TIG Welding Basics - SIMPLE Tips & Tricks How to Get Started
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- Опубліковано 2 бер 2023
- On this episode of Make It Kustom, I go over the very basics of TIG welding. If you want to start TIG welding steel, this is for YOU!
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I’ve been watching your channel for several weeks now. I’m a 57 year old retired electrical engineer with 20 years military service USAF. My father owned a body shop in Louisville, KY and I’ve been working with collision repair, restoration and refinishing off and on since I was a kid. My wife and I live maybe 9 miles from Lake Michigan in a small lake community (Saugany Lake) in Rolling Prairie, IN. I teach a flight and aviation program in our local community high school part time (3 hours a day….somebody’s gotta do it😜) and have my own small, home based company, just me, restoring classic cars. I’ve been doing this off and on for about 4 years now, but as I’m now easing into retirement, I’m doing much more. I’ve populated my small shop with what I need for many years. As I gained more room, I get to buy more stuff!!!Just now starting to form metal with the English wheel, planishing hammer, metal brake, etc. I’ve never used these before, but I’m making great progress with your help and others on UA-cam. You are a very talented young man and I’m really enjoying learning with these new tools, tips and tricks. I’ll chime in every now and then and very likely plug in with questions. I’m a MIG only guy, but I should start playing with my new TIG this coming week. Just watched your latest TIG video and I can’t wait to get started!!
Keep up the great work!! Best of luck to you and your family and circle of friends. It looks like you’re enjoying life to the fullest!! Now that I’m retired (kinda), I’ll be sharpening and executing my skills to reintroduce classic machines back on the road.
Best Regards,
Tom Savchick
I think of Karl as a young talented and caring person who really could teach something like this to just about anyone who is willing to pay attention. I am ex military, a ground pounder who served in 66, 67, in Nam. I did get to play as I call it in the motor pool when stars aligned for me. I went as a kid working for dad, drafted and then to the woods again for a short period of time. I hope I'm not boring you but reading your comment really peaked my curiosity as the three "W's" bounced around in my 73 years head. Cutting a long long story shorter, my experience in mechanics as I started working on the islands in southeast alaska got me out of the brush and into a job that became almost a freedom for my life time of wrenching on heavy equipment. I would of probably got killed in the woods as I was recluse in setting chokers or any of the jobs related in logging. I wasn't trained persa but just felt comfortable in mechanicing. As a mechanic, it requires in small companies a broad range of different skills, as in fab work. I just loved to create something from junk to a working solution. Logging eventually did slow down in the many areas I worked at, won't bore you all the reasons I eventually went to working on customer vehicles in a mechanical shop to finally getting a small shop in my small hometown. Okay, I discovered youtube and it is probably the last good reason to feel like I accomplished something in life. Helping someone who was a lot older than myself in 05 got myself crippled and out of a chance to enjoy the one thing I still love. Crippled bad enough to never walk again and even the use of my arms are really limited. When you get older, time can also be a limit on your ability to crawl under cars and trucks to restore them.... heck, this is almost not me talking. I really just loved restoring my old trucks I had gathered up and fixed up for personal use mostly. The last failed surgery got all of my tools, shop, home, in 16. I almost lost hope except for people like Karl who still build stuff and I live out time through them. I watched everything I had go away for money for self insuring my health just trying to be able to still work. I have been a single man since many years ago, the wife said, I can not be alone and so you just work too much. Enough on that and so where I am going is just seeing others I can relate to still out there doing the things and wishing it were me. I really hope I did not bore you and question as to why reply to someones comment as a stranger. Loneliness is most the reason.... if you read all this and was not offended, I thank you
Hey Tom thanks for your kind words I’m glad the channel is helping in your metal shaping journey!
Ditto Tom (I am 58), I even try to film some of my work and stick it on my channel. Like I commented, this video seemed to fill in a lot of gaps that other tutorials missed and taught me a lot.
