Stainless Steel Welding Tips - TIG Welding

[@jed2055]

Much appreciated watching your processes from a non welding viewer. Your absolute professionalism simply shows me there are still people out there who not only enjoy their work but take the time to produce quality and I really do mean quality work. Thanks again.

[@c.oleary7097]

Jody, thanks for your time put into these videos. I'm a hobby welder with only one working eye, and the information you give over the excellent video helps me tremendously. Thanks for helping me, and everyone else out. This video just made me realize why my stainless TIG looks cooked a lot of times. :)

[@billytinliang4677]

I normally don’t comment on videos, but this one is really helpful for people who wanted to learn stainless TIG welding, great job, I learned a lot from you.

[@dimeweld]

Jody is highly skilled. This is a great tutorial.

[@ThisOldTony]

beautiful.

[@Jdmlsturbo]

This Old Tony I love you channel bro! Jody’s too!

[@LittleAussieRockets]

I would love to know how you both get those beautiful arc shots. I am trying to up my game on my little channel. And a big thank to both of you for the time and effort that goes into making good content.

[@CallofDoobie585]

This ol guy lol... Fuckin love the channel!

[@1969MAN]

I absolutely fucking love you bro

[@eyeballdude]

You’re beautiful!

[@mike216ism]

I've learned so much watching Jody. I successfully welded razor blades today at work. Definitely feels good to be seeing progress

[@ryantaylor5423]

Trying to make a stainless cup holder for a teacher in my vocational school. This video really helped me when trying to figure out how to weld it all together. Really appreciate it.

[@stephenpatton8690]

Excellent! I am a brand new hobbyist TIG welder and really appreciate the content.

[@davidgrimm1079]

Thanks for all you do Jody. My amateur welding jobs all start with a review of your expertise.

[@strobed22]

I absolutely love your videos. One of the most exciting things for me to watch despite not welding for over a decade.

[@robertavery8897]

Jody ... your right. There are many grades of stainless. Most people think if a magnet doesn't stick to it it's stainless. There are grades in the 400 s.s. Category that a magnet will stick to. It is also heat treatable. When you get down into the 300 grades. a magnet won't stick to. E.g. Frying pans are mostly magnetic ... you really need to know the material grade. Thanks for all the videos. Your the best.

[@BanCorporateOwnedHouses]

Such an awesome video. Short, to the point, well spoken, and full of knowledge on the craft.

[@tonheib.benson4771]

Jodi when I was teaching welding at VGCC in Louisburg NC I had to repair my metal containers and fences because of theft also and I did it just like you guys did it. Great Work

[@ExploreAmerica87]

Awesome video, I'm a certified pipe and structural welder and always find useful tips anytime I watch your video's. keep up the great work!

[@matthewerwin4677]

John Higginbotham Most professional welders I know refuse to watch this channel. Too much pride.

[@ColossalCrib]

Matthew Erwin professional aluminium welder here. Love this channel, every now and then, there's always something new to learn.

[@imbrandon16]

why don't you certify this pipe... with your lips.

[@xiongfa2152]

nicely quick and clean explanations without a lot of filler. Got my sub from that alone. I'm looking to maybe completely change up what I do for a living and welding for craft and art is on my mind. I had a great friend who was pretty well known in North Carolina who welded as a profession and was a recognized large sculpture maker regionally: Jerry Clemens. I plan to watch many more of your vids if they are as clean and concise in their explanations as this one. Most youtube people talk to damn much.

[@neil9768]

Jody, you're on top of the game with your camera work and arc shots. Big welding equipment manufacturers take note!

[@gregmaggert8561]

Find myself always coming back to your videos and I decide to weld something again. You're full of knowledge that we all need, what's that said what is a good way to identify what stainless steel your welding on, we'll all stainless steel fill a rod work or different types of stainless welding?

[@weldingtipsandtricks]

i dont think there is any easy way to identify different grades of stainless without something like a handheld xrf spectrometer. some grades are very similar in composition. 304 is the most common and 308L is the most commonly used rod for 304. It will pretty much weld any stainless but it doesn't necessarily provide the same strength or stainless properties as whatever grade you are welding. for example 316L needs to be welded with 316L filler in order to have similar corrosion resistance. hope this helps

[@gregmaggert8561]

@@weldingtipsandtricks that is helpful. I don't want to keep the stainless property of rust resistant, due to it being an exhaust on a vehicle, however beyond that I'm not worried properties. I guess I can try the magnet test? 304 not magnetic and 308 is, I think?

[@SMCca]

Who needs netflix and chill when you can have backing and chill

[@malachicousinSA200]

Agreed!

[@williamjago8630]

Backing and fill.

