TIG welding stainless steel exhaust tubing for beginners.

If you're a beginner in TIG welding, and looking to learn how to weld stainless steel exhaust tubing, this video is perfect for you! In this comprehensive guide, we cover all the essential equipment you'll need to get started, from welder settings to gas pressures, back purge, welding cups, techniques, and even the right mindset you need to develop for successful welding.
We'll take you through every step of the process, starting with a detailed overview of the equipment and materials required. We'll then delve into the nitty-gritty of setting up your welder and ensuring that you have the right gas pressure and back purge technique.
We'll also discuss welding cups and how to use them, as well as some essential techniques that you need to know for successful welding. Finally, we'll touch on the mindset you need to develop to become an excellent TIG welder.
By the end of this video, you'll have all the knowledge and skills necessary to start TIG welding stainless steel exhaust tubing like a pro. So, grab your welding gear and let's get started!

[@MK_Jynx]

I love how your no bs and straight to the point with these videos. Your also clear and simple with your explanations so it’s easy to follow along and learn

[@KULLYCO]

Hey man! appreciate you saying that! I am still pretty new to the KZbin content creation, but trying my best! Want to be as clear as possible with the message so people can actually get value! Thanks for watching my stuff!

[@MK_Jynx]

@@KULLYCO Anytime man 🤝 Keep on Killing it!

[@mustangman3769]

My welding has majorly improved thanks to your videos. I wish you taught my college lectures lol

[@KULLYCO]

I love to hear that, man!! Thank you for sharing. I am glad the videos have brought you some value. I will be doing all new welding videos again soon!

[@tylerdoyon7525]

Man you are the kinda teacher I wish I had in shop class. Makes me want to learn. I might just pick up a rig on black friday.

[@KULLYCO]

Glad you enjoyed it! I’m still pretty new to the KZbin game but hope to keep getting better . Go for it , man!

[@JG-ny8hz]

By far the best video ive seen on welding stainless steel

[@KULLYCO]

I really appreciate that, man! Thanks for watching!

[@mountainstargarage4598]

Hey kully! Just wanted to thank you for the eye opening tip on amp setting. I’ve been tig welding for a year now and always set the amps higher then needed. Sometimes leading to inconsistent passes. Now knowing to set it at a amp range where I can floor it it’s been a lot more consistent ! So I appreciate that and thank you for this vid ! 🤝

[@KULLYCO]

You bet man! I am glad you were able to get value and learn something! Just sharing my knowledge ive picked up over the years.. thanks for watching!

[@TheOriginalHoser]

Great video , straight to the point , no rambling bla bla bla

[@KULLYCO]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

So is this Super Missile tig rod the same thing as a ER-312 rod? Did a little research to find this rod and from what I'm seeing Super Missile is a brand name for Harris ER-312 stainless rod with a higher chromium content making it a great maintenance rod for harden tools, gears, etc.

[@KULLYCO]

It certainly could be! I have always called in supermissile with my suppliers- I've also heard guys use the term tensilweld for this specific rod.

[@Crucial_End]

Nice video! I was TIG welding for the first time today in class. Im a construction carpenter but my back is screwed up and I need to switch to something with more ergonomic consistency like working in a shop instead of construction sites. Did not use a filler rod though just welding 1.5 mm mild steel strips together in 45 degrees to practice before Im going to weld together this table grill project that they gave us. It was a lot of fun and extremely satisfying. Im looking forward to more of these beginner videos.

[@KULLYCO]

Thanks man! I appreciate you watching. I’m glad i was able to bring a bit of value. Yes, that is a great way to start - just fuse material before using rod . They call that autogeneous welding. Get used to moving the torch and running the foot pedal !

[@WilloW0024]

Thank you for the informative video and the rest of your content. I followed your tips and was able to teach myself how to TIG 16 ga stainless.

[@KULLYCO]

Thats awesome to hear man, glad I was able to bring you some value!

[@MarkoVukovic0]

Excellent tips, thank you. This helped me immensely with my first exhaust project. I did have a laugh at your captions, "back Persian"

[@KULLYCO]

HAHA thats funny- musted have missed that ! Glad you were able to get value out of it, thank you for watching!

[@johnshaft5613]

Great video! Good, simple advice.

[@KULLYCO]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching !

[@shawnbroman]

Super vid bud! 🤟

[@KULLYCO]

Hey I appreciate it - thank you for watching. Hope you were able to get some value out of it !

[@Charlieman.]

Super impressive and great explanations of the details/ approach. Channel is gonna grow. Nice job.

