So in the past, my tig welder has been used to fix mistakes. I find myself using it more and more on a regular basis as my skills continue to improve.
The following is a really good example of proactively using the welder for a customer project. I am fitting a new frame, slide, barrel to an existing set of small parts and grip. The thumb safety proved to be non-functional when the parts were assembled. The sear pad had been cut just a little to far for this combination of frame and old parts. So...out comes the tig welder. I was able to weld uo the sear pad and re-cut which saved the customer 60-100 in parts as well as additional labor to fit and blend the new safeties.
How much does everyone else use the welder???
The following is a really good example of proactively using the welder for a customer project. I am fitting a new frame, slide, barrel to an existing set of small parts and grip. The thumb safety proved to be non-functional when the parts were assembled. The sear pad had been cut just a little to far for this combination of frame and old parts. So...out comes the tig welder. I was able to weld uo the sear pad and re-cut which saved the customer 60-100 in parts as well as additional labor to fit and blend the new safeties.
How much does everyone else use the welder???