How to TIG Weld Aluminum part2 AC Balance

[@ThisOldTony]

I probably don't tell you this enough Jody but ... I love you..r videos.

[@weldingtipsandtricks]

This Old Tony thanks brother

[@jdbrewer6638]

This Old Tony your videos are amazing!!

[@ianbertenshaw4350]

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[@ThisOldTony]

Thanks JD! Heard you on the podcast. good stuff!

[@jdbrewer6638]

(Is this real life??) That is a HUGE compliment to me, coming from you! Thanks alot! I'm a huge fan of your videos and I watch them almost as much as Jody's! looking like the Cheshire cat right about now....

[@6061]

Great content Jody. 8:13 is my preferred style of feeding rod.

[@SomeTechGuy666]

You need to change the name of your channel to Welding University. Outstanding content and delivery.

[@shirothehero0609]

I know this is an old comment, but I recently took a welding 'class' and Jody's short vids are significantly more helpful than 35 mins of discussion and an hour of going at it. I've put a flatpanel TV with a Chromecast in my garage and watch these vids and follow along on my welding bench. Its damn near like having an expert instructor with you while you're welding. Even his comments time almost perfectly with the questions that pop up while you're puddling along. Dude is wicked helpful for sure!

[@nola2635]

What difference does cup size make with aluminum tig welding and how do you determine the right size cup?

[@alaskamike3577]

There is no way to thank you enough for what you do and teach with these videos. You have taken me from a novice backyard welder with a buzz box to having advanced mig and tig capabilities with all kinds of metals. Pls keep them going Jody, thank you.

[@donyboy73]

hi Jody, can you make a video dedicated only on best argon flow settings for different metals?

[@turbocobra]

Excellent Tips, I definitely need to practice the rod feeding techniques!

[@donyboy73]

great series Jody! I'm having a hard time with aluminum lap joints i.e. 1/8"

[@MRT_H]

I have an old Hobart transformer machine, and when I go to weld aluminum, I have to lift start it with the foot pedal, I don't with DC though. I think I'm missing a setting somewhere but I'm pretty new to aluminum welding with this machine. Any ideas?

[@100Ronster]

Great teaching, thanks for sharing your wisdom.

[@deriandriansyah9148]

Tolong ya kasih terjemahan bahasa Indonesia thanks

[@Hipsterinbenzworld]

Just wondering... how would you weld most of the welds you did on this video, if you didn't have pedal to work with? slow starts and tapered offs? for example torch with button on side to start arc.. (if questions still wanted? :) ) ... "how would you weld differently if you didnt have pedal to work with?"

[@ChadMyers73]

How are you filming your welding? I some welding on my channel on occasion.

[@alaskamike3577]

You are the best Jody, you have helped me immensely over time with your videos. Cannot thank you enough. Welding for me is an obsession and a joy and what I have learned from you in timeless. Thank you Sir for what you do.

[@COMotorsports]

Question... I find myself welding aluminium sometimes and all of a sudden the puddle goes to hell, and I can't add filler rod. It happens generally on an edge, or in a hole and I believe it has to do with gas flowing a different way due to turbulence or something. Is there a way or a sign I can look for that it's going to happen? It's very tough explaining this question, I'm a hobbyist and have built lots of aluminium parts but run into this issue from time to time in the middle of a piece and I can't understand why. I do use gas lenses also. On a side note, your videos have literally taught me everything I know about welding. Watched your vids for years before buying my first tig. So thanks!

[@jellybeansupra]

I'm a self taught tig welder (still learning with a long ways to go) and your videos have helped me so much, along with the podcast. Thanks Jody.

[@maeso34]

Thanks for your videos. I wonder if you could tell something about AC Bias setting. My machine has got it besides ac balance and I still can't really know what it does. Thanks in advance.

[@protectyourcar5889]

Am still thinking which machine Is the best! For mig weld+ Tig welding. Can anyone help me? Give me links to order! +how big the gas tank i need? 60cf? 80cf?-125cf?

[@bkh1324]

thanks for the information it's a priceless thing. how do you go about welding over a tack and blending it in thanks again.

[@mrgreenswelding2853]

i found 2% lanthanated electrodes and haven't gone back for aluminium. thanks jody, another awesome video. that guy is you show feeding the rod is so quick is friggin awesome. he show you dont need to have the filler rod in line with the torch. keep up with the fantastic work!! can you do a vid on aluminium mig welding please. and how to get rid of the smut.

