Lift Start TIG Welding | Got A Multiprocess Welder? Then Watch This To Learn Pro Tips.

[@weldingempire]

If you are keen to see a build video on a foot pedal to kill the arc and turn the gas on and off let me know in the comments below. Remember guys when it comes to welding you don't need a massively expensive welder. Buy a cheaper welder and spend the money on material for practicing.

[@CamiloSantana]

i'd be interested in buying a foot pedal for the arc+gas start/stop. i have the same yeswelder unit. lift tig is a pain in the butt and i waste a lot of gas when i forget to turn the valve off at the torch. hit me up if you got units to sell.

[@reydimatulac1056]

mmmmmmmmmmml

[@levi743]

Yes

[@herronleslie]

Having just seen this video & a beginner in welding my machine is a Parweld xti 180 inverter with valve torch. Would love the thoughts of a foot pedal to help control. Would your plans be for such? Hope so.

[@kurtandtarac2999]

I'm a bit late to the party but absolutely would love a vid on a foot switch build. I have been thinking about a similar build for a while.

[@CSIICoatings]

Thanks for the video. I bought a Yes Welder several months ago to learn Stick welding. I just bought the parts to do Lift Tig with it. I really appreciate this video. Thank you!

[@weldingempire]

I am glad you found it helpful. How's the stick welding going?

[@CSIICoatings]

@@weldingempire I’m still very much an amateur but I’m definitely improving. I knew nothing about welding but I’ve done a fair amount of brazing and soldering in my youth. My work is in refinishing automotive paint but fixing and customizing my own cars and motorcycles is my hobby.

[@alexcarey301]

Bought a multi process welder and got into the flux core easy and already knew stick. You helped me grab an understanding on how to use the lift tig when I get gas, thank you so much!

[@weldingempire]

Cheers Alex! How's the TIG welding going?

[@jackdawg4579]

timely video, finally ordered Tig torch for my multiprocessor welder (the one I thought would actually came with a Tig torch when I ordered it 6 months ago... first lesson for the novice...)

[@weldingempire]

Glad you liked it Jack. How is the TIG welding going?

[@mrgoncstube]

I have a multi purpose MAG/MIG/TIG machine.......I would love to see more on the foot pedal. Thank you.

[@Efrixxx]

Yes please! Show us how you make such a shut off pedal. Thanks for great tips!

[@weldingempire]

Will do!

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

Thank you sir my highschool has the Miller machines and recently we Are learning this welding technique

[@ianmcdonald7368]

First time I've seen the finish technique demonstrated, we'll done.

[@tobiasgoehring7171]

The paddle tutorial would be greatly appreciated! Very helpful video! Thanks

[@damienmikkelsen6056]

Are you talking about converting the yeswelder from lift to peddle????? Then YES!!!!!!

[@chanwing89]

Was looking specifically for how to finish with a lift start machine and very glad that I came across your video. I'm sure much of my struggle comes down to practice and technique but I still can't manage to tail off without cooking and graying the end. So I'm most interested in seeing the build and technique in using the foot pedal for scratch/lift machines. Subscribed 🙂

[@weldingempire]

Cheers for the comment and your sub. Glad I could help. I am working on the pedal now and a few videos where I am documenting the process of someone who has never welded to becoming a pipe welder.

[@OhioFreedomFightersKennFreedom]

Yes welder is doing a great job for me

[@weldingempire]

That's awesome news. Great little welder. Cheers for watching my channel 👍

[@zacharding9633]

I’d love to see a video on how to get a foot pedal as I have a multi purpose ( cigweld ) welder and have only just gotten into tig welding a scratch start is my first tig and I find it that bit difficult to start / stop and annoying with the valve on the handle

[@weldingempire]

Hey Zac , I am still going to be doing it. Work is crazy at the moment so I don't have time. It's coming though. Glad you like the video. It will work for the CIG Welder too. Good little machines.

