TFS: First TIG. Now What?
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- Опубликовано: 23 дек 2018
- So you just got your first TIG machine and you're ready to stack. But wait! Not so fast.... What else do you need? What sizes of what colors in what grades work? There's a lot of answers but we at TFS like to simplify it. Start with this and we'll see you on the other end of the bead.
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The fact you give this information out so precise, organized, and FREE makes you my hero
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Just starting to TIG weld at age 62. This video was a very good starting point. Informative, nicely paced and a presenter with a friendly manner. Thanks. I shall be your student for as long as it takes.
Ive been tig welding since 1962, and have listened to a lot of instructors and wannabes. Your series of videos give better information.....(solid information)....... than any other that I have seen or heard. Good Job. Newbees need all the quality information they can get..
The number one reason for protective clothing is to prevent any current to flow into or through your body. Never put bare skin on a project when welding. PERIOD!
I am a bit embarrassed to admit it, but a few years ago I purchased a tig welder. Try and try as I could I just could not get the hang of adding rod to the puddle and moving at steady pace. Hell I had a problems establishing a puddle! The end result was always the same. Welds looked like a dogs butt, The metal was cooked and I was very frustrated... My new tig welder sat there for two years and was a constant reminder of my failure to gain basic skills to learn how to tig weld.
At the end of last year I promised myself that in the new year I would learn how to tig weld. My son stopped by the house and gave me pointers on the basics of welding and it made all the difference in the world.
Within a few days of his help I saw one of your welding videos. You covered all the same basics and mentioned using 3/32' tungsten. I had been using 1/16" and realized I was upping the amps to melt the rod but also cooked the metal! Lastly, you said...I was trying to decide if I should mention this, but I will anyway. If you can't see the puddle you can't weld!! Too funny but true. I bought a clearview hood and it made all the difference in the world. The end result is I am now able to consistently weld without making all the past mistakes. I have confidence when I weld. If I have a problem, I can diagnosis the problem and correct it.
So, if you are just starting out, know that if a guy who is just south of 70 can learn to tig weld so can you!
Dan would you mind helping me out with some info? I have been practising my tig for about 6 months and the biggest challenge to me is not being able to see the puddle easily. I am interested to know what hood you selected? I have still got my first hood and it isn't that great I dont think. There are so many on the market that how would you know which ones represent an improvement? Would you mind telling me which one you ended up getting?
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Is your hood an adjustable shade auto darkening? And what amperage are you welding at?
Awesome man keep it up
Dan Moreton .
Thanks for posting this.
I love your no bullshit approach that cuts through all the crap that's out there on RUclips. This is just what I needed. Thanks.
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Thanks Justin for your valuable videos. The fact that you don't annoy with loud heavy background music is a definite bonus. You are also a very talented welding, and this is coming from some one who started a mechanical apprenticeship in 1963. Love your work and will endeavor to watch all of your videos. Cheers from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia.
Wow. I have never gotten so much down to earth, simplified , and quality information as from this guy. I’m blown away!!! And I’ve watched a ton of Tig videos. Thank you, from all of us.
The Fabrication Series! gives this information out so precise and has an awesome Intel man, Thanks for your videos
I went through SOOOOOOOOOOO much tungsten and argon when i was learning to tig. Argon and consumables are a must!
Amazing information, I've watched this video several times and I still learning some details. Congratulations.
I was so excited when my first everlast welder arrived at my home. I have learned how to weld a bit and am loving it
This is the most informative and digestible tig video on RUclips. Thank you very much.
nice to hear a no bs discussion about the basic equipment staying "calm" during the initial work with the setup!
YES! Thank you for putting this video together. Very good, and detailed information. All wrapped up in one package. And, I just got my first torch for my multi-process for Christmas.
The best No BS intro to tig video i have seen on youtube. Subbed! Oxy, Mig & Stuck for 40 years and now I'm looking to buy my first tig this year and was looking for information... think its time to binge watch your channel.
Best starter, new TIG owner video I have seen, Thank you!! I needed a lot of the information you posted
I've been watching all these videos for over a year while saving for my TIG welder. Really great series. Appreciate all the info and keen to finally get started welding myself
Very clear, very concise. An excellent starter video. Thank you for taking the time to make it so full of useful information.
I like what you said about using a furrik cups, etc, to mask results. I feel the same way and I'm glad you said it. Keep it up!
I've played with TIG before, but finally bought my own. This was a perfect NO-BS primer for things that I need going in. Thanks, Justin!
