Dom's Introduction To Welding... | A Beginner's Guide

[@mikemckinley5796]

Hi Dom..Great Video!! For those just learning to weld there is a series of wire known as flux cored, which allows you to weld without argon/c02. the wires come in diameters of .025"-.045". They are a bit messy in that you have to chip the flux off the weld and wire brush it clean post weld. It also leaves deposits of spatter near the weld joint, but this can be controlled by applying nozzle dip around the joint. Gas produces a much cleaner weld, but flux cored may be an alternative for some. Cheers!!

[@richard-sim]

oooh I love, love the purple on that Parweld gear - I wish I could get their gloves and helmet over here in Canada. I'd happily switch to purple from the red's and blue's if I could (sorry Lincoln and Miller fans, hah)! Well, maybe not for the actual power supply, though that one sure looks a lot more modern than the machines I use (but water-cooled TIG ftw!). One thing I don't think I saw you cover is... cover up all skin! You mentioned the bright light from the arc and your eyes, but the same goes for any exposed skin; you'll get a terrible "sun" burn from the very intense UV light given off by the arc.

[@sedulousdabbler5468]

That is a Gucci welder. Nice to see an English welding video. As with all 'simple' things, there are more questions than answers. I'm self taught and have been welding for 30+ years and yet, every day is a school day. Realy enjoying your channel.

[@doczoff5655]

M During my first day at Wellingborough Tech College in 1982 our tutor demonstrated arc welding to us all, and then told us we'd never forget why he'd just used a welding helmet. And he was right, the lesson that I've never forgotten is that arc-eye really hurts.... for several days!! (it's basically getting sunburn on your eyeballs, do not try this at home!!!) Can't imagine that kind of lesson would be legal these days, probably just as well! Great vid, great channel, thanks Dom :)

[@qshed]

A beach full of sand in your eyes

[@doczoff5655]

​@@qshed Jo, that's such an accurate description that I'm guessing you're talking from personal experience.

[@qshed]

unfortunately yes although my welding course was at Corby

[@jojorengers5368]

Hi Dom. Loved the video , just one thing extra too the clothing part. You have to wear them because your skin gets very red and blistered if you are welding a lot. It is like sunburn but you don't get a tan 😂

[@colinmorgan6733]

My old chap had an Eng Co from 1972 to 1991. I worked for him from 1976 to 1979. He taught me how to use Lathes, Mills, Folders, Guillotines, Pillar Drills, Fly presses and MIG, TIG and brazing. Set me up to do my own DIY stuff with Motorbikes later. This video explains welding very well.

[@Gbsje]

That is not the question I asked. I am only concerned with testing for color shade blindness. I am someone who fixes everything but has to leave the welding to someone who can see it. I was not allowed to be retrained for electronics because I did not see the colors correctly, only I managed extremely well in that world to circumvent that by measuring. Therefore I also have the question for that doctor which color was black. Something that burns turns black but what color was on the resistor before it burns. Something that I could not see but was able to figure out.

[@steampunkvampyre]

ah fabulous Dom I am a 'City and Guilds welding craft practice, with honours', 1980 long time ago. you are doing a great job !!

[@uktony1525]

Informative, educational and entertaining, the best kind of KZbin video. Thanks Dom for these snippets into your life.

[@martinhaskell376]

Best ever explanation of welding Dom. You should check out this week’s Car SOS, a Porsche 356C completely rebuilt and also the English wheel.

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you I’ll check it out!!

[@frankslittleworkshop]

Very nicely done Dom 😁. Probebly a bit late now but a shout out for gasless mig could help some "part time hobby" welders like myself. I use flux core wire on my cheap (ish) Clarke machine. I was going to convert it to gas but for the "leaky cheap bottle" reasons you said, I decided against it. I just need to be able to pull out the welder and start. I have only used gasless in any of my KZbin videos. And the results are sufficient for "a quick welding task". Thanks for the video Dom... keep up the great work 😁👍

[@fatblokeonabicyle9569]

Thanks for amazing intro to the dark art. Looking forward to the next lesson😃

[@jigsey.]

Great you have a KZbin channel Dom, looking forward to learning with you

[@samknapp3892]

Hi Dominic. Thanks for the mention. Gas is always readily available. Glad it helped you to make a great video. Top work 👍

[@fordcortina3730]

Great stuff again Dom. To add to your list of types of welding there is also friction welding. MIG does not need a gas bottle if you use flux core welding wire and the polarity of your MIG machine is reversed, ie the negative clamp become positive and the gun goes from positive to negative.

[@andreVE4BK]

Thanks Dom! You explained everything at the DIY level... Bravo!

