TIG Welding Tips and Arc Length

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  • @graycenmashburn3
    @graycenmashburn3 5 років тому +112

    Seriously one of the best channels on UA-cam. You are an incredible instructor and I can not thank you enough for the information that you share with all of us.

    • @jimburnsjr.
      @jimburnsjr. 5 років тому +2

      Agreed

    • @jimburnsjr.
      @jimburnsjr. 5 років тому

      We need people like Jody covering every aspect of every trade....perfect tone of voice, pace, etc....if we could get it on every topic ...would be actual respect for the resource youtube is.

    • @MABFR01
      @MABFR01 5 років тому +3

      This old tony is great too!

    • @lyosheranui4931
      @lyosheranui4931 Рік тому

      Thanks Sir, being Informative

    • @redbull4477
      @redbull4477 Рік тому

      😊

  • @thomasmastersen3709
    @thomasmastersen3709 2 роки тому +4

    You sir are the Niel Peart of TIG welding. I relentlessly study your videos and instructions several times a week in an effort to improve my skill level. I hold you in the highest regard and honestly, the only reason I’m able to TIG weld at all is because of the knowledge and skill you share with all of us interested in broadening our own talents. Thank you so much!!! Keep them coming

  • @laxczz9963
    @laxczz9963 4 місяці тому

    I’ve been doing the welding school in New Zealand for 2 months now. TIG has been my classes, and I’s downfall since STICK, and MIG welding. Cannot wait to use all the techniques you’ve shown and learn more.

  • @alistarwilliams911
    @alistarwilliams911 2 місяці тому

    This is some of the cleanest Tig welding I have seen. Bravo. Love the commentary and tips too. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

  • @mikewalker4062
    @mikewalker4062 5 років тому

    Hi Jody. I just wanted to stop and say thank you. I'm 55. i welded a lot in my teens Gas and Stick. a few years back i had need of a mig welder so i bit the bullet and bought a unit. Never had a lot of luck but i kept it. Needed to pick it up again and i found your channel. your videos are incredible well laid out and thoughtful. The camera work is second to none. Encouraged me enough to get e TIG welder now too. Again, your videos are making the difference. I am trying to get the majority of my consumables from you to support your channel. Thank you again.

  • @thomasmastersen3709
    @thomasmastersen3709 3 роки тому

    Sir, in my opinion you are the Niel Peart of welding. No question about it!!! Beautiful stuff

  • @radishfever
    @radishfever 5 років тому

    Beautiful colors on that weave at 22:00. And then the weaves later are art. The close up arc shots are top notch. Love seeing the molten puddle and actual have day dreams about welding.

  • @bradleymorgan8223
    @bradleymorgan8223 5 років тому

    I would argue that a video for which you pay no money to watch already has infinite value, but there you go adding even more! Well done

  • @relentlesswelding15
    @relentlesswelding15 5 років тому +1

    And yet another great video! I can’t thank you enough Jody! You taught me how to weld and have inspired me to become a welder 4 years ago! I still look back at your older videos and pickup new things every time I watch your videos. Thank you!

  • @jakeschroeder6344
    @jakeschroeder6344 5 років тому +3

    This is hands down the best welding channel on UA-cam. Jody, your knowledge and tips have helped me greatly as I continue through welding school. Thank you for your dedication to putting out a quality video every time!

  • @simpsonrdlarry4385
    @simpsonrdlarry4385 3 роки тому +2

    Love the look of the walking the cup welds! I’m just learning how to tig weld and can only dream about being able to make welds like you can! Very cool and thanks for the information you put into these videos, they sure do help a guy who is just trying to learn another method of sticking different metals together! Definitely is a true art form.

  • @SroXCRIMINALXo
    @SroXCRIMINALXo 5 років тому

    This is probably the best tig welding video by far good job

  • @robertwellner1247
    @robertwellner1247 3 роки тому

    Jodi...Your videos are some of the best and most informative videos on youtube....you make welding look easy....its obvious from your narratives that your an expert in this field.