God bless :)
@@morgansword Isn't life wonderful Morgan; "Rollercoaster" or the raindrop running down the window pane, Who knows :)
What kind of TIG welder did you buy? Are you happy with it?
Karl
I have said this before and will say it again.
You are a great teacher mate.
So grateful for your tips and helpful guidance.
Keep it coming brother.
This is absolutely the best break down of TIG welding. You are a wonderful teacher and artist. Thank you!
If you saw my handwriting, you might not be telling me to hold it like a pencil!
Haha same 🤣
Hahaha 😝
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😂 same bro😅
Add another one to the tally, my dad says my handwriting is a new form sort of like the Egyptians he calls it Hydrogliphics 'cause it looks like it was written underwater thanks dad .
Karl you’re the MAN! Such a natural teacher. Man you really explained some of the most nuanced things in this vid. Such as amperage travel speed etc. Thanks bro
Best TIG instruction I've ever seen. For a 60 year old DIY'er, this is exactly what I needed.
58 yrs old and trying here
Hey Karl, I retired from teaching (HVAC/R & Welding) almost three years ago. You are doing a fantastic job with these videos. You have the knack for teaching! Keep them coming!
I've watched a bunch of beginner TIG videos and I get a little extra from each one. This video was certainly worth the watch along with the rest. PIcked up a couple of new things. As well it reinforced some ideas from the others. So yeah, a hearty WELL DONE! The extra emphasis you put on the more important factors was great.
Me old college teacher said to us " I can scream in your ear all day and you read every book written on Tiging the best thing you can do is burn metal". "Its all about time behind the arc."
Mind you he said this whilst giving us a clip behind the ears with an old hard welding glove.
We picked thing up real quick from him. Great teacher!!!
I rather get slapped by his bloody glove than the pipe he smoked, that bloody hurt and the hot ashes!!!
Holy! Lol times have changed lol 😂
@@MakeItKustom At college during lunch breaks we used to cricket in the hallway with a cricket bat and a lump of solid steel. Everyone wore welding gloves to catch a ball. But the sparks from it bouncing off the floor, walls ( if it didn't go thru it) and machinery. I think we were the reason for so rules coming in.
Who else noticed the way that the post flow was instrumental in slowing the heat soak? The same instant the post flow cut off, the discoloration from heat appears. Also, Karl, so glad you emphasized cleaning your weld materials to get better results. When it comes to more "exotic" materials such as stainless, or titanium, even aluminum to an extent, it's extremely important to have everything super clean..... and that includes the filler material.
That was a pretty cool effect, even for just the visuals…
Yes absolutely critical especially in exotics. Ti is my favorite to weld. So satisfying lol
Thank you for your videos. You are a great teacher and explain things that are very technical in a manner that anyone can understand! keep up the good work!!!
Absolutely beautiful teaching. I am a novice mig welder with a Lincoln 140 dreaming of the day I can Tig my headers myself. THIS is exactly the kind of video I need to learn from. You inspire. I APPRECIATE what you do so much. Thank you for sharing. You are so kind. I designed and fabricated a set of equal length fender headers. I just have to tig them. You just helped me get there ! I know I have a way to go but your kindness helped me start. THANK YOU !
just watched this vid again and ready to give it another shot. I went to welding school a couple years ago and TIG was by far my weakest discipline. Maybe, old dog (72) new tricks, we will see .
Thanks Man, I Just Purchased A 140 Combination Unit That Does Mig Tig And Stick. I Know Basically Nothing About Tig.
Best beginner how-to TIG video I have ever seen. Very calmly explained. Thank you
Wow that’s a fantastic video! Ive been wanting to buy a tig machine. I took a short welding crash course class put on by my work and they just said weld and people struggled to figure out tig. I think those little exercises are incredibly helpful and I’m excited to get a tig and try them out.
Thanks for the Tips on TIG, I've been using MIG for years, I may just break down and Snag me a TIG welder 👍
This is the best TIG welding video I have ever watched.