[@cyph3r76]

Great video. First time I’ve seen welding explained in a way I can understand 👍

[@stephenbransgrove3542]

Thanks Dom, you have explained away the mystery of what is happening !

[@bozz1954]

Great channel Dom. Just a quick tip for newbies when you attach the regulator to the bottle crack open the bottle valve for a second to clear any crap from the valve as this can ruin the regulator. Been welding for over 50 years now and I cannot stress enough the importance of eye protection. Had arc eye as we call it 4 times and it burns the eye and it feels like sand at the back of your eye and can end up with a visit to hospital. BE CAREFUL.

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks for the tip! Appreciate it!

[@keithjohnson5928]

Dom, great video very enjoyable. Only one thing, you didn't really mention sunburn and in particular sunburned wrists from the arc. Hence why longer gloves help.

[@nickmassey9104]

twi bits of advice when welding with tig or gas was bend the filler wire end over so you don't stick it in your eye, and don't use a no gas mig as they ain't as good as gas Great video Dom .down to earth and spot on .

[@bolithoh6873]

Hiyah Dom, first came across you from watching Repair Shop on tele . Brilliant program, very talented people. Then came across your very own channel whilst browsing you tube, Subscribed immediately !! love what you do, you have learned me so much along with probably countless other people who have a thing for restoration and just have it in them to get their sleeves rolled up and just have a go and do a quality job. So thankyou mate. Just wanted you to know you are appreciated .

[@bolithoh6873]

p/s you should be a teacher mate of loads kids would benefit from a bloke like you

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks so much what a lovely message!! I really appreciate it, thank you

[@glen9965]

Good clear and informative

[@richardstarkess7595]

Love your video's ive always admired good welding I stick metal together when needed but wouldn't call it welding going to start playing again try and get better. I helped out in a blacksmith's shop as a lad usually when a farm machine of my dad's needed repair I would go to help as the goffer, learnt so much from the smithy he was a true craftsman. He wielded up a multi branch exhaust manifold off my Rover with a stick welder, he did such a neat job and it didn't crack again. Everyone else said it was not repairable.

[@moedem]

My new found hobby has turned into a subscription to your channel,looking forward to more videos 🔥

[@andybriggs4066]

Wow awesome video bud can’t wait for part two

[@sharonclaridge]

My mum used to be a welder in the pram factory in Belfast and she then taught my brother how to weld when he got his first one. He got to be very good at it and only forgot to use his mask the one time ...a lesson learned! Brilliant video, Dom as while I'd heard the different terms I wasn't 100% clear on the differences between welding types.

[@Point221b]

Hi Dom, have to say video production quality is excellent! Well done.

[@howdymartin6258]

Dom - I have been hobby welding on and off for years but you have created the "flux" that joins it all together - thanks so much.

[@DominicChineas]

Good luck!

[@oscartango64]

Great channel Dominic. I stumbled upon your channel just today. I recognized you from the Workshop show. Thank you for the great info.

[@gavmungus824]

Fascinating and informative Dom, as ever. As a total noob I would have loved to see a few minutes of you talking us through actually doing the different types of welding. Putting your explanations into practice as it were.

[@sweepsp8468]

Can I add a few things, as you said when you put on the new helmet " thats much clearer" always keep the visor clean and replace the plastic guards regular, the better you can see, the better your welds. Keep the welding tips clean, use a tip dip or similar. Always use a quality wire, the better the wire the better and easier the weld. hope this helps

[@stefanobio7045]

Hi Dom....i enjoyed this video very informative and well presented so thank you for posting.....i wanted to improve my welding so i attended evening classes the City and Guilds part 1 certificate in welding studies was a 2 year course, and it was 2 evenings a week, 1 evening was the practical session, and the other evening a theory session both with exams. The first year was gas fusion welding with oxy acetylene and you had to complete various test pieces which would then be destructively tested and then you were marked accordingly. The second year was then manual metal arc welding again test pieces had to be produced and tested.....my two instructors were brilliant and i learnt a great deal over those 2 years, one of the instructors was previously employed at BOC and was the person in the training films demonstrating the gas welding techniques. Have a good Easter i hope you get the opportunity to eat lots of chocolate eggs lol....best regards, Stefano.....

[@thehuge4099]

I should have watched this before purchasing my welders. Good intro.

[@johnbradshaw354]

Thank you Dom, great introductory video for us DIY guys.

[@nickbotfield4721]

Great to learn the welding basics, I understand which is best for what now. Thanks Dom.

