Welding Cast Aluminum and Q&A

see the full web page with all 3 videos on cast aluminum here goo.gl/k8QAH0 and visit my online store here weldmongerstore.com/ This is sort of a part 2 video to the "tig welding cast aluminum" video where I welded a cast aluminum outboard motor jet pump.
there were quite a few questions that came in on that video so this video answers some of those questions with more video clips.

[@eugenetapley5547]

"when you can... You do When you can't... You teach" You are the exception to this rule. I certified as a pipe welder when I was 21...then I went a different direction, welding has served me well through out my career which ended up as a heavy equipment contractor. Your videos probably do more for welding and welders than can really be quantified! You really are a gem in the you tube world. Thank you for your videos. Very well done.

[@aristakas5893]

Well said. Not a second wasted from start to finish in any of his downloads, a true master of his art. John Greenwood

[@turbocobra]

The die check part of the video from last week and this week were particularly enlightening to me, appreciate you sharing this sir!

[@Gavreeli]

Hey Jody, your back and forth nudging method really helped me out today. I have been doing repairs on some big aluminum sculptures and that includes welding into some angle grinder cut bevels in all positions. Aluminum doesn't like to flow into those sharp Vs but your trick really helped me get the puddle to flow in. THANKS!

[@TXHeat1776]

I'm stoked about the podcast. I'm driving a desk for a living (engineer), so it's nice to listen to the guys who actually do things and get the hands on perspective while I waste away at my computer.

[@donc81]

Just found your podcast on stitcher. Downloaded every episode. It's great! Thanks Jody

[@johngibbs872]

Great video Jody, I been welding for 42 years, Last23 in a power plant, I learn Something about every time I watch ur video 👍👍

[@JohnHvalbye.]

Hi Jody thank You for making awesome videos, i have watched Them almost every day for one and a half year now and i have improved my welding skills because of you.cant thank you enough. Best regards from John. Norway

[@benazertyp2307]

Again Jody many thanks for running this YT channel. I'm following from France, and learnt a lot from you. Take care and keep your sense of humor ! (sometimes it's help to see somebody humble throwing some joke on a serious topic) Ben from France (about the die check, i used a ton of these stuff on heavy diesel engine, be careful while using penetrant, it go through a latex glove, so my advice it's to always use a nitril glove or chemical glove.)

[@Michaeljm84]

It's awesome that you dedicated a video to answer questions.

[@tomherd4179]

My suggestion to the follower of your videos about buying your TIG FINGER is simple - by from you to help support your efforts of bring great informative information to all of us, professional and beginner (me), out here!

[@EastCoastWoodworking]

Great video as always, always learn something new even after 30 years of welding.

[@PeterWelder]

the same for me !

[@Lambchopper63]

I am a new welder (highschool and going to a apprenticeship), Im really looking to learn more of the terminology about welding. Seeing if you can guide me in a direction of a book of somsort. Everything you have showed in these videos really helps me out, keep on keepin on because your like a second teacher!

[@douglasthompson2740]

Thanks Jody, Always informative and well presented. Take care. Doug

[@PeterWelder]

Thank you for this video and also all you do for us. You make our welding easier !

[@TheMixmastamike1000]

Ha when I was 14 I wanted to be a DJ, but now I just feel like a douche for not changing my KZbin name lol. Thanks for answering the questions I always enjoy your content, and I've learned a lot.

[@Keith_Ward]

Yeah boyee! But seriously, Google has made so many changes to youtube that changing your user name maybe difficult, nearly impossible, or have not-so-immediate consequences. It might be easier to just start a new youtube account for the things you view and where you want to be taken seriously or as a professional.

[@TheMixmastamike1000]

Thanks for the tip

[@user-qx7iy9sc3c]

Thanks to Jody, learned a lot of welding knowledge.

[@mixalisen]

Hi Jody, thanks for the video...!! You have been very helpful. Greetings from Greece. Michael

[@charleswashington2126]

pod cast nice..tbh I need say thank you I've been at this 20 yrs and learned few thing's from just watching you.have ever done video on welding junk pipe like used tubing or casing out of a well.

[@TheManLab7]

I was always wondering if they did a variable switch. I had a bike accident and have only got my right leg but I need it to plant myself for balance. I'll have to have a look at those.