[@bsideadventures2180]

Jodi you are the bomb

[@stevesloan6775]

636 comments on video 1 as of 7/20/20.. As an Australian I find it hard to type 7/20/20, I did that just for you and all other Americans.😂😂😂 🤜🏼🤛🏼🇦🇺🍀🍀🍀😎

[@sanatarium1234]

Great timing Jody, I am just struggling with learning AC TIG this week! Thank you as always. Great content

[@BurnedOutGarage]

Hi Jody been welding some aluminium (4043) containers for my car to practice my aluminium tig welding. Been flying along with can get some nice corner welds consistently. Trouble is when I weld in side a corner or something like an AN fitting, if I bring the electrode any more than 3 mm away the puddle goes a scummy colour and the filler melts within 10mm of the puddle and it basically turns into a patch up operation or I start again. Could you demo the correct way to go about this in your next video?

[@kevinblackwellwelder]

Extended your electrode out of the cup. Increase your cup size and argon if you need it. If you're burning away your rod before you can dip you're using too much of an angle. Extending the electrode should fix both of these. I'm not sure why it's taught to have the electrode even or recessed, it caused a lot of confusing for me.

[@BurnedOutGarage]

Thanks Kevin, had a play around at the weekend tried a larger cup upped the gas and extended the electrode, seems to be working, still mega awkward but that's all part of the game ;-).

[@shreyas229]

Hi, just wanted to know what should be the coupon size that i should use while learning to TIG weld aluminium. what is the coupon sze that you have used on this video? Amazong videos btw... really helps a lot in learning the concepts and know how!! 😃

[@spelunkerd]

Excellent review, as always. I am surprised to see you advance the rod with each ripple of the puddle. That's going to take practice.

[@ChrisB257]

Thanks Jody - just makes me realize just how much practice I still need. Above all - wish I could find a way to cope with unsteady hands (age!) - so easy to contaminate the electrode and go off line!

[@6061]

This won't apply to everyone, but have you ever tried pounding a beer first?

[@aljannatmetalfurniture4469]

Hi sir i need to now that i have hugong 200 ac machine and i have to work on 3 mm tickness pipe on voltage 170 hartz 120 % 30 but my starts and end gone black with oxide plz help i need clean bead help me for setting plz....

[@wallbawden5511]

okay i made a comment about your TIG FINGERS last time and stated hard to fined here in Australia Well i found an out let that stocks your brand of TIG FINGER so all set for a start and nothing but rain just recently along with house reno so no welding here but soon just like your form of teaching and tricks thanks

[@WillCouch]

Hey jody, thanks so much I always learn a lot from your videos, i have a question. Sometimes my arc on ac is all over the place. Even with a sharpened tip and with an inverter. (everlast 185dv) ac balance around 30 35%. This is especially a problem on inside corners of course. But what's confusing is the issue seems to be random. I sometimes accidentally put a tiny little scratch near the end of tungsten when I'm sharpening it. (it's super skinny wheel and easy to slip) do you think that might be what's causing it to not have a nice pin point arc? Also worth mentioning it happens even at 255hrtz. thanks!

[@richardyelich4695]

I have a Lotos 200 ac/dc and it has numbers -1 to -6 and + 1 to +6. It is telling me that minus is more heat to the product. Is the cleaning more to the positive. What would be you suggestion on explanation of cleaning action. Thank You - I watch all your videos very good information.

[@Gohot229]

So..... how long have you regulary seen the students take to become proficient like thhe beautiful row-of -dimes welds. As a hobby I would love. At one time I was good enough to weld sheetmetal, so the skill is in the past ? though it was only Mig and mild steel

[@robertadams7318]

What settings do you recommend for the Lincoln Squarewave Tig 200 for aluminum

[@ernardvaartjes9796]

175 amps requires 4 mm tungsten. Otherwise it melts. and with aluminum one should not have a pointed tungsten because it melts. And one starts with high ampere and the ampere decreases as the aluminum gets hotter, greetings from Holland. good luck.

[@tyusintatukimiru4420]

いいね👍

[@JeffsFreedomGarage]

Translated from Japanese to English - "How nice".

[@acurarl9929]

Is sp dial my balance on vevor ac/dc tig welder. Dial goes -5 to +5. Idk what it is or where to set it and booklet don’t specify

[@desertlogger2062]

I know this isn't​on topic but had a question. I've been stick welding up hill with a gas 250 Lincoln with 1/8 7018 on T joint and for some reason I can't get a decent weld. I've tried all different settings I'm getting high centers,​ bulging, and lots running slag. I'm not a professional welder be I'm not new to it. Do you have any advice.

