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tig rod, 70rs
- Thread starter davidh
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I believe that TIG rod will work for OA. But OA won't work for TIG.
Advise if you need/want to sell them.
We can likely work something out.
Because of the copper coating they won't go bad (unlike Shielded/ARC).
Likely TIG is purer, but I'm neither an expert welder, nor a chemist.
Daryl
MN
Hi, TIG filler rods are usually triple deoxidised, that is they contain additives that produce a better weld. Gas rods usually don't have these additives. The copper flashing helps stop corrosion but the really hi tech stuff doesn't even have that because of the contamination it would cause, that stuff you find specified for aircraft welding and the like.
Regards, Dave
Regards, Dave
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I checked out different places for its value / cost. anywhere from $3 to $8 a lb. i'd be happy with half that amount. 
anyway, I have about 75 lb but shipping may be the killer. flat rate box ? then it would need to be cut, probably waste more than its worth. I will save a few lbs for myself. thanks for the information.
anyway, I have about 75 lb but shipping may be the killer. flat rate box ? then it would need to be cut, probably waste more than its worth. I will save a few lbs for myself. thanks for the information.