[@georgiojansen7758]

mine has high frequency and lift arc, i just touch the material and then push the button, then lift my torch, that's why it's called LIFT ARC,

[@levi743]

Yes I would definitely be interested in the foot pedal video! Great stuff

[@jimramondetta2079]

just saw this short video as i had just purchased the yes welder used in the video. i am a beginner as a welder and was interested in a possible foot pedal for this model as i have been told it may be easier for me to learn tig with the aid of a foot pedal. thanks for the video and please keep me/us informed about news of your upcoming pedal video.

[@gavinoalvarez3695]

I actually just bought a yes welder 205DS and will love to see if it's possible to convert this lift tig to a HF tig or add a pedal to start the arc and open the gas will be awesome.

[@geriatricginger]

Did you ever do a pedal build for arc/gas flow operation?

[@donaldlundgren2936]

Good day, I just purchased this welder after using an older 125 amp AC flux core welder for the past couple of years. This one is such a step up from that. I also have enjoyed the videos that you have provided as well as the information. You are very clear and really stick to the point without a lot of excess fluff. Keep up the good work. I would also be interested in seeing a foot pedal modification. I also have seen listed on another forum where you can do a mod to add support for a spool gun by tapping into the drive wiring. I am exploring that as well. Seems like they use a DPDT switch and 2 pin connector to split that drive feed.

[@kieranproven4874]

Hey Donald, thanks for the kind words. I am glad your are liking the new welder. They are a great machine. That spool gun mod is interesting, can you remember the forum.

[@DonziGT230]

I have the latest Yes Welder MP200 and have a heck of a time trying to start the arc. The tungsten sticks hard most of the time. It seems to be about the same from light material at 25 amps to heavy gauge at 150 amps. I'll try your trick of rolling off the cup, I doubt it'll help much, but I'm hopeful.

[@weldingempire]

How did you get on. With the technique I demonstrated in the video? Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@DonziGT230]

@@weldingempire I haven't experimented much, but I discovered that even tho it's advertised as a lift tig it actually isn't, it's a scratch start. Yours might actually be a lift tig.

[@TonySopeano46]

Problem with extinguishing the arc that way is that it leads to arc strikes. Most TIG lift machines have the option for a down ramp after you press the button (or stop pressing the button in case of 2T). This is a much better way to end the arc.

[@weldingempire]

Hi, I'm not familiar with a lift start TIG with that function. To avoid arc strikes you can tail off onto the wire.

[@toycoma98]

Yes please make a video on how to modify machine. Thank you.

[@weldingempire]

Thanks for the comment Dong, I am working on the foot pedal now. 👍

[@toycoma98]

@@weldingempire Would a stinger sgp32 battery isolator inline with the tig torch work to disconnect the circuit/arc? Tap power from the mig gun wire feed wires and have a switch on the torch.

[@CamiloSantana]

@@weldingempire +1 on foot pedal modification. I bought this same welder and used it for stick welding. I've been using it for flux core with great results. Buying an argon/co2 tank as next upgrade once i'm done with current project. your video inspired me to put tig on the list and a foot pedal would be excellent. thank you, kind sir.

[@paulenespika9119]

I would be very interested in adding a remote control switch/pedal to my Titanium Unlimited 200 multi process welder.

[@vernonnell7191]

I would like to see the build to fit a pedal on a standard invertor welder i use to tig

[@nickc4907]

I have a YW. Didn’t know you could add a pedal and turn the gas on/off without knob. I would be interested in how to.👍🏼

[@weldingempire]

Coming soon!

[@ausfuhrungg7337]

Thanks. This explains it very well. I have the YesWelder MIG Pro 250 and find this video very helpful as the set up is nearly identical to the 205. Only wish it was possible to add a foot pedal.

[@weldingempire]

Hi Ausfuhrung, thanks for letting me know you found the video helpful. How do you find the MIG Pro 250?

[@ausfuhrungg7337]

@@weldingempire I like the 250 Pro very much. Very powerful easy to set up and use and very mobile. I upgraded the Mig gun to a 250 amp model. I do a lot of medium duty structural repairs with it. For the price I couldn't ask for a better welding machine!

