Newbie on the TIG world

[Aspen]

Hi My nick name is Aspen, I'm from Puerto Rico but living in Los Lunas, New Mexico and yes it is in the USA between TEXAS and ARIZONA

I just order this past thursdays a Power Tig 200DX.

I did use a TIG welder on aluminum 5 years ago on a project and since then I fall in love with the way it look and the result. The only problem is that it was not me the one that set the machine back them, so let see how it goes, me doing all the setting.

I fly Powered Paraglider and the frame is made out of round aluminum tube. My frame had a dent that I'm planing to fix after I fill comfortable with the machine.

I'll keep you post of my progress!!!

Thanks to Mike R. for all the information.

[everlastsupport]

Aspen,

Welcome aboard.

We have some welding talent here to get you going if you need it.

On a side note, I weld a lot of things (bikes, trailers and lifted things), but I can say nothing I fly in. Not big on heights myself. Make sure you jump up and down on it a bunch of time before you take it up.

All kidding aside, be safe.

[jericho777]

Hi Aspen glad to have you here. I have a powermaster 205 tig combo unit and like it a lot. I wish I had more things to weld but it's great fun anyway. Would like to see some pictures of your flying project!

[WAYNESWORLD]

Welcome Aspen,
By all means do plenty of welding before you attempt to repair any structure that may risk your life. As any qualified welder will tell you it is more than good looks to a safe weld. You may want to check to see if you need to be certified to make any repairs to your craft. This may affect the resale as well. I am not trying to bust your chops but as a past certified parachutist I know a little something about free falling from the sky and when it comes right down to it the only thing that matters is how you land! Happy flying. Any pictures of your bird?
Wayne

[Aspen]

Welcome Aspen,
By all means do plenty of welding before you attempt to repair any structure that may risk your life. As any qualified welder will tell you it is more than good looks to a safe weld. You may want to check to see if you need to be certified to make any repairs to your craft. This may affect the resale as well. I am not trying to bust your chops but as a past certified parachutist I know a little something about free falling from the sky and when it comes right down to it the only thing that matters is how you land! Happy flying. Any pictures of your bird?
Wayne

Thanks WAYNESWORLD for the advice, This is not mine but, below you'll see a picture from another site, you'll see what I'm talking about.

My dent is on that outer aluminum ring. It's more esthetic than anything else. But again not until I fill comfortable with my skill welding aluminum i'm not planing in try this.

[WAYNESWORLD]

Aspen,
That sure looks like fun. Paraplane is some thing I would like to try.
Wayne