[@uvmetalworkingfabrication1873]

Can you please talk more about the cracking and what your approach would be to correct the situation/finish the work to a satisfactory level? Thanks

[@lasdiralfreedom]

that's what I don't know about ac balance

[@leebatt7964]

All this talk about quivering balls and dipping rod. this video needs an x rating.

[@charliechancontraptions5951]

Excellent presentation. One thing I learnt after 50yrs of hobbyist welding (gas,MAG) was to use a backing plate. It's a case of 'of course' in hindsight, once shown.? TIG welding Alumin(i)um is new to me having just bought a Sherman AC/DC TIG. Incredible to use, although my results at present are nothing to 'write home about' :-)

[@KowboyUSA]

Thanks again. Always educational and great tips. *Do you, or anyone here, know what type of aluminum the disk on the bottom of '90s era T-Fal stainless steel cookware? I have several pounds of the stuff.

[@simongonzales1519]

How can you tell the difference in the difference Aluminums if you don’t buy them

[@OlTrailDog]

I'm a retired carpenter/wilderness manager/mule packer in my seventies that picked up a Lincoln Squarewave 200 to work on some bike and trailer projects. I've buzz box stick welded in the past, but TIG aluminum is a new experience. I picked up several tips that helped me on my latest project, building a portable Milwaukee bandsaw stand for combination horizontal 'chop' miter and upright mini-table, from this 1 and 2 series that help a lot: setting my balance; shortening my arc to reduce the hinky; pause/lift/puddle poke feeding coordination; foot pedal fluctuation (hard for a guy who can't walk and chew bubble gum at the same time); and trying out the Kankid feeding method. Although right handed I typically torch left/feed right which isn't the typical method. Help out a bunch.

[@stevendailey6026]

Welding Alum AC , how does adjusting Hertz impact the weld? On a Dynasty 200 for example , I have the ability to adjust the hertz- but I really do it by the sound. I know when its wrong by the pitch , but I don't know what my adjustments actually do. Thanks

[@stevendailey6026]

Respect.

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[@Zfrk]

how do you combat the "hot shortness" on small pieces? I'm about to tackle a 1/2" x 1/16" thick angle project making a simple frame for a shower cubby opening, and have already seen these cracks in test pieces. would love a preemptive strike to prevent it.

[@95turbostang21]

Hello jody do you think you could briefly explain in one of your videos how to set gas pressure on regulator when TIG welding? I've been watching a lot of videos for the past two weeks now and really have not came across a video that shows setting the regulator everything else with welding but not that. and by the way you have one of the best KZbin channels for welding. put it this way watching your videos for the past 2 weeks now has made me spend 1,449 on a lincoln square wave tig welder, $100 deposit on pure argon tank.

[@cullentodd2456]

I keep balling my filler when trying to tack .063 aluminum. I am using 3/32 4043 filler. Am I using too big of filler or should I attempt to stab quicker? My machine is a Dialarc HF.

[@bananapudding3051]

Cullen Todd if your torch angle or filler rod angle to low it can cause this

[@mikecayer365]

I'm currently using this same machine, and I have been atfot the past couple weeks. however today when I set up and began to weld. my filler rod would shock. and would it if I touched the material with my bare arm as I welded. I moved the ground and had a look at the plug, (seemed fine) but I can't figure out why I'm not grounding properly. any thoughts?

[@danielhocking5922]

Hey Jody, Just wondering if you've done a flat Open Root Short Circuit GMAW video, If you have could you send a link? havent been able to find it. Thanks!

[@TWENTYB]

Looking to start learning to rig, mostly aluminium, first project is a tray for my ute. 3" aluminium tube, 4mm wall, should I but joint or chamfer and what settings rod, electrode etc should I be using. I'll practice on scrap first.

[@johnmcmillan7048]

Jody, I know this video is two years old but ...About your experience dropping the frequency to put more power into the weld: Power is a function of the area of the waveform. You can visualize this by drawing 1 cycle of an ac waveform (starting at a “zero point”, waveform goes up to a peak then down to a negative peak then back up to the zero point), if the waveforms are the same amplitude...voltage , compare the area of a 1 cycle waveform that extends across the entire sheet of paper compared to a 1 cycle waveform that extends across half the paper ( twice the frequency). The area inside the waveform is the power. We have all heard the music coming from a car stopped near us in traffic with the windows up. You can hear the bass really well but likely none of the higher pitched instruments. The lower the frequency the more power. Sorry for the lecture

[@ManyoNation]

Talk about material thickness, and which tungsten to use in which situations? Welding 1/8 plate to 1/4 or 3/8 plate for example (something thin to something thick, and vice versa)

[@bobzeis5461]

You know I've watched a ton of your videos Jody and learned so much. I'm a first time tig welder, using an AHP 200. But I must be dumb because I didn't realize that I needed to pulse the pedal each time I layed a dab of weld in the puddle. I've gotten the puddle going and just kept moving along trying to keep up with it. The aluminum welds were flat to sunken and not nice and shiny and I just didn't figure it out. I just tried pulsing with the pedal and its like the light bulb went on in my head. Now I can lay down a nice bead. (embarrassed newbie) I think this will start to be more fun now! LOL!

