MIG Welding Basics For Beginners

[@davidmanley3780]

My Dad was a welder and pipefitter. He taught all 5 of us boys how to weld, when we turned 7 yrs old. I too was a welder and mechanic. Your video is spot on. Kudos to you sir. Great teaching.

[@waheeddoesstuff]

Very manly of your dad, David.

[@gregoryc9087]

Jeez. 😂

[@sonnyc3826]

my uncle has a welder and my dad has all his tickets sad thing is none of them teach me anything i had to go to college myself and spend money to learn how to weld i cant stand when peopel ar elike that..pass on your knowledge ffs

[@cerealsauce6968]

Your a bad ass

[@thankyoufather5779]

Nice

[@statostheman]

Each time you weld, you honor my late father. My father invented the current mig/mag nuzzle with the patent nr: 4956541. RIP my dad, Ossi Hiltunen.

[@soaktinbleech1106]

Oh wow, your father has my respect

[@statostheman]

@@soaktinbleech1106 Thanks. He would be rich, but his inventions was often stolen and copied from greedy corporations. He died as a poor man.

[@soaktinbleech1106]

@@statostheman you know how this world is, when someone has a great idea everyone else wants to steal that idea

[@MrKamei]

daamnnnn bro... that's a very dark story. i hope you are living better(of course financially) than your father was😊😊😊

[@statostheman]

@@MrKamei I'm not rich, but I manage. I'm happy that I don't have any debt. I wish that someone would do a story behind this invention. At least people will remember by him.

[@saints4025]

My guy, you've literally taught me more than my teacher in college did, you're a freaking life saver my guy.

[@ethanmurphy131]

Just had my first day of class and that mf didnt teach me sh*t. So here i am. Whats up with these instructors 😂

[@Adam-b9c1n]

I was a ironworker apprentice for 3 years. I learned how to carry shit for a bunch of lazy old tough guys and that the "board" spends more time n effort into running students off then teaching them anything useful the local actually does.. like not build skyscrapers.

[@tonymichaels5592]

I've been welding 27+ years and there's a ton of great information in this video, all of it spot on. One minor thing I'd like to mention, your nozzle should never be more than hand tight. I never use my welpers to remove or install the nozzle, even if it's hot. Here's why: What I'm seeing at work is younger welders being told to tighten a hot nozzle using their welpers. When it's hot, the inner diameter is slightly larger and doing this causes the threaded insert to get pushed into the nozzle. This results in your contact tip sticking further out and the gas circulation to be incorrect. In the end you run into the contact tip dipping into the puddle and potential porosity. It only stood out to me because of what I'm seeing from inexperienced welders being given the wrong information where I work. Other than that, great video.

[@xsenpai5179]

I’ve been welding for 87,000 years and I can assure you ,you are correct sir

[@jamesjohnson8661]

As a certified master jb welder, I can state this is all way too complicated

[@KiLlAzOe14]

Right! I get so annoyed having to bow up getting the nozzle off and the damn diffuser being stuck to it

[@Ahkmedren]

I'm approaching 40 faster than I'd like, and it's a very sheepish thing to try and seek knowledge for skills I've always wanted to acquire! After decades of working in retail and struggle-bussin' to survive, I'm finally starting to just dive into learning what I can even without financial capability. It took me 30min to watch through while taking notes and I plan to rewatch this and your other videos. Thank you so much for the straightforward introduction. You're phenomenal

[@Moondog66602]

You sound like me

[@christianmcdaniels4948]

All the research in the world is useless without practice though!!

[@freelonmorris3659]

Ha! Wait til you're approaching 70!

[@jeremygobleful]

Im 41. Just got offered an apprenticeship at work for a maintenance tech. Im learning all this for the first time. You arent alone.

[@Brianbrian410]

Bro I’m 34 and had no experience at all . Like none! lol I never even used a power tool. I been in welding school for about 3 weeks at arc labs and I have learned so much that I never thought I would be able to do . I know it’s scary to make new moves . I spent 17 years in restaurants. But give it a chance

[@pocket83squared]

Just wanted to pop in and say thanks. Your videos have been the most useful I've found. So far, I have no questions; you've covered them all in videos. Just picked up a Lincoln Easy MIG 140, and you have me feeling totally confident. Still lots to learn, but I'll keep watching!

