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  • Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
  • Well, today its time I finally throw my hat into the online tig welding community to speak my mind on something I feel has been brewing away long enough now. Today I'd like to drop some valuable things I teach my students when teaching them about a certain topic that comes along with a few certain joints. So grab a coffee here today, and lets hang out on this subject. Hope ya enjoy🤙
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  • @PacificArcTigWelding
    @PacificArcTigWelding  Рік тому +12

    Thank you SO MUCH for watching and hope you enjoyed this one!
    💎💎💎Take a FREE online Tig class on my website HERE👉 www.pacificarctigwelding.com/

    • @TheMechanik1967
      @TheMechanik1967 Рік тому

      Hello. I was wondering what type of TIG welder would I need to sign up for your class?
      Thanks!

  • @nathanj2439
    @nathanj2439 Рік тому +93

    It's good to finally see a place where the Welding community isn't so toxic

    • @tomsawyer9637
      @tomsawyer9637 Рік тому

      If the word "toxic" is in your dictionary, you shouldnt be a welder. Thick skin is a mandatory

    • @blackdaan
      @blackdaan Рік тому +1

      its because its all about the views

    • @isaiahh3754
      @isaiahh3754 7 місяців тому

      Welder gatekeep it's so real

    • @anthonylathrop7251
      @anthonylathrop7251 6 місяців тому

      In my experience the best want to build other people up. Those who want to tear other people down are often trying to cover up their own deficiency.

    • @Corn_Pops_Rusty_Razor
      @Corn_Pops_Rusty_Razor 3 місяці тому

      there are too many people on UA-cam giving out bad advice, that's why its toxic

  • @ndav8r
    @ndav8r Рік тому +157

    Good points. I have been welding in Aerospace for about 17 years now. What works for me is learning how to "READ the Puddle". I do not add filler until I see a very slight dip into the trailing edge of the molten puddle which lasts of just microseconds. That "dip" tells me that the back side is getting penetration.

    • @ebogar42
      @ebogar42 Рік тому +1

      Not good points. Why not teach how to get good penetration from the beginning? When you're in school you don't have a lot of time to fuck around and learn shit late in the game when tests are coming up. This shit would have been a fail at my college if we didn't penetrate the back. If you're just trying to teach how to stack dimes in a straight line, you don't need to weld anything if that's the goal. Just grab a scrap plate and stack some dimes on top of that.

    • @rsanchez9192
      @rsanchez9192 Рік тому +4

      Makes perfect sense. I’ve never heard this finer point. Thank you!

    • @nomadautodidact
      @nomadautodidact Рік тому +6

      That's the ticket. That's what I was teaching someone yesterday on aluminum.

    • @befuddled-prarie-dog
      @befuddled-prarie-dog Рік тому +5

      Dude, I have a year in aerospace and this is always an issue with me. I don't get enough pen on aluminum!

    • @ebogar42
      @ebogar42 Рік тому +6

      @@befuddled-prarie-dog Probably moving a bit fast or settings a little low. Bevels help too.

  • @bradgrundmann7681
    @bradgrundmann7681 Рік тому +35

    As a 57 y/o retired newbie, 2 months into welding school (TIG plate this semester)
    Thank You!!!! Your education means the world to many of us!!

  • @sarbec1
    @sarbec1 Рік тому +8

    I’m 69 had my own garages for 40 years now I’m retired I just wanted to learn tig welding love your videos really helpful my welding still crap but I’m enjoying learning 😊

  • @snaplash
    @snaplash Рік тому +2

    I wish there were courses near me where I could just get some hands-on experience in MIG and TIG before buying a welder. Unfortunately, everything is about full certification programs, and nothing for the hobby welder.

  • @Zoolaband
    @Zoolaband Рік тому +21

    This is such a great perspective towards teaching. I imagine a lot of people starting out can get discouraged easily. Advice like this can be very helpful and encouraging.