[@victoriasylvia4252]

You’re the only guy i’ll watch on youtube on welding tips

[@joshuathewelder24]

Jody, thank you for the help! I am going to be welding stainless steel in my college welding shop on Monday. Really enjoy your videos! Keep up the great work!

[@MichaelA-rp2hy]

this guy is always solving my problems at work god bless him.

[@chrisglory5695]

Wanted to say thanks for the tips I just started welding about a mint ago and my instructor told me to check out your videos and it's helped so much he told me 2 weeks ago dude your a welder you are way far ahead I've blown through stick welding and mig is too easy I started this week Tig welding and started on aluminum lol but I'm starting to get the hang of it thanks to you and my instructors tips hopefully soon I'll be ordering my Tig rig setup and accessories from you thanks again keep teaching brother they really do help

[@grahamshelton3448]

"May i have your clamps" should be a t shirt. Seriously, without a business account, how does one like myself aquire stronghand clamps as diverse of a collection as you? Specifically the f clamp with yellow easy squeeze ratchet handle shown in this video. Also, thanks for getting me through school. I had some great instructors and still do, but your passion for the trade its something we all need

[@jamesbarratt593]

I have just spent the gruelling part of my life learning how to tig weld aluminium to a satisfactory standard. All the videos I watched were from people highly skilled and they missed the key parts. Parts they would have forgot through the decades, and not reminded because they long since left them behind. Jody does a good job though. Covers nearly everything. Thumbs up Jody

[@lyntonr6188]

great video Jody . i have been using one of your stubby gas lens kits for awhile now , it is an excellent kit ,i definitely recommend it to anyone thinking of getting one

[@conover1978]

I really like your clamps you used in this video. The yellow handled one and the telescopic long clamp. That looked like it really helped. I’ve been MIG welding a long time and really wanting to get into TIG welding. I’ve seen a bunch of your videos and your welds are hands down badass. And I wanna do that some of my builds. Keep up the great work and I look forward to checking out your website.

[@trevorhoener8388]

The glove slap with the finger up was unexpected and greatly welcomed 😂

[@Betterthanallofyall]

Thanks for putting your Measurements into metric as well!

[@everettcalhoun8197]

The only thing I would add is that 304 is 18% chromium and the chromium oxide layer at the surface is what makes stainless steel stainless. When you deplete the chromium to about 11% it is no longer is stainless. The reason for 304L is to keep carbon from tying up the chromium making chromium carbides and every carbon atom ties up 3 chromium atoms. Very good series. I have welded stainless and high nickel alloys for about 30 years and find it interesting to watch you instruct. You don't realize how much you know until you start training someone else.

[@JedidiahShultzIrishCraftsman]

Great tips brother!! As a industrial pipe welder by trade I really appreciate your videos and the products you provide on weldmonger!! Great stuff and thank you!!😊👊👊

[@squuzcentral15]

Jodi: I have a medical device background so what I say here is probably super overkill for this video. "Keeping stainless stainless" in that industry is done by: First make sure the parts are truly clean. Always using the low carbon version of the alloy such as 304L in this case. This prevents carbide precipitation at the grain boundaries. Otherwise the boundaries are no longer stainless and that is where corrosion begins. After processing, passivate the area with the proper chemical - usually 20% nitric acid in most cases. Afterwards, avoid scratching the surface especially using iron tools like which you warn to use only a stainless wire brush. The chemistry of passivation is argued but folks, but it does remove all rustable free iron from the surface Most of my medical welding experience we used built-in small flanges at the spots to be welded so no filler rod was necessary. One summer break I worked at Westinghouse where they built the nuclear reactor pressure vessels. (I guess that dates me!) The alloy was 304L and they used 308 filler - as you did- if I remember correctly. I never saw a passivating process there and I wonder what -if anything- they did to it after welding. I have seen many of your other videos and you know all this stuff, but I thought I would just mention this because it does help keeping stainless stainless. Bill

[@SamirPfMalik]

I need your help bro

[@mrgreenswelding2853]

I used the stubby collet set up at a job and it was easier to control. Im currently waiting for my stubby kit to arrive.

[@Mystic_Punanyyy]

Man let me tell you stainless was the only process that took me the longest to get my head around god bless my instructor for coaching me to get it just right I would always run too damn cold then one day I watched him nail it down on his machine and I ran a nice beautiful rainbow bead 😎

[@KennyInVegas]

Thanks for great video and the response to my letter....... I bought those filler rods...... I REALLY appreciate your help!!!

[@bigrichard660]

That's awesome! I didn't realize Weldmonger was yours! I'm taking Intro to GTAW this semester and I ordered a Tig Finger from you! I've been using it and I friggin love it! I'll be ordering more of them so I never have to be without it (when I need it of course).

[@Sooperdooper74]

Great Job, and your voice and pronunciation is great. Thanks!