[@IMODELCROCS]

Appreciate this video, I haven't welded in over 8 years and I have an interview for a welding job in the morning and your video has helped me gain my confidence back and re learn some things I had lost.

[@Evadingmoto]

Did you get it

[@throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nx]

​@@Evadingmotolol my man learning how to weld the day before the interview

[@sn1perdude7110]

​@@throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nxI did it too lol. Only ever stick welded and went in for a weld test yesterday after watching this video 5 times over and passed

[@davidhandyman7571]

Throughout my life (all 68 years) I have found that if I understand what and why I am doing something, I can usually master it quickly. In teaching others at my various jobs, others appreciate explanations of what is happening and how it is happening. This is what you are doing, and I appreciate it greatly. I have just bought a MIG welder and will soon be learning how to use it.

[@brian6391]

And that's an issue with a lot of guys who are great welders but aren't great at teaching but become instructors in their off time and they have a hard time relaying their knowledge so it's nice to hear it from a different voice from time to time.

[@AlmasAztekas]

Have been doing welding for my first time in my life at a technical college lately. I love welding but I really suck at it, although I know what i'm doing. I am a slow learner when it comes to learning and mastering things I enjoy. Any tips or advice?

[@DD-ex9gk]

I have a job now because of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart❤❤

[@jackhodges2571]

I'm just a home shop hobbyist with a Miller 180 Mig. Being a self-taught welder I am able to learn proper techniques & what to look for, & how wire speed & voltage effect welds, from your videos. You have a great way & manner of presenting the info also, so it's easy to follow along & understand. Thank you for your videos.

[@reloadnorth7722]

Saying thankyou just doesn't seem enough for the information and knowledge you are sharing with us. But, Thankyou very much. Absolutely the best welding channel I have seen on KZbin.

[@zoisbasis7791]

Excellent video. I started working at a job that requires welding from time to time. As I am a newbie I found your intro totally useful. I started following u. Thank you so much. Keep feeding us!!! 👏👏👏🤝🤝🤝

[@mikewagner8216]

Ok. I've been welding for roughly 30 years, and I have found that if you drag a weld, it does NOT give better penetration in your base metal. Pushing your weld cuts a channel for the filler metal to fill, as the filler will build up behind the arc. Think of the electrode flame travel as an air arc gouge machine. This is especially prominent for copper clad, or "hardwire". Flux core is a totally different animal. Especially dual shield. You can run dual shield in either push or pull, but I still prefer push, due to the electrode flame travel.

[@3DAstroTC]

I appreciate the sacrifice letting the spole undo itself. Great video!

[@andrewengstrom1516]

Haha, me too! Thanks for mentioning it

[@Thewyldepotter]

THE best welding tutorials on the internet, period! As soon as welder is up and running I am purchasing your courses. Thank you!

[@breebw]

THis is one of the best summaries on any topic I have seen. Absolute perfect ratio of information vs simplicity.

[@freestyla101]

Thank you for touching on bead manipulation. I feel like I was always told to weave my weld but I had doubts and you’ve confirmed that for me. I think a short video specifically on this topic would be very helpful to the people that search for this info. At the moment it requires a lot of digging.

[@maritahartmann591]

I love how every profession has their own language. I like learning what things are called. I plant to watch this 100 more times to try to understand how welding even works. Thanks for making beginner videos. I am considering taking your course. Thank you again.

[@xxjumphungry6965]

My grandpa taught my dad how to weld and now he is teaching me and my step bro hes 27 im 13 and my dad sometimes teaches me but hes mostly in the car/mechanic industry and i really like the concept of welding and i think its real cool

[@EB-Ghost6]

I started messing around with the mig welder in auto shop class, and I would make these little statue things for my mother and she absolutely loved them

[@Jason-fg1vn]

Bought your course, haven't welded in about 15 years...a little refresher never hurts.