  • @JimbosGarage
    @JimbosGarage 5 років тому +6

    Great video Jody, Very informational as always!

  • @tomfraser1154
    @tomfraser1154 5 років тому +3

    Hey Jody;
    Tom Fraser I have been a subscriber of your for many years now. I really appreciate all of the things you do for the welding public.
    I have a question; I have been a welder for the past 61 years. About 3 years ago I had a stroke. This disabled my filler rod hand for Tig welding. What is your thought on using a CK Worldwide WF-5?
    I love Tig welding. Could you do a segment on using one of these units for the handicap? Thanks Jody.

  • @toolbox-gua
    @toolbox-gua 5 років тому

    I watch your videos to learn and I’m. Great stuff. Then I’ve bought your DVDs to have them on hand to go back and repeat. Thank you.

  • @ignaciovasquez792
    @ignaciovasquez792 5 років тому

    Great Video!!!!! Jody. I am a TIG beginner and your videos have made a huge difference.
    thank you.......

  • @caravantuggers1608
    @caravantuggers1608 5 років тому

    At 16:46 on the video it brought back memories as with the backing strip with Argon gas feed people really did struggle to tell which side did I weld it from. As always Jody love watching your videos and bringing back some great memories in my time welding. Keep up the great work from the UK....

  • @neopolythe
    @neopolythe 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for the great quality videos as always. Could you perhaps do a video on the techniques you use to hold such a tight arc? Do you prop on something? Drag a finger? Thanks.

  • @spencer5082
    @spencer5082 5 років тому +5

    Always love the content! Thank you for what you do from the NASA Prototype Lab Welders!!! We both are BIG fans!

  • @goodluckcult3157
    @goodluckcult3157 5 років тому +7

    Man!!! So much great information. I got say, your videos have helped me out a ton! Thanks!

  • @dougankrum3328
    @dougankrum3328 5 років тому

    Every video is a treat...! Thanks... …...16:40.....tailing out...yeah, very critical on Inconel and hastalloy...weld might look OK, but then put the pressure test to it...even some stainless is touchy about tailing out...seamless tubing….heat-exchangers....

  • @AWDJRforYouTube
    @AWDJRforYouTube 5 років тому +2

    Best back to GTAW basics...thanks Jody.

  • @waikanaebeach
    @waikanaebeach 5 років тому

    Excellent demo of most of the tig techniques... Great work...

  • @hjvisagie
    @hjvisagie 4 роки тому

    Watching this for a third time. Really good video.

  • @thorstenkuper9156
    @thorstenkuper9156 5 років тому +2

    Best welder of the world...👏👍

  • @crdsnowboards
    @crdsnowboards 5 років тому

    Just the video I needed! Used the tig finger xl in class today for the first time, thing does wonders

  • @petekossaras1830
    @petekossaras1830 5 років тому +4

    And yet another very informative video, thanks Jody. Very nice nice welds by the way!

  • @leonardpearlman4017
    @leonardpearlman4017 5 років тому

    Wow! We really covered a lot of ground, today! I think this is one episode I can watch several times, and get students to watch it, too. I've really got to get some fixtures made!

  • @topgunm
    @topgunm 5 років тому

    I bought the TIG finger bundle while I was in the US (back today). Wow, that TIG finger is heavy duty! Can't wait to test it out!

  • @brettbreza8815
    @brettbreza8815 11 місяців тому

    Best welding channel for sure great store too

  • @knutroald5332
    @knutroald5332 5 років тому +2

    You are an exellent teacher👌🏼😌 very thural and informative👍🏼👍🏼 tips&tricks indeed😌

  • @krazziee2000
    @krazziee2000 5 років тому +5

    very good lesson, you make it look so easy,, thanks. Tig Finger is Great,

  • @phendrix9476
    @phendrix9476 4 роки тому

    Tungsten sharpening affects the TIG learning curve just like grinding improves the stick welding learning curve. Haha! Getting addicted to these great, informative, videos

  • @richardj163
    @richardj163 5 років тому

    Love the T shirt!
    I listened to the podcast today where you talked about adding value. Thank you for sharing, I find your shared wisdom very valuable! Welding helped me reset. Cheers!

