TIG Welding a 3G (Vertical) Aluminum Butt Joint
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Sometimes when you are out of practice, its good to just practice until things feel natural again. I welded a 3g butt on 11ga aluminum and the first try did not go so well, so I settled in and just stacked a few beads on scrap until things felt more natural and comfortable
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