EC's first TIG Welding Lesson

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[@terrygingell7253]

Welcome to the club. I've been TIG welding since I was 16. I'm 61 now. I like to tell people that all other types of Welding are industrial processes but TIG Welding is an art form. There are tremendous resources for TIG welding information on KZbin. Welding tips and tricks and This Old Tony are fabulous just to name two but there are many more. But nothing beats having someone over your shoulder saying "more pedal, more pedal, more pedal, dip, move, dip, move, back off, back off, back off, damn you suck at this :)". TIG Welding is also great therapy. When you are focused completely on a pool of molten metal 1/4 inch in diameter the rest of the world just goes away. Have fun with it!

[@JanetWilham]

this old 71 year old grandma bought her a welder to have on farm at tractor supply to keep broken tools mended..thanks for this good video...God bless.

[@tanglediver]

Yay!!!!!

[@InformatrIIcks]

This Old Tony's has some fantastical stuff for TIG begginers. So much that my welding instructor was impressed by my first welds, and said "you don't need me, just need practice now". Highly recommended. And the humour is top notch. Go check him out

[@essentialcraftsman]

I will!

[@adampindell]

No doubt, ToT has content that is easily on par with EC. They are two of the best channels on KZbin!

[@dylanmcintire7677]

@@adampindell Ave also has a couple of welding tips but more along the lines of mig and stick.

[@darthtrump4428]

@@dylanmcintire7677 yah to be honest ave welding skills are a bit shite compared to his others capabilities, i wouldnt go up that alley if sole purpose is education rather check jody at weldingtipsandtricks thats the true golden window for education of welding kzbin.info

[@xoxo2008oxox]

I'd go with Jody at Welding Tips and Tricks. Hands down, coolest welder I've watched and learned from.And I suggest weld.com ... great instruction on GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Weld) or TIG as we call it.

[@johndias6614]

I've had a tig for many years and started my son with tig. When he was 11 or 12 we went to a Hobart Demonstration. The Hobart guy set up 2 pieces of thin aluminum in a tent configuration snd gave my son a few basic instructions. We both expected him to blow holes through the weld. He laid down a near perfect weld. The Hobart guy was amazed as was I. Some people have a natural knack for things.

[@billqqq]

Mike Rowe called, "Having thr chip." Said he doesn't have it, but his dad did. I was lucky enough to be born with it, I guess - just doing what seems to come natural to me. I try to teach my son everything I know, but can never seem to find enough time for it all.

[@charlesmiller5078]

You gotta like a guy that has as a logo on his truck, a man smacking on a anvil. Hard to imagine when I learned to tig, the machine size was 3ft x 3ft by 5 foot tall, And Mig was yet to be taught, and this was a Government School CETA Program. Tho I never really did it for a living, became a communications software tech for 35 years, it was nice to know I could weld anything, came in handy alot. What the school actually taught me was, there was not anything I could not learn if I applied myself. That lesson was priceless. I have taught alot of people how to get started welding, and thats also a nice feeling.

[@marks6663]

I inherited by father's Miller 300DX TIg machine. He never used it. I didn't know anything about any welding, but I asked for it because i wanted to learn so that I could weld a bicycle frame. It was very frustrating having no welding experience, but I learned. My first project was welding a cart for it and the bottle. It has back wheels from a wheelchair, front castors from another cart, a bottle storage restraint and rod storage tubes and a place to park the torch and wrap the cables. Even has a parking brake. Painted it Miller Blue. lol.

[@knucklecorn]

"How to get a farmer's tan in 1 easy step" :-)

[@matthewhall5571]

knucklecorn don't forget farmer's cancer 👨‍🌾

[@dylanmcintire7677]

We are required to wear long sleeves at work if we are welding or in the welding booth no matter what but I still use spf 50+ UVA, UVB protection for my face and neck because I am normally not the one welding so I don't have a hood. Welding is fun but it's also important to try and stay safe

[@erat91]

When I welded in a shop professionally, it was me and one other guy. We got a job in the shop one day that required us to weld for almost 8 hours straight. So we put up a wall between us and went to work. The next day I had a sun burn on the back of my neck that was the worst I'd ever had. But the other guy did not. Turns out the flash was bouncing off the ceiling which was at an angle, up over the wall to my side. That's the day I learned how damaging arc flash can be.