  • @laiky71
    @laiky71 5 років тому +6

    I have a suggestion for a welding video. You always advocate cleaner is better (i agree completely) i'm curious if you can demonstrate whether there is a difference based on surface finish. Welding course ground or band saw cut pieces vs, filed or sanded smooth pieces? Does polishing or smoothing the surface finish improve weld quality? Does it hurt quality? Will my welds improve if i use a 240 grit flap disk or is a 30 grit better? I would be curious to see the effects on steel, stainless, and aluminum.

    • @dougankrum3328
      @dougankrum3328 5 років тому

      flap disc...be careful you don't introduce bits of abrasive into the aluminum....Walter and a couple others make abrasive wheels/discs just for aluminum...

  • @johnshaft5613
    @johnshaft5613 5 років тому

    Great video from my favorite UA-cam channel! I swear arc length is the bane of my TIG efforts, largely because I cannot freakin see. Once I get the helmet on and start the arc, I lose all depth perception and cannot tell if the arc is 1/32" or 1/4". I normally have good vision, so I don't know why I have such problems with this.

    • @benc8386
      @benc8386 5 років тому

      I think it helps to look at it a bit from the side. If you're going right to left tilt your head left a bit and watch the puddle coming towards you.

    • @troymorrison3623
      @troymorrison3623 5 років тому

      Hey mate , i used to have trouble seeing the puddle clearly then thanks to Jody and one of his videos i tried a couple of cheater lenses for my hood and man what a difference . I now can see every thing.
      Hope this helps , Cheers

  • @paulkurilecz4209
    @paulkurilecz4209 6 місяців тому

    Great video with a lot of very useful information.

  • @ralphwaters8905
    @ralphwaters8905 5 років тому +1

    You have the best TIG channel on the web; love those crisp arc shots with the poor-vs-good technique examples. I've been looking for that copper spoon at Harbor Fright for a couple years now with no success. I kinda think they might have dropped it due to slow sales. Do you have a SKU number I could use in a search?

  • @stevenmurata4392
    @stevenmurata4392 5 років тому +7

    Congrats, coming up on 700k subs!

  • @bcbloc02
    @bcbloc02 5 років тому +2

    Plenty of value in this one, just like my last weldmonger order! :-) Just wish the 250amp flexloc torch stuff was still on there.

  • @SteadArcFab_Ministries
    @SteadArcFab_Ministries 5 років тому

    Jody, so good to see another great video! Kind of was wondering what was going on and was waiting for a new vid! Always look forward to your videos! I am all caught up now on your videos and ready to start over! Great content and instruction. Jody, thanks so much for all you teach us! Be blessed!!

  • @tonylikeaboss1896
    @tonylikeaboss1896 5 років тому

    hola sr. maestro hody, soy aprendis. en la soldadura. y me gusta sus videos. da excelente lecciones . aunque entiendo poco ingles, miro sus videos
    y me voy a subcribir a su canal, estoy modificando. 79 f150 super cab . y tengo mucho trabajo. . saludos desde mexico

  • @marcohernandez2180
    @marcohernandez2180 4 роки тому

    Como siempre los mejores videos muchas gracias x tus enseñanzas

  • @robingibson7503
    @robingibson7503 5 років тому +1

    Love watching and learning! Some of the terminology is way over my head though.

    • @morterforker69
      @morterforker69 5 років тому

      This video plus Google search for the terminology equals WIN!

  • @MrUberZombie
    @MrUberZombie 5 років тому

    Amazing instruction, great information, your a great teacher Jody.

  • @nosnerd1967
    @nosnerd1967 5 років тому

    Great - no wait - THE ABSOLUTE BEST VALUE ON YT ..

