TIG Aluminum Weave with HTP Invertig 221

[@5thStreetFab]

Thanks for watching guys. I tried to explain everything the best I could. If you have any more questions just comment and I'll get back to you.

[@niwachien]

What are you hiding from?

[@pontoonrob7948]

Some pics of the results after the arc shots would be nice. New camo antifa or just cold? Lol

[@5thStreetFab]

The cold!!!

[@5thStreetFab]

I know I had the camera dialed and didn't want to move it haha soon I'll have a second camera. Antifa! Haha no just freezing my ass off! Although I am near Eugene haha

[@TheRitchieLeeShow]

Dude someone needs to send you a heater to DEMO. Try TSC.@@5thStreetFab

[@joshharroun2004]

Man I wish I could weld like you. Your movements look so robotic. I’m jealous of the steady hands.

[@garypostell5268]

Awesome job HTP Is doing a very fine job just outstanding performance 💯🇺🇸💪❤️

[@luisvega1294]

miller syncrowave 200 amp ac/dc only been tig welding few months.. your videos help tremendously thank you for sharing your skills! aluminum so far has been the funnest to weld for me I have long way to go yet before I will ever be as good as you but I sincerely thank you for helping me become a better welder with your teaching..love Jody and Tony too.. you guys are the best!

[@dalibortrkulja9582]

glad u got a free welder, u deserve it

[@5thStreetFab]

Thank you! I really appreciate it and its been doing great!

[@alekseygrun2315]

Very good job! Perfect explanation of detailes! Nice pofesional Video!!!

[@charlesnorton5134]

Wonderful video ,,it was like being in welding school .

[@sethstrohm7877]

Your aluminum videos has helped get back to where I was 4 yrs ago haven’t tig welded since until 3 months ago at work an it improves a lot after watching ur videos. U r an animal on aluminum thks for the videos keep it up

[@5thStreetFab]

Right on dude! Glad I could help and thanks for watching

[@nataliejustinmurphy2671]

Miller Sync 250 HF. Nice welds, thanks for the detailed explanation, helpful!

[@danl.4743]

You are a really good teacher. That's a tallent not too many have. Thanks. Your videos help me a lot.

[@southmaplegarage]

Your videos have helped my ac tig in so many ways, thanks for taking the time to teach so many of us. Iv upgraded from an eastwood tig200 to an Everlast ext210. Next upgrade is a watercooler .

[@5thStreetFab]

Right on dude. I'm glad to hear it! How is that ext 210? I've never ran one. Yes water coolers are amazing especially on Aluminum!

[@southmaplegarage]

5th Street Fab Its great, so many settings to dial in, blows the syncrowave200 I use at work away.

[@ktcgarage8572]

I’ve been watching your old stuff thinking you needed some camera gear but it looks like you have done that. I love watching your vids. I don’t tig so I’m limited to the mig vids for my education but you have taught me a lot. Your mig beads are goals for me!

[@5thStreetFab]

Thanks dude 🍻 ya all I had before was my phone. Haha not the best but it got me through

[@ktcgarage8572]

5th Street Fab haha yes I get it I didn’t even hold my phone sideways my first three videos. They were terrible Now I have a high def camera and mics and light. It takes a while to get going

[@garypostell5268]

Thanks keep them coming love ❤️ it!

[@garylsmalley]

You are very clear with your explanation, easy to understand, especially with the video close up, which is also easy to see. Good job. I have stick welded ac and dc since high school. I'm now 70, and considering a multi purpose machine. I have never mig or tig welded, so I'm watching videos on both process, plus making a decision on what machine to buy. Enjoyed your video

[@5thStreetFab]

Thank you very much! If you want to TIG welding Aluminum make sure its and AC/DC multi purpose machine. Good luck! And thanks for watching

[@ThisOldTony]

beautiful work. I have the same 221 but my welds don't look like that. Wonder if I got a bum one? ;)

[@5thStreetFab]

Haha that must be it Tony! 😉 Thank you

[@ryanjones9305]

This Old Tony bum is as bum does there, ToT.

