TIG WELDING.....What To Expect As A Beginner

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

You can find all of Arccaptain’s welder options right here: www.arccaptain.com/?ref=spicerdesigns

[@sebastianyoung7965]

A tip for the gas. Usually your CFH comes from your cup size. Generally CFH = 2.5x your cup. So you used a number 6 cup equals 15 CFH. Too much gas is a bad thing. Also, if you’re right handed, try using your left foot for your pedal. Seems weird but an old timer told me that years ago. It works. Another thing. You want to get that puddle going within a couple of seconds. That’s why your weld is gray. Get a fast puddle and go. Tig isn’t as slow as people think. Overall, not bad for a beginner.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks for the advice!

[@sebastianyoung7965]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC No problem! Any further questions feel free to ask! You've helped me out a lot with the plasma table stuff so I'll return the favor.

[@jibranyar5977]

Got this welder on BFCM sale with a whole bunch of goodies for right around 1200ish. Really for just hobby motor sport build, but overall I love it , just have to keep practicing tig till you get it. I have about 5 or more solid hours on the machine as a newbie and still have some grey stainless welds lol

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

I need to get a welder and learn to weld, but I watch a lot of content creators to see their style. Easy to see that you put a lot of effort into these infotainment videos. Good job. Tractor Hard! 🚜💪!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Welding is definitely a handy skill to have. Im good with mig and stick. Tig is a work in progress. Thanks for the comment

[@johnfogg7858]

LOL!! I’m not certain that everyone understands how much planning, effort and editing it takes to make videos the way that you do. I appreciate it a lot….. For a “shy guy” you sure can crack me up!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks John! It is very time consuming. I appreciate you acknowledging that. Im glad you get a kick out of it too.

[@richmiller2501]

Makes me what to buy what ever he is selling even if i do not know WTF to do with it hahahha

[@Dudebro9-x6e]

Dude the cell phone behind the welding lens, badass man!!! I’ve suggested that to a few ppl before but you already know what’s up!!! Awesome man

[@OneEyeCustoms]

I’m not sure I am coordinated enough to run a foot pedal. You should get Keystone Girl to run the pedal while you weld. Team weld…. Now that would be funny.

[@johnverkler3962]

I liked this video on the ArcCaptain. It makes me want to get one. Including the foot pedal.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

No bs, its a really nice welder. Makes me excited to get better at it. Im actually working on another arccaptain video now. Different welder though.

[@danramos281]

Good evening, thanks for the content. Always enjoyable and informative.

[@kevintaylor113]

Super solid start for your first beads 1) maintain a short arc length! Approximately the distance from the work piece as of your tungsten 3/32 or less! Any longer or higher and affect multiple things i.e. shielding gas flow (gray oxidation) keep a tight arc focuses the heat on the work. Keep up the good work and burn some rod

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks buddy, i appreciate it.

[@kevintaylor113]

Sure thing Man! Actually you should keep your torch in as close as you can w/o dipping your tungsten, then you should have the right amount of penetration and you will have better control of the weld pool. Dip filler rod between the tip of your tungsten and the leading edge of the pool for best results. Rock On 🤘

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@kevintaylor113 thank you. Great info. I will definitely apply all the tips.

[@williammohring4725]

Welding tips and tricks had some great videos on tig

[@rantiksadventure1920]

Thank you for the content I always look forward to what you have to up load. Your TIG welds are pretty good for a beginner and it’s commendable to see you showcase your welds here where the trolls will always look for something you do wrong. Feeding the filler rod is just something you have to practice over and over to keep it controlled. I couldn’t tell you how many times I stuck it to the electrode.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks you. I dont mind putting it out there. We all have to start somewhere and ill continue to practice. Thanks for the pointer. Definitely a lot of moving parts to tig welding

[@arccaptain-weld]

Nice videos..I can really feel the effort you put into creating this engaging content. Just keep practicing and look forward to seeing more interesting content from you.