  • @andyyepes1682
    @andyyepes1682 5 років тому

    Hey man! Your teachings in welding are very good. How nice it would be if you had Spanish subtitles. A hug and keep it up with such good teaching. I have a question ... What Tungsten electrodes should I use for each kind of material, steel, stainless, aluminum ... etc? I understand that each tugsten electrode has a selection of colors!

  • @jlunn900
    @jlunn900 4 роки тому

    Another product from your store should be little weld projects of different metals. (Thats if you haven't created those yet) love the tutorials. Yes i learned to tig by watching you.

  • @sanjaysami4315
    @sanjaysami4315 5 років тому

    This channel is incredible. I hope I meet you one day so I can shake your hand in person and thank you.

  • @LimpBizkitDrummer
    @LimpBizkitDrummer 5 років тому +1

    Congrats to 700k subs. Another great video to helping out 👌🏻

  • @markcnc
    @markcnc 5 років тому

    Great, great, and, ..... GREAT stuff. TiG is looking spot on !

  • @marvinmendez4678
    @marvinmendez4678 5 років тому

    Con tus tips he mejorado en mí trabajo gracias broo

  • @keithparady2594
    @keithparady2594 5 років тому

    Attention to detail good work man

  • @RattlecanFabShop
    @RattlecanFabShop 5 років тому

    Love watching your episodes, so much great info packed into them. Thanks Jody!

  • @zeermz450
    @zeermz450 5 років тому

    Lots of great info .. .. .. Awesome channel!

  • @jeffgrier8488
    @jeffgrier8488 5 років тому

    A great educational video as always, thanks!

  • @wesbuhr548
    @wesbuhr548 5 років тому

    As always your amazing to watch. Thank you for the great video

  • @micahmalm4263
    @micahmalm4263 5 років тому

    Awesome video thank you for sharing

  • @erisvaldojesuspereira3188
    @erisvaldojesuspereira3188 4 роки тому

    Cara, você é muito bom com a tig.
    Estou aprendendo a soldar com a tig, mas está muito difícil.

  • @amiamar2119
    @amiamar2119 5 років тому

    Great video I really liked I want to buy the accessories you present. I tried to buy on your site and can't send Israel why

  • @thahoustonbassrunnaz4389
    @thahoustonbassrunnaz4389 2 роки тому

    Awesome video

  • @stickgears
    @stickgears 5 років тому

    Where can I find that clamp at 4:45. I have never seen anything like it

  • @charlesyoung8600
    @charlesyoung8600 3 роки тому

    Bought that large diameter gas lens kit 👌

  • @captkirkoakes
    @captkirkoakes 5 років тому +1

    I've been looking for the welding spoon at Harbor Freight's website. It seems like they don't carry them anymore

  • @tonydecicco9342
    @tonydecicco9342 4 роки тому

    Just discovered your channel and love so far I'm new to Tig welding I have question. I am trying to Tig weld 16gauge mild steel the problem is when I'm welding it looks like a birthday sparkler I have 20cfm and the machine is a new Lincoln precision Tig 225 any advice would much appreciated

  • @jacobsmith7088
    @jacobsmith7088 5 років тому

    Can you do a video on cutting tungsten to different lengths

  • @stevelafrance32
    @stevelafrance32 4 роки тому

    Been watching this channel for years but I admit these channels are lacking In the gmaw spray transfer area

  • @mikearmstrong7866
    @mikearmstrong7866 5 років тому

    Again a great informative video. Thank You!

  • @mr.tarkovish2587
    @mr.tarkovish2587 4 роки тому

    You litterally corrected all my errors that my current welding teacher wasn’t able to do

  • @jims3300
    @jims3300 5 років тому

    Went to H/F I could not find the copper spoon. Do you have a P/N ? thanks for the good videos

  • @drbobwoolery
    @drbobwoolery 4 роки тому

    If you haven't, make a piece on using Solar Flux to protect the other side. I'm thinking of the guys building exhausts. I avoid methanol, and mix it up with water. Takes a bit longer to dry, but nontoxic.