You and Brent make good teachers,I enjoyed your show.
Karl once again, I am blown away by the way you teach ,demonstrate and demystify things . TIG welding has always intimidated me just because of the foot feed, and how it runs. and you, sir have explained a way to remove that from the equation and get a beginner started . I also find it interesting that the basic principle is similar if not the same as Gas welding (where I started some 45 yrs plus ago) very old school and that was just how we did sheet metal patch panels back then . Of course some 35+ yrs ago I graduated to a mig welder . Now in my 60’s I would love to learn tig ! Interesting that after all these years we are never to old to learn and I will basically have to brush up on my gas welding skills ! Lol
Glad this answered some questions for you!
Just the Info you need. No bla bla. nothing unnecessary.. Brought to the point. Got all information to start TIG in just a bit over half an hour. Will take me definitely 100 times more time to get the routines. Thanks for that
Getting ready to construct my flat bed. This was a big help thanks.
Great video. I have been dipping in the center of the puddle and need a pile of tungsten because I dip a lot. Thank you for the tips and thank you for your time.
You’re so welcome !
Another awesome video. Love the no nonsense info. Straight to the point to get you started. Keep the videos coming, I’ll watch every one! Aloha🤙🏼
Totally comprehensive explanation. Thanks Karl.
Very well explained and very helpful and useful information. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab on. weld On. Keep Making. God bless.
Brilliant, keep em coming. Thanks.
This was super informative, Karl! Thanks, brother!
This is what I’ve been waiting for. Someone that could explain it in the simplest of ways. Thank you Karl
thanks again, Karl! I've learned a lot from watching your channel. I respect the fact that you shared the process, even the parts where you had to correct yourself. I think more is learned from that than is realized.
Wow, this was awesome. Thanks for sharing!
Love it! Your mig video made all the difference for me. I just set up my tig today so what great timing.
I enjoyed it. Straight forward, basic info. Well done.
Super educational video. Answered the questions a beginner like myself needed. Thanks.
These tips are VERY helpful. This is what I need to go back into the shop for work. I'm a bit rusty.
Probably the best tutorial Ive seen on TIG basics! Thanks!
Thanks again for the information, Karl!
Thank you for the clear and comprehensive instruction. A cut above others.
Great instructor....easy to understand welding basics with a few Pro Tips. Thank You!
Hobby mig welder here. I've been thinking about giving tig a shot. You present in a very understandable way that is not overwhelming yet informative enough to grasp the basics of what is actually going on. Very good video....thank you!!
I’m taking classes for my associates degree in welding right now, and I’m far ahead on my assignments. Having nothing to do, a senior student noticed & offered up some of his tungsten, a cup+torch, and some time in his booth every day for the rest of the quarter (Love this guy.) Today was a lot of trial and error, so I came to the tube searching for answers. I couldn’t have found a better video. I learned quite a lot and have lots to apply/try when I go in and get to it tommow!
I apreciate your words of wisdom and sharing your experience, as well as how it Carries over to your technique. Cheers!
Yet another really great video presentation from Patrick! I will load it into my 'Special Save' folder........
HUGE HELP ... I am just learning TIG and this was perfect
Very helpful!!! I have a little TIG experience but picked up a few tips. Always enjoy your vids.
This is great. just picked up an Everlast & now I have some excellent info to practice with. Thanks so much!
Another awesome video! Thanks Karl!
Great communication on a complicated topic. Your grasp of the video medium is about the best I have seen!
I learned a lot. Thanks for keeping it real and giving your buddy credit for his technical knowledge. You are genuine. Stay that way!
great tip on the shape of the weld indicating strength or weakness. I never really thought about a weld being concave not being as strong as it could be. I guess there is also the opposite side of that where it indicates the weld is too cold and not enough penetration! Thanks, Karl!
Maybe something I should have covered is too cold. Thanks for the idea!!