[@petermuller161]

That food coloring with kerosene and then some foot powder as a developer trick is actually a throw back to the early days of NDT used by railroad manufacturing. They would soak the wheels and axles and whatever other castings they needed in dyed kerosene and develop the cracks with chalk powder. This method allowed quite a few defects to make their way into service.

[@donaldlocker7394]

For those who are curious, "wrought" is from the past participle of the word "worked" (from something like 800 years ago!) As Jody explained, it means the metal was worked in some way (rolled, forged, or formed) after initial casting. Some compositions are fine as-cast, others have to be worked to achieve their characteristics.

[@johndexter8487]

Excellent video Master! I enjoy it

[@manuellopez504]

Hello Sr!! I do have one with a triger from Eastwood 200digital Tig machine is being working really good for me!!

[@4570Govt]

Hey Jody! Never thought I'd be mentioned in a video of yours, haha! I'll plan to see you at FabTech then! Cheers!

[@TheManLab7]

I've been looking for those variable amperage triggers but I can't seem to find them anywhere. Would it be possible for you to put a link or to do I can find them? Thanks again Jody for sharing your content. I just love watching all of your videos 👍🏻

[@twistedkidmotorsports9093]

Love the videos any welder worth their salt can quote your videos. Keep them coming.

[@pindengue]

Excelente video, te escribo desde Colombia. Good, good

[@wederalves8102]

Aí parc seus vídeos são muito bons meus parabéns e continua assim aprendi muinta coisa com vc 👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@krazziee2000]

another great video with good info, thanks

[@hotcomputer1]

Here in norway it's not very normal to use footpedals. We use msotly tig torches with built in buttons and with that you can adjust amparage while welding by haveing a down sloap and an up sloap and push the button to apply more amparage and release for it to lower.

[@MrDunk66]

Podcast would be great Jody. I will check it out.

[@SF80CAMARO]

Thx for your time and sharing. !! 👍😎

[@bittechslow]

Great stuff Jody,really sucks after all your hard work and the hours you put into the Weldmonger brand and your image and channel and some Douche is getting a free ride.

[@grndragon2443]

Jody, good info. Can you do video on welding cast with a spool gun?

[@1970chevelle396]

I will also be at FabTech in Vegas.

[@theomnipresent1]

You should do a video of the 'home remedy' dye penetrant!

[@ChrisLawley43]

Thank you for discussing the 4943 i recently heard about it, can i ask can this 4943 be used to weld say 6061 to say 5086/5083 aluminum??? wanting to build a jet boat in the future trying to learn what is correct without spending millions on research.

[@dmmdmm5435]

I went to fabtech las Vegas. Its life changing. I highly recommend it. Wear comfortable shoes, its a long walk. 2 days wasn't enough to see it all slowly. Take lots of pics. Prepare for lots of literature. Use cabs or uber, parking and traffic is overwhelming.

[@aubreyaub]

Checking for cracks on A7 crankshaft. Clean with Kero, Degreaser whatever, wipe dry, then dust with talcum powder. Gently blow of with breath, Cracks show up very well.

[@adrianguirola6791]

I don't know why I watch this videos, even if I don't know how to weld. but I know sooner or later I will learn to understand a little bit more. Meanwhile I'll continue to watch this videos.

[@judsondillehay4741]

Hey Jody I'm new to aluminum welding an how you work a foot pedal

[@rciastate]

What's the table in the video. Looking for something small and been looking at a tab and slot table that has the holes for strong hand tools and that one looks like one of those but I don't see the welds on the top.

[@mandolinman2006]

Interesting. I foresee a video testing that guy's diy crack check in the future.

[@mikesingley7246]

Is there anything specific to worry about when welding cast aluminum ( say a jet pump housing) to the aluminum keel plate which is 8083 aluminum?

[@Rainman_actual]

dare I start a name of honor I say we start calling jody the wizard of welding he is a national treasure

[@jfpinkston1]

charles fournier it seems funny to me that someone else took the name "mr. tig". Apparently he doesn't know Jody...