[@TimWelds]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@nikkilovetheyardsale-again2608]

Holly shit dude, you KNOW YOUR SHIT!!! I had no idea how to mig or tig weld and now I'm a pro because of you!!! I'm a 30 yr old single.mom and my muffler fell off the flange so naturally I don't want to take it to a shop because I need the vehicle and I can't ride around loud af either. I have a friend with a few different welders and he said tig would be the best for this job. I had no idea, so I found you!!! thank you so very much bro you have NO IDEA HOW EASY YOU MADE MY LIFE!!! you should for real be a master welder if your not already. my dad was a master welder for 45 years. I really wish I would of listened to the shit he was teaching me as a kid... I used the feed alot just doing some I beams or some steel frames ever once in a while and also did alot of mig welds but tig I never did and now I'm pretty good after a few runs of course. I will be doing my muffler flange in the next few days. thank you so very much!!! your amazing and awesome and I can't thank you enough ❤️

[@X0verXDriveX]

If you weld on your car, you should unplug your battery. The current could pass through the computer on your car and destroy it. I wouldn't risk it. Other than that, enjoy!

[@Chevyguy-Ray]

I have learned more from this channel, than any other, when it comes to being a diy welder/hobbyist. Thanks Tim

[@lothairelauwagie8758]

Me too from Belgium ;-)))

[@OtaraCowboy685]

I have not done any weldng since high school. 10 years later i want to pick it up again. This video was very well presented and very informative. Remembered a lot the points about the tendencies to turn your wrist and why we need to learn to prop up when firdt starting out. Thank you for this video.

[@CM-km3hx]

Wow! Finally good information presented clearly without a bunch of nonsense like petting the dog, telling a lame joke and spewing a lot of fluff etc. This is Great info that is presented well, to the point and with excellent illustration. I subscribed and look forward to learning more from your videos. GREAT JOB !!!

[@saraaaf]

I start welding school next week and have absolutely 0 experience or knowledge in the field 😅 This was incredibly helpful for giving me some foundation to build on when I get there, thank you bunches for being clear and thorough ❤

[@The_Durrs]

The wrist curling thing is exactly what everyone does at my shop. That was spot on for that mention!

[@Chiton10]

The best beginners guidance I see on KZbin 👍. This guy is awesome. ! I recommend watching it ! Thank you ! You are good men . God bless your business and brings you more money . You will remember this posting soon when that money increases .

[@johnnyfrederickjohnny8381]

Ini baru teratur.. sama tarian goro saya ajar.. senang Di fahami.. my favourite kantau elang.. steady cikgu 👏💪🙏

[@rickb2267]

I have never welded, but I plan on learning and this video was incredibly informative and, most of all, scientific in that you laid out your reasons and established methods for achieving consistent results. Thank you!

[@rawbebaba]

So ive been learning to weld just at work, with no one who really knows how to weld, nice to have this available. Lots of just plain trial and error lead me to getting the right angle, not having the line stick out to far, i tend to weave my weld just because its easier for me to keep on my line that way for some reason. But good lord is it nice finding this to lean on because it sucks trying to learn something and having nothing to really refrence or no one to ask.

[@jaydupuis4103]

Thank you Tim for producing quality videos on a consistent basis. I check you tube everyday and am super happy when I see a new TimWelds video! I'm just a new hobby welder and your advice is awesome. Thanks again and keep up the great work!

[@DocBrazos01]

You're awesome man, and your videos are very very informative. Thanks for taking the time to provide high quality content. I have 0 welding experience and your videos are helping me every step of the way.

[@superdragon9293]

Just getting started this will most likely be a self taught course and looks like you will be my instructor......have my notes.... will be picking up my helmet/Gloves and tools later on today Hey all you guys i will need your help and tips as well...alrite lets do this.....P.S. i have a cousin who was in welding school dropped out like a dummy now he is giving my all his old tools and stuff ...Kool rite.

[@VomendiTenebrum]

Thank you, this is exactly the scope of info for somebody with a little welding experience and technical background, spot on

[@raulontiveros8135]

Just did this on My 05 f150 , I had already done everything up to this point , so far good , thank you sir ...

[@nacholibre1962]

Thanks for this. I just bought a small farm in Canada a few months back after retiring from the Canadian Army and have thought several times already that I need to learn to weld. But I found the whole thing a bit intimidating as I have never even touched a welder before. Then today my neighbour called me and offered me a mig welder and all of the accessories for free. He bought it six years ago and he’s never used it. He said I can just have it. I thought that was pretty awesome of him. I offered to pay him of course but he shut me down and said if we’re going to be neighbours we should also be friends!! Pretty damned awesome!! So I’ll be picking it up this week and thought I’d better start learning. Thanks for this video. I shall watch some more! Not quite as intimidating as I thought.

