TIG Welding Aluminum - Different Filler Rod Brand Comparison

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[@6061]

Talk or no talk in videos?

[@codys_fab]

Aaron, I welcome any information from you as you are a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for everything you've done for the welding community!

[@Kashed]

The no talk videos had a charm to them but, I actually like that we can hear you provide more information. Either way, keep ‘em coming. I have yet to find a video that addresses how much rod is fed, if it’s a dip or a push. I have only guessed by catching the stamping on the rod if it’s there. It would be a great video to put some small scratches in the rod to get a good visual on how you do it. Thanks Aaron 🎸 👍🏻

[@tyreloborn4551]

Your welding inspires me also your filmography. I am glad to hear you talk about the tig button from your videos. I have bought two of them. Absolute game changer, in my opinion!

[@6061]

@@Kashed On the website, I have VERY detailed explanations on how I do everything, including feeding the filler rod. I run a sharpie stripe around the rod and show exactly how I "inject" it into the puddle, with an arc shot that shows the liquefied puddle and exactly where I introduce the rod, and how I exit the puddle. You can clearly see how much and when I feed the rod. If anything isn't answered on the website, feel free to email me. Thanks www.6061.com

[@codys_fab]

@@6061 I suppose talking is necessary for such information rich topics, so yes, talking is fine with me. Just don't forget your roots. I've come to really enjoy a good thumbs up or wag of the finger. 😂

[@split150]

I'm the only one who is beyond shocked to hear speaking in a 6061 video? Keep up the good work.

[@theretiredhulltechchief1606]

Very surprising

[@TheNicko773]

Completely shocked. I've been watching this ultimate Master of welding for years and to hear him speak is awesome.!!!

[@jordonshepard643]

Had to double check I was watching 6061

[@BudtheBeekeeper]

I almost dropped my phone lol

[@simpleman2004]

I was like who is this?

[@RonCovell]

Aaron - definitely keep talking! You have a long history of making videos with no talking, but I really think it adds a lot of 'immediacy' to your presentation, and fills in the story much more than occasional on-screen text.

[@JamesCarter-gb8lc]

I would love to see another colab video with you and Ron again. I like the talk but also love the silent movie stuff. Keep us guessing and play it either way. Thanks for all of these videos.

[@gutsngorrrr]

Love the old Kenworth truck, there's something about this era of trucks and as you say, so much less to go wrong on them. I look forward to seeing how you bring this one back to life.

[@codys_fab]

Never thought I would ever hear a word from you. 😂

[@David-qd3ff]

Would love to see videos of the truck improvements and restoration. Your still the stig of tig, talking or not!

[@GenericAnimeBoy]

He speaks! Most of us could only dream of stacking dimes like that. Talking or no, it's impressive work. Don't be afraid to keep doing the zany stuff though. I still remember the recliner videos. That's the stuff that gets people interested.

[@kevintimoshkin1470]

love the in depth review of filler rods, it’s like a tool test channel for welders.

[@jordonshepard643]

I spent the whole video trying to figure out if I was really hearing you talk, I had to double check I was watching a 6061 video 😂 but u do what you want I’m watching your videos either way, I’ve learned a ton from you, love the content

[@enegron6987]

The professionalism is evident from the way the beads just glide without the work ever moving despite it not even being clamped down. Impressive skill I want to emulate. Thanks ✨💫💎

[@ndav8r]

Just received your TIG Button...Love it! I too, notice irregular metal deposition when burning thru the smashed Identification on all filler rods. I also noticed the small minute stamping can "trap" any contaminates if I do not wash the filler rods with acetone. I do scotch bright Aluminum fillers before the acetone wash.

[@uncledave8857]

HOLY CRAP! He talks! I like the video.

[@AlexSousa-nq1tf]

Eu estava a ver hoje seus vídeos e não me canso de repetir seus vídeos , e já fazia 5 meses que o senhor não postava vídeos e eu já fiquei preocupado achando que poderia ter acontecido algo com o senhor . Obrigado pelos conteúdos .

[@BigJfan]

W 900A is one of the most iconic trucks ever. The only parts I've had trouble getting was a wiring harness. They are for lights and plug into the bulkhead. I ended up having to release the pins and make new ones.

[@ggcutter4098]

first time ive heard your voice , enjoy your work very nice and neat in all aspects thanks again

[@cab8188]

Talking has added a great deal to your videos, I have subscribed again. Thank you.

[@Craefter]

I guess you are the only one qualified enough to test out differences in the filling rods because the rest of your work is so consistent.

[@Unknown_Industries_]

Interested in any fabrication you undertake. Just a fanboy of your fab, i learn something from most things. So yes to more content

[@kenneth6731]

I learn more when you talk. Thank you for that. I need all the help I can get.