  • @TheMoody876
    @TheMoody876 5 років тому +3

    Please do a video of welding .040 aluminum tube butt joint and t joint. I'm having issues making it work 1/16 tungsten min 20 amps (low as my machine will go everlast 200dv) furick 8 cup with gas lense balance 30.. I have tried 60 to 250hz

    • @dougankrum3328
      @dougankrum3328 5 років тому

      Clean...clean...butt joint must be tight...maybe purge argon from the back, should be easy for a tube....try a piece of .040." Tig electrode....

    • @TheMoody876
      @TheMoody876 5 років тому

      @@dougankrum3328 it is clean and I have tried a .040 tungsten

    • @dougankrum3328
      @dougankrum3328 5 років тому

      @@TheMoody876 Hard to help you much without sitting there with you...aluminum...scrub it with a stainless-steel 'toothbrush'...clean with acetone, don't touch it with your bare hands...wipe off the acetone with new, clean rag or paper towel......weld right away...if you wait a couple hours...you'll have to 'clean' it again...most tube is extruded 6063, sheet might be 6061 cold-rolled....5356 tig wire might work better than 4043...it flows out a little better...
      I've never used them...but the new lanthanated electrodes keep their tip better than pure tungsten....and there's a newer 4000 series Tig electrode that Jody uses...
      clamp your 'work'...or....'ground'.... electrode right onto the aluminum...this is a little thin for aluminum, tricky...good luck...

  • @turbocobra
    @turbocobra 5 років тому +20

    Once a beginner figures out that, "you have to get closer"... "no, I mean even closer"... "no, i mean closer than that!" "I mean almost touching" ... they finally get that Ah Ha... ask me how i know!

    • @leonardpearlman4017
      @leonardpearlman4017 5 років тому +2

      For me, that means not drinking so much coffee, sad to say. That last step, the clearance might be less than my hand is shaking!

    • @bradleymorgan8223
      @bradleymorgan8223 5 років тому

      were you trying to TIG from across the room?

    • @michaelschnock3998
      @michaelschnock3998 5 років тому +2

      yes but mostly after several "darn -- closer, cloooser" "ok, now you dipped it, that was tooo close, use smthg between touching and standing on a ladder" :) i think i lost most of my tungsten by "clipping and grinding" lol.

    • @blakereaser6777
      @blakereaser6777 5 років тому

      @@leonardpearlman4017 i drank so much coffee one day before school, i had to just shut my torch off becuase i couldn't oxyfuel since i was shaking so bad.

  • @jasonschagt6527
    @jasonschagt6527 5 років тому

    Awesome vid.

  • @apachesmokemachining6487
    @apachesmokemachining6487 5 років тому

    Great tips, it will help a lot 👍🏻

  • @DonnyBwelding1
    @DonnyBwelding1 Рік тому

    I wish I had a single posative influence like you growing up . Woulda straightened out alot earlier .

  • @dieseld4281
    @dieseld4281 5 років тому

    Great video jody.

  • @Poverty_Welder
    @Poverty_Welder 5 років тому

    Can you please do a help video for an inside corner joint with 1/8th aluminum. All my work things I make suck and no one can help me get better.

  • @chadmoyer1453
    @chadmoyer1453 3 роки тому

    What filler rods n tungsten you us on that steel lap joint? On my tig welder I have a dial for amps and post flow....very basic. But I don't think I understand the digital current reading. It doesn't change when I strike arcs, but only increases as I increase amperage. So if I set amps at 120...my current reading would be like 100 I believe. What does current reading tell me? Thank you.

  • @weldweld5629
    @weldweld5629 5 років тому

    Excellent 👍

  • @timforsthoffer868
    @timforsthoffer868 5 років тому

    Hey Jody! Do you have any practice techniques for TIG without filler, to get used to handling the torch?

