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TIG Welding: What filler metal should I keep on hand?

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Stash the essential TIG filler types, then add more as needed.

0:00 Intro
0:20 Steel Filler Metal
2:17 Aluminum Filler Metal
4:26 Stainless Steel Filler Metal
6:14 Silicon Bronze Braze
6:59 Shopping List

Here’s my list of TIG basic filler metals:
For Steel: 1/16″ (1.5mm) ER70S-2
For Aluminum: 3/32″ (2.4mm) 5356
For Stainless: .045″ (1-1.2mm) 308L
For Brazing: 3/32″ (2.4mm) Silicon Bronze

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