TFS: First TIG. Now What?

So you just got your first TIG machine and you're ready to stack. But wait! Not so fast.... What else do you need? What sizes of what colors in what grades work? There's a lot of answers but we at TFS like to simplify it. Start with this and we'll see you on the other end of the bead.
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[@Koprophobic]

The fact you give this information out so precise, organized, and FREE makes you my hero

[@rickeyquiles8080]

Fact

[@agentbertram4769]

Just starting to TIG weld at age 62. This video was a very good starting point. Informative, nicely paced and a presenter with a friendly manner. Thanks. I shall be your student for as long as it takes.

[@danmoreton1788]

I am a bit embarrassed to admit it, but a few years ago I purchased a tig welder. Try and try as I could I just could not get the hang of adding rod to the puddle and moving at steady pace. Hell I had a problems establishing a puddle! The end result was always the same. Welds looked like a dogs butt, The metal was cooked and I was very frustrated... My new tig welder sat there for two years and was a constant reminder of my failure to gain basic skills to learn how to tig weld. At the end of last year I promised myself that in the new year I would learn how to tig weld. My son stopped by the house and gave me pointers on the basics of welding and it made all the difference in the world. Within a few days of his help I saw one of your welding videos. You covered all the same basics and mentioned using 3/32' tungsten. I had been using 1/16" and realized I was upping the amps to melt the rod but also cooked the metal! Lastly, you said...I was trying to decide if I should mention this, but I will anyway. If you can't see the puddle you can't weld!! Too funny but true. I bought a clearview hood and it made all the difference in the world. The end result is I am now able to consistently weld without making all the past mistakes. I have confidence when I weld. If I have a problem, I can diagnosis the problem and correct it. So, if you are just starting out, know that if a guy who is just south of 70 can learn to tig weld so can you!

[@simon9447]

Dan would you mind helping me out with some info? I have been practising my tig for about 6 months and the biggest challenge to me is not being able to see the puddle easily. I am interested to know what hood you selected? I have still got my first hood and it isn't that great I dont think. There are so many on the market that how would you know which ones represent an improvement? Would you mind telling me which one you ended up getting?

[@cavemanjoe7972]

@@simon9447 Is your hood an adjustable shade auto darkening? And what amperage are you welding at?

[@latenttweet]

Awesome man keep it up

[@wotsthis4]

Dan Moreton .

[@DaDaDo661]

Thanks for posting this.

[@MrYiminie]

Ive been tig welding since 1962, and have listened to a lot of instructors and wannabes. Your series of videos give better information.....(solid information)....... than any other that I have seen or heard. Good Job. Newbees need all the quality information they can get..

[@lesblack413]

Thanks Justin for your valuable videos. The fact that you don't annoy with loud heavy background music is a definite bonus. You are also a very talented welding, and this is coming from some one who started a mechanical apprenticeship in 1963. Love your work and will endeavor to watch all of your videos. Cheers from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia.

[@rjuarez4913]

Wow. I have never gotten so much down to earth, simplified , and quality information as from this guy. I’m blown away!!! And I’ve watched a ton of Tig videos. Thank you, from all of us.

[@philipershler420]

I am a beginner as far as tig is concerned. This video is just outstanding because it just lays out the basic bits and material to get going with tig. There’s absolutely none of this stuff about you have to use “blah blah” or you’re a dummy and you won’t be able to produce any sort of weld. It’s the best introductory video on tig welding that I have ever run across. Will this video make you an expert, nope. But it will simplify the overwhelming number of choices to get you started.

[@stephen9040]

I love your no bullshit approach that cuts through all the crap that's out there on KZbin. This is just what I needed. Thanks.

[@yoelfalkovitch]

,, n..

[@Zig285]

I've played with TIG before, but finally bought my own. This was a perfect NO-BS primer for things that I need going in. Thanks, Justin!