[@DominicChineas]

So glad to hear it! Thank you

[@sktaylor99]

What a fantastic welding Intro. I want to learn so I can do my own work on my classic VWs. I wish I had a bigger workshop though.

[@ParaBellum2024]

On the one hand, any amateur can have a go at MIG welding and by trial and error, produce acceptable results. On the other, there's no substitute for an in depth understanding of first principles (with oxy-acetylene welding, stick etc.), so as soon as the colleges are open again post-covid, I would urge anyone considering buying a MIG welder to sign up for a few weeks of evening classes. I studied "C&G 165 Welding Craft Practice" in the early 1980s as an apprentice and it was invaluable to me.

[@chriseast6123]

Dom, great vids, much enjoying them. Welding wire, always bend the top end over in a loop so you dont stick it in your eye!

[@nicolaliddle9622]

I have a new found respect for welders! Great video and you’re right the new helmet is awesome!

[@richardwhatton1249]

Excellent presentation Dom, thank you and frighteningly I think I understand...!! Looking forward to more videos. Kind regards, Richard.

[@DominicChineas]

Glad to hear it! Thank you

[@KeniloTube]

Perfect timing Dom, all the kit and no idea (well almost..!). I look forward to following your tips to help my learning curve - Argon arrives tomorrow!

[@johnbell7552]

Thanks Dom, a fabulously interesting and informative vlog. Wish you were just around the corner, would love to try to see it done close up.

[@alifetomake]

Hello! Welder here! Good introduction! There are useful apps to help find wire speed/voltage for the MIG depending on what to weld, and in which position. With normal wires (not flux-cored), you're supposed to aim the torch a little more in the direction you're going to. At least, that's how I learned!

[@davegriffin9771]

Hi Dom. Looking foward to all of your instructional posts. Could you cover plasma cutting at some point as I've just bought one. Cheers

[@geofftaylor4]

Absolutely brilliant. I was taught to gas and arc weld when I was an apprentice. However, I haven't done any welding for probably 40yrs and so to have Mig and Tig welding explained so well was just great. Although I have never done any, I now have much more appreciation of what each type is. Thanks.

[@lightwarriortarot8648]

What a brilliant vlog Dom! Really interesting. I had no idea how all the equipment actually worked. Great product haul from Parweld! Love the new welding helmet too, it's awesome! Might start texting my old dad during TRS episodes telling him what type of welding you're doing on each item lol. Look forward to more vlogs soon. Thanks for posting this.

[@Steve-bo6ht]

Thanks for this Dominic I opted for a flux core mig welder and to be honest I was ready to throw it through the garage door whilst working on my Landrover Series 2 restoration project and kept resorting back to my stick arc welder, turns out I was putting to much pressure on myself and needed to practice with loads of bits of scrap metal and get the wire speed turned down and always get a good clean earth clamp position and my welds have become 10x better and also brought a better light reacting mask and not the handheld one that came with the kit.

[@DarraghC]

Great video, very helpful, thanks a mill.

[@DominicChineas]

Your welcome! Thank you

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Great video Dom, During the first lockdown I needed to attach metal solar panel brackets to the roof of my steel narrowboat, and seeing as no one was allowed to visit I bought a welder and a mate taught me how to weld via facebook messenger using pictures and videos... and just over twelve months later the brackets and panels are still on the roof! The bit I struggle with is where I need to alter wire speed and voltage... maybe you could do a video explaining the basics how to tell when you need to alter those and whether a weld needs more or less voltage / a increase or decrease in wire speed. Keep up the good work, and take care

[@NeilSmith78]

Love this one... Great channel too. Looking forward to lots more!

[@K1VV1939]

Dom - good introduction to You Tube and how to get started. Thanks Kiwi

[@jonathanb3458]

Another excellent video - I didn't realise how many variations to welding there were. Whilst I play with wood rather than metal I would be tempted to join a basic course somewhere. I probably need to master soldering first!!! Many thanks for taking the time to show it.

[@stephendriver5853]

Fantastic video Dom, just enough detail. Thanks for all your efforts.

[@kingcal53]

Cheers, Dom. Absolutely brilliant, been after a starter video like this for ages!

[@douglafferty7688]

As a newbie, I found your video both informative and intuitive. Thanks for sharing Dom

[@DominicChineas]

Your welcome! Glad it’s helped

[@adrianhardcastle9297]

Now THATS and instructional video, so glad I found this, timely too (ps if you have or intend to do an aluminium casting video that would also be timely!) just found this channel and so pleased it’s got the detail and depth that the Dom & Jay TV program doesn’t have sadly, obviously restrained by the TV dumbed down format so glad to find you “released” here to do what you do best, thanks

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks so much I really appreciate it

[@blacknight1003]

Hi Dom, Ive always fancied having a go at welding. Maybe Ill get a cheap second hand one like you started out with and do a bit of practicing. I’m nearly seventy and Ive learned so much from this video to inspire me to have a go. Thank you so much.