[@l.p.5259]

Definitely the machine...in 20 yrs of welding and working with hundreds of weldors(men), I can’t think of one single time when something turned bad and it was their fault.... always the machine, rods, gas, helper, weather, rotational axis of the earth, etc..

[@ashton6478]

L. P. Lmfao

[@anthonymontey4615]

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[@israelnieves2817]

Thanks for taking your time to teach some of your skills and style.

[@5thStreetFab]

No problem bud thanks to taking the time to watch it 👊

[@gonzosweldinginc2922]

Great video keep them coming! Drawing it out makes it much more understandable.

[@5thStreetFab]

Glad to hear it

[@bellofello1]

I run an everlast inverter machine. Thanks for the videos, looking forward to putting your tips to practice to improve my welds!

[@5thStreetFab]

Right on dude and thanks!

[@willbraswell7425]

Your sketching with explanation really helped me!

[@5thStreetFab]

Good I wasn't sure if it would make sense to people so I'm glad to hear it!

[@joelwilliams3790]

Well Done young man and thanks for ur great helpfull tips.

[@5thStreetFab]

No problem thanks for watching

[@JSC-c]

I'm from Australia and have the Esab 2200i tig been a great machine, would like to see these HTP machines over here in the future they look really good quality and everyone on here seems to be using them now

[@5thStreetFab]

Nice I know a lot of people like those esabs. I don't know if HTP has welders over there but in Europe they do but they're called Stel could try looking for them

[@alexadames9390]

Great videos , thanks for sharing your welding skills and wisdom. I'm new at tig, using inverter Primeweld 225.

[@Mikael5732]

Just got my Invertig 221 today. Going to start setting up tomorrow. Selling my Miller econotig 150A. Just used it for stick anyway.

[@5thStreetFab]

Thats awesome! Let me know how you like it!

[@thatguythatdoesstuff7448]

Swap the torch for a CK Flex and that's my dream setup. It's awesome HTP sent that to you. Well deserved. I'm on an Everlast inverter.

[@5thStreetFab]

Ya I had CK flex head #9 but man does it not stand up to Aluminum. I might get a #20 sometime though! I've heard good things about the Everlast tigs. Thanks bud

[@ls2005019227]

Great info- I use a Miller Syncrowave 210 (inverter). I agree on the annoyance of high frequency, & only get around 150 if needing a lot of focus (along a thin edge). Around 60hz is much more pleasing, & I use on thicker pieces, castings, etc.

[@5thStreetFab]

Definitely! 60 Hz is what my machine runs at work and I don't feel like shooting myself by the end of the day haha

[@kalita210]

Beautiful welds

[@timothyprochilo4840]

Great stuff as usual. Very simple and well explained. Thanks.

[@5thStreetFab]

Thanks bud! I appreciate it 👊

[@dlewis4647]

I have the exact same TIG setup. Keep the vids coming. Great content!

[@5thStreetFab]

Nice dude I love this setup!

[@YakobShtern]

Супер. Молодец парень . Настоящий сварщик , наше Братство !

[@milsgarage]

Great video. Thank you. Subbed. 👍

[@armenvegas]

Nice welds, very nice equipment, wish I had $3k. I want a ac tig machine soo bad

[@destro513]

I have an htp 221 and Lincoln sp185. I use a big miller tig at work

[@liviuvasiu282]

You're doing a great job ! Awesome ! Thank you !

[@Ryan_1997]

Looks good 👍 I'm using an inverter. No big name brand but have made some good welds with it. Just need to buy more consumables and tungsten. It's a lotos. Pretty good I'm happy wit it since I'm a beginner.

[@5thStreetFab]

Nice. Just make sure you buy name brand consumables it really does make a difference!

[@RR3EURO]

Great tips, thanks

[@jeffuthoff8622]

Very nice work, friend!!

[@5thStreetFab]

Thanks bud!

