Aluminum TIG Welding Basics for Beginners | How to TIG Weld Aluminum

[@TimWelds]

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[@Mark1971-1]

@TimWelds Hi Tim sorry for asking is this course still available and is it live or is it pre recorded for download

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Tim, I think you are just about the only guy on KZbin that can make this stuff digestible. Thanks for another great lesson.

[@edwilliams9914]

The M&Ms are GREAT!!! First explanation I've heard where I now just really get what's going on with the aluminum surface and sub-surface and *WHY* you want AC instead of just being told "Just do it". ALL your videos excel at imparting understanding of what's going on instead of just "Put your left hand here and your right hand there".

[@MrTarek1946]

You are one of the few videos I like to watch !!!!!! Clear ,succinct , well presented thank you for the information

[@robertpero5119]

Awesome lessons. You are clear and not overwhelming. Much appreciated

[@kevinhornbuckle]

You are good at explaining these things. I sent your link to my son. He plans to get a TIG machine soon.

[@tunintunin3417]

This channel is underrated. You are the man Tim.

[@ODDNAME]

Best explanation so far, this will help me go from "worst welder in the world, to maybe "worst welder in europe" atleast =) Keep the awesome videos coming!

[@kodymcleod670]

As a 7+ year welder, your video was incredibly helpful to me, and you were excellent with your descriptions. Helped me understand some of my existing habits and gave me ways to improve on them. Thank you

[@matts_shed]

ive watched dozens of video. but its this video that got me over the line. thanks for taking the time to share

[@tylersoles3624]

Taught myself how to weld badly, watched your vids and now I'm welding decently

[@justinromer6471]

Best explanation I've found so far! well done. Very informative and not too draining with unnecessary info. My Tig welding Machine (Strike Master 200) doesnt have an AC balance setting as such, but it has two settings, Clean Width and Clean Depth. that are in %. from -50% to +50% Anyone got experience with a machine similar?

[@14lou]

The style and content are excellent and the presentation of it is exceptionally effective.

[@slayergaming5923]

Hey man you're very underrated thank you God bless people like you!

[@TimWelds]

I appreciate that!

[@benturner4439]

Great Advise, im a hobby Mig guy and am looking at my first Tig (AC), These videos have been fantastic. Thank you

[@chobiefrank2909]

Tim, Excellent recap of what I learned in welding class. We used Dynasty 350 there. I bought an Everlast 210ext as I'm just a hobbyist. The Miller is the gold standard but I'm happy with the Everlast at a fraction of the price. Andy

[@seanhaynes8758]

wow, I actually understood what you were talking about! Great video thank you.........ALMOST feeling the need to learn, my biggest concern is being able to hold the torch consistently close enough to form a good weld.....

[@shadowking1888]

This helped me complete my product for my practical exam! Thank you so much.

[@steviej359]

Super video, covered all the basics clearly and simply, thanks.

[@thebitcher7606]

Hi my name is Tim I don't know how to explain this or put it some words but how you just went about explaining all this I understood you perfectly and learn just how you did that I wanted in a food business my father was a professional welder for Philadelphia about your company which I don't know if you now he dealt with high ends sour cream stuff like that and I try to learn from other people now I couldn't figure it out what they were doing well you just went about this and how to explain it you're doing a great job as perfect you should be a professional teacher at this and thank you for this input and I will be watching and looking at each other channels and I do hope you have other stuff that I can learn I never good well man you know what you're doing and I hope you with my father didn't when he retired you got bored and the thing is he should have shared his parents or what he know with other people he didn't I hope you keep going and share until now the day you leave us I hope you and I wish it was more people like you God bless you and thank you you taught me a lot you know I've been doing this for about 20 years thank you

[@saidutube]

Fantastic! Thank you!!! Greetings from Patagonia Chile!!!

[@Vanguardsystem]

Thank you Tim. I am new at welding and this really helps. 👍

[@justlooking444]

Extremely useful video. I didn't know why AC is better for welding AL, only that it is... Did you think or maybe plan to make some sort of handbook or even book that would contain tips and tricks and practical setup for various types of jobs? I think there would be a good market for that.