[@DominicChineas]

Oh that’s amazing! Thank you for the lovely comment, go for it! You don’t need a fancy machine, a second hand basic one and a small bottle of gas and you’ll be away!

[@2NatoStandard]

@@DominicChineas Me too just bought a cheap stick welder and having a go for first time at 50. It's not the best and keeps tripping my pcb on low voltage. I'm sure I'll get there.

[@martinphillips7186]

Great Video Dom, really good intro, glad you like the machine

[@simonfairweather4184]

Hello Dom, well there is a thing of beauty! Nice machine looks very well put together and thought out. Like you I would start with the very basics. I was taught not only to use MIG and ARC welders but to also listen to the sounds they make , you learn to hear when it's all good. Another cool video mate, top job! Cheers Simon

[@DominicChineas]

Hi Simon! Totally agree about the sound, it’s very hard to show how to actually weld on a video, you need to spend some time practicing to get a feel for it, thanks for the comment

[@christimms102]

Hi Dom Really enjoyed this video. I have a small workshop but I deal in wood not metal, but found this really interesting. I'm going to look around to see if there are any welding courses etc in my local area. BTW I got a new boys toy too this week a new bandsaw from Axminster. Loved the unboxing etc setting up etc lol. Kind Regards Chris

[@johng7rwf419]

Just stumbled upon your channel, brilliant. Nice to see someone using tools correctly. Now subscribed and looking forward to the BSA Bantam project... J

[@dazman1973]

I just got myself a second hand Mig welder and have been learning with Flux core gasless MIG welding wire. Set up is slightly different to standard MIG, the theory is you don’t need gas, and you tend to get more weld penetration for less amps.

[@paddrivers]

I struggled for years with a cheap second hand mig machine. It never worked properly and was so frustrating! A couple of years ago I decided enough was enough and I bought an Rtec 180....never looked back!

[@DominicChineas]

Stick at it!

[@TheXeroid]

Great video Dom and well done to Parweld for loaning you their lovely kit. Just ordered some of their gloves today; they look so much better than the gauntlets I have been using. That welder looks fantastic, but I may need to save up some more pennies before I treat myself but will get one soon I think.

[@kevinjarratt2365]

Loving the Castrol Cabinet :)

[@ianlainchbury]

Just got my first MMA welder... old one, and booked myself of a local course for beginners. Hoping to learn tbe safety side first off. Great video. Many thanks

[@DominicChineas]

Good luck with it! I’ll be doing a stick welding intro video soon!

[@spillanemike]

great video, nice primer, thanks Dom

[@diveatfivescubatraining9095]

Thanks Dom your knowledge is priceless 😎

[@tylerbennetts8079]

Great video Dom, I'm not a proper welder but I do a little welding and I have a gasless fluxed core wire machine which works quite well. Your tip about the contact for the earth point being clean is really helpful. I also use acetone to degrease the metal before welding.

[@customer7903]

Hi Dom, I have no interest in doing any welding BUT I found this video really interesting and you explained everything so easy to understand - I still don't want to do any welding!! 😜😂😂

[@dbharrold]

Great stuff Dom, welding is a black art to me, that's given me a good foundation to learn more.

[@DominicChineas]

Give it a go! The basics are easy enough!

[@colinmoss7343]

Just a tip, if you’re mig welding you push the arc if you’re stick welding you pull it towards you.

[@geoffhughes2804]

Well explained learn something every time I watch thumbs up respect

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you!

[@bobt3374]

Hi Dom i am not welder but it is good ti listen & watch you work very skillful. Have a great week & keep on with the channel. 😎

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you!

[@keithbrown339]

Thanks so much for this video just the advice I needed.

[@gizzymeows5847]

Thank you for explaining the differences. I'm curious about it but more importantly fascinating with this type of skill set. New sub. Awesome clarity for all levels. 😊

[@moonstarer55]

Great video of the welding gear you took delivery of. Question.....have you did a video about electroplating? I saw you on Repair Shop do a talk about de-rusting with washing soda. Thanks

[@nhayler76]

Nice one Dom, I love welding and have learnt from practice. I would love to see some demos on MIG with various thickness material showing the difference voltage and speed make.