[@donnowhy1]

Did you ever make that video of the foot pedal build?

[@weldingempire]

Hey Don, I am in the process now. It is applicable to all multiprocess welders. Thanks for the comment. I appreciate it.

[@rickl6697]

Mike Festival sent me. Great video. Subscribed.

[@weldingempire]

Thank you. I am glad you found it helpful. I am currently working on producing more videos.

[@Smokeisprogress]

My YW 135 lift tig always sticks unless I grind a super sharp tip and then it just starts when it touches, hard to develop a consistent start.

[@lv2keepfit493]

great intro video... as far as safety goes and electricity, when turning off the gas valve and laying the torch down are there any precautions to be aware of as far as tungsten touching metal close by unexpectedly. I'm new to tig welding as just thought I'd ask because getting zapped is the last thing i need. I have a torch holder but there's always that chance of careless actions.

[@weldingempire]

Hi, The tungsten will still arc if it is a scratch start or a lift start. So it will be wise to use a torch holder or place away from your work or if the you are on a metal bench that is also grounded. You won't get a zap from the torch. I hope that helps.

[@surreypaul75]

Yes please do video on foot pedal mod.i have a reboot 200a multi welder and i. Am learning Tig. T Thanks

[@weldingempire]

I am designing it now thanks surreypaul75. Thanks for the reply to my question.

[@Camker001]

Hey mate, thanks for the upload, I have a cigweld multi welder and am getting really frustrated with the lift tig. Thanks for your demo, I'll try your technique. A yes for me with the foot pedal too please.

[@weldingempire]

I hope the lift TIG is going better Camker. I be making the pedal shortly. How do you find the CIGweld?

[@Camker001]

@@weldingempire thanks for the reply. yeah mate, it’s a good machine for home or hobbyist kind of use simply because you enter you parameters and it’s ready to go. I think someone with more experience could tweak the settings but it seems to go alright for me. I’ve stick welded all my life and I reckon it’s the smoothest machine I’ve ever used. For the tig I reckon I just need an on off foot pedal to an lpg solenoid from a car for the argon. I reckon I’m just wasting too much gas with the tap on the torch. I always have 12v handy in the garage and it should be simple.

[@Mike-ud5of]

I’d absolutely be interested in seeing a foot pedal build vid. Great channel btw, I’ve enjoyed your videos. Learning to weld is a long-time item on my todo list but finding the time and justifying the initial expense have kept me from it-so I’m encouraged by your emphasis on what can be done with simple gear. Found out about you from Joko btw. Thanks and good luck with the channel.

[@weldingempire]

Hi Mike, thank you for your kind words. I will get to work on the pedal design now. That's great to hear that you have not ruled out getting a welder, it is a expensive tool for the workshop. But they can always pay for them selves with a few of jobs.

[@demmarcsxr]

@@weldingempire Is the pedal an add-on to allow pedal control on a lift start model? Looking forward to it if it is.

[@roypatterson9910]

Have you tried the yeswelder MIG 250 Pro?

[@chrismitchell45]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you.

[@gavinmonti4642]

Yes Ide like you to do a video on the foot pedal please

[@Mikefestiva]

Nice video! You did a great job 👍 Vic sent me a link to your video. I also have a Yeswelder MIG 205, mater of fact I’m running tonight in my shop. I’m quite surprised how good this machine works. Thanks for posting 👍

[@weldingempire]

Thank you Mike, I appreciate your feedback. Yeah the yeswelder is a great little machine, it punches above it's weight. I enjoyed your review also. The etch test was a good idea. You build some cool stuff on your channel.

[@Mikefestiva]

@@weldingempire Thanks! I really appreciate it 👍 I’m going to subscribe, I definitely liked your in depth review and tips on TIG welding!

[@danielcargill5388]

Hi Welding Empire, Great video. I have the YW Mig 205ds and I don't believe it's lift start capable. Scratch start yes, but not lift start. As you mention there is no remote amp control and I have not seen anything to indicate the machine has circuitry to dial back the amps for lift start tig like the old Lincoln Invertec. But the instructions on this machine aren't the best, so it's possible I missed it. Can you please clarify if you are showing lift tig or scratch start?