[@michaelwillis6520]

I bought an AHP 225 xi ac/dc tig machine around 6 months ago it came with everything foot pedal torch switch flow meter everything and I absolutely love it I would recommend it highly one of the best purchases I've ever made;

[@drjimjam1112]

Beginning my journey into tig welding this week, for the second time. (The first attempt ended in complete failure.) Thank you for preparing me so well. This time around I feel I can wade in there knowing how to set up my machine! Knowing what a weld puddle should look like and how and when to dab. Not to mention being able to purchase consumables with a degree of knowledge and confidence. And all of this for free!!?? WOW. So I send to you and your crew a very deep and very sincere, THANK YOU. Y’all rock!! Beer on me should we ever meet.

[@hussainshabbir946]

I bought everything according to this video and it really took out all the guess work and difficult decisions out of the window. Simple and honest guidance! Lots of Love!

[@mikeZL3XD7029]

That is really brilliant advice, Justin. I've TIG welded for years and I learned a lot from this video, as hard as that may be to believe, especially with the filler rod types. Cheers.

[@rmTheWalrus]

I only recently started TIG'ing, so no surprise I've landed on these TFS vids. I wish I'd actually stumbled on this one prior to my first few days, b/c I would have been setup 3x faster and had 100% more confidence (and less anxiety). Even now being into it a little, so much to learn, and really love the way you present the info. Somehow you always manage to speak exactly to questions I have in my head.

[@fasteddie737]

Best info and guidance for tig welding...period.

[@MorFabIndustries]

I went through SOOOOOOOOOOO much tungsten and argon when i was learning to tig. Argon and consumables are a must!

[@chefmaster3008]

I pretty much started my setup identical to Justin's advice in this video. I made the decision to take a class at TFS before it came in the mail and I am so glad I did. Those solid 8 hrs of instruction, practice, (Justin sharpening our tung's after a dip 😊) paid off huge. When I got my AlphaTig, I knew exactly what to do with it on Steel and Aluminum (my favorite) and how to set it up. I highly recommend watching as many vids on this channel as you have time for, and taking the leap of faith with Justin as your teacher in person for a class.

[@ericthered1274]

How has the AlphaTIG worked out for you? I'm looking at getting one, never welded before.

[@BigPowerAL]

Returned my Harbor Frieght welding helmet for a Miller Digital Elite per your advice. Appreciate all the work y’all put in these videos.

[@paulkc10]

This is very much what I needed. Just got my first TIG machine and it’s pretty straight forward until you get into consumables. Hearing “get this and that’s it” is exactly what I needed to hear to get going. Thumbs up as always.

[@web3036]

The number one reason for protective clothing is to prevent any current to flow into or through your body. Never put bare skin on a project when welding. PERIOD!

[@justaddwater1776]

That’s the 2nd reason the ground should save you not saying you should do it but the #1 reason is due to heat

[@anilrotory4life57]

Thank you sooo very much for your info brother. You are a hero to many who does not have access to schooling and information but are looking for a future in this field. God bless you

[@vanduraful]

This is the most informative and digestible tig video on KZbin. Thank you very much.

[@brentweiser3596]

I was so excited when my first everlast welder arrived at my home. I have learned how to weld a bit and am loving it

[@lawrenceheim9666]

Dude - I love your no BS style. that is SO helpful to those of us who are just starting out. I have learned so much from all of your videos and am trying to work out when I can come to LV and attend a class or two. Thanks for all you've done for the trade.

[@Reuben-eo2up]

I’ve been tig welding for about 4 weeks now and have watched hundreds of videos on it by now, and I’ve been doing everything properly and for some reason my tungsten would just melt and my welds were covered with brow dust and I could not make a bead for the life of me. Today I come in the shop and my shop teacher says hey I check this out, and when we looked at the gas that was hooked up, the last person to hook up the gas had hooked up the argon co2 mix. So we put the 100% argon tank on and I layed down a bead and I stacked dimes almost perfectly, it was fricken awesome

[@toddray4549]

Thank you my friend. I've been welding for over 20 yrs but tig is kind of a different animal I've practiced a few times but the machine was already set up. All I had to do is turn it on. So thank you for your videos it will help me decide on what machine to get, and how to set it up. I'm still learning everyday and I'm not ashamed to say it. So again thank you

[@johnsonlong1272]

I've seen a lot of beginner videos and this is by far the best entry-level video good solid information no BS and no opinionated pointers it's not very often you hear someone say it doesn't matter just pick one and use it.

