How to TIG WELD Stainless Steel Tube + Tips & Tricks | Automotive Fabrication | GTAW CUPS

[@Missileworksllc]

Making it look to easy man. Great video as always 👌 and the three people who disliked this video weld aluminized pipe with mig welders 😂

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Haha thanks man! I appreciate it very much. I agree! They are mad I use too much argon 🤓😂.

[@johnnymissfire8464]

Hey I resemble that remark, but I gave it a thumbs up lmao!

[@matthewmoilanen787]

Well in all fairness there's many more times mig welding aluminized tubing is required than stainless tig welding is. Tig is just fancy gas welding that we did in shop class when we were 13 years old so being a hateful tig queen probably isn't necessary. Stick and mig are really what builds the world so just settle down and go do your secret club belly rubs to each other while military welders mig aluminum attack ships together big guy. Oh and I haven't given it a thumbs up or down yet.

[@smilie120]

9 minutes of straight to the point valuable information, that was easy to take on board, excellent teacher and master of your craft!

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Appreciate that very much! Thank you!

[@jorgemercatali9850]

Agree 100 % this is a very usefull channel many thanks!!

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Agreed this guy dominates at everything. So through so passionate, such attention to detail. Thank you for your inspiration

[@alozano10241975]

I've been welding for 20 years now and I got to admit you never stop learning the best information for me is the cup selection. BTW badass rig

[@fastone371]

You make very valid point about prep. When I have employees prep parts to be welded I usually have to have them clean it up a second time, I tell them that "welding is doing surgery on metal". They often laugh at that but its too true.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

I LOL'd, thinking about a nurse putting TIG gloves on a welder's outstretched arms. "Nurse! I need 10 liters of argon! Stat!"

[@Mightiflier]

This guy is a pro. And he is good at video production; he must use a script since he doesn't wander around with unimportant or unrelated detail and fits concisely in a reasonable amount of time. I think this is an excellent instructional video and helped me the most of any I've seen.

[@motozombiekiller2545]

I’m new to welding. I’m in a welding class for high school due to this shut down we aren’t able to weld. I got on to KZbin and put welding to do and your videos popped up. You guys showed me how to weld so when I go back to school I will know what to do.

[@LaTeamPrep]

Thanks so much, bought my first TIG machine today. Got some exhaust to build. Kinda nervous but seeing your video comforts me a bit!

[@bing1788]

I’ve been in the engineering game for 16 years now (all my working life) and I’ve always loved to Tig weld and fab all sorts of stuff. A change of job roles the last 2 years means I’m 99% hands off the tools now so I’ve decided to set up a little workshop on my garage and get back to my roots! I’m loving your content at the moment though mate, making me very excited to get my new Tig plant at home and get my hands dirty again!

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Heck yeah man! Thanks for watching and a garage shop is a must! Get back into it and enjoy the process. 🙌🏻

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Hit that like button if you learned something! Thank you all for the support! It means more than you know. 🙌🏻

[@weldingempire]

Your right about the bad prep. Dirty tungsten's a close second.

[@hourglassingenuity103]

👍🏻 agreed!

[@phillipchambers8487]

Brad, Awesome Video as usual. I have to say this was one of the most in depth Videos on Stainless Tig that I have seen EVER! I mean there is a wealth of information here for the Beginner, and Intermediate Tig Welder, and there are sweet little Tricks in here for even Veterans. I loved that little Propane Torch Trick for getting rid of any leftover Lint or Frbris from your Rag/Paper Towel when wiping down with Acetone. I've never seen that before, and will be implementing that into my Weld Prep Rituals. I've been Fabricating, Welding, Mechanicing, etc for a long time, and I still always learn some new Tip or Trick everytime I watch one of your Videos.

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Means more than you know! Thanks so much for your support Phillip. I really appreciate the feedback, comment and engagement. That’s what it’s all about! 🙌🏻 I’m glad you can take something away from my videos.

[@2wheeledgreco271]

Quality of this video and information is insane!! Wel done

[@nonsenseverses6033]

I hadn’t even made it all the way through your intro and I already knew I needed to sub! Keep up the great work!

[@Mr215Alive]

You're gonna blow up man. I recently found this channel and you LOTS of tips covering everything!!! Thanks

[@hourglassingenuity103]

So happy you found the channel. Thank you so much for the support and the comment! Have a great day!

[@phillipchambers8487]

Mr215alive, I promise you if you keep watching Brad's stuff you will up your game. I guarantee that. He is one of the most detail oriented Dudes you could ever hope to meet. Details are the KEY, when it comes to being successful at this game.

[@hourglassingenuity103]

🙌🏻🙏🏻 Thanks Phillip!

[@Mr215Alive]

@@phillipchambers8487 I can imagine. He is very detailed and I'm similar which is good. Thanks!

