Question about sculpture welding
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:58 am
by Brew Dad
It's been over a decade since I last picked up a welding gun of any kind, so bear with me. I'm looking to get back into the swing of things and pick up a good TIG welding unit and while the $2-3k price tag is expected I'm not sure exactly what kind of material I'll be welding. Specifically, how thick is the stainless you guys all use for your components? Everything from modified sanke kegs to SS stand legs is weldable, I just want to make sure to get a unit powerful enough for the task. I was thinking about
this one. Any advice?
Re: Question about sculpture welding
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:06 pm
by Crackin
I don't imagine you need much power. Its brewing equipment, not bridges. My weenie MIG is supposed to be able to weld 1/4 steel, which I have done repairing solid iron fence railings, but for a brewing I can't see welding anything thicker than square tube steel, which is pretty thin, as are kegs, pots, etc. Sure would be nice to be able to weld aluminum / stainless steel, though.
Re: Question about sculpture welding
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 6:44 pm
by kezgin
you won't be able to weld aluminium with that, it's dc only. other than that it should be more than enough for any kind of brewing needs
Re: Question about sculpture welding
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:57 pm
by Brew Dad
kezgin wrote:you won't be able to weld aluminium with that, it's dc only. other than that it should be more than enough for any kind of brewing needs
True, though would aluminum welding really be an expectation? Everything I'd planned to weld or make uses 304 stainless; are there situations where aluminum is preferred?
Re: Question about sculpture welding
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:26 am
by Crackin
No. Stainless everything is the best.