[@Interdiction]

Great information and no messing around with the delivery of said information .

[@rjuarez4913]

I was cooking my material. You said amperage is not heat...time spent sitting there not moving is heat. And suggesting non gas cups to up your technique. Probably the two most valuable pieces besides cup size. Thank you tremendously.

[@ifster7273]

That was the best "beginner intro" I've seen yet. I've had my MIG for 20 years and just got my first TIG setup and did not know the first thing about it. Now I do know the first thing about it. Thanks.

[@johngriggs5910]

At my age which is old and stuck in there way! Thank god I have guys like you to help teach me to Tig yep I am one of those I don’t know crap! It’s nice to learn do something different and have fun doing it. What an educational and fun Outstanding video!

[@jeffanderson4711]

Teachers and instructors are not made, they are born with the gift of conveying information to those who need it with the least amount of confusion and run on phrases that can glaze over the eyes of the most interested students. Justin is a natural instructor. These videos are pure gold, their content is massive and the delivery is seamless. As the owner of a fabrication shop in Tucson, I thought I knew it all, I was wrong. When I'm not stacking dimes I'm stacking these videos one on top of the other. Keep them coming.

[@stephenWHITMER-ft8kf]

Just Justin. Thank you. As a newbee I sure appreciate your knowledge an expertise as well as the way you make the info easy to understand. Thank you very much

[@supergarball]

Justin, I’ve watched a lot of KZbin videos and by far, this one is excellent. You are an awesome teacher; I would know, I’m married to one. I just turned 50 and rewriting my garage for air and power for a welding/metal setup (Everlast Tig, Plasma, JD2 bender, lathe). I’m torn between 2 welders, the Everlast 250EX and 210EXT. I’ll be doing mostly aluminum and stainless (I run a marine business). Thanks for putting your time into education.

[@troyedwards5233]

supergarball Well, if you want any part time help, I'm a retired welder. We Love and know Boat's. And cheap cause I want part time. Are you in the continental US? Robert 661-979-4204

[@toolchuck]

Justin, I got my new EXT210 last week and after watching many videos I have found yours to be the best. I finally lit it up tonight and thanks to your advice I not only survived, 😁 but I made decent progress in learning to TIG. A lot different than MIG, stick or gas, that's for sure. Thank you, Chuck.

[@travismiller5548]

20 year veteran of the glassblowing industry just getting into TIG. thanks very much for this VERY informative video. Let me share with you a tool hack from glassblowing ya'll might like: I noticed a lot of TIG welders using spark plug covers from the auto parts store- woven glass fiber socks to turn over hot parts freshly welded parts to spare your gloves, and add some hold time before you feel the heat. Glassblowers use a pair of stainless steel hose clamps to fit them onto BBQ tongs. With the glass sleeve it won't scratch up your parts.

[@Elvirth24]

I love my AlphaTig. So far I've used it to make a set of straight pipes and an air cleaner cover for my modified 1982 Yamaha Virago 750, with more planned mods in the future.

[@erinaledo1267]

Thanks for simplifying the over whelming amount of variables when it comes to tig. I’ve been mig welding for years. Bought my first tig set up to learn a new skill. Boy I feel like a fish out of water when it comes to all the crap and steps you have to take just to start laying a bead down. Hahah

[@davidblood9882]

Excellent video and content. I’m a know nothing beginner to TIG and this was just what I needed. Thank you.

[@mlenz2553]

Thank God I found this channel 🙌. You just saved me so much time and research

[@davidlakatosh9456]

Somebody already mentioned exactly what I was thinking. love the no B.S. approach

[@mub3ady]

Thank you I like your simplification of the matter, a quality painfully missing on vast majority of explanatory videos causing confusion for beginners or putting them off. Much appreciated and thank you again.