[@Mr215Alive]

@@hourglassingenuity103 thank you pal

[@nicholastuga1562]

You have the best tutorials on tig welding hands down.

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Hey! Thanks so much for the kind words and watching / commenting on my video. I appreciate it!

[@aaron_z3383]

Dang just found the best channel ever. I will be making a turbo manifold for my truck hopefully this month. I tig pipe for a living but the automotive game is a little different. Thanks for the content.

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Dude thanks for watching man! I’d love to see the project. Pipe and automotive are definitely a bit different but you’ll knock it out of the park!

[@Jarrettsville_Garage]

A shame you don’t do anymore videos man. I loved your advice and it’s helped me a lot

[@aintright3889]

I dont think everyone is cut out for TIG welding. I can Stick, MIG pretty good but my TIG Sucks, specially when I'm trying to build a 304 stainless exhaust system. My welds are embarrassing to look at but get the job done. I think you need to do TIG 40 hrs a week or just be extremely consistent, persistent and have alot of concentration to master stainless tube welding. Kudos in trying to teach us dummies out here.:)

[@mexdrago3009]

You probably just can't see the puddle. I find that when I do stick and mig that the orange puddle is easy to see with green shades. My eyes can't see shit with tig and green tints. Once I got my optrel crystal 2.0 I could see the puddle. Some other true color hamlets are almost the same. I thought I sucked at first.

[@joshuabidder6039]

buying my first tig welder in two weeks cant wait to get going on the basics but i really cant wait for the exciting stuff like this!!!

[@marklowe7431]

Exactly my use case so how much better could it be. Dude, you're videos are on another level. Super easy to follow a complex art.

[@danielmoore9997]

Mate your absolutely killing it with these videos! Keep up the good work. 🔥👌🏼

[@hourglassingenuity103]

It means so much! Thank you for watching them! 🙌🏻🙌🏻👊🏻🤘🏻

[@jeepwk6.5L]

Bang up video man, im a welder for the union pipefitters but we never weld this thin of stuff. Just looking for a nice informative video so I go into my build with confidence and this nailed it.

[@andyhoney7030]

Wow, need to watch a number of times to get that much info into my head, but that’s no bad thing. What a high class production . Thanks for your work Brad.

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Andy Honey it is a lot of info! At least you can pause, rewind and playback! Haha. Thank you for the kind words and I hope you have a great weekend. You’re very welcome. 🙌🏻

[@tristanvos5909]

Yet another great video and thanks for sharing it also in metric sizes. I’m getting used to inches but it shows that you take care for your European followers/fans. Much appreciated 👊🏻

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Thanks so much for watching Tristan. I really appreciate it. I know I didn’t translate everything but I hope it helped. They are just close measurement conversions haha. You’re the best! Have a great day.

[@markkraus3598]

If you’re not a instructor you should be. You explain everything very well & the photography is excellent! Thanks

[@HeidiFegles]

Also dedicated tungsten grinder is amazing . I have the same belt but have 3 different sections . Aluminum stainless and steel.

[@brockc9814]

badass production man. I love it.

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@shaneprice2764]

Would one of these large furick cups help me to reach my tungsten down into a 15 deg, coped, pipe fit up? I’ve got a project coming up and want to have the best setup possible.

[@thestumaji656]

outstanding job! you ht the nail on the head from an old aerospace welder (AWS D17.1) thank you .

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Fantastic! I really appreciate that. Thank you very much! Have a great evening!

[@raptors3164]

Excellent video and tips on how to Tig. Thank you for sharing. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@kazlx]

Nice job dude! The vids just keep getting better.

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Thanks so much for watching dude! Have a great weekend.

[@rayban5737]

Finally you tubes recommendations work good channel I just subscribed...well said fast efficient and on point....also metric 👍

[@utahprepper8925]

I am not a welder by any stretch of the imagination but I am indeed intrigued by the process of TIG welding. With that in mind please excuse my ignorant question but - why do you plug the ends of the tubes?

[@bokneeza]

5:38 absolutely true. People hate on me cause that’s all I weld is stainless piping/material 😂

[@mddenis1]

Awesome video, very brief and easy to understand!

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@cooperastro2690]

Another aweousome video man!

[@hourglassingenuity103]

I appreciate it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@frankk533]

Welcome back, it's been to long. Keep up the great work

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Thanks so much Frankie! I appreciate it very much. Appreciate you watching! I’ll do my best 🙌🏻.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

That’s the prettiest weld I’ve seen

[@horsepowerfactorytx]

Im very impressed with the way the content is presented. Thanks for the tips.

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Thanks so much! 🙌🏻

[@TheRitchieLeeShow]

Yeah a ton of tips, now I only need to find this before I weld stainless.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@anthonylevan7508]

Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge 👍

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Absolutely anytime! Thanks for taking the time to watch it!