[@mfbfreak]

I am super sensitive to sunburn. I was wearing a short sleeve shirt with some long gloves. But a tiny bit of skin on the inside of my elbow was not covered. Even with just an hour of practicing (stick) welding, i already got a bit of sunburn right at that spot. The radiation is intense.

[@alfredozambrano7641]

Hahahah yes..

[@dougcorrigan9677]

Scott, congratulations on the attitude and will to learn and be challenged. We’re similar ages and the worst thing is to stop learning as we age. I am inspired by your content. Thanks for the good work you and Nate document for the rest of us.

[@antonw8134]

Forty six years ago you couldn’t pick up a tig welder, they weighed over 300 lbs. 😀 Welded up a stainless hand rail and an aluminum scroll saw stand for xmas gifts using tig, I am no weldmonger but both projects turned out great. Welders build the world!

[@davidwellman5221]

They also make a magnifying lens that snaps into the window of the welding hood. For people who need glasses it is a game changer because good sight is absolutely paramount for any process especially TIG. It's called a cheater lense if your interested. Also check out a "TIG Finger". Its a heat resistant material that slips over your finger and allows to prop and slide on red hot surfaces, also a game changer

[@winstonzeb2842]

Cool video 👍 I'd love to see the uncut version with all of his explanations even if the context isn't 100%.

[@not2intoutube]

Same. I feel like they cut all of his advice in half and left out a lot of the context as to what he was referring to

[@psidvicious]

@@not2intoutube That’s called “The Hook”. You’ll need to pay to see the full versions 😁

[@winstonzeb2842]

@@psidvicious is it on his patron?

[@alexsugar9212]

Took over welding dept at work and I’m teaching myself. Thanks for being there for young guys like me. Thanks pops.

[@fhaydon5010]

Like you, I’ve been welding for a number of years and just recently picked up TIG. Patience and practice will lead to many AhHa moments and then the variables will start to line up for you. Here’s to more good work from you!! Cheers!

[@gramursowanfaborden5820]

there is nothing like the awe one feels from learning something new. thankfully due to youtube channels like this (and unlike this), it's much easier than it's ever been. i hope one day to learn so much that i envy others' opportunity to be struck back when something truly awesome and fantastic is being demonstrated to them.

[@addmcd0816]

Geez, I have so much to do at home and now, I can add Tig welding to the list! Thanks guys great video!

[@samh4434]

This is a good clip compilation, but I would echo a few other comments and request a longer video that captures a couple salient lessons from this interaction. Thanks for sharing!

[@chdn55]

Learning something new permanently - that's what keep our souls young and alive. Keep it up!!

[@godfroid47]

Excellent choice of machine! Front us is truly the Rolls Royce of welding machines! I’m an automotive engineer by trade, but my university made sure we could weld with every process and understand them in depth. By no means I’m I a professional welder, but it has been a huge help being able to pick the right tool for the job at hand and do it myself has been my pride and joy. Great job on learning a new trick!

[@jamesbaumann1180]

My dad was a wood guy, so, so was I. My son got me migging a few years ago, and love it. Just got a new tig rig set up and ready to go. Looking forward to working through the ugly and bad to get to the good. Good stuff here.👍👍

[@pnwRC.]

You're fortunate to have a great mentor to help you through this process. I've been a MIG welder for years, & recently had the opportunity to pick up a friends TIG welder. My TIG welds weren't pretty, & I have almost zero desire to attempt TIG welding again..............I'll stick to my MIG welders!