[@ashleymillard3207]

Just discovered your channel. Great content. Lots of good guidance. I really like the detail especially where you can get into trouble. Aluminum is different than other metals when tig welding. Your videos are great. I think even better than the much loved Jody or weld.com guys. You cover settings but I would like to see more. Not a video on settings but when welding describe what your settings are and why you’re using them.

[@5thStreetFab]

Thank you! I don't know if they're that good haha but I appreciate it! I try to include the settings but it's always an after thought haha I'll try to remember for you!

[@Urchfab]

You got some serious skills bro! Looks like a sweet Htp setup you got there, You don't see that kit over here.

[@5thStreetFab]

Thanks Matt! Ya I think they call them stel welder's over in Europe. HTP is their American version.

[@ilnitrox]

Hi, nice job my friend. It's nice weld aluminium, I try to do it better, because it's difficult. However TIG welding need more practice to be control the puddle and make good welds. You have a good channel and I like it. Regards from Spain

[@5thStreetFab]

thanks bud!

[@Goalsplus]

Thanks very much. What I would like to see or hear is more "basic" information. My mig doesn't have a chart and I didn't pay the fact much attention. On various KZbin videos I learnt about balancing wire feed speed and amps BUT it took me a year to figure out amps are related to material thickness. Maybe someone mentioned it but some basic information needs to be repeated over and over again to enable learning. Thanks for listening.

[@5thStreetFab]

ya that takes some time if you were never taught it before. Im planning on doing a begginer tig series but might throw in some MIG also

[@Goalsplus]

@@5thStreetFab that'll be terrific. Thanks.

[@CarlosReyes-ui6pe]

TIG Master work right there.

[@5thStreetFab]

Thank you

[@wdj935]

Thanks for the video. I bought this machine about 7 months ago and haven't had time to use it. Please show videos with 1/8" 6061. Please show with detail how you set up with the machine as well. Thanks again

[@5thStreetFab]

Right on bud! Ya if I get my hands on some 6061 I will. It's pretty much the same but likes more heat

[@wdj935]

@@5thStreetFab I noticed from another vid that you are using the same belt sander as mine. What kind of belts are you using? and how are you using it? I tried using a nice nylon mesh belt but that belt sander refuses to move with it on. Thanks

[@scotthorn4580]

I use the htp 221 tig to like to see some more videos since I'm learning as a hobby

[@5thStreetFab]

Awesome perfect because I'm just starting to dive into this machine

[@marcellemay7721]

I use an everlast 250ex inverter machine. It's been a great machine but the torch that came with it sucked. I just recently installed a ck20 water cooled torch and the difference is night and day. My water cooler is a home brew that I made using a pump and a transmission cooler, the reservoir is a 1 gallon gas tank, and I use a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze for the coolant. No fan. The tranny cooler works so well that the fluid has never risen more than 5 degrees over ambient temperature and no fan noise. It's been that way for 5 yrs with no issues.

[@5thStreetFab]

right on. Ive heard good things about the 250ex's and Ive seen people use those water coolers like youre saying! thats awesome they work so long

[@marcellemay7721]

@someone else distilled water freezes, it just be mixed with something to keep it from freezing. Antifreeze has anti corrosive additives in it. It's been going strong for 5 yrs now, I think it'll be just fine. My mixture is distilled water with antifreeze.

[@mainstreetmachineworks651]

@Marcel Lemay, would love to see a video of the water cooler. Interesting setup...you still in TN? I need to come back by and see ya. You turned some Ball Screws down for me years ago. Id like to come check out the shop!

[@marcellemay7721]

@@mainstreetmachineworks651 Hey, I remember you! I'm still at the same spot.

[@davidcizek4024]

Great Video as always…i have to try it once ! You are so steady and precise ,my hands are a little shaky 😟Thanks and have a nice day David from Austria

[@5thStreetFab]

Thanks David! Give it a shot and let me know how it goes. Thanks for visiting!

[@alexweeks4203]

Inverter at home, Synchrowave transformer at school. I like inverters a little better though.

[@trailerpark187]

That htp runs way better than the ahp. Never did a triple but I will be trying it soon.