[@KULLYCO]

Thank you, sir! Appreciate the words- I will try and keep the content coming! Thanks for watching.

[@patrickgreen9747]

Good tips…!! Nice well constructed video.

[@KULLYCO]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching

[@mrvector257]

Keep it up, man. These vids have helped me so far. Would be nice to see some live shots of the weld pool, but the basic information you provide is still useful.

[@KULLYCO]

Hey man! Thanks for watching - I’m glad they are helpful. Yes - i will certainly try and work that in soon- i am trying to get better at the filming / editing portion of KZbin ! I’m still pretty green at all of this :)

[@mrvector257]

@@KULLYCO Seriously man, you're doing great so far. Keep the info coming! You've obviously got the knowledge and are doing great job at explaining it. I'm a green hobbyist and you've already helped me learn a lot. Teaching a skill is difficult since everyone has their own way of learning, but your explanations are objectively spot on. You definitely have the right stuff so just keep up the great work and it'll pay off in more ways than you can imagine. Cheers!

[@KULLYCO]

@@mrvector257 i really appreciate that man- genuinely!! I’ve had a great time making content so far . I hope to keep getting better and providing a bit of value to some folks ! Thanks again for watching !

[@WelderSkills.1]

Okay, I've been welding all kinds of stuff for many years, even tig welding, and I've never counted how many times I dip the filler in the puddle. Here is why " Why would I want to spend so much time thinking hmm am I dipping this filler enough times or not ?" When I focused mainly on just getting the job finished. Stainless steel doesn't always need to look like a stack of dimes when you are finished welding it . That's why the lay wire technique is just as simple as the dipping technique. How you tig up the job is mostly all a preference, not a requirement by code. So, just keep on doing what you feel is best for you. Feel free to tig weld some soda cans together whenever you have a chance. Make sure you use some very low amps. Lower than what you amps where on welding the exhaust pipes. Other than that nice-looking welds to be fair.

[@KULLYCO]

Thank you sir! Yes I agree, there is always difference strategies. I like to count dips to keep your start and stops evenly spaced. I will be doing all new welding videos again this winter! Im going to dive in a bit further as the first go around I was still pretty new to the youtube game. Thanks for watching!

[@twentyninecycleworks]

I picked up my TIG set up years ago but never built enough confidence to try an exhaust. Your shorts and this video gives me some motivation to try it. Love your delivery and the way you cover the material that you are teaching. Keep up the good work!

[@KULLYCO]

Thanks dude ! I really appreciate the words. I’m glad my videos have brought you some value- that was my aim! Keep practicing with that TIG torch.. you will surprise yourself on how fast you will get better ! Good luck with the exhaust !

[@luissaldana3048]

Very nice job 👍 !

[@KULLYCO]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@diederickr]

100% im a beginner and i hold my breath, breathing makes it heaps easier.

[@KULLYCO]

Yes, you definitely need to breath! Keep practicing and don't give up! You will keep improving over time!

[@paulmcdonald3570]

I really appreciate your instruction! I am getting ready to weld a stainless steel 16g exhaust on my Opel Gt. Your video is very helpful in prepping me for this challenge. What would you say I’d the minimum size gas lense cup? The largest I have is a 12. Will this get the job done or do I need to make a purchase?

[@KULLYCO]

Hey man! Thanks for watching the video - I’m glad it’s been helpful . A 12 will be perfectly efficient . It just won’t sheild the weld quite as well- but you can still make a pretty / strong weld with a twelve . If you do more of it moving forward- i would jump up a size

[@jacobfurton6516]

How long do you like to pause after welding to either go to another spot or keep welding the same bead

[@KULLYCO]

I usally weld about three seams at a time.. allowing one to cool down for a minute or two before continuing the weld. That was material doesnt get too heated.

[@seanmccracken4270]

Great instructional video with very specific info about how you like to run your setup, thanks for sharing. I'm interested in trying the Supermissle .035 filler rod but could not find it lister anywhere, if possible can you share a link to where you purchase it?

[@KULLYCO]

Hello- thank you, I appreciate you watching.. I’m glad you were able to get value out of it. Yes you can get the supermissle welding rod at your Airgas location . They will know what it is

[@TheKoosterify]

didnt expect Jared Leto to teach me how to TIG weld

[@KULLYCO]

haha yep! hes a skilled welder :) nobody knew!

[@user-kh2yl6nn3l]

I just sub'd . you seem like a pretty good instructor . :) I'm kind of a 15 dip guy, not good enough on the bends to pull off much more consistently . lol Thanks for uploading .