[@meigscountymetalworks7480]

I have been watching your videos for a couple months. First let me say Thank you for putting truly educational and useful content out there for the world to see. Second, this is a rare video of yours I can Actually give some insight on. Lol TIG is my absolute favorite welding process. Each one has its place. But once you get confidant with TIG you will grab it whenever you can. Its cleaner, quieter, and you have better control. It looks like you have an good teacher there. I dont have to tell you to cherish him. As i am sure others have pointed out. WEAR SLEEVES!!!!! I cannot stress this enough. The UV radiation from TIG is very high. Full leathers is not necessary, a simple cotton longsleeve shirt is all you need. Lastly, once you get comfortable with carbon and stainless steel give aluminum a go. About 1/3 of what you learned on steel is out the window. Lol Enjoy and “Keep up the good work”

[@marklyon3071]

Nice job and so glad you were able to get some instruction from a pro.. It really cuts down on the mistakes and makes learning so much faster. Can’t wait to see your progress it just gets more fun from here.

[@Ljohansson96]

How refreshing to watch a welding video with someone that isnt yelling and overexplaining at me like i was deaf

[@stevewarner4844]

Welding is a great skill to have be it Stick,Mig or Tig. I know through the years it’s got me out of many tight spots. You are fortunate to have been provided a wonderful machine to learn with and of course a great instructor. Practice,Practice,Practice it all muscle memory like the banjo, or in my case the saxophone.

[@michaelhale4041]

Picked up an Everlast 185dv from a friend and KZbinr who upgraded to a larger Everlast. His name is Tom at Hilltop machine works on here. I fluxcore weld and arc weld just enough to get me by at my house. Would not even try for others. So with the Everlast I now need to add tig welding to the thing to learn. Much much learning to be done here lol

[@ginfizz20]

I learned oxy/acet welding more years ago than you are old. Later I bought a buzbox stick welder. I've had an occasion to get back into welding. It seems everything and everyone is using MIG. Many years ago I took a class in welding and the instructor told us not to spend too much time on MIG welding because it was not allowed in any construction situation--not even walk way railings. Any way I bought a MIG welder and rented a bottle of gas. So then I had to rent 3 bottles of gas--about that time something happened at the manufacturer of acetylene and we couldn't get bottles refilled. After that, the price went up so much that I switched my oxy/acet to oxy/PROPANE. Propane is not a very good substitute for acetylene. I found that foreign made combination welders ( stick, tig, plasma cutting) are really cheap and for do it yourselfers, work quite well. Now I want to try my TIG welder, but I have to get another tank of a different gas. Thought I'd get a small tank to start with ----$300 ---$200 for a lease and $100 for gas. I guess I'll forgo adding another mode of welding to my reportage.

[@Tripring2000]

Scott, I just recently found your channel. I’ve been watching all of your videos building the spec home. I am thoroughly enjoying your educational tutorial on framing and general construction. You are truly a craftsman. Thanks for sharing your years of knowledge and wisdom of the construction craft with all of us. Thomas

[@randycurry]

WooHoo! Nice work Scott!

[@cdngamereh]

I found myself needing to make a few custom tools & look another handy welding video to support my thoughts!! Thanks again!

[@nathanjohnson7640]

The ability to weld aluminum is next level and and is most reasonably achieved through tig. Let's see some aluminum welding next!

[@nataliejustinmurphy2671]

Looking really good, way better than my first time. Great job. Definitely get some sleeves. Love the videos keep me coming, always learn a lot. Thanks!

[@RobFromOgden]

I found your channel a few weeks back and have binge watched the spec house series. I can't wait for the next episode. I grew up in a small town in Oregon called Sublimity. Have you ever heard of it? I now work for the Air Force as a Computer Scientist at Hill Air Force Base. I am a weekend warrior when it comes to home rennovation projects. I love your channel and am a fan of you and Nate's work. As a novice film editor myself, I understand how time consuming that can be. Keep up the great work and please keep the content coming!

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

it's always a pleasure to watch your videos sir

[@samz5943]

I'm lucky to have a Great Uncle that has a teaching degree for Welding. He taught welding at the State Penitentiary for 30+ years. I had previously done 3 years of welding in HS and then worked as a fabricator out at Kawasaki here in Lincoln. Never have tried TIG but I can MIG it up with rather decent welds.