[@billynomates4378]

Cheers Dom. Very informative video. I have an old arc welder that I picked up for a tenner and want to get started so I have been watching some youtube videos, but none explained it as well as you do. That Parweld looked an awesome piece of kit but way too high end for me. Keep 'em coming. Steve.

[@sadgit66]

Great job explaining things and I agree - the flames make the helmet :)

[@normanbott]

Brilliant overview. I used to like welding as part of my general apprenticeship with British Steel. It was before the MIG/TIG days, so oxy-acetylene or flux coated stick. I preferred oxy-acetylene, much more control with a filler rod in the other hand. They should let you keep that welder or offer a massive discount, it would be seen on The Repair Shop after all...

[@philsmith2615]

Cheers Dom great tutorial. Really enjoying your channel all the content has been great.

[@lynnhaswell1690]

That's some piece of kit Dom - Christmas definitely has come early, well done Parweld lending you all that kit. I'm sure you'll make excellent use of it all - your welding helmet reminds me of my son's motorbike helmet. Once again great informative video Dom 👌😊

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks Lynn!

[@robinparkes988]

Great video Dom, would love to try my hand at it. I’ve watched other videos on welding but yours was so clear and to the point, giving a quick over view of what is needed, without any waffle, and a simple explanation of the pros and cons of MIG over TIG. Brilliant. Thanks

[@DominicChineas]

Your welcome, give it a go!

[@mattchurchett3783]

Great video Dom. I learned to weld at college (MIG, TIG and Stick) and I do it now as a job, but I’ve still learned some bits from this video. Thanks.

[@tonystamp2708]

Cheers, Dom. That's just what I needed.

[@RalfyCustoms]

Loving the channel Dom, I've been welding since I was 13! Ith stick welding That's over 40 years ago lol I was completely self taught until my 20's when I was taken through coded welding for the place I worked. Great informative video and I hope you really enjoy the new gear Have a great day and best wishes

[@DominicChineas]

I’ve never tried stick welding! I think I’ll give it a go soon, I’ll make sure to film it for your enjoyment haha

[@RalfyCustoms]

@@DominicChineas just watch the pool, mind the slag and you'll be fine 🙂 There's a joke there somewhere 🤔😆

[@jeffnotti9932]

that was great.. thanks i apricate the tutorial J

[@marknicholson7729]

Great informative video. As someone who has only ever stick welded on home projects, it was good to see the options. Would be great to see some welds from both MIG and TIG. Great work though Dom.

[@OldManTony]

Welding kit is another thing on my wish list hahahahah! 40 years ago I used to do some industrial stick welding, but I’d love to have a go at MIG and TIG.

[@daz41262010]

awesome video for anyone learning welding well done dom great info :)

[@smartgorilla]

Waiting for you to make a gas bottle store. Keep it safe. Just subscribed x

[@crispinmcsticks]

Been looking to get into this, cheers man! 🙏

[@matthewbrown5677]

Spot on Dom... Clark’s is near were a live.

[@shaundewar7397]

Dom, really liking the mixed content of your new KZbin channel with 'how to' type stuff, then your vehicles, your Vespa project (though I'm a Lambretta fella) and your work related skills.. going to try some electrolysis after your vid.

[@gregc2467]

I now want to see a Dom project,welding cart build,like an Adam Savage project,design ideas,thoughts and process.

[@johno4377]

Great video, thank you for posting this. Would absolutely love to see further videos on welding. Would be interested to know what you used as a work surface/workbench when you started out or what you would recommend/avoid etc.

[@DominicChineas]

Great thank you for the comment, I’ll make a note to mention work surfaces next time, plenty there to chat about!

[@oldtomsphotos]

Love what you do. Will give more attention to the centre isle next time I'm in Aldi. (only kidding)

[@squarehat]

Very useful

[@robertwatsonbath]

Cheers Dom, nice intro. Perhaps comment about gas cylinder safety esp. for the bigger cylinders? Chain/strap cylinder to wall/trolley/something so it can't topple and fall onto the regulator/valve. Only low volume but It's still squished in there at 200 bar :)

[@DominicChineas]

Good advice, If you decide to go for a cylinder such as the Adam’s gas ones they provide all of the safety info you need, I’ll mention it next time though!

[@leslieaustin151]

Phew! That was a rapid tour! Really it’s impossible to cover the basics in one video, but you did well. Hope they let you keep the machine.. I’d suggest perhaps one video on each of the methods, so we can see you doing just MIG, or just TIG, perhaps even some stick or gas welding - though not many home workshops have gas these days I guess. Thanks Dom. A good Sunday break from working in my garage. Les

[@DominicChineas]

Good idea, thanks for that!