Super useful video Karl, thanks 👍
very informative as i have just started with this type of welding! thank you for the tips!
Fantastic video, thanks for taking the time to make it.
Cliff, Kent, England.
Big tip I learned regarding air flow in the shop. When it's really hot out in your non air conditioned shop a fan blowing on you to cool you off will obviously mess with your gas coverage.
However, a large fan right next to you blowing away will still pull a lot of air past your legs and lower body but not affect what's on the table getting welded.
Excellent teaching video. Exactly what a person like me needs. Done some stick and mig, wishing on a low-cost tig but all the real beginner questions: how many amps should I buy and/or run; why thoriated or lanthanated; how thick of a tungsten; what grind angles & why; how much gap on arc; what's the first things to concentrate on as a novice. All those basic, basic things got very well covered. Elio was a big help as always with syntax on equip part names, video setup and camera shots. Well edited for cuts between view showing your hand technique and shaded camera shots to show arc and puddle. May want to go a shade or two darker to cut down camera glare so it shows more of the puddle ahead of arc and shape of the arc hitting the puddle, but your explanation about dipping ahead of the arc and how filler cools the puddle as the arc moves toward that added filler is precisely the sort of advice beginners like me don't always observe and I learn faster when given those details of how & why every part of the motion has purpose. Your talent for communicating the subtle and practical sides of your trade as well as remarking on your own preferences in practice is a talent all the best trades teachers possess. That talent is why I signed on as a supporter of your channel.
The best trades teachers also love what they do, which is readily apparent in the results/progress of all your projects. Also, great when you show projects like your brother's Buick where all the friends got together to bang out a big project so fast by each contributing a talent where that person excels.
I couldn’t have said it better !
Thanks for your support Jim! I’m glad the information is landing 🛬 I’ll make sure some more Tig content comes out soon 🙏👊
For an affordable TIG. Look into a primeweld TIG 225 It’s under 900$. But comes with a great set of reviews. Also look in the fabrication series with Justin. He has some beginner TIG welding video. That have helped me grow to be a much better welder Best of luck in the welding journey
Great video! Your MIG instruction has really helped me improve my skills there. To the point where I am about to pull the trigger on a TIG machine. I'll be referring back to this once it arrives and I begin developing my TIG skills.
Like you teaching style! Planning to dive into tig welding soon. Your pointers will defiantly reduce my learning curve. Looking forward to more. Regards.
Thank you SO MUCH!! 🥳 You're videos have been so informative to watch! 2weeks old welder here. No education.. this HELPS!😊
Lots of great information here - thank you!!
Super helpful thanks for sharing knowledge!!
Great tutorial! You really did a great job of explaining the heat settings and speed. Definitely worth a subscribe!
Great video thanks for taking the time to make it👍
I really appreciate the explanation of the use of the pedal. I have not seen that addressed on UA-cam before. Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge. You have skills Sir!
Really good explaining setting up to start out. My friend is an aircraft welder and his teaching is good, but the real basic stuff like amps to thickness correlation is great. I am keen to get practising again now.
Been waiting years for this video mate. Well done lads.
Well, this is definitely the best TIG training video I've found so far. Off to the garage now. Thanks man.
Thanks Karl always good to learn
Very informative. I’m slowly trying to learn TIG on my own. Can’t wait for a video on lighter gauge. Later maybe one on lighter gauge to heavier gauge materials. All the info is greatly appreciated.
When I started I took a 30 hour class at my local tech college. It was 600 dollars and worth every penny. Did not have to worry about the cost of electricity, argon or any other consumables. Endless precut steel and aluminum blanks. Also no distractions. We were there to weld and weld. My skill level went through the roof over those thirty hours.
Great video! Thank you! I'm looking forward to your video on thinner metal and would love a class on TIG welding a vertical joint. Thanks again!