[@trijigon]

Sam Z is he free to come and go as he pleases from the place of his work?

[@robertblackman3451]

Keep up the good work!

[@christoph72761]

Many things are easy to do but HARD to do well and VERY HARD to do with quality. Thanks for sharing.

[@scottcortus9590]

Reminds me so much of my high school woods teacher Mr. Carlson... who was an awesome teacher!

[@Hesthegreatest1]

I have been watching your channel for a while now and I would just like to say how thankful I am for you. Watching your channel brings joy because you understand the Christ-like joy that comes from working. Most people work but very few do it with joy as if they are working for God. When we work hard, invest in others, and display Christ love we are fulfilling what Christ has called us too. There is almost nothing better than working productively with family and friends and then enjoying what work provides which is FREEDOM! Again thanks for everything and keep up the good work!

[@karbonxiii]

As a welder by trade I gotta say man cover that skin. That is all

[@robstephens]

UV-B and UV-C from welding not good for the skin

[@greatitbroke]

@@robstephens Its not the UV its the Radiation that kills ya.

[@janderson8401]

@@greatitbroke what do you think UV stands for? It’s ultra violet radiation.

[@trijigon]

Greg Dent all light are forms of radiation

[@karcinoma]

@@trijigon is clothing an adequate shield when welding?

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Very good video @Essential Craftsman

[@donaldhunt4]

I watch essential craftsman videos when I'm in need of a calming presence.

[@zenjon7892]

I love TIG welding!

[@Wrangler98JPTJ]

I love Mikes "Tool Tank" but your ol' 7.3 is still my favorite!!

[@ABH313]

This is awesome 👍

[@62forged]

My grandfather was a welder tool & die guy for Seeger Refrigerator before they were added to the a Whirlpool. A stick welder.

[@dabeamer42]

Hey Nate -- I liked the editing on this one. The jump cuts really gave a sense of the back-and-forth between student and teacher. That being said, I'll second the motion in another comment suggesting that seeing (more or less) the whole "lesson" would be instructive. Sounds like the stuff that EC2 was made for.

[@cklinejr]

I thought the jump cuts made it extremely hard to follow.

[@mkbcoolman]

I have a multi-process welder, but I've never picked up the kit for TIG. Honestly, it intimidates me. Plus I'm more of a DIY guy and wire/stick have served my needs well over the years...my welder has paid for itself 10 times over, and I'm just a hobby guy. That being said, I've always associated TIG with precision and beauty. I would love to find some time and see if I can at least become adequate with it.

[@danielborgstrom4392]

Just a little bit of a safety-tip - Don´t grind the tungsten "against" the belt, if the tungsten were to catch the band it's gonna end up in your hand/wrist in best case scenario. Turn it 180 degrees and hold it facing down towards the floor - you´ll still get the scratches on the tungsten in the right direction, but less dangerous :) Thanks for all the great content

[@jeffputnam8554]

I need to learn this

[@jcnpresser]

I’ve watched Jody from welding tips and tricks, tot, and Justin from the fabrication series, for about a year before getting my first tig machine a month ago, those guys make it look sooo easy. Definitely patting the head, rubbing the belly, and hopping on one foot type of deal, lol. I’m coming along though.

[@kengamble8595]

Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍

[@terryeffinp]

TIG welding has one of the steepest learning curves I have ever encountered.

[@BokorRider]

many years ago I was using a carbon arc brazing set ..it attached to a arc welder (stick welder) on an old mini (the car) ...I only used normal brazing goggles.....I ended up with very red face except the part round my eyes which remained a bright Scottish white..... :D ... the "sunburn" only lasted a week :D

[@russelltreat4572]

To help you if you can oxy weld the two are really close to each other and great job for your first tig welds

[@jakeschroeder1553]

Can you do a video on the difference between MIG and TIG and the pros and cons to each from a mechanical standpoint?