  • @paulsimpson2232
    @paulsimpson2232 5 років тому

    Hi what do you mean by tight arc and how do you achieve this .
    Great channel by the way .

    • @Rocksolidhandyman
      @Rocksolidhandyman 5 років тому +1

      Paul Simpson a tight arc is holding your electrode as close to the puddle without dipping the electrode into the puddle.

    • @paulsimpson2232
      @paulsimpson2232 5 років тому

      @@Rocksolidhandyman thank you

  • @buildthings79
    @buildthings79 5 років тому

    Have you found that argon works better on stainless then Tri mix?
    I run a Miller syncrowave 250 and once I switched to tri mixed gas my stainless welds were noticeably cleaner and less discolored.

  • @-SlamDunK-
    @-SlamDunK- 5 років тому

    Why the dislikes? Seriously.
    Great information....check.
    Great camera work....check.
    Agreeable host....check.
    Video's not click bait, decent length, what's not to like?
    Maybe he makes your attempts look like poop and you can't stand it?
    WATCH MORE VIDEOS AND PRACTICE!

  • @silver-hy6mi
    @silver-hy6mi 5 років тому

    Hi Jody, I would like to know the best way to tig weld copper to stainless, were the base metal is stainless about 6mm to copper is only 2mm, if possible could you do a video of that please.

    • @leonardpearlman4017
      @leonardpearlman4017 5 років тому

      This might be a job for silver-soldering! Silver-brazing.

  • @mguerramd
    @mguerramd 2 роки тому

    Does that copper spoon have another name? Can’t find on HF website.

  • @niceguy391987
    @niceguy391987 5 років тому

    Great Video!

  • @JC-un4bg
    @JC-un4bg 5 років тому

    Hey could you do a video on ally tig plug welds welds

  • @danielsplayhouse3804
    @danielsplayhouse3804 2 роки тому

    Yeah really curious question how do you get yourself comfortable with using the Pyrex lenses? Me personally I like using the ceramic cups from furyk the jazzy 10 the fupa 12 and I use my good old you know the aluma CK worldwide number five for my aluminum. But I can't seem to get myself used to having all that light gleaming out at me and also too watching my weld.

    • @weldingtipsandtricks
      @weldingtipsandtricks  2 роки тому

      My eyes are older. Didn’t take any adjustments on my part. I see better with the clear 8 pro. I love the ceramic 10 and 12 too and with the longer stick out I don’t have much trouble seeing

  • @budman76191
    @budman76191 2 роки тому

    I have always heard that a Tig will damage nearby electronic equipment, how true do you think that is and have you ever had or seen any issues?

  • @mitsmillman1652
    @mitsmillman1652 5 років тому +1

    Harbor freight welding spoon is awesome except for the rubber smell it adds to the toolbox

    • @Brian-ug7du
      @Brian-ug7du 5 років тому

      Milling Monster I know!! I took mine out of the box it was so nasty smelling.

  • @stevenlocklear7711
    @stevenlocklear7711 5 років тому

    Nothing but the best! 🤘🏼

  • @borasomesh613
    @borasomesh613 5 років тому

    Nice video

  • @dennisswanson7991
    @dennisswanson7991 2 роки тому

    Would a backup plate underneath the welding procedure eliminate purge underneath

  • @Sevalecan
    @Sevalecan 5 років тому

    Out of curiosity, what camera set up do you use to video your welding? It's the clearest video I can find anywhere(And it's color!) and I would also like to experiment with recording some welding myself.

  • @humberoestrada388
    @humberoestrada388 5 років тому +1

    Tanks Jody

  • @myheromuaz8260
    @myheromuaz8260 2 роки тому

    Hi sir can I ask u 1 question,if we use AC polarity can or not weld for alloy

  • @bobbyhornsby6817
    @bobbyhornsby6817 2 роки тому

    Another level

  • @paulmorrey733
    @paulmorrey733 5 років тому

    Thanks Jody