[@weldingempire]

Hi Daniel, thanks for watching the video. Much appreciated. The 205DS Is "TIG LIFT" On the settings. I am currently designing a foot pedal to circumnavigate the limitations of All multiprocessor welding machines.

[@CPLBSS88]

Im super interested in this foot pedal concept, been looking at the PrimeWeld MTS200 but theres no pedal available and thats a deal killer. Otherwise the machine is perfect foe what I need.

[@blakehendrix641]

Great info, thanks! Just subscribed even though I still don’t have enough cash to fork over for a welder... I’m hoping to soon! I would definitely like to see that pedal build!

[@lawrenceveinotte]

i just picked up a mp welder, Forney mp 140, i had a Miller Dynasty 200 that i sold, i have been thinking of making a pedal for my Forney, I wonder if I could use a rheostat to lower the input to the machine and a relay to cut the ground.

[@weldingempire]

That's the approach I was taking. But the more I looked into it the expense was getting to the point you were better buying a low dollar HF TIG.

[@autoweldandpaintingfabrication]

Have a good day sir, i am your new subscriber. Keep up a good work sir!

[@serchmarc]

can i use the tig inverter with lift arc DC to weld allow wheels or i need the expensive TIG AC/DC high freq welder?

[@weldingempire]

Hey sensei, yeah mate sorry be the bearer of bad news but you will need a AC/DC TIG.

[@gregoryharrison7524]

I really enjoyed this video. You really made it easy to understand lift tig. Thanks! Keep making videos. I always enjoy learning more about welding.

[@Blakehx]

Great, quick, concise info, thanks! Just subscribed! Have you done the video of a control pedal yet?

[@BensWorkshop]

I note that you do not use either the power control or gas control on the unit itself so presumably the welder functions a lot like it would for stick welding. Do you know what size and thread holds the mig torch on? And how did you get on with your build video? (though just going to look).

[@jimmywilson1388]

Thanks for the advice, I subscribed to your channel.

[@weldingempire]

Thanks Justin 👍

[@JokoEngineeringhelp]

Here in the US we have 120V alternating current, is that the same for Australia? I think the max you can go with 120V AC is 125 amps, but I could be wrong. Are these types of welders as good with that level of power? It would sure be easier than tapping into my 240V lines. This is making it tempting to get a multi process welder, but KZbin is taking too much of my time for real projects right now.

[@weldingempire]

Thanks for your comment. We have 240V in Australia, but I brought a step down transformer to run US products on the 110V. The welder can go up to 160 amps on 110V. So you can easily weld 4-5 mm plate set at 18-20V with a maximum current of 160 amps. The specs on this machine are very impressive, but I find the synergic control way of setting the machine a bit different from the volts/wire type adjustment. Speaking from experience if you do start making real projects, don't film them. That takes a lot of time too.

[@1978garfield]

Foot pedal would be great.

[@averykulek]

I would love to see a video on making a foot pedal for this welder, I have the same welder and use it for my business, a pedal would be very nice for this machine! Love your videos!

[@ypaulbrown]

really enjoyed this, thanks so much, new subscriber, Paul in the other Sunshine State, Florida, USA

[@viisteist1363]

does lift tig use 3x less amps than the regular one then or is there somekind of calculator somewhere? i already whacked 2 sets of tips with 120 amps or no gas lol

[@weldingempire]

Hi viisteist, the amps are the same. I would suggest checking you have the polarity correct for the Tig torch ( negative). I hope that helps.

[@viisteist1363]

@@weldingempire i am using it on negative, but maybe some cheaper machines need to be reversed? its like the mma/mig/lift tig combo, but it actually looks like its burning off the tig rod like the mma stick lol...

[@weldingempire]

Oh... What brand machine is it?