  • @bulletproofpepper2
    @bulletproofpepper2 Рік тому +3

    I watch my boss repair a gold watchband one day with TIG and gold wire. When he was done it immaculate. He ended his weld beads off the band on to a sacrificial piece, cut it off and profiled it. Thanks for your insight.

  • @user-ij8bv8eq4i
    @user-ij8bv8eq4i 8 місяців тому +1

    Hey Dusty I wanted to thank you for the great video's you put out. I have been in the trade for over 20 years. I have always struggled with GTAW welding. Your simple way to explain things makes my simple brain understand lol. I am finally able to drop something that i'm not ashamed to say is my weld. As an old fart that complains when they change the type of toilet paper I never would have seen my self sit down with coupons to lay out flat beads to get a real feel for the puddle, but it just makes sense to get the basics first!!!
    Again thank you from the old fart.

  • @johnjabster2247
    @johnjabster2247 5 місяців тому +1

    Im a seasoned veteran your videos are helpful even for a pro we are always learning and getting better thank u

  • @pieshka4509
    @pieshka4509 8 місяців тому +1

    I'm so glad my shop works like this when we train people welding in general. We wait for them to be consistent with what they need to see on the exposed side before we have them turn up the heat and do both sides. And a longitudinal seam welder set up with a tig torch really helps show someone what to watch for when fusion welding since it's the most training wheeled tig experience since you're just keeping it on the line it does everything else for you.

  • @user-ve6fd1tz6m
    @user-ve6fd1tz6m Рік тому +1

    Champion! So glad someone said this, no one is perfect even with a lot of experience. Been a sheet metal worker for 25 years and I listened to too many who don't know everything, and failed. Started doing it how i felt comfortable and then it just worked.
    Sometimes the unconventional is what works best but only attentive experience will teach you this.
    Thanks mate for your videos, love the no bullshit facts, keep them coming.

  • @robertderbyshire7508
    @robertderbyshire7508 5 місяців тому +1

    Being a high amperage TIG welder for the last 10 years. Your videos are so informative!! Keep up the good work!!

    • @robertderbyshire7508
      @robertderbyshire7508 5 місяців тому

      350-400 amps

    • @robertderbyshire7508
      @robertderbyshire7508 5 місяців тому

      I was taught a different way to Tig. We called it Gonzo TIG welding. Now that I'm looking g for work, it's so hard for me to do low amperage welding.

  • @ryanrobinson1578
    @ryanrobinson1578 Рік тому +10

    Hey man I'm new to tig welding. You are officially my teacher now! Love the content. This advice is super helpful for me. Thanks a bunch!

  • @andyb7754
    @andyb7754 Рік тому +7

    I picked up a TIG torch about 7 years ago to try it and learn. Biggest problem was I didn't clean the metal and filler like I should. Welded a few projects, turned out good for me. Put the torch down and was ready to take classes. 7 years later I'm still getting ready to take classes! LOL!! Too many other things went before welding (it happens when you get old). This year when I get back to the summer house I'll set up the garage and I WILL take the course! Thanks for what you do Dusty. You'll have to be a little forgiving when this "old" guy starts! LOL!!

    • @ebogar42
      @ebogar42 Рік тому

      The older you get the less I see people finishing the program in college. They usually tap out because of physical disabilities and it just gets too hard in later classes.

  • @Mike-sn9nv
    @Mike-sn9nv Рік тому +2

    I've asked this question, on your channel. THANK YOU for addressing it. Point taken, and appreciated.

  • @kaywhy1337
    @kaywhy1337 Рік тому +7

    I was actually struggling with this lately welding some thicker aluminum. Thanks for breaking it down 👍

  • @shawnburnett22
    @shawnburnett22 Рік тому +2

    I have welded aluminum boats off and on for 30 years , Let me give you an example of when this much penetration is NOT good . Ok so on the outside of the side of the boat you will weld on a piece af andle iron that runs the lenth of the boat ,this is to stiffen the sidewall . This much penetration is called a blister and is not good , what you want to see is a dark almost black line opposite side of the weld , this line shows you that you did penetrate and there is no blister . Every industry has rules or techniques that you follow and for boat building this is what we do. I will say that when welding the bottom halves together or welding the side to the bottom you can weld hotter ,but that seem will be covered with angle iron so you would not see the blister if one was there. Bottom line , NO blisteres on Aluminum boats .