[@srenfreiesleben1028]

Nice welds mate, would love to have a TIG welder AC/DC again :)

[@markhyatt6166]

Your so Funny loved the video. I actually have the Arccaptain Mig 200 version of your welder and it works great to. Keep inspiring!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks Mark. That looks like a nice machine too. Im pretty impressed with the brand so far.

[@markhyatt6166]

yeah Arccaptain has been really good to me so far, i literally have no experience welding and i've managed to put good beads down a couple times now. It has really helped me navigate the learning curve. I still have a ways to go though lol. Your beads looked great already, i have a sneaky suspicion you will be a pro in no time. @@SpicerDesignsLLC

[@dereksellars]

Seriously, people thought that you actually smashed that welder with your tractor. LMFAO :) They need to get a Life. Great video. Looks like a very useful and cost-effective product. Thanks for the video :) Numb Nuts LOL

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Haha! Thanks buddy. And yes… i had multiple comments saying i was an idiot for smashing that welder. Was pretty funny

[@briankeithfisher7305]

What a coincidence. I watched Jerryrigeverything's latest video just before this one and you mentioned that channel in this video. Great video! Keep up the wonderful work:)

[@JCWren]

0:24 Fedex says you're hired!

[@slowb4lls1]

If you don’t have 240 volts…..your fawqd 😂. I actually got a couple of these machines, tig 200 works amazing, mainly been doing stick welding like a mofo with it(on 240 now now thanks to your add a 240 outlet video I seen a couple weeks ago) huge difference between 120 also, it really does work on 240, mines also got the flux capacitor right below the double floppy jiblets, not sure if it’s the same on your machine. 😂I actually bowd up last week going to northern tool like ima tig weld the hell out sumthing and their like yeaaaa those prices you see are for exchange or refill, if you actually need a new bottle of argon you gotta give us your keys to your vehicle and your social and a thousand dollars twice a week until it’s empty so I cruised home like welp, looks like ima rock those aluminum rods from harbour freight and some map gas 😂 seriously tho this company makes some killer machines, I talked my buddy into getting the flux core one, and I wanna get the plasma cutter one they offer next cause I’m tired of hearing my neighbor cry about noise from me cutting steel

[@RBallarddesigns]

Fun times

[@CHENGGUAN-o5e]

very good !!

[@ClarkBackstrom]

I'd say nice welds. That's something I need to work on, tig. I've only tried it a couple times. Again Great content 👌!

[@willywonka2933]

Did you order this straight off of there website ? Can I trust this

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Ya you can trust it.its a legit site. If you use the discount code Spicerdesigns it will save you some money too.

[@mikeoswald15]

I never wore a glove holding fill rod. Makes it wayyyyy easier to feed. If I was doing a short weld/stitch, I might not wear glove holding torch, unless the torch was getting fairly warm. Usually used a Miller stl 150 or 161.

[@lonewolfFirearms]

I was thinking you made a D, eez nuts sign.. a D at one end and nuts at the other.. lol..

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Its a priceless piece of art. Probably worth millions.

[@brokenpinesfarm]

Hey Kyle, thanks for showing us how a beginner can just pick up welding and go. Welding has been on my "I'd like list" for a while, might just jump into it next year! Also, people being all up in arms about you crushing equipment?? Really?? That is so out of character for you.... hahahaha! Cheers, Alex.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Hah! I like to keep people guessing. Take care buddy

[@chrisbridger3420]

Looks good, good information👍

[@melkingrealestate]

Well done video, like the way you explain things.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you. I try to keep things flowing the best i can. I appreciate the comment

[@19672701]

Arc captain been sending these to a lot of creators lately, seem to have good reviews.I used to buy all different tungsten,now I just use LaYZr 3/32 for everything,steel aluminum, stainless. My tip is practice,then practice some more then when your comfortable with it, keep practicing. get some weld coupons.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks. Im pretty impressed with it so far. Looking forward to getting better at tig. Im going to cut some coupons on the plasma table and practice some different joints. Thanks for the advice!