Amazing video! I've been eager to learn welding for a while, and this actually helps a lot
Dude - I love your no BS style. that is SO helpful to those of us who are just starting out. I have learned so much from all of your videos and am trying to work out when I can come to LV and attend a class or two. Thanks for all you've done for the trade.
Thank you SO MUCH! This is perfect for me. I just mail-ordered myself the cheapest AC/DC inverter-based welder I could find that didn't seem like a piece of junk (Eastwood TIG 200). I'm waiting for it to arrive in the mail, so this video was absolutely *perfectly* timed for me. I was just starting to figure out what to put my beginner TIG shopping list, and then BAM! you made it for me. Love the videos, merry ecks-mas, and as always, I look forward to your next one!
I only recently started TIG'ing, so no surprise I've landed on these TFS vids. I wish I'd actually stumbled on this one prior to my first few days, b/c I would have been setup 3x faster and had 100% more confidence (and less anxiety). Even now being into it a little, so much to learn, and really love the way you present the info. Somehow you always manage to speak exactly to questions I have in my head.
Thank you so much for this video #TFS! I asked you for this quite a while ago and was concerned you had forgotten. This was everything I needed to get into TIG. Again thank you so much. It means a lot coming from a reliable source.
Beginning my journey into tig welding this week, for the second time. (The first attempt ended in complete failure.) Thank you for preparing me so well. This time around I feel I can wade in there knowing how to set up my machine! Knowing what a weld puddle should look like and how and when to dab. Not to mention being able to purchase consumables with a degree of knowledge and confidence. And all of this for free!!?? WOW. So I send to you and your crew a very deep and very sincere, THANK YOU. Y’all rock!! Beer
on me should we ever meet.
I've got so much to learn! Thanks for an excellent "starter" video. It's been over 50 years since I first laid my hands on a arc stinger; now I'm going to start using TIG (if I can) and have more skills to utilize. Thanks for the great video, I learned quite a lot from it. We'll see if your advice stuck to this old codger!
Two weeks ago i got my first Tig machine, did an unboxing and started to teach myself! Perfect timing :D
thank you for taking time uploading this video. happy new year~~appreciated
Great vid!! Getting my first TIG in a few days!! To the point with no BS!! Love it !!
Thank God I found this channel 🙌. You just saved me so much time and research
Amazing! That's exactly the kind of introduction I was looking for! After watching 10 other videos this one finally answered all my questions. Thank you!
This is very much what I needed. Just got my first TIG machine and it’s pretty straight forward until you get into consumables. Hearing “get this and that’s it” is exactly what I needed to hear to get going. Thumbs up as always.
The second video I've watched of yours both are excellent. This one will be the gold standard for reviewing as I learn to TIG. Thank you - Van
I love how straight forward this guy is, thanks for being blunt and honest
I’ve been in the trade for ten years now but haven’t been full time on the tig except when I was welding pipe. I’m looking for a cheap tig machine for my garage to bring in some side work and found this video. I have to say that you’re spot on with the hood discussion and I agree with your big cup logic 100%! Keep up the awesome videos dude!
I pretty much started my setup identical to Justin's advice in this video. I made the decision to take a class at TFS before it came in the mail and I am so glad I did. Those solid 8 hrs of instruction, practice, (Justin sharpening our tung's after a dip 😊) paid off huge. When I got my AlphaTig, I knew exactly what to do with it on Steel and Aluminum (my favorite) and how to set it up. I highly recommend watching as many vids on this channel as you have time for, and taking the leap of faith with Justin as your teacher in person for a class.
How has the AlphaTIG worked out for you? I'm looking at getting one, never welded before.
I've been mig welding for years and now I finally want to get into tig .... ive been watching your vids for a few weeks now and you give really good info for the beginner... 👍👍
The best twenty minutes I've spent in a long time. Thanks and keep them coming.
Justin, just started welding 6mo ago. That is " I started taking it serious " and took an intro to welding at my local JC. Now ive played with ( emphasize the word play ) welding for years. But in the section of my class, when they taught GTAW, I fell in love. Now the class teaches only basic and then goes into plate and pipe. Havent taken those yet ( not planning a career change at 50+yrs old ) and thinking of perusing them just to get better. BUT in a long winded compliment.........I have learned more watching your videos, than taking ANY class. From machines to metals and every where in between. Thank you for what you do and who knows, maybe Ill make it to one of your classes, seeing were next door to each other ( CA/NEV ). Love ya brother and again THANK YOU and keep up the good work.
That definitely helped me because I was getting swept up in the gas lens and fancy cups propponents on the internet. This will make my decision on what welder to buy much easier and hopefully my start in TIG welding will be a good one.