[@onehot57]

Great video Justin, when I first started welding 65 years ago, all we had was gas. Years ago someone told me that if you can gas weld you can TIG with no problem, we’ll that’s not all together true. I am about to get a new inverter TIG machine and watch all your stuff.

[@JaakkoF]

TIG being the "same" as gas welding in terms of torch control and dipping your filler rod is probably the similarity everyone refers to. It is indeed easy to learn to gas weld and that transfers to TIG well with the hand-eye coordination, but TIG still is a whole another world with the machine settings. So all in all, gas welding experience helps, no doubt about it.

[@duanecalhoon3322]

I love how straight forward this guy is, thanks for being blunt and honest

[@rendel5024]

This is gold, absolute gold. I did a one day welding course earlier in the year and paid almost $500, and wasn't told crap really. I learnt what I absolutely needed to know and absolutely nothing else. The info I've seen on your channel today alone has been so helpful. Cheers.

[@chuckgilbert2035]

I have been welding for 50 years and just bought my first Tig welder (used one) what a learning curve, made so many stupid mistakes already but your videos are helping with that, keep it simple then challenge yourself to increase skill level, kind of like riding a motorcycle, the first mistake I made was the torch in the + , opps, second was buying different tungsten without knowing I need the collet to go with it, (like I said stupid mistakes) so 1/16 filler, 3/32 tungsten, I consider this the most important thing you have taught me so far. All I have for cup is the number 8 so I plan on another visit to the welding store to get a 5 and collet for 3/32. Thank you!

[@Equiluxe1]

When I first started to weld I went to night school. I wanted to learn arc welding but the instructor there said to learn gas welding first as then you will find all other welding far easier, he was right as when I first picked up a tig torch some years later it just came naturally as did mig, I had no trouble with dipping tungsten or feeding filler. So now if any one I know asks about learning to weld I tell them start with gas, it is slow, easy to see what is going on and teaches co-ordination of both hands.

[@southjerseysound7340]

My grandfather told me the same. He used to weld airplanes with gas back in the day and was a artist with a torch. He's long gone now but I still remember the stuff he taught me as a kid and its got me through some really sticky situations while working in 3rd world s*** holes where nothing else was available.

[@zalezluciano2899]

We learned gas first then stick then Tig, shoulda been gas then Tig 😑

[@melgross]

I won’t disagree with that. But some people see that torch on and run for the hills. Heh!

[@alexanderdare4559]

I want a good aluminum TIG welding machine what do you recommend

[@Equiluxe1]

@@alexanderdare4559 Depends on where you are in the world as makes and models vary from country to country, but if you are serious about taking up welding and are likely to have more than the one job, spemd the most that you can afford on the machine good machines are so much easier to use.

[@RB87NL]

I learned to weld oxyacetylene back at school and did a better job at it than stick or mig welding. Now I bought my first TIG machine to do some patchwork on a old Land Rover. This video really covers the basics. I will give it a go when my argon cilinder arrives next week! Thanks for the video

[@dannovic]

Ive looked at a bunch of tig weld videos because im in the market for one, and every single one felt like a crappy "buy our stuff" add... this is the first video that actually helped me out! Earned a sub here

[@stephenstoker570]

Just took delivery of the AHP AlphaTIG-201XD, and they have listened to the reviews and comments concerning the foot pedal. Mine included the preferred "rocker" style of foot pedal. I was surprised but have heard good comments about there customer support and I take the change to be very positive. I really enjoy your videos, your very good as a teacher.

[@Sagart999]

I've been looking at a lot of your videos, and getting ready for my first TIG class. Good, solid info - especially on how to avoid fooling yourself by using what could amount to crutches that would cover a new guy's mistakes. That alone answered a lot of questions. Much appreciated.