  • @choechanho2351
    @choechanho2351 Рік тому +6

    I love your inspiration, Dustin! I have been doing tig welding for well over 15 years and still pick up a lot of stuff from you. Do enjoy a lot!

  • @iguanaamphibioustruck7352
    @iguanaamphibioustruck7352 Рік тому +1

    Your comments are so meaningful to me because I took aircraft welding at Utah State as part of my program for an A&P certified aircraft mechanic. Our test was not looking at the backside of the weld but making two joints and cutting the sample and etching for inspection. The "laying on of the bead" was not so important as penetration and consistency.

  • @tedmerrick935
    @tedmerrick935 Рік тому +2

    I appreciate that you repeat other topics in every topic. It really drills it into my head every time I practice.

  • @markram45
    @markram45 Рік тому +3

    Just finished my first quarter in welding school. I totally appreciate this channel. I am excited to move on to tig later in the coarse. I will absolutely be using this channel to help along my journey! Cheers!

  • @beauchang4741
    @beauchang4741 Рік тому +1

    That change of perspective is a huge relief for me since I'm still very new to the process. Thanks, dude!

  • @ktfl03
    @ktfl03 Рік тому +2

    Your advice is gold bro. I hope people take your tips into account. Everything you are saying is exactly what my welding/fabrication instructors preached and demonstrated to us when we were learning. Thanks for the content man 🔥

  • @tylerarrigoni7700
    @tylerarrigoni7700 21 годину тому

    Great channel! Super excited to start your course.

  • @DonnyBwelding1
    @DonnyBwelding1 Рік тому

    Most concise. Excellent work . Positivity and respect 🙏

  • @brandont1994
    @brandont1994 Рік тому

    I wanna say thank you and I'm glad I ran into ur video due to me trying and failing on carbon steel 4g open root 3/32 butt joint on 1/8th in. And I was always having trouble on both sides and my teachers are great but they haven't done tig in a decade so it's nice to slow the pace down and remind me to stick to the basics

  • @johnjaques342
    @johnjaques342 Рік тому

    Great video Dusty! Love your positive attitude to help people👍👍👍

  • @edwinwilson4333
    @edwinwilson4333 Рік тому

    I always enjoy your videos...
    Teaching is most of all "encouragement"….
    You "nail -it"....😃👍🏁

  • @nickbaspaly6239
    @nickbaspaly6239 Рік тому

    Excellent video Dusty!

  • @bradwalters2770
    @bradwalters2770 Рік тому

    Love the encouragement!

  • @therealcj_b
    @therealcj_b Рік тому

    Excellent instruction Dusty👍

  • @increasedelevation3776
    @increasedelevation3776 Рік тому

    Wow. truly eye opening. Thanks for your encouragement, man. I needed that

  • @Nobodys-bd3bg
    @Nobodys-bd3bg 4 місяці тому

    Lots of helpful information thanks so much for sharing because most people would never give out information like this you really don't know how much you help ppl like myself and others again Thanks.

  • @flexxxycj
    @flexxxycj 10 місяців тому

    What a great inspirational video, for welding, internet ediquate, and life in general. Thank you sir for making my day a little brighter.

  • @paulhyland4653
    @paulhyland4653 Рік тому

    Excellent teacher 👏

  • @robertfontaine3650
    @robertfontaine3650 11 місяців тому

    Nice tips. thaks.

  • @junjunmulleda5467
    @junjunmulleda5467 Рік тому

    Great advice! You are a very good teacher.