Justin, I got my new EXT210 last week and after watching many videos I have found yours to be the best. I finally lit it up tonight and thanks to your advice I not only survived, 😁 but I made decent progress in learning to TIG. A lot different than MIG, stick or gas, that's for sure. Thank you, Chuck.
I bought everything according to this video and it really took out all the guess work and difficult decisions out of the window. Simple and honest guidance! Lots of Love!
Wow! I’m just about to start tig welding. The info in this video answers everything I wanted to know. Thanks!
Love the videos man. You Have a natural sensible approach to teaching, words and advice that make sense and honestly easy to remember. Good job
Thanks. I didn’t know where to start, but this video did give me the confidence to get going.
Sure appreciate the instructional videos you folks produce. Decided I wanted to learn how to TIG weld and you folks have been my "go to" source for info. Thanks again!!!
Excellent video and content. I’m a know nothing beginner to TIG and this was just what I needed. Thank you.
Cheers mate, watchin from Australia and been so helpful so far. You make it simplified for people trying to over complicate it..
I've seen a lot of beginner videos and this is by far the best entry-level video good solid information no BS and no opinionated pointers it's not very often you hear someone say it doesn't matter just pick one and use it.
Love your teaching technique very down to earth also love your attitude towards teaching keep up the good work.
Man I appreciate your approach to videos. Clearly you teach - you’re good at it man!
I've been looking at a lot of your videos, and getting ready for my first TIG class. Good, solid info - especially on how to avoid fooling yourself by using what could amount to crutches that would cover a new guy's mistakes. That alone answered a lot of questions. Much appreciated.
Really helpful - most importantly by telling us what DOESN'T matter. Clear, concise and effective. Thanks.
Good morning Justin. I must say you my friend are a great instructor. I have been a professional welder for 30 years and came across your site just playing on the net. what you bring to the welding trade for new people is amazing. keep up the great work. you can always learn and I have even learned new things from you. good job.
Hi Justin !
I followed your advice to the letter and did my first tig today with impressive results ... WOW your advice is incredible ! Well done Justin - brilliant video's and perfectly suited for every level of TIG welder.
This is gold, absolute gold. I did a one day welding course earlier in the year and paid almost $500, and wasn't told crap really. I learnt what I absolutely needed to know and absolutely nothing else. The info I've seen on your channel today alone has been so helpful. Cheers.
Thank you my friend. I've been welding for over 20 yrs but tig is kind of a different animal I've practiced a few times but the machine was already set up. All I had to do is turn it on. So thank you for your videos it will help me decide on what machine to get, and how to set it up. I'm still learning everyday and I'm not ashamed to say it. So again thank you
That is really brilliant advice, Justin.
I've TIG welded for years and I learned a lot from this video, as hard as that may be to believe, especially with
the filler rod types.
Cheers.
Returned my Harbor Frieght welding helmet for a Miller Digital Elite per your advice. Appreciate all the work y’all put in these videos.
As usual Justin just lays it out. For the beginning TIG Welder (like I am) all of the choices quickly become mind boggling. But, I have not found anyone who is better than Justin to get through all the “trees” so you can see the “forest”. His ideas of what you need and what you don’t makes getting started and carrying you a long way into the TIG process very approachable. Well done!
Awesome Justin, thank you, I’m a newbie and this Chanel is providing me the real “good oil” managing my expectations and setting me up with fantastic guidance to get started and understand this wizardry , cheers
Great video Justin even though I knew this info still good to know or recommend to someone starting out. Merry Christmas to you and your family
Thank You and Merry Christmas!
Great intro directed exactly at my sitch. Answered questions I had & gave me answers I didn't know I needed.
Thanks!
Merry Christmas Justin, and thank you for all your videos. You are one FANTASTIC TEACHER. Thanks a million!
Subbed! Love your plain honesty.im new and you told me exactly what I needed to know.thank you
That was an excellent lesson for me; I am fixing to start TIG welding in September, and this will definitely help me. Thank you.
Wish all video tutorial uploaders in whatever field they ply their trade in, would watch this tutorial approach on explaining basics fundamentals on a subject field. In this case "How To Set up for TIG welding" Precise, informative, direct, excellent delivery which was quickly absorbed. Thank you
Just took delivery of the AHP AlphaTIG-201XD, and they have listened to the reviews and comments concerning the foot pedal. Mine included the preferred "rocker" style of foot pedal. I was surprised but have heard good comments about there customer support and I take the change to be very positive. I really enjoy your videos, your very good as a teacher.
Brilliant delivery, no nonsense.