[@eab62]

I've been watching all these videos for over a year while saving for my TIG welder. Really great series. Appreciate all the info and keen to finally get started welding myself

[@marcsnider8190]

Good morning Justin. I must say you my friend are a great instructor. I have been a professional welder for 30 years and came across your site just playing on the net. what you bring to the welding trade for new people is amazing. keep up the great work. you can always learn and I have even learned new things from you. good job.

[@MadTrapper1]

Old stick welder here. Thanks for the clear info. Picked you because you don't talk down to people. Thanks.

[@EigenkonstruktDe]

Two weeks ago i got my first Tig machine, did an unboxing and started to teach myself! Perfect timing :D

[@chueewowee]

Brilliant delivery, no nonsense.

[@matthewmyers3406]

Thank goodness, someone finally posted how to setup the machine and explained current type! I'm a student/beginner; thanks a bunch for how informative the video is.

[@FM-hv6zc]

Wish all video tutorial uploaders in whatever field they ply their trade in, would watch this tutorial approach on explaining basics fundamentals on a subject field. In this case "How To Set up for TIG welding" Precise, informative, direct, excellent delivery which was quickly absorbed. Thank you

[@ajmckay2]

I think this is the best TIG video I've seen yet aimed at beginning welders

[@philipershler420]

As usual Justin just lays it out. For the beginning TIG Welder (like I am) all of the choices quickly become mind boggling. But, I have not found anyone who is better than Justin to get through all the “trees” so you can see the “forest”. His ideas of what you need and what you don’t makes getting started and carrying you a long way into the TIG process very approachable. Well done!

[@xoltacueponi]

i've never heard of TIG welding and i never intended to learn about it or try it out, but I've been binging all these videos. value all knowledge

[@exportedafrican]

Good video Personally I started with a 20cf cylinder. Every time you I go to fill I trade it up a size. Keeps it affordable at $40/$50 plus the gas. I'm very content with my 125's now!

[@Moparmaga-1]

Question for you, what does argon cost for 125 ?

[@mmipmobilewelding6975]

I’ve been in the trade for ten years now but haven’t been full time on the tig except when I was welding pipe. I’m looking for a cheap tig machine for my garage to bring in some side work and found this video. I have to say that you’re spot on with the hood discussion and I agree with your big cup logic 100%! Keep up the awesome videos dude!

[@ryandavis930]

Got welder thurs night. Got gas and filler rods & started practicing fri night. Touched both supplied pieces of tungsten with filler rod...

[@austinburtch5972]

I like what you said about using a furrik cups, etc, to mask results. I feel the same way and I'm glad you said it. Keep it up!

[@gsxr440]

I've been mig welding for years and now I finally want to get into tig .... ive been watching your vids for a few weeks now and you give really good info for the beginner... 👍👍

[@DavidHerscher]

TFS is the literal SHIZ-NOODLE. These vids are fantastic, informative, concise, and honest. Thank you for your hard work!

[@JaymeVanAuken]

The second video I've watched of yours both are excellent. This one will be the gold standard for reviewing as I learn to TIG. Thank you - Van

[@jasonmoseley1442]

I'm in welding school and my instructor uses your videos as supplemental coaching. Thanks!

[@snoopydoggy5196]

Wow. My everlast welder came with just about everything I needed and I thought all welders came with these accessories. I guess I am pretty fortunate.

[@tedhargiss1056]

YES! Thank you for putting this video together. Very good, and detailed information. All wrapped up in one package. And, I just got my first torch for my multi-process for Christmas.

[@Ritalie]

The "ball" flow meters are a 50 psi pressure regulator, fixed pressure, needle orfice adjustable flow rate device. The gauge style regulators are a fixed orfice, with a 0.060" or similar orfice that cannot be adjusted, and when you adjust the regulator, it is lowering or raising the output pressure. The ball regulators are not capable of running at lower pressure. Having higher pressure than necessary, means more wasted pre-flow gas, when you begin your weld. If you're concerned about gas usage, a pressure regulator with a gauge, would obviously be more efficient than a "50 psi" ball regulator. You can get an adjustable pressure "ball" flow meter, which would allow the lowest possible pressure to be used.