[@adambergendorff2702]

Would love seeing fix up videos on the truck, all your teaching video are awesome but when a real part is fabricated in the process it holds my interest even more, I thought I was on the wrong channel when I heard someone talking! But I like the talking videos more, now I know your not an alien robot welder!

[@h8ryj]

The truck build will be a phenomena! I can just visualise you building this to a complete an utter new level! Cant wait to see more! Hello from UK 🇬🇧 👋

[@TravusCooper]

Holy sh*t he speaks

[@907jl]

The talking is fine by me.....I like it. Good to see you posting some new info. Loving my TIG Button, thanks for bringing it to our attention. Make a Transformers-ish hood emblem for the truck!

[@johnjelinek-g7b]

Yeah Aaron, you gotta make a 6061 stair for the truck . And restoring the hood emblem would be cool too . A talking video ... Excellent . :)

[@MarvUSA]

I like the old style KW. Take one of those any day. Lots of things you can make and do with it. Try accessory catalogs for ideas. There's tons of them.

[@vo7sot]

Конечно же видео с рассказами о происходящем в кадре лучше, и намного информативней👍 Спасибо

[@kirillsharpov4790]

Еще бы и по русски говорил, вообще было б огонь

[@bkeim14]

The GOAT has blessed us with his voice. I miss the random sound effects, like the pen cap shooting off the pen.

[@billbayer5526]

Wait...what?? I had to double check what channel I was on. I always thought you were from Sweeden or Austria!

[@lcgoatboy]

Just had to go to the comments, of course after the video! Speak or not to speak, both awesome. Talent!

[@saxon7034]

Great to hear a voice. Definitely interested in truck videos. Amazing welds that’s art!

[@stirch9]

There is a voice! I for one appreciate full verbal explanations

[@HeavyHiitter]

Make a rear light panel and mudflap bar combo for the truck, all 1 piece, end to end. It would look amazing! 🔥

[@ls2005019227]

Holy Smokes!! Aaron (6061) can speak! The next thing you know, we'll be seeing a face too- 😂 I love your vids & information that you share..... regardless of how you prefer to do it.

[@davidkina5627]

Keep talking. Great video.

[@rimsrubbin95]

You should build a brush guard or push bar for the kw! Would be a great video and it's a large part being made from tube!

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

Pimp-Ya-Truck videos would be appreciated. As is speech in Your videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@cumminsnchevy]

Nice looking A model Kenny!!

[@paulhammond7489]

I would really like to see videos on fixing up or restoring your truck

[@vancependleton8484]

Wow! That's the first time I've ever heard your voice in a video! 😳

[@jerryhealy3924]

Thankyou for the commentary. Great Videos! Outstanding Welding Regards,

[@maxcactus7]

He speaks? Or he was finally able to afford a microwave? 😂 Excellent videos either way. I can understand how difficult this particular video would have been to make without speaking. Thanks, Aaron!

[@BumDogSuMo]

Speaking is fine by me. And yes to videos about the Kenworth 900

[@VadikSdelalSam]

Cool! But in our country we can buy only chinese rod "DEKA", swedish "ESAB" and some welders buy aluminium rod in aluminium factory "avial'". So cool to see you again! Nice channel

[@jeffschroeder4805]

You tested just about everything that I would never have considered testing. Even though the welding rods met the same certification standards, they might have different percentages of alloying components which would affect how it flowed in the puddle or dealt with oxidation of the material that you are welding...... Your subjective satisfaction while using them is what really counts.

[@davidw9631]

Love your vids and the old KW is badass!!!!

[@jamesa7506]

Awe man, I always imagined you had that deep Barry White voice! 😢

[@markmitzlaff8672]

You sure love your Tillmans :)

[@treyfosdick4612]

Perfect timing, I just bought a bunch of aluminum to practice

[@SjoerdJongerius]

I would love to see you fix up the truck

[@BudtheBeekeeper]

Loved the video man! I love the truck even more, shes a beauty! Should check out what the guys at Edison motors have been up to if you have a minute. They love that old Iron!

[@ea6051]

it speaks!

[@warrenjones744]

If you have information to convey that talking would be beneficial, for example today's video certainly benefits from narration. However some of your best and or humorous videos were silent films. I have been using National Standard steel mig wire for 30 years in my borewelder. I never knew they sold aluminum consumables. I guess I should get out more! Trucks, for the aspect of reliability and maintenance the older Kenny is probably much better. However it's still a truck and subject to all evil things trucks can annoy you with. The only good truck is one with someone else's name on that brings me my Amazon stuff! 🤣🤣🤣(and Yes I own a truck and have been around them all my life, I know!) However trucks are ripe for customization and people do some really cool stuff with them. I think it would be fun to see what you come up with as you fix 'er up. Cheers

[@6061]

Thanks for the feedback What are your 3 favorite videos?