[@TheGreyGhost_of43rd]

This video put 7 years of wielding experience on my resume, thanks bro!

[@CostaMokola]

Flippen stoked to start welding. Getting my mig 200 pro soon.. can't wait to get my gear and start a new life around welding! Studying your videos like a mad man right now

[@michellenorum7639]

Wow what a fantastic video!!! Direct and spot on. A pleasure to watch you do a fantastic job. No B.S. direct and to the point one of the best You tube videos I have watched Thank you

[@zieg84]

Tim, I'm absolutely just a hobbyist welder short on knowledge and grateful for youtube. Question--why not make a jig to use for holding the torch at the right angle (at least for simple linear welds)? Maybe there's just too many variables involved for different welds that are required. I'm 67 and just learning but wish there was a jig that could hold my torch to take away my unsteadiness.

[@frostystearn]

great video TIM, my name is FROSTY im a beginner welder and have van important trailer weld to do your video has given me a the confidence to tackle my project - thaNKYOU TIM

[@NoName-be5ir]

Appreciate the info and breakdown of it. I’m a sign maker and I need sign base built from 1/4 plate with 2x2 square tube 10 inches tall welder in the vent of the plate. This job was passed on to other that always seemed to be busy. So I’m taking on the challenge of just welding them my self. We have a nice miller mig welder and huge metal work table. So I’m here looking for tips on how to correctly weld. It’s just sign post nothing fancy but I still wanna be able to say yep I did those. I have 8 of these to do next week and I spent some time this week practicing on scrap. I see a few things I was doing wrong and have a better understanding of the settings thanks again. And hopefully the welders at work won’t give me to hard a time when I’m done👍🏻

[@mariovitela8065]

I love this guy,learned more with this guy then everyone else I looked at for beginners in welding. He explained it like nobody else has I learned a lot today. Thank you for taking the time to educate us/me.

[@thelastshot9945]

Really been considering getting into welding, really just need to get my life going.

[@homesteaddiary958]

Just do it! Or as Dan Pena is fond of saying, "JUST FUCKING DO IT"

[@torycaswell4204]

You can do it

[@RicHairPIE]

Thank you for this and explaining the why. I havent welded in close to 3 years and i needed a refresher before i go take this weld test in 30 mins. Thank you!

[@eans19]

I'm amazed at the quality of this video! The information covered was exactly what I was looking for and I loved the experiments.

[@mrdelioncourt8226]

I just got back into a welding job after years. This info brought everything back. Great work.

[@GaryH-l5y]

Very good info sir, thank you for simplifying and explaining the relatively complex idea of mig welding. You are making all the variables involved much easier to understand and implement.

[@igorbaldo]

I can´t thak you enough. Really, it´s been quite a long time since I´ve been trying to learn how to weld, and you gave me exactly what I needed in less than 15 minutes. Again, THANK YOU!!!!

[@paulradford4100]

Thanks for that. I've just started a welding course and there's a lot in your video that is helpful.

[@Calimadeninja]

The BEST video on “how to.” thanks, you’re awesome bro, I just subscribed.

[@kristoffscuba5466]

You've just saved me 6 weeks of time doing a mig course. Many thanks

[@reyornos2661]

Thank you for good advice using mig weld,, watching from Japan

[@Bradley_Warren]

Getting hired as a maintenance tech and this is something I haven't touched in years. I appreciate the video.

[@pedroaguerrevere9118]

Good video, thank you. I am learning all about mig and tig. Then I will buy a machine. I had never learn about soldering when my father in law was alive. He said that he learned to weld first underwater when he served on Marine Corps and then in the Navy on II WW

[@jimrose6118]

I'm a retired prof and here to testify this guy is really a good teacher.

[@alejrandom6592]

MIGged today for the first time, this is very helpful!