[@BAAMRanch]

Been on my list of skills for a looking while

[@timminstraprs2169]

NEVER stop learning, growing or evolving! 👍✌️🇨🇦❤️

[@davidmeynen8120]

nice job get the d 2 out im itching for the rebuild to start

[@mayhemmayo]

thank u.

[@judsonhancock8917]

I slept in. Thanks for the lesson

[@davesalzer3220]

I have been welding for several decades and just put a tig in my garage a week ago. Boy is it different.

[@austinpatrick2682]

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? A person with the philosophy that you should only stop continuing to learn when you die is exactly the sort of person who can do anything they put their mind to. Exactly the sort of person that CAN be a master of all trades and jack of none rather than the usual way around. All that separates a man like this from mastering every skill his heart desires to master is simply the time in his life to do it all. Here's hoping this man has several decades left to learn and teach.

[@brothermichael7]

TIG Finger: Many versions of “TIG Fingers” out there to help steady your hand against hot work.

[@davidgreen5013]

V vj c

[@mattschoular8844]

Hi Scott, question from a guy who can fix most things made from wood.....please explain what are the differences between TIG and MIG and oxy/acetylene and their applications. Good luck with the learning curve and "Thanks for the good work"

[@evanjohnson5401]

Is there a video where you go through the pros and cons of each type of welding? What are the ideal use cases for each one. I am sure at some level they are interchangeable but in certain cases one is preferred to the other. I would love to know that. It has been 20+ years since my high school shop class where we did stick and oxy acetylene welding. Thanks for the great content guys!

[@alasdairmunro1953]

Good luck with the TIG Scott, we wait with baited breath.

[@BradsWorkbench]

I think i'll be sticking to my point and shoot flux core welder lol most of what I weld is repairs outside on rusty metal anyhow. But would love to see more videos on how you progress

[@seantbr2019]

Youll get better it took me almost a year to get it down and i weld everyday its had to use three out of four limbs to weld

[@jcrawfish4354]

Question. Why do you have the square holes cut in your work table?

[@syntaxerorr]

Where can I download / buy the song that starts at 1:43? It's my favorite out of the songs you guys use in the videos. I'd love to be able to hear it in its entirety and jam out!

[@mikeysgarage3697]

Best example of patting your head while rubbing your belly with TIG welding that I've seen is TXSVIKING's videos. He has his "spare" foot turning a through-bench turntable to rotate parts on as he's welding them, I sure haven't got that level of coordination!

[@dvasymmetry9696]

Nice "Tool Tank 2" there at the end...🙂

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

Great editing Nate. Excellent content for sure. Weld.com has a bunch of training videos on all types of welding. Be safe. Jim.

[@-fazik-3713]

First time for everything!

[@sebastienbolle5539]

1:43 Hoo boy, what a truck!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

As a welder I would cover up your skin but not bad for your first time tig welding @Essential Craftsman

[@badlandskid]

2:16 is that a left handed slip wrench for gas fittings?

[@jameshutchins3396]

I really need to convert my old Miller to tig. Can't see too well with the old arc setup. And it seems like I am always trying to do thin metal

[@feelthepayne88]

Will there be a longer video using this footage? I'd love to see it.

[@essentialcraftsman]

Several!

[@Troph2]

As a welder of 13 years I'l say this, Its a trade like any other, there's GOOD money in it if you look and are willing to travel and have the skills, but for the most part welders just make a 'decent' living. As for a skill in your wheelhouse, you are 100% correct it will set you apart from your everyday wrench turner or construction worker.

[@CybekCusal]

What is a tig welder and why do you want it and how is it different?

[@Peter-od7op]

Great my 15 yr old son. Just had to mig at 12 now guess what tig is on menu. Lol ty for all you do

[@anthonypiligno7618]

I do not see anything in your description about Smith industries 007..... Could you send me a link to his KZbin channel or whatever he has going..... Thank you........ JJ.... Jonjon....

