TIG Welding Tips and Arc Length

[@graycenmashburn3]

Seriously one of the best channels on KZbin. You are an incredible instructor and I can not thank you enough for the information that you share with all of us.

[@jimburnsjr.]

Agreed

[@jimburnsjr.]

We need people like Jody covering every aspect of every trade....perfect tone of voice, pace, etc....if we could get it on every topic ...would be actual respect for the resource youtube is.

[@MarcAntoine01]

This old tony is great too!

[@lyosheranui4931]

Thanks Sir, being Informative

[@redbull4477]

😊

[@thomasmastersen3709]

You sir are the Niel Peart of TIG welding. I relentlessly study your videos and instructions several times a week in an effort to improve my skill level. I hold you in the highest regard and honestly, the only reason I’m able to TIG weld at all is because of the knowledge and skill you share with all of us interested in broadening our own talents. Thank you so much!!! Keep them coming

[@laxczz9963]

I’ve been doing the welding school in New Zealand for 2 months now. TIG has been my classes, and I’s downfall since STICK, and MIG welding. Cannot wait to use all the techniques you’ve shown and learn more.

[@alistarwilliams911]

This is some of the cleanest Tig welding I have seen. Bravo. Love the commentary and tips too. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@mikewalker4062]

Hi Jody. I just wanted to stop and say thank you. I'm 55. i welded a lot in my teens Gas and Stick. a few years back i had need of a mig welder so i bit the bullet and bought a unit. Never had a lot of luck but i kept it. Needed to pick it up again and i found your channel. your videos are incredible well laid out and thoughtful. The camera work is second to none. Encouraged me enough to get e TIG welder now too. Again, your videos are making the difference. I am trying to get the majority of my consumables from you to support your channel. Thank you again.

[@relentlesswelding15]

And yet another great video! I can’t thank you enough Jody! You taught me how to weld and have inspired me to become a welder 4 years ago! I still look back at your older videos and pickup new things every time I watch your videos. Thank you!

[@bradleymorgan8223]

I would argue that a video for which you pay no money to watch already has infinite value, but there you go adding even more! Well done

[@radishfever]

Beautiful colors on that weave at 22:00. And then the weaves later are art. The close up arc shots are top notch. Love seeing the molten puddle and actual have day dreams about welding.

[@thomasmastersen3709]

Sir, in my opinion you are the Niel Peart of welding. No question about it!!! Beautiful stuff

[@robertwellner1247]

Jodi...Your videos are some of the best and most informative videos on youtube....you make welding look easy....its obvious from your narratives that your an expert in this field.

[@ignaciovasquez792]

Great Video!!!!! Jody. I am a TIG beginner and your videos have made a huge difference. thank you.......

[@simpsonrdlarry4385]

Love the look of the walking the cup welds! I’m just learning how to tig weld and can only dream about being able to make welds like you can! Very cool and thanks for the information you put into these videos, they sure do help a guy who is just trying to learn another method of sticking different metals together! Definitely is a true art form.

[@jakeschroeder6344]

This is hands down the best welding channel on KZbin. Jody, your knowledge and tips have helped me greatly as I continue through welding school. Thank you for your dedication to putting out a quality video every time!

[@MANtoMASK]

The best teacher to welding on the youtube!

[@cavemanjoe7972]

If ChuckE hadn't lost his mind it'd be close for the top 2. I learned a lot watching his older videos when I first started.

[@MANtoMASK]

@@cavemanjoe7972 When ChuckE talks, I feel like I'm at an auction.)

[@cavemanjoe7972]

@@MANtoMASK Is it that walking stick size microphone of his?😂

[@MANtoMASK]

@@cavemanjoe7972 That's possible

[@caravantuggers1608]

At 16:46 on the video it brought back memories as with the backing strip with Argon gas feed people really did struggle to tell which side did I weld it from. As always Jody love watching your videos and bringing back some great memories in my time welding. Keep up the great work from the UK....