This is about the simplest explanation of how to do it without all the extras that confuse and distract. Thanks Bro! JD
Best intro video on TIG I've seen. I always like how relatable you are in your videos. I don't even work on cars any more, but I never .is your videos. They help make the Alaskan winter go by quicker. 😆 Thanks much.
I’ve been wanting to try TIG for a while now and recently invested in a new 4 in 1 welder to replace my ageing MIG. Tutorial is excellent for getting going and learning important tips early. Many thanks!
This one of the best beginners welding videos I've watched, no nonsense just the information that you need to get on. Thank you bud, your awesome 👌 any chance on a alloy welding video 😉
Yes, this was really helpful
AMAZING TEACHER, U BLESSED Bro.👍 WORK HARD, STAY HUMBLE 🙏
Very informative. You did a good job explaining things. Definitely will help me with my tig welding skills. 👍👍
This is a great lesson !! … I feel like I’m there and it’s practical and to the point ! …. Great camera work , to see the weld in real time ,like I’m wearing the mask !!!
Very helpful video thanks Karl.
You are a great teacher THANK YOU!
Hi Karl, I am ready to learn to weld Aluminium. I recently bought a 200 watt tig, a cheap import because I am retired. I like mig welding, self taught, as I was for arc welding. My mig can be set for Aluminium too but watching the you tubes on Aluminium welding it seems tig , while slower, gives the best results. I enjoy these info videos. I haven’t tried tig for steel but after this vid I can see that it provides a good grounding on techniques that apply to both. Keep up these great vids. Also looking forward to more on the zephyr, the truck and mini Buick.
Thanks Karl, your video was very helpful. Just picked up a new Everlast 185 in order to carry on my panel work on my 34 Chev. Haven’t picked up tig torch in 30 years , hopefully your tips sink in , thanks and keep on what you are doing.
Great Video! Thanks again for all the help last weekend in the Metal Shaping class! Best training I've had! I'm already using stuff I learned there. You Christian, and the crew did n awesome job!
Thanks so much Larry! It was awesome working with you last weekend. Had a blast 🙏
Learned a lot from this video!! thank you for this . Your builds are awesome, keep it up!
I've been been tigging for a couple years now. Good video for starters.
great job on completely explaining the process.
Carl, you are such a wonderful person.
This video is so helpful. I’m trying to go into aerospace welding job. I learned more from you then at a welding school.
I’m just about ready to start TIG welding. This is great stuff! I now have some homework once the regulator and tank are here. Thanks !
Much appreciated vid. I am just starting TIG for hobby purposes and this is just what I was looking for. Thank you!
Excellent video, thanks.
Great tutorial, really enjoy these videos! 👍
Thanks Karl, awesome video.
Fantastic video Karl, your teaching style and delivery is perfect - just the right amount of key info - Appreciate the effort you've put into it - its greatly helped me in getting started.
A really interesting video Karl. The great thing about UA-cam is you can always learn something, your videos are particularly helpful and informative. Thank you for taking so much trouble.
Great instructions! I finally picked up my first TIG machine and I am working on just the basics right now....taking it slow and not rushing into it
Excellent video, dude. Thank you
Thanks so much for the detailed training session. I've been struggling. Your video just may be a game changer.
Thank you again for a to the point video that is easy for me to understand. One more way for me to add something to my skill set.
just started watching your channel i watched your mig tutorial video and now this one just intrested in how all this works this was an excellent video thank you
I love your tips and how you explain how to make your self better at welding or fab work its helped be better at what I love to do even as I'm in my sixty years old and have done this for years. Thank your knowledge
Karl, Great video! I bought a TIG welder about 5 years ago and haven't powered it up except for unboxing to ensure it would turn on because I didn't know where to start. You have given me a place to start! I hope that you continue this with a series that then gets into the intermediate TIG and then advanced with maybe showing some of the technology upgrades like the pulse and the more into pre and post flow and why you would turn them up or down based on material types and thicknesses. Also looking forward to seeing more on the COE project and the Zephyr! Keep up the great content!