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Faye knows how to TIG weld!
MillionDollar Belt Sander:
TIG-welding is one of the more difficult processes to master, but it's totally worth it. Once you learn TIG you can weld ANYTHING.
As a master-welder I am impressed that Jeph got the details of the machine, the tank and the torch mostly correct. Only gripe is I would have had her wearing gloves on at least one hand. TIG doesn't spark if you set it correctly and are welding clean metal... so her not wearing leathers is fine.
Very cool Jeph. Impressed with the level of detail!
sithrazer:
Your hand is bare inches or less away from molten metal when doing most types of manual welding, unless just tacking I'd wear gloves to protect against accidentally brushing the weld with my hand, especially if I have to track around a piece while continuing the weld. With TIG welding you are feeding the filler rod by hand. You are holding a thin piece of metal that is being made molten in your hand, and metals are excellent conductors of heat.
Also, be careful where you set your filler rods after using them. I set one down at the edge of my workbench and flipped up my helmet, my elbow smacked the end of the rod flipping it up into my face. I've got a great big red streak on my cheek in my graduation pictures from the second-degree burn.
TinPenguin:
I have no experience of welding, but I'm pretty sure I would always wear gloves because common sense.
Is it cold in here?:
Doesn't welding create enough ultraviolet to damage bare skin? A welder in the WCDT said Faye should be wearing long sleeves.
There are times when you shouldn't exercise your constitutional right to bare arms.
Bachi-Atari:
It's always good to protect yourself welding or doing any work like that. But it's your own fault if injuries happen when you choose not too.
"Sorry your workers comp claim isn't valid"
"Why the heck not?!"
"Because of your repeated refusal to wear gloves and long sleaves"
"...crap"
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