[@fernandoalvarado243]

What aluminum filler could stand more heat I want to repair the exhaust port on my cylinder head which is where temperatures can go up to 1000 degrees plz help and thanks in advance

[@jimgabbard112754]

Jody been watching you for years thanks for all the information learned a lot! how do you feel about everlast and is 250 amp verses 320 I got burned by a sales man once on Lincoln 175 tig saying it would weld 1/4 al... I'm on fixed income and can only buy one more machine just wondering if you still endorse the everlast brand? N power tig 250 ext or 250?

[@grndragon2443]

Jody, is there any reason someone couldn't weld cast aluminium with a mig? I don't have a tig (yet)and need to weld a bellhousing onto transmission.

[@steveguest8028]

Is it possible to gas weld cast aluminium ?.....also what type of filler rod would be used as it needs to be high melting point because it’s for a cylinder head exhaust port repair....Many Thanks

[@CactusCove]

hello jody big fan find ur channel informative and entertaining love the channe i watched a past episode for the scouts could ur channel do its own version for adults so to say people would video the welds to a spec i imagine flux core or arc would give enjoyment and guidance to people towards there goal a badge ow what eva im a novice at welding ive dun sissy bars/ brackets /exhaust repairs biker stuff had to learn bear and i found ur channel a huge help i lerned more in one day than the 6 years i been trying to weld. ow u one 😊

[@adamsorell4851]

Can mig be used to cast weld aluminum?

[@niallkerley2779]

Hi Jody, I have tried to order from your site but it will not allow me to ship to Ireland. How is it possible to order from your site ? Love the videos by the way, been very helpful during my training. Thanks for all the help.

[@krtichacek]

Like the home brew crack detector but wouldn't the kerosene contaminate the area of the weld?

[@tonygutierrez1583]

How"s good Eastwood 200 ac -dc gig welder machine for aluminum cylinder heads

[@michaelgraham4006]

I have a cast aluminum valve cover that I am trying to repair but the welds just crack out. I just dont know what to do

[@SilentOneCorajuda13]

Hi Jody. Is the Android app ready yet for Share My Weld? Thanks

[@djeletropopstarify]

hi I just bought transformer based Tig welder Miller syncrowave 351 what you thing as a starter mashine?

[@squensler]

I noticed a passivating machine for doing tig welded stainless, is it desirable or necessary to passivate tig welded stainless??

[@tonygutierrez1583]

I have a Eastwood tig welder 200 amps , can I weld aluminum cylinder head ? If it is possible tell me the settings

[@jimgabbard112754]

do you still feel everlast ext is a good machine?

[@dheujsnrhfydhehehshshhdggsd]

great follow up

[@fredcheesemonkey]

hey, I have a question for you I'm welding up an aluminum cast head exhaust port for build up then have it port and polished. all we have at our shop is 6061 filler rod and 2% thoriated as or tungsten of choice for aluminum. should I invest in 4943 filler rod and a 2% lanthaneted tungsten? I'd gladly send an email with a picture of what I'm talking about. thanks.

[@nailedart4431]

One thing about phone app, you must have. You must have option of adding watermark on your videos and photos, so it proves it is your work. And when you share it it will have your mark, so your work is protected. Cheers

[@jfpinkston1]

Majsta Ć. Great idea

[@nailedart4431]

It is great idea for a phone app especially sharing work and ideas with others, I am just participating. People who do honest job deserve respect, it would be bad if someone presents somebody else work as their own.

[@jimgam730]

Hey Jody, thanks for doing this video. It's answered some questions I had. On your podcast, will you be having JD on there?

[@weldingtipsandtricks]

JD is on the list

[@63256325N]

Hey Jody, isn't the knockoff tig finger an infringement of some sort? That's your idea right? Have you patented it? You should if you haven't and if it's not too late. Thanks for the video.

[@breinbjerg22]

Hey Jody thanks for answering my question, pronunciation of my last name was spot on, it is a Danish name. I am a Stainless steel sheet metal worker, from Denmark, we you a welding technique that we call ArgonArk or tandem Tig welding, where you are to guys both with at TIG Torche and weld from both sides, one with filler rod and one with out. how it works is, that the guy on the bagside is shields and pulls the rod through the material, is that a method, that is used in the USA, i have no idea, have never seen a welding video with it. Thanks Søren Breinbjerg

[@agustyo7436]

I do welding on the car crackles, aluminum material, when after welding why is there a crack? where is the fault?