  • @hackish1
    @hackish1 Рік тому +1

    I think it's an excellent approach. Unfortunately, many online critics are unwilling to post photos of their own work for obvious reasons. Those who have enough experience and skill to do it perfectly 99% usually also have enough time in to understand the value in a properly executed weld without focusing on what you may or may not see on the backside.

  • @danshafer4979
    @danshafer4979 Рік тому

    Awesome video Dusty thank you.

  • @hawaiiandragon76
    @hawaiiandragon76 Рік тому

    That’s a great idea, never thought of doing it like that

  • @josesousa7452
    @josesousa7452 Рік тому +1

    I can also add that a good preparation of the welding surface will do wonders, sometimes it's as simple as adding a slight chamfer on thicker material and that root will become so much easier to do

  • @gregwilkins7649
    @gregwilkins7649 Рік тому +1

    Another great episode Dusty. Keep it up. 🪙🪙🪙

  • @RoosterTease
    @RoosterTease Рік тому

    I start TIG next week at UTI and I appreciate having something to help me get my foot in the door a bit

  • @natesgarage
    @natesgarage Рік тому

    I was very frustrated at my first aluminum TIG weld penetration 15 min. ago. Thank you (and Jim!)

  • @LuisCastillo-lv7fk
    @LuisCastillo-lv7fk Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing your great knowledge. I 🤝🏻🔥

  • @robbelk6465
    @robbelk6465 Рік тому

    Yer awesome bud!! Yer videos are no bullshit! And that's the yeah to do. In the trade I've been stick and mig. Just bought my everlast tig rig.. trying to get it properly.thznkz forr yer though content. ❤

  • @removethefume
    @removethefume Рік тому

    Some great information in here. 10/10 would recommend!

  • @ypaulbrown
    @ypaulbrown Рік тому

    well done Dusty......cheers from Florida, Paul

  • @KingLoopie1
    @KingLoopie1 Рік тому +4

    Great advice! I went to a welding school where we clocked in and out for for 8 hours a day for about 6 months. This was in the 80's. We didn't have all these fancy controls on the machines like today which made us learn the basics of heat, gas flow, speed, etc. We also focused more on getting our stick, plate and pipe certs. Stick welding really helps with those fundamentals. Keep up the good work Dusty! 👍

  • @steffore1
    @steffore1 Рік тому

    Great advice 👍🏽

  • @sblack48
    @sblack48 Рік тому

    You do great arc shots

  • @wint3rsmith42
    @wint3rsmith42 Рік тому +1

    I love this channel, so much help and advice for free. There is so little encouragement from people who claim to be pro welders, I regularly see people commenting things like "if that's the best you got , you shouldn't be allowed to weld" or " give up and leave to us guys who know what we're doing" Some people are just scared that someone will get better than then and take their jobs, I guess. It also seems to happen with tools, there's a pen like tool to help you feed filler rod and "real welder" seem to hate it, saying "if you need that, you should be welding". I've welded for 35 years but my hands are getting stiffer now, any tool to make it easier for me will keep me working , and anyone who thinks that makes me a bad welder is quite welcome to come and test me.

  • @gilgammesh1
    @gilgammesh1 10 місяців тому

    3:53 stunning weld right there.

  • @truthteller5539
    @truthteller5539 Рік тому

    Awesome content!

  • @tjdjultima
    @tjdjultima Рік тому

    Totally agree with the points made. That said thought I’d share my favorite “I think your welds are bad” comment:
    🎶 take me down to the poro-city
    Where the rates are cheap and the welds are shitty 🎶

  • @Lifesabishi
    @Lifesabishi Рік тому

    Thank you for this video. I started welding a few years ago and found some success on TikTok making welding content. The comments have been the worst part of the whole experience. I still have a long way to improve but look forward to seeing a more positive community