[@tonybaggett1984]

Excellent video. Jodi is the best teacher of welding on KZbin period. More knowledge in these videos than the Lincoln welding library. I've not messed with stainless ever but I heard that stick welding is the best for stainless, is that true?

[@matthewerwin4677]

Tony Baggett depends on what you are welding. Thick plate stick is best. Tig is better for thin stuff and pipe.

[@freefire06]

Uhh they run tig root on 1" thick and up all day in the boilermakers trade

[@txsviking]

Great video and on point with Tig welding stainless.

[@weldingtipsandtricks]

thanks, you do some awesome work!

[@torcher78]

txsviking I would love to see you on their podcast

[@torcher78]

weldingtipsandtricks what do you say Jody can we get Txsviking on there

[@MichaelWysocki-ks5xt]

30 years ago I MIG welded a lot of stainless sheet metal and I know that stainless usually welds real pretty, but you have to pay strict attention to it burning through and the contraction rate can be tremendous.

[@SSIUK]

Your rod to pool accuracy is second to non I just know I would light up the ally trying this

[@STohme]

Very professional as usual. Excellent video. Thanks.

[@mike216ism]

I really like the foot pedal that came with my Lincoln Square wave 200. I use a similar pedal at work. They have a really nice Miller syncrowave 200. Learned on a small Miller 160 stl lift start at work. The foot pedal definitely takes some getting use to but once practiced with foot pedal you will never look back

[@notretiredrefreshed3245]

Your welding is impeccable. I want to start learning how to tig weld with my everlast welder but just need more spare time.

[@MechInvent]

It's always a good idea to get a larger cup size. ❤

[@joshowen8313]

Could you make a video on TIG welding some sort of pipe support please preferably a support with a pipe clamp

[@taiwanluthiers]

I found that for thinner stainless, high amperage and very fast travel speed is the way to go... Often laywire and 100 amps for 1mm stainless, and pulse to let you move at reasonable speed...

[@skilgreining]

More of stainless steel videos please, its so easy to burn it. This was helpful :)

[@badermunirahmadmunirahmad6805]

Munweerg

[@earpig]

Thanks for the video. I like to tig weld stainless steel. First tried it yesterday and it was super satisfying.

[@fishermckinzie7636]

Hey so Jodi I am only 13 learning how to weld. I was wanting you to do a video of you showing beginners, how to stop and start again so thought leaving a big blob of metal

[@timalcutt4754]

I weld alot of stainless sheet metal at work, usually rolled and butt welded (working on a good purge fixture) but struggle a bit with .060 or thinner in getting a good bead with even penetration. Don't really have a question but maybe you could roll some rings and make a vidio.

[@TheJosepi87]

brilliant video thankyou, i have a question about the filler bar, would this still make a product made out 304 stainless food safe if using 308 filler bar ? (as in to store drinking water?) thanks

[@BIG_WAVE_RACING]

This video helped me tremendously! I love your videos and keep up the good work!

[@dannyt2892]

Old skool is always the way to go $$$$

[@tyler731]

Hey Jody I was curious to see what type of welder would you recommend that can weld Tig and stick for under 1000$ thank you.

[@ToniAngelchovski]

Great work!!! Greetings from Bulgaria! :)

[@oneworld5026]

thanks alot for your video but i have a question, why you put this aluminum pieces during welding ?

[@ypaulbrown]

to take the heat out of the stainless.......it absorbs the heat

[@nevinkuser9892]

That was great. Thanks for the tips!

[@peteshainin6063]

Jodi, You talked very fast about some thumb rules that seem important, like amperage per thickness of mild steel and then stainless steel. How about publishing these thumb rules in chart form? I will bet you have a lot of them. Sell a booklet on the weld monger store. I will buy it.

[@steview0ndaxsx808]

How easy is it for someone from the 🇬🇧 to purchase from your website as I love the look of your products? Cheers pal

[@NOBOX7]

Will this kit fit all tig torches ? i have an eastwood

[@chriswalker2982]

hey Jody another great video as always but could you make an in-depth video on downhill stick welding. In-depth meaning rod size, amperage, material thickness, and other such things that may be involved. Thanks for another helpful video

[@mikebest1897]

Another great video Jody!

[@colmone5592]

Hi Jody. Any chance you could show us how to weld bandsaw blades?

[@SankarKripal]

Very nice welding run

[@michaelcostello6991]

Is there a video or document that tells where to use what cup size for different scenarios ?? What cup sizes do i need as a beginner and where do i use them ???

[@fiolds350]

UA steanfitter apprentice from local 22 buffalo ny. Thank you for your videos!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Great video mate , thank you. Ross

[@chrisdaniel1339]

Jodi can you do some TIG welding on 0.0625" or 0.125" open corner joints using super duplex stainless sheet(S32760), something like this could be used in a submerged seawater application and is significantly more corrosion resistant than 316L

[@switchkwb]

Thanks for the great info. COuld you tell me what argon flow rate you had on.