[@GoatBoy_45-70]

The lincoln Squarewave 175 has AC balance as a automatic feature, seems to me it would compensate for oxide and what not on its own. Part of what you pay for as they say, never used one but nice feature to have, could be part of the reason people like this no longer available (new) machine?

[@EastCoastWoodworking]

Jody love the videos your doing a great job inspiring people. Questions 1, sizing filler rod to material thickness 2, best filler rod if you are only going to have one or two for welding say 6061, 3 techniques for welding other than straight joints ( round, odd shaped and out of position ) 4 maybe pre-heating. 5 Joint preparation and fit up and cleaning. Just some questions I had when I started welding Alu. years ago I think they would help some of the new people to welding. Keep up the great work Jody.

[@PANTYEATR1]

priceless is too weak of a word to describe the wealth of your videos Mr. Jody. Thank you. I would like to see your process of how you position yourself comfortably to perform your welding. sometimes I find myself in my own way or not having enough travel space to perform a decent bead without getting in my own way. sometimes I even bump into my welding helmet!

[@luclaviolette6612]

Love the series. I know you get tons of comments on your forum and here but I would like to see the after work of weld mend also. How, what happens to the welds post welding? Are some metals, mild, carbon, stainless, chromoly or even aluminium suited to a post welding heat treatment? What about hammering to release post welding stresses? OK. There are videos for the next year! Keep em coming!

[@kevinmorin7965]

Jody, I use pure with a Dynasty and get a dome- but I use the next size up for most work. So instead of a bulb/outside bulbous sphere- I get a dome. I get good performance in AC on aluminum.

[@66esg]

Have a Lincoln Ranger 250 it has up hill , cc wire I run my LN 25 off it , it has rig but is it scratch start ? Not sure never tig welded before wanna start love it man thanks Eddie

[@Machin3Mad3Man]

Great video as ever, especially for someone who is just starting to learn tig. What i would really like to see is the bench set-up and prep.. Are there any particular clamps, bench surfaces, material cleaning products or tools which don't usually get mentioned, would really appreciate it, thanks jody, keep up the good work!

[@HowdenDaniel]

Took in what you said in these two videos. It was very useful and addressed most of the problems I was having while trying to weld aluminium. I was using a gold tungsten and did get the end to ball up in an irregular way. I believe that gold is 1.5% lanthanated and I have now ordered some blue 2% lanthanated as per your recommendation and I hope to get a better result in my weld. When welding a T joint I find it is very difficult to get a positive direction for the arc when it is balled up in an irregular way, I guess with the 2% if it balls more uniformly I may have better luck directing the arc. Thanks, love your videos here in the UK.

[@krisvaladez858]

Is the Lincoln tig 200 square wave a good starter machine for turbo fabrication on car if you could reply that would be excellent !!! Thank you !

[@billsutherland2128]

To be specific, the guys on Chucke2009 made it sound like welding aluminum is very technical and prone to fail.

[@acek100]

My new addiction other than welding is watching your vids on youtube. I just started tig welding about a month ago just for a hobby when im off work and weekend warrior on the weekends i use your vids and knowledge you provide and its really showing in my work so far.. never thought tig welding could be this fun.. n that tig finger is something else . Just need a few more lol. Thanks Jody for the vids..

[@richardyelich4695]

I have a machine that shows Negative and positive. Is negative to the work ?

[@jackdawg4579]

Methods of feed, duh, being a total newb trying to self teach myself, I just been pushing my filler rod hand towards the puddle like I do when stick welding!

[@toolman9081]

What should the back side of my aluminum welds look like? When you and Crummy teamed up and did those water tanks for the auto application, what did the back side of those welds look like? Thanks much for this series of videos!

[@heaviesculture5516]

How does this video get so many dislikes? people don't like knowledge or something? great vids, and learned much from you Jodie! Thank you!

[@Equiluxe1]

What are the benefits of Lanthanated versus Zirconiated, I have always used Zirconiated for aluminium and wonder about trying Lanthanated tungsten.

