I learnt the trade of boilermaking in the late 90s…moved into HVAC and then electronic controls from there..The mig side of things were taught to me by a craftsmen level boily, he was a cast iron expert in pressure vessel repair design and construction. So he told me that mig is just shit! TGAW is hands down the best way to weld ally. Also arc welding in general is a more solidly certain form of welding ferrous metals. Most fan boys will not like this. But I have been in the ship building industry for defence and the older methods are still used. Given the mig style is quicker, when the welds need to hold,speed is no consideration. Really the only addition to old methods over technology are addition of inert gases. People will disagree but let them. My advice comes from a craftsmen, of which are a rarity currently.

Have you ever used an Eastwood m250 I elite? I’m thinking hard on getting my first welder but I’m not exactly sure if it’s a good machine or not? I value your opinion and would very much appreciate your advice.

Good greeting from an Iraqi Arab guy I respect you and all craftsmen ❤️

Just ordered the "budget" dewalt bit set from your link. good info.!

Local 630 student your in depth explanations help way more than any of my instructors could ever 😂

Great video. Thank you!

Thank you for your professional tutorial. I am very appreciative learning from you since I am a apprentice. I will follow you as long as you continue posting and sharing. May God bless you and your family. Amen.

Thats wild. It gives a better perspective of whats going on in each type of welding Nice! 👍

didnt talk about oxyacetylene welding smh

WHAT ABOUT METAL SAW HORSES?

Great welding mentor. I am tge owner JSteward Mill, I have invested into welding already, I need to know how to weld my self for stainless contruction ventures and heavy trucks buckets manufacturing

gave you an immediate thumbs up just for including metric and imperial numbers I'm sure the rest of the video will be great too :D

Wow man. You make that look easy. Nice control on those welds!❤ I havent yet been able to get a clean puddle like that

I love those dimes on your tig weld. Very nice. I had an old aluminum boat on a fishing trip, Fortunately, I always bring my mapp torch to start camp fires. After launching my boat, I realized a pop rivet had fallen out of the bottom of the boat. I went to Lowes and purchased an brand of stick Al solder, and it fixed the hole there at the camp site, no problem. Saved the trip.

Fast forward to Dec 2024... The Lincoln Buzzbox AC/DC version, STILL with zero electrical or technical internal upgrades goes for MORE than twice the rate in this video. They're now $800.00 (Home Depot)!!!

Can you make a video on stick welding 1.0mm thick metal. I try to fabricate car panels and i have a very hard time because it solidifies so fast so that i get inclusions all the time. I use DCEN by the way and 1.6mm 6013 rods

Good info. I like the flick! I resorted to tapping on concrete but it was 50/50 for a clean break.

Legend has it that there are welders and then there are grinders… I’m a grinder ! But you just taught me that i have been thinking about it all backwards… it’s not as much the heat causing me to burn through my sheet metal as it is my wire speed..

really commonly? proper english is a thing of the past

Please do detatil video for card engraving

Mine works fine in short circuit, but when I switch to pule or double pulls (especially double pulse) it starts to produce spatter I use c18 gas mix (82 argon 18 co2). Do you have any solution ?

which will let me import Autodesk Inventor files/projects?

TY Timwelds😁 I have actually always wondered about these things 👨‍🏭

Needed a forged vise..

Do you do seam or spot welding?

“Grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain’t.” - great saying!

One thing people need to know. If you are welding at a place that has 3 phase, the "220" may be 208, not 240. That makes a big difference in setting the welder.

I bought one of those red HF blowers when they had them on clearance to switch to the much better grey color... With this intention, but I still grab my little ryobi fan and suck it or blow it away... Nice, you hired a welding assistant:)

Which would purchase the Monport or the Gweike ? Both in a 30watt package

7018 was always my favorite when I was in classes. It was always easier? I couldn’t for the life of me get any other stick to work with me as nicely (probably user error 😆)

One of the better videos on the subject I have seen. Well done!

😮yeah I'm unqualified but anyways the coating on a rod not just add metal to your weld it also has a chemical that helps heat up your weld to melt the rod giving you a nice puddle to continue welding in like thermite these come in different metals and work at different amps to get best results....this comment was 2minutes into your video I will now continue the video😂

It would be cool to see globular and spray. Someone could just film me with a regular camera, I'm always slow motion....

No matter what calipers are guestimators only good for getting you close to ~±0.005 at best

2.5mm 6013 rod i never weld below 90 amps

That tutorial was weld done!

I noticed you still have the original V-belt on your drill press.... replace it with a link belt. I never regret doing this simple mod on my drill press. Now, it runs smoother and quieter.

Stitch motion is the only way to make it look good lol watery asf no matter what

What's the difference between 6010, 6010 5P and 6010 5P+ ?

great job sir

0.6mm .023" wire makes it easier to weld thin wall stuff

I hope the new intelligent motor/light finds its way into the mitering chop saw. I have been wanting to get one for a while. I went cheap with a portable horizontal bandsaw and been unhappy with it. My shop is tiny and cluttered so its easier to adjust the blade angle instead of trying to negotiate a large piece of material around everything else in the shop.

How much cfm is required?

So some grinders have a third handle mount on top. Seems like it would be handy for vertical surfaces or vertical cuts. That feature seems uncommon on grinders though. Wonder why?

This would be awesome for duck hunting

Thank you Tim. I have the HF Flux Core unit ( the cheaper one ) and have been "playing" with it for about a year. In this 5 min video I've learned more than any of the myriad of others. Thanks again!!!

Tim, have been a gas “brazer” since i was a snot nose kid. Still have my gas torch but just got the bug to do mig/stick. Love your videos. Just added a new electrical service so a solid 240v 50 amp circuit is doable. Do you have Equipment recommendations in one of your vid’s ? Thanks.

I've welded for 25 years in all processes, I've had a lot of people over the years show me different techniques and different things and over the years I've showed a lot of people different techniques and things. But by far you are probably one of the best hands on and technical instructors I've ever witnessed presenting this information in any shape form or another. You have revolutionized by far the standard at which people should teach welding. Congratulations you are you are you are amazing

Its odd that the yanks scoff at 6013. I'm a newbie and can't tell the difference but 6013 seem ok . 7013 welds lovely but won't restrict reliably

Thanks. Is it OK not to make a v-groove before welding?