  • @soundman6645
    @soundman6645 Рік тому

    THIS is a fundamental problem in teaching and learning generally.
    Teachers and learners expecting too much progress too quickly.
    Giving or wanting too much detail too early.
    failing to consolidate basics before moving on ........ nothing will stand, without a strong foundation in basics
    failing to give positive feedback and constructive advice.
    .
    For many who criticise, it is selfisness and wanting to prove that they are better or know more.
    .
    The most effective teacher is kind and generous
    Keep it up brother

  • @DustinApple
    @DustinApple Рік тому

    one thing i did not consider as a new aluminum tig welder is the oxidation layer on the back side & its ability to not break apart. now with experience i shoot for a brown scortched trail on most joints unless its a outside corner joint. IMO all "box fabrications" should be treated as "tank fabrication" & in those cases I always attempt to achieve a interior deposition equal to the material thickness.

  • @xXxQSxXx
    @xXxQSxXx Рік тому

    Jim Stratford, great instructor!

  • @msmith2961
    @msmith2961 Рік тому

    Some sage advice right here 👍

  • @patricksalmon3494
    @patricksalmon3494 Рік тому

    Vous avez tout à fait raison ,il y a un temps pour tout et pour le soudage tig,il faut énormément de temps d'apprentissage. Pour ma part je ne regarde que deux sites de soudeurs,le votre et celui de Hagogibi.
    Merci pour vos explications

  • @jamestony7215
    @jamestony7215 Рік тому

    I wish you did more cool builds. I wanna see your badass welds while using them in real world circumstances.

  • @wesleylooper7726
    @wesleylooper7726 Рік тому

    You da man, Dusty! Wish you would teach some fine points in aluminum Mig welding tho.

  • @mastercricket7626
    @mastercricket7626 Рік тому

    Great info ... how about one on how to find a apprenticeship, I been trying to get under a wing for a wile now n most problems I run into is no one wants to take on a greenhorn n it sux n is very discouraging to the point I been trying to slowly teach myself as I can afford better machines n to waste materials learning ... or I weld on my car n hope it hold lmfao 🤣.. but I have always tried to watch the "puddle" was the most important thing I learned but also I not cool enuf to tig yet lol but soon ... love your vids bro I watch em every time they come cross my feed brotha 💯 peace and love brotha keep it rad stay safe and build on l8z

  • @pr0ject_nihilist
    @pr0ject_nihilist Рік тому

    My 2002 gsx-r 600 has this awesome weld on the frame right beside the gas tank on the left and right side.
    People would point out the weld. I’d be like, that dudes a pro and I swear every time anyone took note they would say, “that was done by a robot”.
    It would upset me because, _It wasn’t welded by a machine_
    I just thought of that and it’s always made me wonder about why people are so quick to be wrong about things

  • @jeremycrisp4488
    @jeremycrisp4488 3 місяці тому

    I was pretty excited about laying down a somewhat decent bead. Didn't give two chits about the other side.

  • @TheOneAndOnlySame
    @TheOneAndOnlySame Рік тому

    Awesome!
    Can you do one on t joint fusion/penetration?

  • @0fg4
    @0fg4 Рік тому

    Had this video recommended. Thought by the preview the guy was Linus Sebastian.

  • @LifetimeinWelding
    @LifetimeinWelding Рік тому

    GIVE THIS A TRY,, I’ve found that using a weld preparation angle of 10* to 15* on the UNDERSIDE each aluminium plate produces exceptionally good root penetration. That would be a included angle of 20* to 30*.ON THE UNDERSIDE.with closed top edges. Oxy/ acetylene or TIG. .

  • @Len_M.
    @Len_M. Рік тому

    This is why TIG wasn’t even introduced until Year Two of your journey pun intended to becoming a Journeyman Welder (in Canada anyway). it’s been a while since I took any Government Certs so this most definitely has changed. They wanted to get you comfortable on the other “easier” processes first. My first year we had an Oxy/Acetylene Welding section still so yeah.