[@5thStreetFab]

Dude it's night and day! So freaking nice. Now I actually want to use it at work

[@mountainsprings3303]

Great Tutorial...thanks.

[@robertwaltersagbayyumbla7150]

muchas grcias muy buena la esplicacion pero esta forma de soldar si esta respetando las normas legales e la soldadura muchas gracias maestro saludos desde Italia

[@FrustratedBaboon]

Great steady hand you have. Can you edit this video to show the results? Did I miss it sorry?

[@setnbronco4932]

Miller Dynasty 200DX inverter. Good vid

[@5thStreetFab]

Nice!

[@steakandchips9046]

Nice work mate Wish you had of shown the finished results after each pass 👍

[@5thStreetFab]

I know! I had the camera setup nice and didn't want to move it haha. Im getting a second camera setup soon so i can show things like that and the machine amperage as Im welding

[@steakandchips9046]

@@5thStreetFab great 👍 What gas pure argon or argon helium mix ?

[@5thStreetFab]

Pure argon

[@Broski87844]

Good shit man.

[@ronaldgenendlis6423]

I got the everlast 325 ext. water cooled. I have not done a lot of aluminum on this machine. But it’s a good machine. Nice video

[@5thStreetFab]

Wow didn't know everlast made machines that big. That's cool

[@ronaldgenendlis6423]

Yep everlast powertig 325 ext.

[@veloztec]

beautiful work.

[@MrBuboyangeles]

Is it posible to tig a crank case ex.( from a motor cycle) using tacoma imverter dc tig/arc and argon gas? A/c tig/arc machine are very expensive.

[@scotthorn4580]

U should do some videos how to use pulse in ac and dc with some basic settings

[@5thStreetFab]

Ok sounds good dude!

[@BlacharzOstatniejSzansy]

How do you record your welding process? It looks so clear

[@5thStreetFab]

i use a camera with an ND filter and turn the iso to 100 and f stop to 32

[@JeepingMo]

Good video

[@AtomicFire19]

At work I use a transformer based welder. At home I use an inverter type welder.

[@kieren7763]

You make this look way to easy but in reality it's like rubbing your stomach and patting your head at the same time while balancing a football on your foot my tungsten would be more aluminium than tungsten if I tried that lol great work

[@5thStreetFab]

Haha it's more like driving just gotta get some practice

[@doitallgaragetx]

Are you using a different lens or filter when you shoot the actual welding footage? When I use my camera, the light is way too bright and you can't see my welds. All you can see is a bright light. Those welds look awesome by the way.....Thanks.

[@bellofello1]

Does your helmet have an adjustable lens? Sounds like you need a darker shade

[@doitallgaragetx]

@@bellofello1 my helmet is a Lincoln adjustable shade auto darkening. It goes to 11 or 12.

[@5thStreetFab]

Ya I'm using an adjustable Nd filter over my camera with the iso all the way down and the f stop at 32 I think

[@jshpaint]

Your videos are so helpful. Thank you so much for sharing. When I weld inside corners I can’t seem to get my arc down into the corner. It tends to bounce between the flat plains of the two pieces. Do you have a tip for that?

[@5thStreetFab]

Ya it usually will do that until you dab some filler in there to join them together. After that it should be smooth sailing! If its doing it afterwards its possible that your gas has too high of a flow rate

[@jshpaint]

5th Street Fab thank you so much!

[@Racerboy535]

Subbed so I can beat myself up trying to match your skills.

[@leebarnhart9725]

You got pretty good arc shots with your camera. I'm sure it don't come out of the box ready to film a welding arc does it? Any way, good job! Good video.