[@ypaulbrown]

probably 15 to 20 cfh

[@A1AussieAdditions]

Love your vidios from down under.

[@typetwotim]

Great video , I also heard cooling hot stainless with water will not keep stainless stainless , any truth to that?

[@chiron4061]

nah, you can quench it with a wet cloth or something, in between passes, it's done all the time. Just don't fully submerge it or something like that.

[@525medic]

No ferrite=no austentite

[@shiafeh]

Great video I am a welder and I weld stainless steel exclusively in my profession I weld mostly for the food and lab equipment sector. I use a trigger and weld relatively hot and control distortion with a wet rag is that something that is not recommended not sure still new been welding for about 3 years

[@jeepaholic326]

I know I'm 3 months late but a wet rag is fine. Nuclear grade stainless welds are often cooled with spray bottles full of water. Make sure it is DISTILLED water though.

[@kthomas466]

Impressive as always mate, thanks again

[@mceperformance8978]

Great stuff there Jody. You're the man

[@bvl7390]

Jody, when using acetone to wipe something down, use butyl rubber gloves instead. They are much more resistant to acetone and will not "melt" after a short exposure unlike the other kind like vinyl, nitril, neoprene, latex,.... It's not impossible they could contaminate the workpiece after using acetone when you touch it.

[@customzdream]

Awesome video again

[@garypostell5268]

Always outstanding vids thanks a lot !

[@oskardez9074]

Just started to learn how to weld at my job. I hope I get food at it.

[@hansolsson3409]

Nice video Jody!

[@samoglesby7172]

While welding what must you look for regarding the puddle...oval or round? Also...should the torch and tig rod be at a 90?

[@NOBOX7]

Gonna get the stubby kit and a tig finger from your site , just got my tig and boy do i suck ....,

[@joshfazenbaker5691]

Jody, have you ever used Solar Flux Type B? Can you share any tips on that product & applications?

[@billythebake]

Josh Fazenbaker I'm a hobbiest - not the seasoned pro that Jody is, but I've used Solar flux to gas weld 304. Works good to shield the weld, but is kinda' a pain in the cunning linguals to clean off.

[@sneezy4430]

Rookie welder here, if you didn't have any chill bars on hand could you just do short beads, let the part cool, start another short bead, repeat?

[@alfredobouyer394]

Hola exelentes videos que hizo Este año muchas gracias por tu ayuda y colaboración pude mejorar las técnicas de soldadura yo no soy un soldador profesional pero trato de aprender lo que más pueda para mejorar ,le deseo un buen año y muchas gracias ,lo único que me gustaría sería que le pudieran sub títulos a los vídeos mi inglés no es muy bueno y mucha teoría no la puedo interpretar ,un saludo desde Mendoza Argentina

[@jorgemedina1169]

Thank you for the tips 🙏

[@thanasisathanasi4965]

Wonderful video brother. I only got a cheap Chinese DC Tig welder.

[@enriqueaguilar795]

Sensei. I've learned a lot by watching your videos and I thank you for that but It's a shame that you don,t send your products to mexico.

[@ZimmMr]

Couldn't find part two. Any chance of linking it to here?

[@gomigman5936]

Those are some pretty nice beads there. I just had an anchor roller made of 316L ss welded to a plate and it was the worst friggin weld I've ever seen for an intricate finish marine product. Have to grind it down and find someone else to redo it.

[@csbech999]

Hello there the video is AWSOME!!!!! can I ask you guys wich type of boots mr Collier wear?

[@mitchellbuss2424]

appreciate your videos. you make it interesting and fun to watch. more technical than chucke2009. I like Chucke also he's just getting a little to commercial.

[@mikehill9050]

Exactly !!!!! Hey Jody how many cfh do u use on SS ??? Thanks for all the great videos

[@dacel88]

I have a question, When you use aluminum backing like that while tig welding, Aren't you prone to risking that the weld bonds with the aluminium backing?

[@praveenbahadhur6448]

Very nice tig weld

[@PiscesMoment]

What is the best method to weld 303-304 stainless static mixers?

[@peterbilt9996]

My brother in law weld's like this and I always tell him "a preschooler could do a lot better job than you can", lol

[@mario2jz]

what is the lens used at 6:07?

[@GoldHawg]

Jodie, love your videos, especially on stainless. Any chance you'd make one on a custom stainless steel header w/3/8" flanges and 16 gauge primary tubes? It would be great to see the tough part of the 16 gauge connecting to the thick 3/8" flange, and then how you work around the primary tubes.

[@dandreher5679]

Why not use pulse and the chilling bars to stop the Warpage ?

[@baindmedicZam]

Good job brother 👍