  • @larrymoore5394
    @larrymoore5394 Рік тому

    Great teacher thanks LARRYMOORE

  • @nedcrawshaw1868
    @nedcrawshaw1868 Рік тому

    I want to weld now 😂 i like your perspective on tutoring man the ones ive come across are the ones that say oh cool but you have no penetration try again

  • @lukaskrejci4110
    @lukaskrejci4110 Рік тому

    Yes more amp mean more heat and heat let you penetrate more so yes its help that for mig and tig too.

  • @Redchrome1
    @Redchrome1 Рік тому +2

    Wow. This episode is really amazingly good. Your level of care for your students makes you better than at least 95% of the teachers I've ever had on any subject. I just subscribed to your channel, and when I get a welder (just for hobby purposes) I'm going to sign up for your class.

  • @user-super-user
    @user-super-user Рік тому

    You dont always want penetration etc, if its a patch plate etc then 1 side is fine.
    If you need strength and can get to both sides, laying a bead on both sides is fine, in factories/farms etc form is secondry to function.
    If it holds pressure but looks like a dogs dinner thats prefferable if it can take a third of the time (a lot of repairs in a lot of factories are temporary e.g. welding up a worn shaft then grinding the ends down to get a bearing on to get it back up and running while a spare part is made in a rush order)

  • @Jack-cc3qm
    @Jack-cc3qm Рік тому +1

    First you learn control. Then you get fast. There's no point in worrying about penetration if your beads are ropey and your weld face has more rolls than a pack of franks.
    Never weld with a contaminated tungsten. This is what gets most novice welders. Clean tungsten, clean gloves (!) and always weld on bright, shiny, clean, metal. Makes learning so much easier.

  • @gavinburr6213
    @gavinburr6213 Рік тому

    This goes for all trades and arts, learning is a process

  • @Chirre1989
    @Chirre1989 Рік тому

    Very good video 👍
    Now.. do a Mig/Mag alu 😁

  • @FLQ309L
    @FLQ309L Рік тому

    There's so much that goes into penetration. The thickness of the material, the joint, the root opening, the landing, and most important your WPS and PQRs. If it's a CJP (complete joint penetration) it needs to have whatever percentage of penetration your WPS calls out and the same with PJP(partial joint penetration). You cant say penetration-wise if something will pass or fail from a video.

  • @dennisbirgersson3959
    @dennisbirgersson3959 Рік тому

    A good penetration is necessary for pipe welding or when you need to grind down the weld to a flat surface

  • @BradfordsGarage
    @BradfordsGarage Рік тому

    I've never had a butt joint go completely molten like that on the back side. So I just gave it a try, but to no avail. What does it take to achieve that? Bevels on the joint? Root gap? Lower the amperage and move slower? More amperage and move faster?

  • @johnjabster2247
    @johnjabster2247 5 місяців тому

    Do you tig weld from your attached garage how do you vent the air?

  • @fhsksu
    @fhsksu Рік тому

    Do you use some kind of fume extractor/exhaust fan or respirator when welding or does your hood have it built in ?

  • @kylenoll4715
    @kylenoll4715 Рік тому

    jim was the best!

  • @johndeninger8905
    @johndeninger8905 Рік тому

    thanks for info, 👍👍👍👍

  • @TheSLOShadow
    @TheSLOShadow Рік тому

    Is it penetrating? Brazzing, sautering, sintering, welding.. I watch the puddle and I literally watch it flow into the gap so long as I see my material visually heating to match the pool before it solidifies I know it has all gotten molten where it needs to and has become stuck together as I want. Preheating your material is what I finds helps most

  • @nzbidzel
    @nzbidzel Рік тому

    Too many ppl that think they are welders.. there is a ton of work that is never single pass welds some are multiple pass welds that that required a back grind weld based on procedure, and require root/hot/single cap/back grind / back cap

  • @blinertasholli1280
    @blinertasholli1280 Рік тому

    Hi I wonder one thing, Can you make a video about solutions for geting a nice penetretion on joint welds with a too big of a gap? I weld some bent pieces that have been cut with a laser machine and have sometimes a big gap in between. I almost always get penetration but its not clean; instead it has a bit of a gap and looks separated somehow. I wonder if the laser made to much of a oxid surface and the cleaning is not geting on the other side of the weld.