[@tomfraser1154]

Hey Jody; Tom Fraser I have been a subscriber of your for many years now. I really appreciate all of the things you do for the welding public. I have a question; I have been a welder for the past 61 years. About 3 years ago I had a stroke. This disabled my filler rod hand for Tig welding. What is your thought on using a CK Worldwide WF-5? I love Tig welding. Could you do a segment on using one of these units for the handicap? Thanks Jody.

[@SroXCRIMINALXo]

This is probably the best tig welding video by far good job

[@JimbosGarage]

Great video Jody, Very informational as always!

[@topgunm]

I bought the TIG finger bundle while I was in the US (back today). Wow, that TIG finger is heavy duty! Can't wait to test it out!

[@goodluckcult3157]

Man!!! So much great information. I got say, your videos have helped me out a ton! Thanks!

[@neopolythe]

Thank you for the great quality videos as always. Could you perhaps do a video on the techniques you use to hold such a tight arc? Do you prop on something? Drag a finger? Thanks.

[@toolbox-gua]

I watch your videos to learn and I’m. Great stuff. Then I’ve bought your DVDs to have them on hand to go back and repeat. Thank you.

[@spencer5082]

Always love the content! Thank you for what you do from the NASA Prototype Lab Welders!!! We both are BIG fans!

[@richardj163]

Love the T shirt! I listened to the podcast today where you talked about adding value. Thank you for sharing, I find your shared wisdom very valuable! Welding helped me reset. Cheers!

[@johnshaft5613]

Great video from my favorite KZbin channel! I swear arc length is the bane of my TIG efforts, largely because I cannot freakin see. Once I get the helmet on and start the arc, I lose all depth perception and cannot tell if the arc is 1/32" or 1/4". I normally have good vision, so I don't know why I have such problems with this.

[@benc8386]

I think it helps to look at it a bit from the side. If you're going right to left tilt your head left a bit and watch the puddle coming towards you.

[@troymorrison3623]

Hey mate , i used to have trouble seeing the puddle clearly then thanks to Jody and one of his videos i tried a couple of cheater lenses for my hood and man what a difference . I now can see every thing. Hope this helps , Cheers

[@waikanaebeach]

Excellent demo of most of the tig techniques... Great work...

[@crdsnowboards]

Just the video I needed! Used the tig finger xl in class today for the first time, thing does wonders

[@leonardpearlman4017]

Wow! We really covered a lot of ground, today! I think this is one episode I can watch several times, and get students to watch it, too. I've really got to get some fixtures made!

[@dougankrum3328]

Every video is a treat...! Thanks... …...16:40.....tailing out...yeah, very critical on Inconel and hastalloy...weld might look OK, but then put the pressure test to it...even some stainless is touchy about tailing out...seamless tubing….heat-exchangers....

[@phendrix9476]

Tungsten sharpening affects the TIG learning curve just like grinding improves the stick welding learning curve. Haha! Getting addicted to these great, informative, videos

[@laiky71]

I have a suggestion for a welding video. You always advocate cleaner is better (i agree completely) i'm curious if you can demonstrate whether there is a difference based on surface finish. Welding course ground or band saw cut pieces vs, filed or sanded smooth pieces? Does polishing or smoothing the surface finish improve weld quality? Does it hurt quality? Will my welds improve if i use a 240 grit flap disk or is a 30 grit better? I would be curious to see the effects on steel, stainless, and aluminum.

[@dougankrum3328]

flap disc...be careful you don't introduce bits of abrasive into the aluminum....Walter and a couple others make abrasive wheels/discs just for aluminum...

[@krazziee2000]

very good lesson, you make it look so easy,, thanks. Tig Finger is Great,

[@knutroald5332]

You are an exellent teacher👌🏼😌 very thural and informative👍🏼👍🏼 tips&tricks indeed😌

[@AWDJRforYouTube]

Best back to GTAW basics...thanks Jody.

