2% Thoriated Tungsten (TT2), Red Tip

The arc starts way more stable than with my old pure tungsten, and that slight radioactivity concern is worth it for how clean these welds come out on stainless. No more wandering puddle.

Switched from a standard tungsten and noticed a noticeably more stable arc when welding stainless. The radioactivity is a non-issue for my occasional use, and the red tip band makes sorting them from my other rods quick.

The red tip makes it easy to identify in my drawer, and the arc starts more consistently than with my old pure tungsten. I’ve been using it for a few weeks on stainless steel DC jobs, and it holds a point longer than I expected. Just be aware of the low-level radiation, but it’s not a problem with n