[@marklacombe9833]

That's was helpful for me ! I have a primeweld and was all over the place on my setting I fiqured when my tungsten was basically vaporizing something was not kosher. I just started on aluminum so this video was perfect I like your videos . Thanks

[@TimWelds]

So glad it helped! The AC balance can definitely mess with your tungsten in a hurry. I actually did that the first time I fired up the Primeweld, because the setting is backwards to other machines I've used.

[@joell439]

such a good explanation .......... this deserved an immediate subscription..... even turned the bell on for future videos 👍👍😎👍👍 Super happy I found your channel.

[@jw8556]

hey Tim I'm in Australia so the imperial stuff is a bit hard to convert as you speak but thanks for the great tips as I'm new to tig your channel is a big help cheers

[@paulkurilecz4209]

Very thorough and helpful.

[@ezelk1337]

This is one of the best explanations od welding aluminum that I have ever heard. Thanks I was looking at the Primeweld 225 also. It is a huge machine compared to some other ones. Have you tried the "Yes Welder 250P" AC/DC machine yet. It looks smaller.

[@barrymitchell5887]

Great information- best I have come across Thankyou

[@shelbyglazer3948]

Super Helpful! Waiting for my 225x to arrive

[@jaredparkes8556]

Man you explain things well and in detail! Awesome video!

[@fisheyelens876]

Did not know welding was such an art, very informative video, seems like a novice needs to take some serious college classes before trying to weld, but this is basic tutorial, not even talking about different metals or even different composite metals. Pretty headey stuff.

[@brettpomerleau8195]

Great video! Very helpful.

[@junior88fan64]

God bless you for very informative video.

[@Steamshovel]

Easy to understand. Very good precise relevant information.

[@TimWelds]

Thanks!

[@robertfusco7415]

Very good instruction...

[@acepilotson3331]

Awesome Tim!! Thank you for posting.

[@dcstang67]

Do you have any recommendations on the torch cup size and gas lens or not for welding aluminum tubing?

[@JeffinTD]

Your videos are truly excellent and very helpful. Thank you.

[@ogreunderbridge5204]

I have a scratch TIG torch to my carriable DC, I have an good old tomb stone AC trafo. Can I pair these up to make somewhat more useful alu AC TIG ...?

[@jonpollard1728]

Very nice explanation. Thank you!

[@bartscave]

Very well communicated!

[@RabiRose]

Excellent video sir!

[@allensnook7760]

Enjoyed the basics tim got a serious question for you i got this jon-boat that has the intake valve n hose for live-well right dead center on bottom of boat. Its about an 1 3/4 hole dont really want a hole in middle bottom of boat in case the valve fails so i want to fill exsisting hole and relocate to the mid-back.which should i do for best results just weld round n round till hole is filled completly or would be best to cut a proper thickness plate plug and weld that into hole.i believe the plug n weld is better chance of no leaks easpally since iam new to tig welding.thanks fer vids n input?snooky pa.😊😊😊😊

[@TimWelds]

Great question! I would cut a piece of material larger than the hole, lay it on the bottom side of the boat over the hole, then weld all the way around it, assuming that the raised area won't cause any problems with the way the boat works. You could cut a piece to fit right in the hole if you need it to sit flush.

[@MrCristianflorin]

Is the gun and the ground staying the same or they need to be reversed?

[@lindabenbow8492]

Excellent and precise content in your video Tim. I am trying to learn. What settings would you recommend to butt joint weld 1.5mm aluminium sheet? I do not have a foot pedal. Many thanks John

[@TimWelds]

Thanks! I would go with: 50-60 Amps 120 Hz 75-80% EN balance

[@user-hn9qg5qm3o]

What do you do for work Tim?

[@IainMcClatchie]

A laser welder just puts heat into the material. I wouldn't think it could etch the surface oxide layer like an AC TIG welder. So does the laser have a problem with welding aluminum?

[@gregorydobson4307]

Best explanation, best advise & now subcribed

[@HuwPeplow]

Excellent video

[@leod3370]

Tim, your videos are bloody excellent. Your presentation style is fantastic and you pitch it just right for beginners. Pity I'm down under in Oz or if come and see you!