[@tinkertom3683]

Can you attach a foot switch to the power inlet to the tig welder to extinguish the arc without leaving any defects? Or do you need to gradually lower the amperage and then cut the power? And help would be greatly appreciated 🙏

[@chhunvila2652]

Hello brother, Do we use co2 with lift tig?

[@weldingempire]

Hey mate, no all TIG welding uses argon. Lift, scratch start and high frequency . Very rarely helium.

[@chhunvila2652]

Thank brother

[@jessewilmot2166]

Can you lift tig without gas?

[@weldingempire]

No, sadly you need argon.

[@johnsutter1497]

Which import ac dc tig welder does the best welding on thin metal?

[@weldingempire]

Hey John, thanks for the comment. For value for money with excellent quality, I would recommend the Yeswelder 250 amp AC/DC Machine. yeswelder.com/products/tig250p-aaa Use my code WELDINGEMPIRE for 10% off. I have a Yeswelder hood and @)% and the quality and service are great. I hope this helps.

[@jonwilson4021]

@@weldingempire the

[@ocpbmuse]

Any luck on the foot pedal?

[@weldingempire]

I have picked the project up again,now I have more free time. Sorry for the sizable wait.

[@equals-kl9hm]

Can one use "Lift Tig" on Aluminum?

[@weldingempire]

Hey, it isn't practical. You really need a AC/DC TIG. People will say you can use helium gas, but that is massively expensive and you wouldn't be happy with the results. I have a video using the YesWelder to weld soda cans. That is about the cheapest machine that's any good.

[@equals-kl9hm]

@@weldingempire TY

[@masonjager4354]

Yes PLEASE!!! Do feet petal control!!!!

[@garypostell5268]

Thank you great vid 👍

[@weldingempire]

Cheers Gary👍

[@mazcatii]

Cool video mate. I've been toying with the idea of buying a unimig 185 viper, the high frequency models with pulse are a bit out of my price range. I'm going to subscribe as I enjoyed your instruction technique. Cheers

[@weldingempire]

Thanks for checking out the channel and subscribing. Yeah the Unimig welders are on the expensive side. I did't buy mine until I could write it off as a business expense.

[@timothyrouse2853]

I just bought the unimig 200 acdc , honest you wont regret it , loveing mine

[@Psycrow11]

Will this machine tig aluminum?

[@weldingempire]

No. The 250 Tig from Yeswelder does. Great machine. I have a review coming soon.

[@swatisquantum]

This looks futuristic compared to my stick “welds” lol

[@CamiloSantana]

i'd be interested in buying a foot pedal for the arc+gas start/stop. i have the same yeswelder unit. lift tig is a pain in the butt and i waste a lot of gas when i forget to turn the valve off at the torch. hit me up if you got units to sell.

[@weldingempire]

Hi Camilo, I will be doing a video in the coming months for the foot pedal. Sorry for the long time in between. I am in the Australian outback building a goldmine so I have my hands full at the moment.

[@CamiloSantana]

@@weldingempire good luck with the mine. Don't wake up any Balrogs.

[@zluca05]

Great video, I'm inexperianced with TIG welding but it looks to me that the tailing off at the end of the weld is similar to scratch start. Is there much difference between the two? I'm interested in buying an inverter welder from YES welders and they have one at $100 and a lift tig model at $150. Is it worth the extra cost? As you stated, this may be an introduction into TIG welding for me, so possibly upgrading in the future. Thanks

[@liviucana406]

Do you need a pedal or switch to lift arc? My welder has a euroconector port for mig, can i use it?

[@weldingempire]

Hi Liviu, No you don't need a pedal at all. It is a luxury item really. Helps to save gas more than anything. It will fit most welders with the DIN 35-50 type fittings.

[@hungsolow30]

Yes definitely make a video on how to modify a lifting machine to operate with a pedal I just bought a nice multi-process welder that the lift start and would like to add a pedal to it.

[@weldingempire]

Cheers for the comment. I am working on the pedal design now.👍 What machine did you get? What do you think of it?

