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.

[@thomasmastersen3709]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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....

[@goodluckcult3157]

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

[@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!

[@SroXCRIMINALXo]

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

[@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....

[@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.

[@krazziee2000]

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

[@crdsnowboards]

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

[@spencer5082]

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

[@JimbosGarage]

Great video Jody, Very informational as always!

[@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!

[@AWDJRforYouTube]

Best back to GTAW basics...thanks Jody.

[@petekossaras1830]

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

[@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!

[@waikanaebeach]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@knutroald5332]

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

[@stevenmurata4392]

Congrats, coming up on 700k subs!

[@thorstenkuper9156]

Best welder of the world...👏👍

[@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.

[@hjvisagie]

Watching this for a third time. Really good video.

[@bcbloc02]

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

[@paulkurilecz4209]

Great video with a lot of very useful information.

[@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!

[@marcohernandez2180]

Como siempre los mejores videos muchas gracias x tus enseñanzas

[@nosnerd1967]

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

[@brettbreza8815]

Best welding channel for sure great store too

[@MrUberZombie]

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

[@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.

[@LimpBizkitDrummer]

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

[@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!!

[@markcnc]

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

[@RattlecanFabShop]

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

[@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

[@sanjaysami4315]

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

[@marvinmendez4678]

Con tus tips he mejorado en mí trabajo gracias broo

[@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...

[@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?

[@keithparady2594]

Attention to detail good work man

[@micahmalm4263]

Awesome video thank you for sharing

[@jeffgrier8488]

A great educational video as always, thanks!

[@wesbuhr548]

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

[@zeermz450]

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

[@mr.tarkovish2587]

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

[@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!

[@mikearmstrong7866]

Again a great informative video. Thank You!

[@erisvaldojesuspereira3188]

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

[@thahoustonbassrunnaz4389]

Awesome video

[@-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!

[@DonnyBwelding1]

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

[@dieseld4281]

Great video jody.

[@jakubo2603]

Jody you helps my a lot. I m getting better with your tips Thanks

[@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.

[@apachesmokemachining6487]

Great tips, it will help a lot 👍🏻

[@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.

[@charlesyoung8600]

Bought that large diameter gas lens kit 👌

[@jasonschagt6527]

Awesome vid.

[@stevelafrance32]

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

[@niceguy391987]

Great Video!

[@captkirkoakes]

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

[@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.

[@borasomesh613]

Nice video

[@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

[@jacobsmith7088]

Can you do a video on cutting tungsten to different lengths

[@weldweld5629]

Excellent 👍

[@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

[@paulmorrey733]

Thanks Jody

[@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.

[@humberoestrada388]

Tanks Jody

[@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.

[@bobbyhornsby6817]

Another level

[@JC-un4bg]

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

[@timforsthoffer868]

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

[@sylvestresanchez4848]

Awesome thank you.

[@colbygrapov1239]

love the shirt jody

[@stevenlocklear7711]

Nothing but the best! 🤘🏼

[@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...

[@jims3300]

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

[@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.

[@myheromuaz8260]

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

[@kidrobot424]

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

[@funone8716]

If I wasn't able to watch and learn from these videos, my welds would still look like Pigeon Poop. Thank You for all your efforts Sir.

[@jeffo881]

@15:31 KABOOM, the sound of my head exploding, I'm sorry can you spell that please, bwhahahahaha. You sir are a welding scientist, your knowledge is amazing.

[@stickgears]

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

[@kundankumar6957]

sir please one more video