Wow thanks for this video! Been mig welding for years but shopping for my first AC/DC TIG machine and found this video very helpful
Thank you so much for your series. I'm good with stick, but need to do aluminum welds, and tired of waiting and paying for someone else to do it for me. So I'm diving in. Again, thanks for the clear honest help!
I am a beginner as far as tig is concerned. This video is just outstanding because it just lays out the basic bits and material to get going with tig. There’s absolutely none of this stuff about you have to use “blah blah” or you’re a dummy and you won’t be able to produce any sort of weld. It’s the best introductory video on tig welding that I have ever run across. Will this video make you an expert, nope. But it will simplify the overwhelming number of choices to get you started.
Thanks! Good stuff for someone just about to get a first TIG!
To be very honest, I regret not looking at this video in July when I originally purchased my mig/tig combo lol. I had to get someone to tig weld some exhaust portions of my car (custom fabricated exhaust piping, but I need to learn how to weld...i didn't have everything, so instead, I got a friend to weld up the parts for me). I plan on changing that up this year and learn how to TIG. I digress, great videos, I loved watching this. Welding certainly is not my career (I work in I.T.), but learning it seems exciting and would open the doors to multiple things that I cannot wait to accomplish when fabricating. I already have extensive knowledge with cutting on a torch and various methods of bending steal and fabrication (I like to mess around and build things), but never fully had been able to learn to TIG. I liked watching this content, keep up the great work!
I believe I subbed quite some time ago when I saw a video of a custom made exhaust manifold, as well. I don't ever plan on doing something this extreme (well, not yet at least lol), BUT I do like the notion of being capable of designing piping myself so I don't need to source expensive pre-designed piping.
Thank you so much for putting this video together, this answered so many questions and put some many decisions to rest. My favorite color is red and I found a great deal for a hundred pieces of red 3/32 tungsten on eBay real cheap.
Thank you sooo very much for your info brother. You are a hero to many who does not have access to schooling and information but are looking for a future in this field. God bless you
This information is Gold for a new welder like myself. Can’t thank you enough for putting this information available.
Great information and no messing around with the delivery of said information .
Thank goodness, someone finally posted how to setup the machine and explained current type! I'm a student/beginner; thanks a bunch for how informative the video is.
That was the best "beginner intro" I've seen yet. I've had my MIG for 20 years and just got my first TIG setup and did not know the first thing about it. Now I do know the first thing about it.
Thanks.
Super helpful video it answered a lot of questions i have had on the subject. Great work.
I think this is the best TIG video I've seen yet aimed at beginning welders
Happy holidays from sLOVEnia 🇸🇮😊and thank you for all of the beginner videos.
I love my AlphaTig. So far I've used it to make a set of straight pipes and an air cleaner cover for my modified 1982 Yamaha Virago 750, with more planned mods in the future.
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Justin. Thank you. As a newbee I sure appreciate your knowledge an expertise as well as the way you make the info easy to understand. Thank you very much
Great information and Justin delivers it well! Thanks
At my age which is old and stuck in there way! Thank god I have guys like you to help teach me to Tig yep I am one of those I don’t know crap! It’s nice to learn do something different and have fun doing it. What an educational and fun Outstanding video!
This is very helpful! Thanks for assembling this video
Thanks for this info. I have always wondered.
Best info and guidance for tig welding...period.
This video was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
Very good information. This is exactly what I was looking for. Excellent presentation and no crazy stuff. I took a page of notes. Thanks again. Jake
Tools & Gear We Use and Recommend
www.amazon.com/shop/thefabricationseries
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Learn to TIG Weld in Our Class!
thefabricatorseries.com/classes
Top 10 Mistakes New Welders Make
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Episode about TIG torches
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Assembling a TIG torch
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Stainless Episode
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AC Balance and Aluminum Related info
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Other Welding Instruction
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Wow. My everlast welder came with just about everything I needed and I thought all welders came with these accessories. I guess I am pretty fortunate.
Thank you Justin for the tip.....I will apply it right now!!!
Teachers and instructors are not made, they are born with the gift of conveying information to those who need it with the least amount of confusion and run on phrases that can glaze over the eyes of the most interested students. Justin is a natural instructor. These videos are pure gold, their content is massive and the delivery is seamless. As the owner of a fabrication shop in Tucson, I thought I knew it all, I was wrong. When I'm not stacking dimes I'm stacking these videos one on top of the other. Keep them coming.
That video! I really needed that video, thank you very much! Im about to buy my very first TIG-welder machine and the problem is I know (knew :) ) literally nothing about the actual machine and pretty much process. I know I need to weld stuff but not how. This video is great for an absolute beginner like I.