[@bierbarrel]

Well Lookie! Its 7am...time for a beer...

[@44busted]

I'd rather watch you Kyle than most sitcoms. Your humor is much better. Not that I watch them. Love the ART work! Your shop build out is getting quite impressive. Some great things will be coming out of there.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks Roy. Your logo is next in the line up. Hopefully have you a rendering after the holiday. Looking forward to doing the shop build out. Ive got some cool ideas for it.

[@44busted]

Thank you Kyle. Excited about the Spicer Design touch. I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas!

[@lindsayburrows9272]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 @ the nut buster creation there. Few suggestions. Anything Tig needs to be super clean. No mill scale, rust or anything like that only shiny bright material. That grey oxidised-looking welds just mean there has been to much heat input. Its not usually too many amps either. Its generally not enough amps and moving to slowly for beginners. Other than that the only thing you can do to get better is get lots of practice.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks for the pointers. Im going to keep practicing. I think tig welding will be a good option for some of my sign builds. Just have to get better

[@lindsayburrows9272]

Crank the amps up on some more scrap and practice laying the welds down fast. @@SpicerDesignsLLC

[@benjaminbright6826]

Not bad at all for a beginner. I always liked tig welding mild steel but aluminum was always a pain for me. Aluminum is all about the cleanliness of your material. Great video!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you! Thanks the pointer

[@alanschmeeckle3261]

I love tig welding aluminum and stainless, I also love chicken nuggets!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Haha. Nuggets hit the spot for sure. I cant wait to start aluminum. I want to get better at mild steel first.

[@alanschmeeckle3261]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC just a heads up, A/C frequency can damage electronics that are on the bench. I shorted out a Milwaukee cordless grinder circuit board building an aluminum compartment.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@alanschmeeckle3261 wow thats crazy. Thanks for the heads up

[@reneguay1347]

Did you test to see if it puts out 200 amps while you are welding full out

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@reneguay1347 no i didnt. I wont be welding anything that hot in the shop. Im still pretty nee to tig also.

[@vintagespeed]

cpl tips. get a gas lens kit, (jody sells a nice set) truly makes a world of difference. keep your torch as close to vertical as possible, and keep as tight an arc length as possible without dipping. and when you see grey welds on steel plate that means you're too hot. looks fine otherwise.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks for the pointers, much appreciated. Ive heard great things about the glass lens

[@kiotimike]

So consistent 7am Saturdays. I was going to hit thumbs down when you tossed that heavy box 😂. Hope the spicer family has a wonderful holidays. Cheers bud!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks buddy! You too

[@MikeTatman]

I cannot believe that so many people thought the MACHINES were in the boxes you were beating on. WTF

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

I never would have thought. Caught a lot of crap for that

[@jadeolin8514]

You need to keep your filler rod in the gas envelope, when you pull it back out into the open air you are grabbing and introducing contaminants into the weld. Its all just practice. You should check out Jody's tig vids on weldingtipsandtricks, the man is an amazing teacher, easily one of the best on yt.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Awesome, i never thought about the filler rod in the gas pocket. I appreciate the tip and i will definitely check out that channel

[@fuentes8503]

We'll 2 minutes in and what a shifty start, not bothering with the rest

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@fuentes8503 good

[@JupiterMoJo]

Have you tried using the trigger instead of the foot pedal already? Did you think there was a huge advantage to the pedal?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

I used the trigger on that vevor tig welder. The foot pedal is pretty awesome. Allows you to be more free with your grip too. Trigger is only on and off where the pedal allows you to play with the amperage.

[@arccaptain-weld]

The trigger can only open or close the arc, while the foot pedal can control the change of current.

[@craigguinn5423]

Why is the foot pedal so small?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@craigguinn5423 idk. Works fine

[@arcticelectric]

Don't decide to put a bunker in your backyard, the Keystone Girl probably wont approve... and IF you do, you will need a bigger excavator!