[@topstar3]

Wow thanks for this video! Been mig welding for years but shopping for my first AC/DC TIG machine and found this video very helpful

[@Ma_X64]

Never tight the nut on gas line as shown here. You will probably break the inlet pipe of the regulator in case you can't feel the proper torque. Always hold nut and its pair with two wrenches. So for an argon bottle. But if you will break off the bottle valve then you will be defenitely dead or injured seriously because that 70-80 kg bottle will be flying all over your place.

[@Mustached_Crusader]

Working in a weld supply business I’m so glad he hits on points that are often ignored or overlooked by a lot of people

[@gf-qx8mv]

I've got so much to learn! Thanks for an excellent "starter" video. It's been over 50 years since I first laid my hands on a arc stinger; now I'm going to start using TIG (if I can) and have more skills to utilize. Thanks for the great video, I learned quite a lot from it. We'll see if your advice stuck to this old codger!

[@AndrewWorkshop]

Best video by far for beginners learning to TIG weld.

[@Mr_Zisky]

Amazing! That's exactly the kind of introduction I was looking for! After watching 10 other videos this one finally answered all my questions. Thank you!

[@calambeno6303]

hi justin im a filipino very interesting your topic regarding tig weld very clear explanation more power to you thank you so much.

[@zerogmopars746]

Nice video. Don't forget you may need a higher capacity electrical outlet like a 230 Volt, 50 Amp, and if moving the welder around from the outlet a heavy duty extension cord. Also need some type of grinder to sharpen the Tungsten. Might need a "Y" valve for the Argon if welding with back gas (Stainless steel.)

[@cavemanjoe7972]

A newbie on their first time tig welding isn't generally going to be needing a back purge setup at first. And for the outlet, a dual-voltage machine like that AHP is good to get started while you're waiting for 240.

[@zerogmopars746]

Good points. Just pointing out that there might be more costs involved. I have never used that machine, so not sure what it can weld on a normal 110 volt 15 or 20 Amp circuit. Specs say at max output, 110 Volts it will pull 37.4 Amps, TIG and 58.2 Amps MMA? Good PPE is worth the money too, just had some skin cancer removed earlier this month.

[@cavemanjoe7972]

@@zerogmopars746 Absolutely. Too many people underestimate the total cost of everything to get going, and then end up skimping on things like the hood or the gas cylinder, or going the other way and getting good gear but a cheap amazon machine with no settings. Either way can make things frustrating. Plus there's always the things you forget, or suddenly realize you need, like a 'stainless' wire brush, different size of filler metal, and especially with TIG, you need spare collets, because most people cook a few figuring things out at first. The little things can add up quick. I was commercial roofing a few years back. The owner who hired me had to have a cancerous tumor removed from his calf the year I left, from his days doing hot-mop in Florida summers with shorts on. I feel for ya on that one, bud. Best luck on a quick recovery.

[@melgross]

Cancer is a problem for welders. Just because someone isn’t getting radiation burns I.e. “sunburn”, doesn’t mean that they’re not getting enough radiation, over time, to get cancer from it.

[@vm0r3n0]

Amazing information, I've watched this video several times and I still learning some details. Congratulations.

[@GenerationGap69]

That definitely helped me because I was getting swept up in the gas lens and fancy cups propponents on the internet. This will make my decision on what welder to buy much easier and hopefully my start in TIG welding will be a good one.

[@android01978]

As a noob that’s probably just spent far too much money on a tig machine, I really appreciate this video. It gets overwhelming the number of options and opinions out there that probably make very little difference to the first few welds (or attempts maybe). Fingers crossed I don’t break anything with my first few practice welds 😬

[@Kombikraal]

Hi Justin ! I followed your advice to the letter and did my first tig today with impressive results ... WOW your advice is incredible ! Well done Justin - brilliant video's and perfectly suited for every level of TIG welder.