[@davidjessee7701]

Great video!! I use to mug weld at a gate factory 2nd shift when I was a senior in high school!!!! Yeah no manipulation needed in most cases!! Shielding gas is so important!! When it runs out you will know! It will leave holes in the weld! Wire speed is crucial ! When I was learning how to weld , I would have my hand on the wire speed controller and turn it up and down as I was welding with the other hand , just to see and feel what the optimum speed was!!!!!

[@renoszervopoulos3134]

I have purchased a good mig welding machine a couple of years ago...the machine is still in its box and havent used it yet...the reason which might sound silly(and propably is 😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣) is that i kind afraid of using it,maybe because i put myself to...high level standards and afraid that i wont be able to fulfill them...i watched your video carefully and,finally i thought that it wont be that hard to master the whole thing...in anyway,your video was quite useful and educational and it is time to do the next step🤣🤣🤣....time to unbox the machine and put her do the job🤣🤣🤣...thanks for sharing your knowledge...i will keep up learning!!!thank you!!!👍👍👍

[@LubomirFotev]

Tim you're a blessing from the welding gods, thanks.

[@ronwhited1224]

When welding to achieve superior quality, it's important to remember to always push the gun or rod so that you don't end up with excessive slag inclusions/imperfections in your welds. Yes, you can get away with this to some degree around the house or farm, but beginners should get in the habit of pushing rather than dragging. You'll understand why when you see your welds under X-ray or a high-pressure bend test. Controlling that puddle is critical, and when it's in front instead of behind you can see everything it's doing. Great video as usual.

[@melgross]

Running angle really doesn’t matter unless you’re running an excessive angle. There are a lot of myths in welding, just as in any area. MIG is pretty forgiving in this. Tim is correct, and Jody from Jody’s welding tips and tricks has also shown that there’s no difference with MIG. I’ve been doing it for almost 50 years, and have found no difference either. Stick out is more important, and that varies on a number of factors, so giving one number there wouldn’t be correct either. Flux core is a different issue.

[@christinasoto2238]

Is it because of unseen porosity?

[@thomaskehoe1473]

Thanks for the great videos, I'll be buying your course this week. Can't wait to try and put down my first MIG weld.

[@steelwood74]

This was really good, there are a lot of other "how to" videos by others, but this has gone into detail which has helped me a lot

[@satwithcheaptrick78]

Great video. You're a good teacher.

[@racing6283]

Your video has been really helpful to me. Greetings from Uruguay and you have a new subscriber

[@Laszlo-t6o]

I so mutch like your wideos and learn a lot. Also today when I write this my German TÜV welding course just started. 3 weeks course and 2 modul. MAG and MIG. costet €4000

[@lyenrouillon9010]

Great video very intuitive. The information given might actually help me get started.

[@mooremaceo]

That was a nice tip about gripping the wire so it doesn't unspool. I've watched several other welding videos and it was never mentioned, so thanks for the tip!👍

[@theFriskybusiness]

Great instructional video. Well thought through and detailed. I’m not a welder, but I found the info very useful. Thanks for putting this together.

[@junjunmulleda5467]

Thanks for a great intro into mig welding. I’m just starting to get acquainted with my dads old Hobart welder again.

[@rawbebaba]

So ive just been traching myself from literally zero knowlege base, weaving has really helped me keep my line straight and neat, should i keep doing that or just kind of start over and work on keeping my line straight with no weaving?

[@chriskinnersley5384]

Just signed up for your online course. Thanks Tim, I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@Truth-will-set-you-free]

Hi Chris, can you post to this thread how you like the course? I have watched several of Tim’s videos and find them to be excellent. I am a total newbie to welding and am ready to pull the trigger on the course. Only wanted to get some feedback from someone who has made the commitment. I am going to speculate that you are not disappointed by just reading all the positive comments people have written about this channel. Thanks

[@metrohandi]

This is my first time viewing you and I know for a fact you will make me darn good welder

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Like all comments…. Great and Kwel video… always been stuck welder 40 years … after retirement… took mig and tig hobby… wished I done years ago !!

[@de2079]

phenomenal video. from start to finish just aced it. Well earned a like and subscription

[@Finnisher_DAD]

Very nice basics good refresher for intermediate hobbyist welders too like myself! From own experience I'll add one nuance tip to prop hand: don't lean on it too hard or grip the welding gun too hard (like an actual gun). It might feel like it's stabler but moving along becomes harder which indeed easily leads to curving the wrist. You need to be able to slide along the supporting surface effortlessly.