[@hvymax]

Pretty sure that machine has pulse which stacks the dimes for you

[@rongamble9884]

Nice welder having a hard time pulling the plug buying another tig I bought a bottom line from jegs no foot petal and not possible to weld 18 gauge body panels

[@louisclarkeii]

Wheels/casters on your welding table? Give me the skinny on them.......

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

I made a video about them and theres links in the description. The thumbnail says “upgrades”. Its on my plasma table but its the same casters.

[@louisclarkeii]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC Ha I did look for a video apparently not well enough. Thanks!

[@richardspengel5360]

Tip: Your tungsten electrode doesn't look very sharp. The sharper it is the more focused will be your arc and the easier it will be to weld. There is always a tendency to keep pushing on as the tip gradually dulls. Careful with the dust when grinding the tungsten--it is toxic. A Tungsten Electrode Sharpener Grinder is inexpensive these days and if used with dust collection would be a good investment. It would also encourage you to keep the electrode sharp and would provide consistent pointing.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks for the pointer. I was practicing today and i can use all the help i can get.

[@rudyrivera7426]

👌👍

[@rfelectrons]

All in all, I’d say you did a very good imitation of a pro tigger. The junk on the sides is probably contamination. Make sure everything is very clean and have dedicated brushes for every metal type.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks for the point. I appreciate it. I definitely need to practice but looking forward to getting better at it.

[@hvymax]

Cracks propagate from those Cavity Creeps.

[@VanguardSys]

7.386 speed?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Custom setting

[@danielsplayhouse3804]

Practice makes perfect one thing is your machine is blowing your gas away from your weld. Gas lens will also help your welds from the gray color. Your welds should be silver or haystack color or even unicorn farts on your welds it's the kinda welds my wife likes... 😊

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Hah! Thanks for the pointer

[@Mr.S7R4WM4N]

1.21 gigawatts!

[@jamesbanjomanjohnson]

today is oct/ 16/ 2024, i just bought one of the 200p tig welders bran new 2 weeks ago, the cord that came with the foot pedal has one wrong end on it, one end has a 5 prong din plug end on it that will fit either the welder or the pedal,, the other end is some type of avaition plug that don't fit nothing that i own, not even my ham radio, i cant get hold of anybody at arccaptain, no phone # and no return on any e-mails, they have gone out of bussines or they have no service after the sale, any way im pissed 2 the max and will never buy this name brand of product ever again, so you can brag on them all you want but it don't happen the same way 4 everbody all the time...

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@jamesbanjomanjohnson sorry to hear you had a bad experience. Im not bragging about anything, just providing info on the product. Every brand is going to have issues from time to time. Im sure youll be able to get a hold of someone that can get it takin care of. There is a section on their website to get in contact with them. Did you try that yet?

[@jamesbanjomanjohnson]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC sent a dozen e-mails to service@arccaptain and support@arccaptain both in the last 2 weeks with nothing in return,, phone numbers don't work for anything, i think there may be a number for texting only but i dont text, im 65 years old and don't have a smart phone because i don't know how 2 use one, i have a flip phone and do not text with it, thers no way in hell they could be that busey that they could not reply back 2 me within 2 weeks, iv got a 700 dollar welder sitting here that i can not use...

[@richardspengel5360]

It appears that you may have been welding galvanized nuts. It is important that welders be aware that welding over galvanizing produces poisonous fumes.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@richardspengel5360 im aware. Ive been welding for a long time. Just not tig. I ground all the galvanizing off.

[@snowgorilla9789]

Bought the PRO PACKAGE missing the foot pedal and the 71 pc cup set. Had to contact them and they said out of stock may be about a month. THEY DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING WHEN THEY TOOK MY MONEY. piss poor way to run a company.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Ya thats not good. I dont blame you for being upset.

[@markorr1874]

NUT

[@reneguay1347]

You were moving way too slow

[@scratchnbell]

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[@codybuttrey85]

You’re funny af dude