[@jcb454]

Awesome info Brad! Keep up the great work!

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Hey thanks so much man! I really appreciate the comment and you watching the video!

[@dafreezinfriesen4950]

Awesome video! My only question is you said you use the same belt to sharpen tungsten for carbon and ss. I was taught never ever cross contaminate anything from ss to carbon. Because the ss can rust if contaminated with anything from carbon steel. Ive also seen 1st hand proof of this. Cut some ss pipe with a blade used for carbon and it got wet, few days later it had surface rust.

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Everything is ground on a 6” wide belt. Left is for Steel, right side is for Stainless steel. A completely dedicated belt for aluminum.. besides, this is automotive fabrication man. I appreciate your precision but cutting SS and mild steel on one blade and leaving deposits is completely different than sharpening tungsten on the same belt. I do pay attention to where I sharpen my tungsten in the belt .. BUT I’ve welded a decent amount of stainless from automotive fabrication, aerospace and sanitary grade tubing and have never had an issue with imbedding or contaminating my part. In my defense, I don’t typically dip tungsten bad. I might just barely touch off on the tip if I’m holding a tight arc but as for absolutely burying my tungsten, I don’t anymore and I can see that being a problem. With that said, I’ve never had any SS rust due to improper technique. Thank you for the very good question! Weld on 🤘🏻

[@BlackwaterDSM]

Awesome, awesome, AWESOME video!!!! So well spoken and thorough. If someone screws up following your video, then they need to just become a carpenter instead. 😂

[@stevesloan6775]

I’m one person and I’m fooooook up for the way your laying stuff down... “gloves” “clean” “gloves” “weld”. 💫🌞👽🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀🍀🍀😎🤓

[@kerrygatling663]

That 👀's good👍 those purge cups are handy.

[@Thewatson77]

Great video. Super thorough and informing👍🏼

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Hey Jonathan! I appreciate your view and your comment. Thank you very much!

[@robertfazekas4607]

Brad!! It is always good to see new videos from you. Top quality camera work and content. Kind regards:Robert

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Hey Robert! Thank you so much for the comment and I really appreciate you watching my videos! Have a beautiful weekend. 👍🏻

[@ponchopelayo77]

Definitely very knowledgeable guy

[@fredbkr6435]

100% ipa for prep and nothing but 316l ss for pharma grade . Just my applications to meet pfizer minimum standards, not required everywhere in industry and mine will stand up to many C I P runs with no rouging.Great work your doing and thanks for taking the to help others here.Also only untra high purity argon nd must be almost perfect inside bead. VERY COOL ,,,,GROOVY

[@mrk2fourturbski345]

New sub to the channel.. welder/fabricator/machinist here.. I appreciate the good content

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. It’s greatly appreciated. Have a wonderful day!

[@tommys2979]

Good pointers. Subbed. Good video got my thumbs up. Im saving up for a tig to start doing stainless exhaust work

[@Dionkrab]

Always good content on your channel!!!!

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Thank you so much!

[@bradoconnell3903]

Excellent info. Really helped with a project I just finished. Thanks!

[@FAUZIAKBAR89]

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[@autotuneengineering]

Excellent video and information, thanks.

[@JoeySkidz]

Had a note pad out for this one lots of useful info I appreciate it. I'm trying to teach myself and have no internet or cell service where I'm at so good ol fashion note pad will have to do. Thanks

[@ericj.6398]

Love all the tips! Keep them coming 👊🏼

[@hourglassingenuity103]

I appreciate you man! Thanks for watching!

[@shaneking894]

new to the channel, loved every bit.

[@andysmith7662]

Very good video, lots of knowledge

[@fullpenfab]

Awesome job man!!

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Thanks for watching dude! Really means a lot!

[@fdrfab]

Awesome video man!

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Thanks dude. I appreciate it!

[@thisdj83]

Nice job. I don't use rod on mine. Looking forward for more videos.

[@JamesGadbury]

Fantastic video 👍

[@cheesycarrotsoup]

I just started working at a place we weld 316 SS with 80% of the welds are pipe and tube. From 2 to 72 inch pipes and tube. I'm fairly new comfort and consistency are definitely the number one thing to work on

[@Benji...]

This is so helpful, thank you

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Absolutely!

[@karipagano7404]

Awesome video!

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@gregengle352]

Thanks for all the good info and detailed tips! I look forward to putting this all in practice!

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Heck yeah man. Of course! Thanks so much for watching!

[@bilaltariq7819]

What wheel are you using on your bench grinder?

[@alessandrobindella5650]

Good job. What size wire did you use?

[@t-bone1890]

how do you clean your stainless exhaust after welding? you don't leave those colors on there do you?

[@Santi-tz2lg]

Hey nice video man!! What sanding belt did you use??