[@petekossaras1830]

And yet another very informative video, thanks Jody. Very nice nice welds by the way!

[@hjvisagie]

Watching this for a third time. Really good video.

[@brettbreza8815]

Best welding channel for sure great store too

[@ralphwaters8905]

You have the best TIG channel on the web; love those crisp arc shots with the poor-vs-good technique examples. I've been looking for that copper spoon at Harbor Fright for a couple years now with no success. I kinda think they might have dropped it due to slow sales. Do you have a SKU number I could use in a search?

[@paulkurilecz4209]

Great video with a lot of very useful information.

[@bcbloc02]

Plenty of value in this one, just like my last weldmonger order! :-) Just wish the 250amp flexloc torch stuff was still on there.

[@stevenmurata4392]

Congrats, coming up on 700k subs!

[@thorstenkuper9156]

Best welder of the world...👏👍

[@jlunn900]

Another product from your store should be little weld projects of different metals. (Thats if you haven't created those yet) love the tutorials. Yes i learned to tig by watching you.

[@andyyepes1682]

Hey man! Your teachings in welding are very good. How nice it would be if you had Spanish subtitles. A hug and keep it up with such good teaching. I have a question ... What Tungsten electrodes should I use for each kind of material, steel, stainless, aluminum ... etc? I understand that each tugsten electrode has a selection of colors!

[@sanjaysami4315]

This channel is incredible. I hope I meet you one day so I can shake your hand in person and thank you.

[@tonylikeaboss1896]

hola sr. maestro hody, soy aprendis. en la soldadura. y me gusta sus videos. da excelente lecciones . aunque entiendo poco ingles, miro sus videos y me voy a subcribir a su canal, estoy modificando. 79 f150 super cab . y tengo mucho trabajo. . saludos desde mexico

[@robingibson7503]

Love watching and learning! Some of the terminology is way over my head though.

[@morterforker69]

This video plus Google search for the terminology equals WIN!

[@SteadArcFab_Ministries]

Jody, so good to see another great video! Kind of was wondering what was going on and was waiting for a new vid! Always look forward to your videos! I am all caught up now on your videos and ready to start over! Great content and instruction. Jody, thanks so much for all you teach us! Be blessed!!

[@turbocobra]

Once a beginner figures out that, "you have to get closer"... "no, I mean even closer"... "no, i mean closer than that!" "I mean almost touching" ... they finally get that Ah Ha... ask me how i know!

[@leonardpearlman4017]

For me, that means not drinking so much coffee, sad to say. That last step, the clearance might be less than my hand is shaking!

[@bradleymorgan8223]

were you trying to TIG from across the room?

[@michaelschnock3998]

yes but mostly after several "darn -- closer, cloooser" "ok, now you dipped it, that was tooo close, use smthg between touching and standing on a ladder" :) i think i lost most of my tungsten by "clipping and grinding" lol.

[@blakereaser6777]

@@leonardpearlman4017 i drank so much coffee one day before school, i had to just shut my torch off becuase i couldn't oxyfuel since i was shaking so bad.

[@MrUberZombie]

Amazing instruction, great information, your a great teacher Jody.

[@LimpBizkitDrummer]

Congrats to 700k subs. Another great video to helping out 👌🏻

[@nosnerd1967]

Great - no wait - THE ABSOLUTE BEST VALUE ON YT ..

[@drbobwoolery]

If you haven't, make a piece on using Solar Flux to protect the other side. I'm thinking of the guys building exhausts. I avoid methanol, and mix it up with water. Takes a bit longer to dry, but nontoxic.

[@stevelafrance32]

Been watching this channel for years but I admit these channels are lacking In the gmaw spray transfer area

[@keithparady2594]

Attention to detail good work man

[@erisvaldojesuspereira3188]

Cara, você é muito bom com a tig. Estou aprendendo a soldar com a tig, mas está muito difícil.