[@Garage_Beers]

wow such a good video.... with 0.00% experience I feel like I could start great welds after watching this.. obviously I wont ha and need hundreds of hours of practice first. Just a great video. Thanks!

[@tvideoman1]

Thank you! Very well done. I will check into your online courses.

[@philippearce]

great start to MIG, i already do oxy acetelene and stiring the puddle seems to help bind the sides together.

[@KingBigBabyJesus]

When would one know it's time to change out the liner? Thanks for the video. Have you ever done any other podcasts? The one on welding tips and tricks about cracks was informative. It really showcased your knowledge and enjoyment of the welding industry.

[@miszced]

>>>When would one know its time to change out the liner? When resistance to the wire flow is prevented from freely feeding through the liner & contact tip causing an erratic/unstable arc. Usually, the main cause is a gummed-up liner from wire surface contaminants accumulating/clogging the inner liner. Sometimes rotating the liner 90 or 180 degrees might help, but replacing it with a new contact tip would be a better solution. .

[@melgross]

Sometimes, removing the gun tip, and the connector from the welder, and blowing it out can solve the problem. Over time, powder from wire moving through the liner is generated. Along with dirt from the wire, it combines to form a sort of powdery sludge, narrowing the effective diameter of the tube, and causing friction. With cleaning, a metal liner will usually last from three to five 11 pound spools, depending on the hardness of the wire.

[@BITTYBOY121]

Well done Tim - Awesome video showing me everything I wanted to know regarding Mig welding ! - That fillet weld at 13:20 looks amazing and something that resembles a Tig weld ! - Hope one day I can weld as good as you with a Mig welding machine 👍👍👍👍👍

[@HridoyDhali-we2xy]

Thank you so much brother Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@patrickstich4121]

Thanks man. I take my tack test tomorrow. You do a good job explaining things.

[@anthonyduenas6801]

Thank you for this tutorial. Looking foward to seeing more.

[@Fcnjesse]

You are a hell of a teacher and an inspiration

[@adampowell1501]

You taught me more on welding in 10 minutes than my metalwork teacher did in 10 months 👏

[@tcb192]

Thanks, Tim, greenhorn here, your help is making it easier to learn.

[@maustinau]

TIMWELDS IS BEST WELDS Thanks for yet another best in class tutorial video Tim, keep up the amazing work and I hope your channel keeps growing the way it has been. You deserve it mate 🙂

[@LovelyArcticBirds-rq4xh]

I realy enjoy your teachings may almighty Allah bless you and your family

[@philipsmith5133]

Excellent tuition. Thank you for your assistance

[@overkillth]

Love your content. im going to become a welder myself soon. Gonna buy your Course for sure. greetings from Germany

[@malcolmyoung7866]

Best demonstration of installing wire into liner...thats the way I 'did it' so definitely a real life scenario...

[@flowyt9365]

I gotta stand at work all day to weld. It’s a pain to be comfortable in any way working on patches on thin stainless. I suck at welding but I’m trying to learn as much as I can in the process thank you for your video it helped a little bit!

[@Laszlo-t6o]

what i learned from my class mate is when you clean your copper collet you push the dirt out from inside out from the otder end with a thick (ca. 1 cm ) round piece of metal rod. or one leg of the welding pliers. I tried to turn it inside as you did it in the video but ot realy cleand it propely. It's just one tip.

[@zhiworld850]

Highly appreciated, sir.I learned many facts watching your video .

[@TruthSeeeker777]

Thank you so much for your very easy and to understand and apply, video. I'm just starting out with welding and your tips and advise are very helpful! Thank you sir.

[@outlet6989]

I'm a DIYer, and this is the next art to learn. The video was like having you next to me. I've bought everything I need, except for the gas. Where do I get it? Is this something I rent? What size tank would I need for my garage? Any more information I need on this topic?

[@andersonbulinda6819]

Thank you for your video ....i learn a lot as a beginner ...watching from north borneo

[@franklucero1728]

Thank you,,, what would be a decent wire welder for off grid use for a myself on a budget.... just getting into welding,,, appreciate your honestly and professional knowledge... peace ✌