[@koitorob]

I would also suggest to leak test all gas joints. Not so much from a safety aspect, more of protecting your pocket!Good informative video for the beginner!Merry Christmas

[@TomMakeHere]

I lost half a tank because I didn't check when I started Soap water spray bottle comes out for every cylinder change and after moving the tig around just to be sure

[@carramba86h77]

Tumbs up for uploading on the night before christmas.

[@Moparmaga-1]

Thank you for saying Christmas & not "the holidays" lol. 👍👍

[@LikeZO]

I also added a dedicated tungsten grinder when I started out. It save me a lot of time and some space since I went with a hand held one. But yeah, dipped the tungsten every 5 mins of welding lol.

[@dmmdmm5435]

I recently got the everlast 250EX. I've been welding 25 years now, many employers and power supply's. Have owned many machines. I can honestly say this everlast 250EX machine is pretty good. $1,360.00 we'll spent. I can get a puddle started on 1/4 aluminum, right now. Actually too many adjustable parameters, but once set you're good. 2% lanthanated works on all metals and Ac/DC

[@GregoryJohnston77]

I'd so love to see an updated video of a Chinese tig welder battle between vulcan pro, everlast, Eastwood, yes welder, and prime weld welder in a welding battle.

[@ryanwolfe911]

Thank you for this Justin. I had to learn all this stuff the hard way through trial and error. I've learned just about everything I know from watching your videos the last couple years and I kick myself all the time, I lived in Vegas for years and had no idea you were even there, or I most certainly would have paid for your instruction. Would have saved me the countless hundreds of dollars I wasted ruining consumables and getting frustrated. I still may do that next time I go to visit. I'm decent and can stick 2 pieces of pipe together and make it work, but I'm nowhere near your level of expertise.

[@louis0531oogle]

Thank you for the check list of inventory items that I would need... Appreciate it!

[@CHOPFORLIFE13]

You're the MAN Justin, but I'm sure you hear that from your wife everyday. Despite being taught from welders at car/bike shops (being friends of mine), and going to BOCES for all the TIG courses they have, your videos always seem to be better teachings. Very personal, educational, detailed humble videos, make me feel as being the only one in "the class." I thank you very much for what you do for the fabrication community, especially the welder community.

[@tonyhill3638]

Thank you so much for your series. I'm good with stick, but need to do aluminum welds, and tired of waiting and paying for someone else to do it for me. So I'm diving in. Again, thanks for the clear honest help!

[@randyrussell4767]

Thanks for all the information on aluminum it is definitely helping me to weld better!!!

[@PeterC3400]

It's good to see someone harping on just sticking to basics and practice, practice, practice. Too much is out there about how we MUST buy all the fancy stuff in order to weld well. It reminds of the simple fact that SKILL, earned with sweat over time, will always triumph over 'fancy'. Tiger Woods could still outscore me on the golf course using a cricket bat, even if I had a set of Pings.

[@georgedennison3338]

Great intro directed exactly at my sitch. Answered questions I had & gave me answers I didn't know I needed. Thanks!

[@bryanarnold540]

Justin, just started welding 6mo ago. That is " I started taking it serious " and took an intro to welding at my local JC. Now ive played with ( emphasize the word play ) welding for years. But in the section of my class, when they taught GTAW, I fell in love. Now the class teaches only basic and then goes into plate and pipe. Havent taken those yet ( not planning a career change at 50+yrs old ) and thinking of perusing them just to get better. BUT in a long winded compliment.........I have learned more watching your videos, than taking ANY class. From machines to metals and every where in between. Thank you for what you do and who knows, maybe Ill make it to one of your classes, seeing were next door to each other ( CA/NEV ). Love ya brother and again THANK YOU and keep up the good work.

[@calvinehlert4756]

nice to hear a no bs discussion about the basic equipment staying "calm" during the initial work with the setup!

[@TheBobberVlog]

Cheers Justin you are a great help. Upping the game on my channel and getting a TIG involved!

[@mikemoise7686]

i was wearing a cheap hanes black t-shirt and welding at 300 amps, the light actually went threw the shirt and still burnt my skin lol