't interchange. It's easy to find that the 17 is rated at 150 amps and the 9 is rated for 125 amps but what other parts can be use & how to identify which is for which is another story. Good video, nice quality.

  • @AndyH-13
    @AndyH-13 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent video, good info and easy to follow.

  • @Kevin_MK7RSR
    @Kevin_MK7RSR Год назад +1

    Great video! You’re a good presenter 👍🏻 I was wondering about this as I’m new to welding and gearing up. It’s pretty confusing with all the options.

  • @GALENFISHER
    @GALENFISHER Год назад +2

    Thank you for this.

  • @howardridge1153
    @howardridge1153 Год назад

    The best tip on this video is to grind both ends of your electrode so no more messing when you touch down to metal, it just allows a quick switch around.

    • @YT-User1013
      @YT-User1013 7 месяцев назад +2

      I used to point both ends of my tungsten but I’ve jacked up both ends and it makes it tough to get out of the collet, so I only use one end.

    • @howardridge1153
      @howardridge1153 7 месяцев назад

      @@YT-User1013 I just chop the stuck/knackered end off with my Park cycle Wire Cutters

  • @mub3ady
    @mub3ady 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you

  • @thebullzi
    @thebullzi Год назад

    Appreciate the video. Good information. Thanks!

  • @YT-User1013
    @YT-User1013 7 месяцев назад

    I used to point both ends of my tungsten but I’ve jacked up both ends and it makes it tough to get out of the collet.

  • @jakewhittier9273
    @jakewhittier9273 Год назад +1

    2.4mm tungston wich is your 3/32 is o ly good to 3/32 steel you need 1/8 the 3.2mm tungston for anything over 150amps and that's good to 1/4inch steel at 225 some.guys will push 250 but I'd use 4mm tungston for 250amp and if your doing aluminum dosent matter the aluminum size you almost alllllll ways use the 3.2mm 1/8inch so it balls better

  • @johnvirgilsgarage
    @johnvirgilsgarage 2 года назад

    Great video as always, thank you!

    • @TurbineResearch
      @TurbineResearch  2 года назад +1

      Thank you 🙏 You're awesome John! keep it up !

  • @jeffgood6441
    @jeffgood6441 11 месяцев назад

    Wat i use a ck gold 3 32 tungsten with a wish number 10 clear stubby gas lens setup

  • @Chris-vx5kp
    @Chris-vx5kp 8 месяцев назад

    Another way to get a few stubby tungstens is to just dip the tip on accident a bunch as you work. Everyone one will have to ground down, and you'll have a whole bunch in no time.

  • @MrFireman164
    @MrFireman164 Год назад

    Very helpful

  • @Menace-Performance
    @Menace-Performance Год назад

    How far does the tungsten need to stick back into the torch?

  • @daemoniumvenator4155
    @daemoniumvenator4155 Год назад

    You should never crack your tungsten, you should use a proper cutting tool like diamond or a cutting wheel that you use only on tungsten, cracking your tungsten will cause hairline fractures and will cause arc instibility no matter how well you grind it. Also without proper eye protection, cracking tungsten does increase your odds of getting a piece in your eye, or worse somebody elses eye, and despite having safety glasses on, the more dense the material the mare embeded it likes to become. Just a safety tip.