[@xj98cherokee]

Good job 👍

[@MonkeyFabGarage]

Very well explained. I always learn a ton from your videos. What’s up with the terrorist look tho? “This is 5th street, we’ve taken your tungsten hostage. Send money or else” 😂

[@5thStreetFab]

thanks bud! haha ya I just dubbed over an old al queda video with my voice haha

[@MonkeyFabGarage]

That would actually be hilarious

[@MatthewScott]

I'm running an inverter. An Eastwood Tig 200 acdc. No freq adjust. I wish. At work I use a Miller transformer based synchrowave 300. I think it's a 300. Been a while since I looked. Tig every day. Love the videos. I messaged you a while back on IG. Keep it up dude! (Laidoutsierra at IG)

[@5thStreetFab]

nice. thats kind of the set up i have. an inverter at home and syncrowave at work

[@pajapajic8809]

Bravo

[@g-mane7497]

New sub. Thanks for the info bro

[@kevinklotzbier7301]

im using a transformer, Miller 250HF, any tips and you will have my attention

[@5thStreetFab]

Awesome really good machine!

[@MuhammadAkhtar-ck9lz]

Bro .I want to training welding tig welding .ss where are u training center plz reply???

[@motoxjim929]

I use both my inverter is an everlast my transformer is a hobart and the miller at work is a transformer.

[@5thStreetFab]

Nice that's close to the same setup I run!

[@groushkolb]

Dynasty 280 good video

[@5thStreetFab]

Ooh you lucky dog!

[@garypostell5268]

That’s a two dap or three dap weave ?

[@dirtyford633]

I'm thinking heat in that garage should be the next project. :)

[@ashton6478]

Who needs heat when you can just weld

[@scottcarr3264]

At work I have a Tokentools 315 DX ( identical to the Everlast 315 ac/dc, except it's Red instead of Green) I don't get the "round" definition of the dabs as much, mine seem to ripple as though I have more heat in the weld zone, what am i doing wrong.

[@5thStreetFab]

Id have to see a picture otherwise im not sure.

[@audiphilth]

CK Worldwide MT200-AC/DC machine here.

[@5thStreetFab]

I've always wanted to try one I've heard they're great!

[@audiphilth]

@@5thStreetFab It really is a great machine, I think what I noticed most is that everything is such high quality, combine that with the smooth arc and controls, it makes for an awesome welding experience.

[@5thStreetFab]

If I'm ever around one I've gotta try it

[@mainstreetmachineworks651]

Everlast inverter, and just picked up a PrimeWeld Inverter Machine. Would love to see some AC pulse for an edge weld. Curious to know what settings you like to use Keep up the great content!

[@5thStreetFab]

Nice! I usually don't use pulse on AC but I do want to mess around with it

[@Dbzlover69]

Badass👍

[@2WildRazn]

I use a Everlast 250 and I can’t run my balance at 75% it heat the tungsten up red hot all the way to the gas lens

[@Skeetmgeett]

Miller Dynasty here.

[@5thStreetFab]

lucky! I was so close to buying one a few years back

[@Skeetmgeett]

@@5thStreetFab Mine is only a 200 but water cooled. I bought it to start a side business that's now full time. It's made me a fair bit of money. Just wish it had more amperage.

[@5thStreetFab]

@@Skeetmgeett have you hooked up some helium to it? I'll add another 30-50 amps

[@Skeetmgeett]

@@5thStreetFab I'm actually in the process of that now. I finally got a massive bottle of argon so I can use my old tank for helium. Its spendy though. But I guess when you look at a Dyna 400, helium is way affordable.

[@5thStreetFab]

@@Skeetmgeett I don't remember it being too expensive I think it was maybe double a bottle of argon but I still have the same bottle 2 year later haha

[@Rollie396]

Had a Miller 180 sd for years. Bought an everlast 200dv 3 years ago to try out an inverter. I won’t go back to a transformer machine.

[@5thStreetFab]

Ya I know what you mean I've been trying to talk my work into inverters for a long time

[@mojomarine230]

Rad looking work and thanks for the tips. Do you run your machine on 120 or 240V?

[@5thStreetFab]

Thank you I'm running on 220

[@mojomarine230]

Thanks@@5thStreetFab

[@sgr5287]

Do you recommend me buy this machine?