  • @Yhrim70
    @Yhrim70 Рік тому

    in the thumbnail you looked exactly like Linus lol

  • @johnjabster2247
    @johnjabster2247 5 місяців тому

    Where do you get the tig gloves

  • @jazzilady
    @jazzilady Рік тому

    ✅💯💜

  • @waybad
    @waybad Рік тому

    This is the best training video for everyone trying to learn tig welding. Thank you 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @stay_sick19
    @stay_sick19 Рік тому

    So I stopped here at 2:35 n haven't watched the entire video yet but I'm gonna comment my experience first and I want to know what the POSITIVE welder YT community has to say. If the maker sees this and answers that'd be awesome!
    So I just finished welding school September last year being the second best in class. the first best was someone who had prior experience in the industry. As far as performance we were neck and neck. Also his only goal was to refine and focus his technique in all processes while actually earning his certs since hes never had them beforehand. So he took his time with all modules, stick, mig, flux. I had become the first to finish the entire program in years and became a tutor for the rest of my time there but still left before he reached tig. but I consider him the best because I take into consideration his prior experience and the technical knowledge he possessed beyond what the courses called for as well as his real world experience. Anyway, the last module was tig. I completed this in all positions with carbon and stainless steel padding, tee joints and V grooves walking the cup on the grooves. For aluminum it was padding, 1-3F tee, and a flat butt weld, all with 14-16ga material. I don't work in aerospace or anything so critical, although that'd be fucking awesome n I'd love to, but I do work as a fabricator now and I apply these lessons to my work which of course have my name attached and have real world uses. My work has never come back to me with any issues but still, I strive to be sure that my welds are as reliable and consistent as I can manage, knowing there's always more to learn. Now that I got my limited welding background established, the question I have is, I was taught that the most I wanted to see on the back side is that little bit of haziness, not too much and definitely no bubbling. That no haziness is better than too much. Is this correct? Now I'm going to finish the video.
    Edit: OK, now I'm seeing my butt joints did NOT look like that🫣. Although it wasn't open on the bottom like that either. It was sitting on a flat slab of carbon. It did look exactly like the workpieces that he recommended doing an etch test on though

  • @crimiusXIII
    @crimiusXIII Рік тому

    As a rule of thumb: once is an occurrence, twice a coincidence, and thrice a pattern. A pattern of good welds seems as good an indicator of progression as anything could be, to me.

  • @beyondmiddleagedman7240
    @beyondmiddleagedman7240 Рік тому

    The worst weld you showed here is better than my best weld. Tig and I aren't real friendly yet. I get my best results with stick. Then oxy-fuel. I was hoping Tig would be very similar to gas welding. But it goes sideways much faster.
    So, every week, more practice.

  • @paulkurilecz4209
    @paulkurilecz4209 Рік тому

    Getting full penetration is quite important and necessary in order to develop full strength. However, doing a butt weld with no bevel makes it well on impossible to obtain full penetration. That being said, the examples from your students are good in that it shows consistent heat input and travel speed. In my experience those are necessary to being able to produce consistent welds without flaws.

  • @phitsf5475
    @phitsf5475 Рік тому

    Did the welding procedure specify full penetration?

  • @Turningwrenchs
    @Turningwrenchs Рік тому

    So i dont reckon the enterweb is a good place to learn to weld .Alot of what you talk about i agree more than not .I learned from my boss he welded with oxy&acetyene as you can imagine this was a long time ago .But after learning to hate Mig welding over yhe damage mess i got my first Tig and found it to be easyer then that Gas welding i use to weld a 912 car into the great 911and flare steel fenders for that big tire .And in my Teens i was hooked

  • @qygpygpq707
    @qygpygpq707 Рік тому

    some professional told me that tig welding aluminum from both sides is the best way if possible.