[@denselvq]

Jody ... when are you going to make your way down under ?

[@dieterbuchner1214]

In Germany we don't have 4943. Would you like to tell me the composition from the 4943, so i can find a similar.

[@princetikki]

Question about the App. I'm an android user so I won't know the answer until the app is out. If I'm standing in front of a some metal I want to weld and I want to search for the right settings for it that other people have used, can that be done? For example if I have 0.5 inch 8620 alloy steel lap joint, can I search that and then get a bunch of pictures and settings other people have posted for that situation? That would be pretty sweet.

[@mechpatt]

Tikki a

[@gunsntorches9404]

love the podcast Jody keep up the good work brother!!

[@cjgriff76]

hey Jody, is the original finger available in the UK I've seen similar products but don't want to waste my hard earned on crap cheers Craig

[@jackbrimstone1004]

Hey im having some trouble on cast aluminium no matter how much i clean it still comes out with some crud on the puddle what i need to get is a downright dummy proof way of how to clean and prep cast aluminium. Lets just say if you could do an example with material oil soaked, maybe left outside for a few months i dont know.

[@artwerks]

try soaking the cast in vinager and dish soap for a couple days..then rinse in hot water ..let dry and weld..will help tons..

[@straightgatewelding8554]

Jody... Seeing how there are so may fakes on Amazon and Ebay what is the link to your sites Amazon store? Or do you even have an amazon store? Thanks, Ken

[@allisonmurphy2409]

Started vertical stick welding today and my teacher tells me to whip out and and come back is that better or just dragging it better? Rod is 6010.

[@jaredhamilton1188]

ShadowWraith whip it for sure. 6010 is a fast freeze rod used primarily as a bead rod for pipe. And the technique you use to put a bead in is a whip and pause motion. You ever want to weld pipe learn that 6010 as best as you can

[@mikeregner4719]

I'm in Canada and I couldn't get your app to work on my I pad. Is this app only for the USA? Also I want it for an android , I have a note 4 phone. Your last video was perfect timing for my project I just completed.

[@shaunhuson]

I just got it and im in norway

[@luisfrade4558]

hello my friend wanted to place an order for you i can't download the app for android what should i do can you send me, a hug from here in portugal your welding advice has been very useful to me, thank you very much

[@markman63]

Hmm, I can’t find the android app. Got a link?

[@joemmams5785]

used that dye check stuff years ago but now I'm gonna check out that Dr. Schools guy's idea...

[@twwtb]

Get both and get them from weldmongerstore.com. Better yet, get a combo that includes a LaSquare or some other item that you need or want anyway. Excellent customer service too! Been meaning to thank you guys for handling my (oversight) special request during the labor day special.

[@sylvestresanchez4848]

Awesome thank you

[@CanISpoonYou]

miller has keys for sale just wire it to the torch. I run syncrowave 250

[@cosprint]

Resently I tried DC+Tig, Do you think that this 4943 would work beter for this aplication? I used 4043 with a 1/8 lanthenated tungsten and it did work okay. (Id get an AC Tig but thats not in my budget right now.)

[@patrickmatla5903]

AC not DC on alu

[@4lth-944]

Electrodes WL-20???

[@darmstrong9334]

Tig Finger in my profile pic! Jody is good people! I think it's cool that Jasper made Jody chuckle. He taught him a trick.

[@hindleygj]

thanks.

[@fm3arthur]

Hi Jody Hope to see you at Fabtech should be there all 3 days Awful Arthur

[@tsmartin]

RE: Disabled welder. CK Worldwide makes a "pistol grip" type torch holder.

[@ccswelding1599]

"Pocket full of Welds"...just found my band name....maybe backed up by TheMixmastermike1000 LOL

[@user-ks5ff]

What about the 'Flange Wizards'

[@ccswelding1599]

That's more "techno"...I'm going for a more "organic retro" feel

[@user-ks5ff]

CCs Welding slag hammers

[@Goodwithwood69]

You being a good standard of an American (hard working and open minded) who are you going to vote for?

[@Mightiflier]

I'm sure he is going to tell you. :-)

[@twwtb]

Wrought literally means worked.

[@thomaskoshinsky7768]

Extruded