[@GnosisMan50]

Hi Brad, what's your experience using Harris Solar Welding Flux instead of argon purging?

[@tragictheory]

Great info. Thank you.

[@SWFabrication.]

Lots of great info. I'm curious what wheel you were using to prep the tubing? It looked like some kind of scotch brite pad/wheel.

[@harryberry474]

Would TIG welding be used to weld stainless exhaust tip? while on car? If so how do you purge? I'm just trying to understand what to look for as far as finding someone to weld tips onto my stock exhaust (it's stainless too)..I don't really care about looks as long as the welds will do their job holding the exhaust tip on the tail pipe.

[@alexvergara2228]

What Tig Torch Are You Running ? Where Is That Back Cap From ?

[@derekwoods8199]

Great videos, thanks for the help!

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Anytime!

[@gopendranandana6738]

Who about the dimentions can be change and the Heat also determines the changes , like in a precision pieces... Just a question, I usually work on Mexico with a peaces with a 2 decimas of tolerances on which they had to be rectified to pass tolerances

[@zoozolplexOne]

Cool tips. Thanks for sharing

[@rylanutter8782]

This videos awesome! Thanks man!

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Thanks so much!

[@DITH85]

aaand.. he did not infact "catch us next time". Such a shame. Brilliant content

[@salvatoreperri2790]

I’m trying to tig weld 16ga exhaust tubing and I’m having a helluva time getting it to work. Is it prep? Maybe, is it the anperage is too high maybe. My machine doesn’t tell you the amperage. It has a-j settings. Any suggestions? I’m completely lost and totally disgusted.

[@rb26drift61]

Hi is there any chance you could tell me what torch that is you are using? Looks very comfortable. Thanks

[@youcantdrive8138]

When dabbing the filler , is it when you move and pause or move and pause and dipping before the puddle fills out completely. Without filler (flat plate) , I see a shine edge before it fills, and when it does fill out , I move. I'm guessing when your dipping the filler faster it's the puddle filling in faster.

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Yeah. Dip your filler.. move forward, let the puddle stabilize (wet out and relax) and then dip it again.. if you have any weird wandering going on it’s typically due to material prep or poor quality material.

[@mordantly]

or not enough amps or too large filler freezing to fast. You want a freeze line every time you move the torch as a guide for proper amps . So it will be tons of very tight dimes not the wide gnarly aluminum spacing (stainless or mild.) )))) vs ) ) ) )

[@svt283]

Killer video. Thanks

[@Skillgannon83]

ive just come across your channel, great stuff man, looking forward to more!!

[@jareklotz]

That's a great short vid. Thanks dude. Btw. That would be great if you can add all the details with text somewhere in the corner of the screen. Details about dimensions, sizes, amps etc.

[@viniciuszamith]

i really struggling to find those tig back cap colourful. where could i purshed one ?

[@kik174]

advise which welding machine suitable for welding exhaust systems price up to 2000

[@suikhuathang6480]

Awesome..................👍👍👍👍👍

[@erekberg9979]

what back cap are you using

[@lukedalton4956]

Almost too much info :) awesome thanks again you do excellent work.

[@joshuaanderson2163]

What would be the right frequency setup for this thickness?

[@billrussell5753]

awesome content

[@thanachaichongwong4993]

Very nice video, thanks.

[@ModzCity]

This vid earned an Easy Like and Sub!

[@mrkonrady22]

Super helpful! 👌🏻

[@hourglassingenuity103]

FAntastic! Thanks for watching. It’s much appreciated, thanks for the comment! Have a great day.

[@MrVegasTube]

Just discovered your channel and subbed. Excellent presentation and tips. What brand gloves do you use? The company buys gloves for glory tig welding gloves but they release a foul residue from inside the glove. Very irritating and messy to say nothing of what we might be inhaleing. Please respond with your choice glove brand and thank you in advance.

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Hey Nelson, thank you! I appreciate it. I personally run of a glove from a company called torch wear. They no longer make Tig welding gloves. I’m waiting on a new company to finish the prototype and send me a pair of gloves to try and I can report back with a video. You can also always get away with some tigsters or millers. Have a great day!

[@АндрейКлименко-к7ы]

2 questions: 1 - why don't you use paper towels? 2 - is it okay to use 316l filler on 304 material? Great content as always. Appreciate it a lot.

[@hourglassingenuity103]

I don’t use paper towels because they leave behind a ton of particles on any rough surfaces.. also, you can weld 304 with 316 but I typically weld 304 with 308. You can google it and see why and where you would use 316l and they have a lot of good explanations.

[@АндрейКлименко-к7ы]

@@hourglassingenuity103 thanks for the feedback, Brad.

[@hourglassingenuity103]

Андрей Клименко absolutely, thanks so much for watching! Have a great weekend.