[@marvinmendez4678]

Con tus tips he mejorado en mí trabajo gracias broo

[@RattlecanFabShop]

Love watching your episodes, so much great info packed into them. Thanks Jody!

[@marcohernandez2180]

Como siempre los mejores videos muchas gracias x tus enseñanzas

[@markcnc]

Great, great, and, ..... GREAT stuff. TiG is looking spot on !

[@-SlamDunK-]

Why the dislikes? Seriously. Great information....check. Great camera work....check. Agreeable host....check. Video's not click bait, decent length, what's not to like? Maybe he makes your attempts look like poop and you can't stand it? WATCH MORE VIDEOS AND PRACTICE!

[@captkirkoakes]

I've been looking for the welding spoon at Harbor Freight's website. It seems like they don't carry them anymore

[@DonnyBwelding1]

I wish I had a single posative influence like you growing up . Woulda straightened out alot earlier .

[@jacobsmith7088]

Can you do a video on cutting tungsten to different lengths

[@zeermz450]

Lots of great info .. .. .. Awesome channel!

[@jeffgrier8488]

A great educational video as always, thanks!

[@Poverty_Welder]

Can you please do a help video for an inside corner joint with 1/8th aluminum. All my work things I make suck and no one can help me get better.

[@wesbuhr548]

As always your amazing to watch. Thank you for the great video

[@budman76191]

I have always heard that a Tig will damage nearby electronic equipment, how true do you think that is and have you ever had or seen any issues?

[@mr.tarkovish2587]

You litterally corrected all my errors that my current welding teacher wasn’t able to do

[@chadmoyer1453]

What filler rods n tungsten you us on that steel lap joint? On my tig welder I have a dial for amps and post flow....very basic. But I don't think I understand the digital current reading. It doesn't change when I strike arcs, but only increases as I increase amperage. So if I set amps at 120...my current reading would be like 100 I believe. What does current reading tell me? Thank you.

[@TheMoody876]

Please do a video of welding .040 aluminum tube butt joint and t joint. I'm having issues making it work 1/16 tungsten min 20 amps (low as my machine will go everlast 200dv) furick 8 cup with gas lense balance 30.. I have tried 60 to 250hz

[@dougankrum3328]

Clean...clean...butt joint must be tight...maybe purge argon from the back, should be easy for a tube....try a piece of .040." Tig electrode....

[@TheMoody876]

@@dougankrum3328 it is clean and I have tried a .040 tungsten

[@dougankrum3328]

@@TheMoody876 Hard to help you much without sitting there with you...aluminum...scrub it with a stainless-steel 'toothbrush'...clean with acetone, don't touch it with your bare hands...wipe off the acetone with new, clean rag or paper towel......weld right away...if you wait a couple hours...you'll have to 'clean' it again...most tube is extruded 6063, sheet might be 6061 cold-rolled....5356 tig wire might work better than 4043...it flows out a little better... I've never used them...but the new lanthanated electrodes keep their tip better than pure tungsten....and there's a newer 4000 series Tig electrode that Jody uses... clamp your 'work'...or....'ground'.... electrode right onto the aluminum...this is a little thin for aluminum, tricky...good luck...

[@tonydecicco9342]

Just discovered your channel and love so far I'm new to Tig welding I have question. I am trying to Tig weld 16gauge mild steel the problem is when I'm welding it looks like a birthday sparkler I have 20cfm and the machine is a new Lincoln precision Tig 225 any advice would much appreciated

[@amiamar2119]

Great video I really liked I want to buy the accessories you present. I tried to buy on your site and can't send Israel why

[@charlesyoung8600]

Bought that large diameter gas lens kit 👌

[@jims3300]

Went to H/F I could not find the copper spoon. Do you have a P/N ? thanks for the good videos

[@buildthings79]

Have you found that argon works better on stainless then Tri mix? I run a Miller syncrowave 250 and once I switched to tri mixed gas my stainless welds were noticeably cleaner and less discolored.