[@5thStreetFab]

I would definitely recommend it. I haven't used a better TIG yet

[@sgr5287]

@@5thStreetFab If you know somebody who is selling one let me know

[@5thStreetFab]

Will do bud

[@w46try7]

Amazing welds as usual. Looked like you just keep your foot pedal fairly steady, rather than manipulate the pedal as you dip filler rod. Also, I noticed that you sorta tap down onto the pool with your filler rod , rather than jab into the front of the pool. I need to change my technique I guess.

[@5thStreetFab]

Thanks I like a consistent foot pedal unless it's thick material that's not preheated. That seems to weld better with pedal pumping.

[@milesmoore5422]

Amp Setting ? " Constantly letting off the pedal as you go " ? ?

[@4speed3pedals]

Old P&H Transformer, 60Hz only. Thanks.

[@5thStreetFab]

Cool! That's what I mostly use! What kind?

[@4speed3pedals]

It is a P&H AC/DC welder with a water pump for cooling the TIG torch. Most people used to call them Heli-arc welders. Mine looks like the one here: www.tristatemachinerydismantlers.com/WISCONSIN/Motors-and-tools/New/Heliarc-welder-p-h-300-amps-output-the-beast.jsp

[@leeackerson2579]

Eastwood inverter. I can see your next big purchase is going to be a workshop heater.

[@5thStreetFab]

Haha ya it should be!

[@lateatday9826]

Is use a invertig 221 so inverter

[@icn3d]

AHP 200X tig inverter just like yours.

[@5thStreetFab]

Right on bud!

[@icn3d]

@@5thStreetFab I had the AHP long before I found your channel but thank you so much for the review on the Evo 380 metal cutting chop saw. I got one and love it.

[@5thStreetFab]

Ya man that saw is just awesome! Well worth the money.

[@thedookster2]

Same here. I use the AHP 200X. When I decided to return my Harbor Freight machine, your aluminum welding videos sold me on the AHP!

[@dougalan5614]

How do you get those clear arc shots? Fantastic.

[@5thStreetFab]

I used a low ISO a high f stop and lense filter

[@davidwhite9906]

I’m definitely not a fan of the tri weave cause I think it’s strictly cosmetic but atleast you gave a good explanation of it

[@5thStreetFab]

I'm with you on that. Mostly just for the look

[@johnnymissfire8464]

Everlast inverter, still trying to figure out how to get a consistent bead on ac.

[@5thStreetFab]

Nice. I think a good way is to scribe lines as thick as you want the bead and then adjusting as you weld to stay in that zone

[@johnnymissfire8464]

@@5thStreetFab thanks i will give tht a try.

[@JesseWright68]

Lincoln Square Wave TIG 355 for me.

[@5thStreetFab]

Sweet machine dude

[@JesseWright68]

@@5thStreetFab Thanks. It's a big one. 410 amps. I'd like to see more videos on what can be done with older machines like mine with no frequency adjustment.

[@5thStreetFab]

I'm planning on setting mine up so it acts just like my transformer at work so I can show those techniques

[@chuckhickman8093]

seems like weaving on aluminum would be prone to cracking when it shrinks. Honestly I don't know, I just know aluminum is already prone to crater cracking, and it stands to reason that weaving would amplify that

[@5thStreetFab]

Never had it crack. Aluminum cracks from the shrinkage because of heating and cooling so fast. But it takes a lot of the strength away because of how much heat is dumped into it.

[@chuckhickman8093]

5th Street Fab, does it affect grain structure and HAZ like it does in steel and other heat sensitive materials? Just wondering cause I really don't know lol. Just trying to learn more :)

[@shitbox7413]

I have a 200 amp transformer welder that shall remain nameless, it’s amazing for steel, but it’s not great on AC. 😕

[@tomthompson7400]

would have been nice to see the end result at the end too , very pretty welding though

[@5thStreetFab]

Ya I know, I had the camera dialed in and didn't want to move it and have to reset it. But at the beginning I showed the end result of the triweave on that practice piece

[@cowboybrad6288]

Kool

[@abenesh1]

how to start im a beginner to welding