[@KULLYCO]

Hey I appreciate that ! Thank you for watching my content . I’m glad you are finding some value in it! Will try and keep the videos coming . Doing a fun one this week on hammer forming

[@user-kh2yl6nn3l]

sounds good . :)@@KULLYCO

[@DuheSpeedShop]

Awesome video brother! I’m getting ready to start welding my .060 thick down pipe and crossover pipe on my turbo suburban build, and I think your tips will help me tremendously 🤙🏻 got a sub from me man‼️

[@KULLYCO]

Thanks man! Really appreciate you watching and subscribing. Glad you are getting value out of the content. Good luck on your suburban build!

[@stevenbarts330]

instead of backpurging you can use solar flux

[@KULLYCO]

Ive never used flux! I stick with the purge:)

[@ceelos87]

I have a miller 150STH and it’s a scratch start 😒 I bought a foot pedal for it and it helps controlling the amps instead of the hand trigger, any advice on welding with my welder? I would like a high frequency one like yours but i’m trying to work With what I got thx and great content really appreciated

[@KULLYCO]

Hey thank you for watching my stuff . As for how to operate your welder mode , specifically.. i can’t really help there , as I’ve never welded with that machine. But all tig welding / machines .. similar rules and techniques apply. I’ve used many welders over the years . Hope you are still able to get value out of the content . Good luck building your skills!

[@itsjussjerry]

What are your thoughts on fusion welding aka no filler if fit up is spot on?

[@KULLYCO]

I know companies that fuse / Autogenous weld there stuff and they seem to get away with it. It really depends what the application is for and how high the exhaust temps are going to get etc. Also it’s a question of durability and how long your hoping it lasts. I always use filler on street and race applications so I don’t have to worry about it.

[@kinezongu2649]

Hi where can we get the quick release on the purge blocker , TIA. Great video btw , very helpful, thanks

[@KULLYCO]

Hey thank you! I appreciate you watching ! I believe I got them through SPW. (Specialty precision welding) look up there site

[@forgottenknowledge8917]

Eshay bahhh

[@KULLYCO]

What you mean ??

[@nickhuber9232]

What tig welder would you recommend somebody newly getting into the hobby.mainly looking to fab an exhaust for my bimmer

[@KULLYCO]

Yah I think so! What could it hurt? You might find that you really enjoy it!

[@TheBoostFiends]

Right now I’m in the process of building the hotside for a turbo kit. When I tac the stainless it tends to pull to that side causing gaps. Any tips or tricks to avoid that??

[@KULLYCO]

Make sure your tubing is sanded / cut very true . Where your pieces meet up it needs to be dead flat . Also , use small, cold tacks.. it doesn’t take much to hold material together . That should help with material moving around

[@rockwasequim5924]

Great info,what gas?

[@KULLYCO]

Thank you! I am using pure argon

[@BuddyBWord]

Yo I have a question I purchased 18g stainless pipe but the muffler I purchased is 16g . Can I weld 16g to 18g ? Or should I purchased all 18g material?

[@KULLYCO]

Hello! Yes you can definitely wed 16 g to 18 g no problem .

[@BuddyBWord]

@@KULLYCO we appreciate you out here keep grinding pimp!!

[@KULLYCO]

@@BuddyBWord I’ll keep doing my best ! ⚡️🔥🤠

[@supercalcium]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I have a question, why don't you use a face mask to protect your lungs? I TIG weld once and the argon gave me headache and lung pain. What Is your advise about this? Thank you

[@KULLYCO]

You are welcome, I appreciate you watching! Lung damage... that is the million-dollar question amongst welders :) I can't comment on this too heavily- I have welded for a long time without a mask- I hope someday it doesn't catch up to me in a bad way!

[@supercalcium]

@@KULLYCO well take care, you are an excelent welder and have a long life to live. Regards

[@travismiller5548]

​@@KULLYCOhexavalent chromium is no joke bro. Never weld stainless without mechanical ventilation.

[@zomblake]

Great video man. It was like a skirt should be - short enough to be interesting but long enough to cover everything. Subscribed before you even mentioned it haha And if you have that kully co sticker for sale anywhere, I’d slap one on my hood. Lemme know!

[@KULLYCO]

Thank you bro! Really Appreciate that . Glad you were able to get value out of it

[@deseipel0076]

Was gonna buy a tig welder. Not anymore lol

[@KULLYCO]

Lol why not !?

[@forgottenknowledge8917]

Why....do......you...........sound.....like.......a.....robot?

[@KULLYCO]

Not sure ! Haha