[@micahmalm4263]

Awesome video thank you for sharing

[@mitsmillman1652]

Harbor freight welding spoon is awesome except for the rubber smell it adds to the toolbox

[@Brian-ug7du]

Milling Monster I know!! I took mine out of the box it was so nasty smelling.

[@Invitingsauce]

I’m am brand new to tigging. I’m having a real hard time with dipping my electrode and or length/ angle of torch.

[@weldingtipsandtricks]

I think everyone has this same problem at first. I would advise to take things one step at a time and get comfortable with each step before you move on to the next. Something like this… Run beads without filler rod on clean carbon steel...Try to hold an arc length equal to the diameter of your electrode. Once you are very comfortable and steady, run beads on steel using filler rod Then do the same thing on aluminum if your machine is AC DC. Then pad beads on aluminum. If you are still dipping the tungsten , experiment with slightly longer arc length. I have a beginner tig course at welderskills.com that walks you thru these steps with videos but the first few steps are pretty much what I just listed. Good luck

[@thahoustonbassrunnaz4389]

Awesome video

[@timforsthoffer868]

Hey Jody! Do you have any practice techniques for TIG without filler, to get used to handling the torch?

[@mikearmstrong7866]

Again a great informative video. Thank You!

[@silver-hy6mi]

Hi Jody, I would like to know the best way to tig weld copper to stainless, were the base metal is stainless about 6mm to copper is only 2mm, if possible could you do a video of that please.

[@leonardpearlman4017]

This might be a job for silver-soldering! Silver-brazing.

[@danielsplayhouse3804]

Yeah really curious question how do you get yourself comfortable with using the Pyrex lenses? Me personally I like using the ceramic cups from furyk the jazzy 10 the fupa 12 and I use my good old you know the aluma CK worldwide number five for my aluminum. But I can't seem to get myself used to having all that light gleaming out at me and also too watching my weld.

[@weldingtipsandtricks]

My eyes are older. Didn’t take any adjustments on my part. I see better with the clear 8 pro. I love the ceramic 10 and 12 too and with the longer stick out I don’t have much trouble seeing

[@Sevalecan]

Out of curiosity, what camera set up do you use to video your welding? It's the clearest video I can find anywhere(And it's color!) and I would also like to experiment with recording some welding myself.

[@Ma_X64]

Can we use a carbon oxide for covering the back of thing? Just throw some dry Ice near the place...

[@JC-un4bg]

Hey could you do a video on ally tig plug welds welds

[@dennisswanson7991]

Would a backup plate underneath the welding procedure eliminate purge underneath

[@dennisswanson7991]

For sheetmetal back up plate

[@paulsimpson2232]

Hi what do you mean by tight arc and how do you achieve this . Great channel by the way .

[@Rocksolidhandyman]

Paul Simpson a tight arc is holding your electrode as close to the puddle without dipping the electrode into the puddle.

[@paulsimpson2232]

@@Rocksolidhandyman thank you

[@myheromuaz8260]

Hi sir can I ask u 1 question,if we use AC polarity can or not weld for alloy

[@sidogpmj]

What's the difference between a tight arc and a long arc

[@dieseld4281]

Great video jody.

[@kidrobot424]

I didnt know you could use a glass cup while welding aluminum. I always thought it would melt the glass cup.

[@stickgears]

Where can I find that clamp at 4:45. I have never seen anything like it

[@mguerramd]

Does that copper spoon have another name? Can’t find on HF website.

[@apachesmokemachining6487]

Great tips, it will help a lot 👍🏻

[@jasonschagt6527]

Awesome vid.

[@Kettenhund75]

I can't find that copper spoon at harbor freight. I guess they stopped selling them. Does anybody have a good source for a comparable one?

[@mirkeggiante]

When you weld stainless steel manifold (11 ga) you set the machine at 100 Amp but at which frequency? Thank you

[@mustang351c4]

no frequency? stainless is usually welded on DC.