[@SomeTechGuy666]

Fantastic instruction on feeding the rod. I was pinching the rod between my thumb and index finger. Any comments on using a "TIG Pen" for feeding rod ?

[@airplanemechanic5561]

I am trying to weld thin aluminum sheet, I have tried using 10 amps and I still keep blowing away the edges when trying to weld two pieces together. I can run a nice bead on the plate though. Can you help?

[@WazzupWill]

Thank you for your fantastic videos Jody. I am just learning to TIG weld in preparation for a aluminum boat project this winter. Do you see any reason why I should start learning and practicing with steel before moving onto aluminum or is it reasonable to dive right into aluminum.

[@Chris13644]

I'm trying to get certified in aluminum tig by double bevel 6 back butt joint. I keep getting voids and porosity in between each pass. any tips?

[@mohammedrafiqreaz8096]

whats a good voltage to join two aluminum pieces we tried 160V but it burns theough he material And also do we need to put the torch 90 degrees above the piece or is it ok if we torch it at an angle? Thanks!

[@jeaservices]

What's the best way to weld aluminum sheet, (fishing boat), and 16 gauge tube together? Or is it even possible?

[@sean7193]

Jody for general hobby use is the new square wave 200 worth upgrading from the 175?

[@JayBirdsFab]

how could you not like this video this is the greatest video ever Jodi you taking it to another level I love how you're interviewing with the audience so well I love welding tips and tricks podcast I can't get enough of it I think you guys should try to do two episode two weeks but I know I'm not online on that into the people with the six comes down you're a moron thank you Jodi very much for the great information way to cater to everybody that into welding beginners and expert

[@caseycat]

hey Jody, would you mind talking about the importance of torch angle for different joints? Tee joints are a little tricky for me and it can be difficult to learn the correct way to hold the torch. thanks

[@jaylankford3508]

I watched someone weld 4 inch 1/8 inch wall aluminum pipe joint when he finished I seen a crater form inside the pipe when he let off foot pedal at the end of the weld is this something that could cause it to create a crack later on. Just curious.

[@TheAussiePirate]

I'm not a welder… yet. However I find these videos are getting me closer and closer to going out and buying a welding unit. I just need to figure out whether I start with mig, tig or arc.

[@bvbhu3dg]

wow. thanks Jody. Always excited when you get a new video out. Always a lot of information and personal experience tips.

[@Nick-sh9bv]

Jody, Your videos are awesome. Learning tig right now and your channel is so so helpfull!

[@200xcBruce]

Jody I just grabbed a filler rod and tried Kanekids method and I immediately liked that method of feeding filler rod, arthritis in hands makes this method great. My go to technique from now on. Thanks again.

[@pedromontemayor1620]

Jody is the bomb!! This man has helped me to get from a helper to a rig welder!! Love your videos brother keep em coming!!👍

[@wondertetteh5237]

words re' not enough to extend my gratitude ur teaching are helping me alot in the welding industry ,much respect legend ❤❤❤

[@JeffKreska]

What is the bare minimum feature set to look for when buying a welder to start welding aluminum? What about for the weekend welder?

[@buubised]

thanks! that rod moving tip is awesome, just a moment ago i was welding a long joint for a radiator fan shroud and i frequently had to stop because my hand went too close to the weld.

[@MrBuboyangeles]

is it posible to weld aluminum with chinese dc tig machine?

[@vanmann8347]

As always, you rock brother. Always very informative videos.

[@giuseppedimilia8196]

Sono appassionato ai vostri video , come sottotitolo potete fare la traduzione in italiano ?

[@ccmooth]

how much torch angle you're using without loosing shielding gas? and how close of arc length you use without snuffing out the tungsten?

[@krazziee2000]

The Tig Finger and DVD Set are great tools to have on hand, thanks for all your hard work helping others,

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

just discovered amazin blaze dude!!!omg did i laugh and show everone....great!!

[@stevesanders3992]

Are the Everlast tig welders aluminium or copper coils?Thanks Steve

[@davidpetersen3178]

I have a hobart cyber tig and don't understand the settings

[@fliperskater]

Hi Jody, what's your thought about weaving on aluminum. Thanks

[@ericchevalier6260]

Love the videos and also like how you bring the other pro’s to help educate us. I jump all over the place and do different types of welding all the time. So if I haven’t done in a while I always go check for a Jodie video. Thanks. I’ll need to stop by the store and help you with the funding part.

[@djshuster307]

I have a miller welder 200 series don't weld aluminum for crap AC/DC