[@warrenjones744]

@@6061 sorry the delayed response. I have been busy and it slipped my mind. I cannot remember the names of them. But one was when you welded the chevy bowtie to a ford truck in the dark of night (or was it the other way around?) That was hilarious. The Cummins B series valve cover and the Ron Covel Bomb project are among my favorites.

[@Hndle-RapselHonda]

Finally a voice with the face, I mean welder's mask.

[@MgBaggg]

Would love to see some truck content

[@dennisstarkey2042]

sweet to hear!

[@alistairmorrish8613]

Any idea how much pressure you need to get full amperage with the button - does your finger get tired after a while or is it light enough pressure?

[@gofastwclass]

The talking is cool to convey certain points, but I also enjoy the videos where you don't. I'm interested in the updates you do to the truck. I'm a car guy and creative solutions come from many places.

[@HeavyHiitter]

Talking is great, better to see the video listen to the sound. The HF tig noise could be edited out though.

[@venture17fly]

I wonder how these rods stack up against the alcotec stuff. Talk is good, but sometimes I think letting your work speak for itself does some justice. I'd love to see you make a sweet grill guard for that beautiful front end.

[@nashthompson9719]

I'd be interested in seeing a video on him comparing 60 Hertz with 200 HZ and also some restoration videos would be pretty cool

[@6061]

There's a hertz comparison/explanation video on the website. About the 5th topic down from the top.

[@MrUberZombie]

Thanks for the comparisons my dude

[@FlyFishMike_]

Surprised that an Al TIG welder such as yourself would worry? Obviously you are in the 95% with skills, and can adapt. Caning one supplier/company in comparison, IF one is an expert, seems a bit of weak sauce. I love your videos, I cannot do close TIG anymore, so many of us old-timers love your work, and watch to remember the buzz! Stick to the beads...dump the YT garbage. Cheers!

[@paulkurilecz4209]

Great video.

[@shutupstoopid4518]

Nice old kw, I use inweld filler at work runs pretty nice, at home I've gotten harbor freight 5356 on a Sunday afternoon need it now situation and it worked surprisingly well ...glad you're doing ok

[@jeffflanagan2814]

Love the truck! Do it all.

[@skydogg33]

He speaks!!!

[@Len_M.]

If you had the choice between a Fronius or a Miller Dynasty which would you go for?

[@6061]

I have never used a Fronius welder, so I can't say.

[@nathkrupa3463]

Nice work sir

[@TheZzziggy]

He speaks! OMG, he does speak!!!11one

[@hoodznchromez4179]

How does the tig button perform on low amps? 50 amps and below.

[@tinybuilds2132]

Question: i am a beginner and I would like to know what is aluminum material that you used, and which filler rod code names 😊

[@wadepatton2433]

6061 has a website where all Q's are A'd. Also has good arc shots and all the other answers about how Aaron does it. Also he gave that information in this video. I heard it. Observe grasshopper, observe.

[@kevingarrett1433]

Make what you like. I'll watch it. Talking good. Thanks.

[@whatido2068]

Build some fenders for the truck.

[@MrCirqueMaudlin]

yes pleas more fab or repair on the truck.....as long as it aluminum!😉

[@Rangitatahunter]

I suspect you could use a squashed beer can for filler & make better welds than mine

[@Mengkomnap]

ER6061? Sir

[@johnmoriarty6158]

Stig of tig speaks!

[@beardwrench]

That's a shop?

[@mickellis8747]

You've been watching project farm haven't you

[@Aoxhw]

Woah, a talkie!

[@Излучаю-дугу]

Швы идеальные. Какие настройки применяется на сварочном аппарате ?

[@vintagespeed]

eek! he speaks!

[@n20cpri]

Fix up videos yes!

[@TheMotoWerx]

He Speaks! 😳

[@jmcasler1512]

I thought Teller wasn’t supposed to talk during the performances.

[@ardenbriggs1190]

what gas?

[@bobbiggs6959]

Great video (as always) I have to say though-it's weird hearing you talk! What's next-showing you face? :o)

[@fgjfghghjkjbccf]

У чувака такой скилл, что он, наверное, жилой аввг кабеля что угодно сможет заварить 😊

[@Alexanderbopp]

Is the face next

[@joshuahack2687]

Voice reveal!! What's next face reveal???

[@leetsauce5727]

Hell, pretty soon he will take off his welding helmet!

[@abpsd73]

He has a voice! 🤣

[@TIGingIt]

I thought 4043 was the best friend of 6061

[@RagingShrimp67]

Guys, is he trolling? I feel like he is trolling.

[@robertelliott5532]

Voice!?

[@CracklenPop]

It.... it... speaks?! 😢

[@ВасилийСтарков-т2м]

Ок

[@Crawlerjamie]

He speak 😳😳😳

[@abarry48]

He speaks?!

[@Fortunate1960]

Talking seems better.