[@johnmacmillan627]

Very informative. Thx very much

[@erixyo1]

Nice video, thanks a lot!

[@audreyfk5267]

Hi , i am a beginner DIYer ,What type of gas you use for aluminium welding?

[@TimWelds]

Great question! Straight Argon is the gas to use.

[@garypostell5268]

These cheaper machines will only get you so far, but good to learn on definitely! Eventually if your good at it you’ll want to upgrade to a much more expensive machine for better performance! 💯

[@175726]

Great job

[@melgross]

Very good Tim. Of course, aluminum is also welded with DC. But it’s limited to industrial processes, and speciality work. If people can figure out to fit a 1/4” tungsten to their torch, they can do it too! I suggest, for beginners, that they cut the rod in half. It’s easier to control a shorter rod than a longer one. I still cut thicker rods in half, because the weight of a full rod can drag your hand back and upset your feed.

[@Zw1d]

this is so comprehensive it feels like stealing to watch it for free...

[@junktinker]

Great work thanks.

[@meldeer6253]

some of us dont get the ac or dc i know that ac is alternating curent dc is like 12 volt so with Tig we are using positive to ground tig aluminum ?? im sorry its confusing when we talk ac dc .. i have a simadri 5200D is a cheep one like 700 bucks it tigs stic an plasma.... is what i use it for... but im finly at 66 got to weld aluminum witch i have all ways wanted to learn hope my question is not confusing sorry

[@designfabrication512]

good video man

[@jadymulqueeney]

Great explanation thanks :-)

[@ninoalban8973]

Thank you info sir

[@vipinpatel4545]

Thank you

[@XER239]

where to get the tungsten makita sharpening adaptor?

[@TimWelds]

I just built one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpzVkJisiKumhKM

[@M.Salem7]

Why u don't show us the weld testing results??? It will help us more!!

[@Friendroid]

Those M&Ms died for us

[@OGMsAxiomatic]

Excuse me, Sir Welding Wizard! Can you do a run-through of the easiest way to tig alluminum on DC Negative? I have to use Neg for work and my lord, it looks like old wrinkly prunes or burnt chicken skin. I can TIG anything on AC but DC- is making me want to cry. Help please? 1/8th inch material, 1/8 inch filler and 1/8 inch tungsten with 100% Argon and a 6-7 cup. (I'll take any help I can get right now...) And idk if it makes a difference but I have a miller multimatic 235. (Work can't afford an AC machine.)

[@garypostell5268]

Filler rod stays under the gas coverage from the tig cup!

[@toycoma98]

Thank you for the video. I was looking at primeweld but its a HUGE machine. Thats why im leaning on weldpro that is small and its digital. Same price range but i like the compact size. I have yeswelder mig 205ds and been practicing with lift tig, but i dont think its a good way to learn tig. I want to have high frequency and some adjustability and the ability to do aluminum.

[@tommylud4324]

When I was shopping around I eventually settled on an everlast powertig 185dv. There’s a few comparable options but I’m happy with mine.

[@TimWelds]

There’s nothing wrong with running lift TIG, but a full featured machine does allow you to do a lot more with HF start, AC and pulse. The weldpro looks nice, I’ve just never tried one. If you pick it up, I’d love to hear what you think of it!

[@staguk1]

Oi! Stop wasting M&M s. That said excellent video, Thank you for making me feel wiser.

[@garypostell5268]

Remember long arc length equals more heat!

[@wheelie.latvia]

It`s John Wick after work! :)

[@garypostell5268]

Easy way just put it on 70% balance if your electrode don’t burn back up then your okay if it does move it to 30% !

[@davidhester8597]

I was taught to ball up the tungsten.

[@TimWelds]

That was necessary on older transformer style machines. On newer inverters, you can, but it's not needed.

[@davidhester8597]

@@TimWelds thanks . Worked in machine shop we also had to worry about weld draw something I never see in this videos.

[@garypostell5268]

1/8 at the most arc gap!

[@thebitcher7606]

If any words or something I understandable voice text I know it is

[@SOLDOZER]

We dont need to be told 1000 times that AC is used on aluminum.