[@kellywadsworth4495]

Hi thank you for inquiring about this! I just checked and it is about 10 lines down in the description. He does not have a KZbin channel just an Instagram. :)

[@Adamsadventures83]

We would love to see your very first weld with tig vs one a month or three from now.

[@essentialcraftsman]

I have saved it!

[@essentialjudge2279]

We need to clarify the word welder.I have three welders I no longer call myself a welder although I've been doing it for over 40 years the difference is the guy down the street drops his mask at 7 and doesn't raise it till 5 he's a welder his beads are 150 ft long.

[@essentialcraftsman]

Amen!!! I can weld, but I do not exactly consider myself a welder!

[@seanboyle951]

What is the music? It is very tasty

[@jimmywalden1615]

I love tig welding and I hope you enjoy your time under the hood

[@EVILEYESTORE]

Good

[@larrysperling8801]

i, like you, welded for over forty years {gas,mig and stick) before buying my first tig welder.i also have friends who weld professionally some are true artists with tig and i leaned on them heavily. i bought a tig machine when i retired as a present to myself. its been about 9 years now and i find myself reaching for the tig every chance i get. i consider myself passable in the tig dept and i'm sure you will get there. its all about seat time.check out some of the youtube welders like jody collier. you can learn i lot from them.

[@igorspitz]

Why no sleeves?

[@alfredozambrano7641]

Put some aloe on those arms now , and next time wear propper ppe. Love your vids and thanks for sharing.

[@vanish85]

Hey Scott! I remembered watching a video of Nate on EC2 where he mentioned that you read... like a lot... and he also mentioned that you read some Science Fiction. Have you heard of Artemis? Its from Andy Weir, same author of The Martian. So... there is welding, on low gravity, on the Moon! And since it's from Weir, it's very well grounded in physics. After listening to the review of the Empire of the Summer Moon, I'm actually not very confident in recommending a "light" book as Artemis, but you know... If you want some light reading... might be worth to check it (or wait for the movie)

[@watchthe1369]

OOOH! Blue tool tank 4 doors!

[@bigass197]

how do you feel now, about the decision to weld with a short sleeve shirt ?

[@mfbfreak]

I thought welding wouldn't be worse than the radiation from the sun. I was wrong, the UV radiation is surprisingly intense. Didn't get a bad burn, but just enough to notice it the next day.

[@psidvicious]

Note to the younger generation watching: Learn to weld!! It pays extremely well and you don’t need a college education.

[@xoxo2008oxox]

Some free advice: get Nate a zoom lens and variable ND filter on it for shots of your welding puddle. Zoom lens keeps him back from sparks and fumes. ND lets us see your weld. Nate should NEVER look at the arc unless through the LCD or a filter (or special glasses for welding). That UV is worse than the arc. I have to ask: I didn't think there was a pedal for that model welder. Can you provide link..oh..I found it ... Fronius Foot Pedal: 4,046,110 guess they updated info to work with 210 model... maybe tell them their website is ... confusing? Good luck TIGing!

[@wigidy12]

His Instagram is very entertaining. Busy man!

[@peprforge8184]

Get rid of that foot pedal and you'll get rid of some variables. Then it's just a matter of picking the right amperage and laying down some wire.

[@CutTimeBrony]

Hey not sure if you know about not using chlorinated brake cleaner when welding but its especially important when using tig as its more likely to happen then with mig or tig. If you dont know about it, if you use chlorinated brake cleaner to clean up metal before welding and there is any left, when you weld it produces phosgene gas. Super deadly.

[@essentialcraftsman]

Thank you!!! I did happen to know that and I have mentioned it on the channel I think but I intend to make sure that I make a point of bringing that to everyone’s attention. Argon and chlorine at temperatures over 2000° create phosgene gas. You probably will not make it out of your shop alive. I really appreciate you pointing this out for us!

[@CutTimeBrony]

@@essentialcraftsman it's especially bad with tig as it's the uv light coming from the arc that does it, and the absence of smoke makes the light more intense.

[@kingkatguitara265]

More stick welding!