[@hungsolow30]

@@weldingempire I got a plasmargon tig-228 and it's a very good machine putting it through it's paces using flux wire and it right now and I used it to tig with already and it lays down real good TIG welds would like to see about putting a pedal onto it so I can maybe weld aluminum with it and do my stainless steel exhaust and maybe do aluminum intake pipes. I think it's a very good machine for being under $250

[@Bakanelli]

@@hungsolow30 does it got AC? otherwise your hack option of welding alluminium would be to use aluminium sticks (for mma mashines) with your tig. You can see it done on weldingtipsandtricks channel.

[@nathan100tz]

Just found your channel and subscribed. Awesome info, thanks.

[@weldingempire]

Glad I can help. All I ask if a mate needs some welding tips recommend this channel 👍. Pepsi rocks

[@nathan100tz]

@@weldingempire I prefer coke. 😜

[@yassinbourhim6772]

Hello brother, I am looking for a job in this field. I have experience in this field

[@weldingempire]

All the best

[@marvinhindman1790]

Thanks teach!!!

[@weldingempire]

I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@MRHIM-cc7uh]

Foot pedal?????

[@DigitalDemonicDavros]

I learnt Tig in 1995 all scratch start, hi frequency is just cheating but so much easier.

[@gregwilson9035]

Don’t know why anyone in Australia would bother buying this. $400 USD for the welder plus another $200 USD for shipping! That’s getting near $900 AUD and it does even have a spool gun function. I can buy a Unimig 185 multi function welder for way cheaper with spool gun option & full local support. What happens with Yeswelder if a warranty problem comes up?

[@weldingempire]

Hi Greg, thank you for your comment. But the reason I brought the US welder is because I run a review site where I actually buy the equipment and test it. The Yeswelder can now be brought from Ebay in Australia for $ 335 dollars making it an excellent choice.

[@gregwilson9035]

@@weldingempire is that the same model though for that price?

[@weldingempire]

Yeah man, www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-in1-MIG-Welder-Gas-Gasless-Inverter-200A-MIG-TIG-Arc-Welding-Machine-/163923898275?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0

[@gregwilson9035]

@@weldingempire that’s awesome! Pity it doesn’t have the spool gun function, but for the $ it’s great value.

[@cvspvr]

the only reason why anyone in australia would get this is if the company sponsored you and sent one to you for free

[@vietvandan1271]

Great video! Helps out pretty good. I just got the mig-250 yeswelder . And would like to know if that yellow torch your using will fit mine? And can’t see the link if u put one already

[@weldingempire]

Thanks Dan, Let me know how the 250 goes, that looks like a good welder. The link for the TIG tourch is here yeswelder.com/products/tig-welding-torch-17v35 Use my coupon to get 10% off the tourch. The glass lens and the yellow insulation were a different item. If you are just learning TIG I would get used to welding before buying a glass cup. They can break if you are trying to get your tungsten unstuck. Hope that helps mate 👍

[@Landas94]

nice

[@weldingempire]

Thanks

[@freshpootube]

Christ. There are so many of these re-badged Chinese welders on the market I can hardly keep up. What make is this?

[@weldingempire]

It's a good machine. For someone getting their first welding machine it is a good buy.

[@jdwisdom9433]

I could only understand maybe 1 word in 25 of the instruction. Try clearing your throat and do it again Please. Thanks JD

[@El-Mero-Mero-NW1987]

Why don't you use a yes welder helmet with your yes TIG welder because they suck. LoL HAHA 😂😂😂

[@weldingempire]

Hey Jamie, for the price of the Yeswelder helmet I actually think they out preform a lot of their competitors. I have had one for 18 months and am very happy with it.

[@viisteist1363]

y no inglesh

[@weldingempire]

Do you mean for subtitles?

[@TheCelicasupraify]

If you ever feel useless remember there is a dislike button for this video

[@danielsplayhouse3804]

What happened to the channel 😣 you have disappeared from the face of earth never to be near from again!!!!!!!!!!

[@hybriddyneguy]

Bla bla bla.........after two minutes of bla bla I had to exit the video