Arc-Zone PRO partner, Joanie Butler<\/a>, out to learn more.<\/p>\n![\"Bill](\"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2016-09-14-at-12.58.49-PM.png\")
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The detail and clean lines of these tiny bikes is amazing!<\/p>\n
McCann prefers TIG welding these days and uses a Miller\u00ae Dynasty TIG Runner (his current favorite piece of machinery in his shop). He welds with a Weldcraft WP-280 TIG torch and uses a drill press, hand drill, and a variety of sanders and grinders on the regular.<\/p>\n
Maybe it\u2019s his background as a professional drafter, but Bill particularly enjoys conceptualizing the piece he is planning and being creative. One of his favorite welding projects ever was building turbos for dune buggies for drag car racer, Bruce Mcdowell.<\/p>\n
We decided to put Bill\u2019s creativity to the test and asked what tool he would make to solve a metal working problem. He came up with two: an Auto Focusing Welding helmet for TIG and a TIG torch that you could adjust the amperage based on how hard you squeeze the handle.<\/p>\n
Even though welding is recreational for Bill, he still takes safety very seriously. In addition to the safety basics of covering up, wearing a helmet, jacket and gloves, he adds a respirator and ear protection.<\/p>\n
Best advice he ever got? Don\u2019t be too critical of yourself. Good advice we should all take!<\/p>\n
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