Mig Welding Gas Setup Made Simple

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Discussion on how to quickly set up your mig welder - this is simple basics with as a reference for further information on how the gas works and things you can do to make your welding more efficient

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@tinkertrek 5 жыл бұрын

I've been welding for 25+ years. You've made a really nice straightforward video. Beginners should love this.

@TheHomeHandyman 5 жыл бұрын

thank you and yeah i hope it does because a lot of people are afraid to get started welding and mig is the easier of them to get started I think so I was hoping they would see it is not that hard to get started

@thedeerhunter4407 Жыл бұрын

this one did!

@mnmn926 Жыл бұрын

As a beginner this is exactly what I needed. Simple straightforward explanation without unnecessary technical jargon. Thanks!

@2-raw-coopcooper488 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a new 211 and set up really quick. Thank you so much for making it easy." The 20 to 23 on gas was my problem and it fixed it". Thanks again

@johnsonsworld7296 3 жыл бұрын

Millermatic 211 is a great machine. Too bad miller prices in Canada are crazy high. Personally got a Hobart 140.

@bobross5580 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the time you spent doing this, this is the way I want to hear it.

@carlharris7496 2 жыл бұрын

As a newbie with a budget weld outfit I like your simple explanation and pointers. I know it takes practice but you gave me a good start, thanks.

@stevesfascinations1516 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, I have watched most of your videos and enjoyed them all. But this one is super important. I have a stick Lincoln AC/DC welder. I have a Lincoln 140 which is flux and mig. I have never bothered with MIG until today. I scored an inexpensive tank of C02 and decided to try it out. Your settings for gas flow were perfect! I had really nice welds seconds after I hooked it up. Thank you so much for the easy explanation. Another thumbs up and my thanks!

@nancya3094 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for concisely and clearly explaining how to get gas set up with my welder.

@Smoot561treasures 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Thanks! Just got my mig setup today

@rickneifert9182 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you just helped me out 100 percent my welds looked like shit! I thought I had the gas set right but I was wrong. I'm going to give your suggestion a try and I bet my welds will look a whole lot better now Thanks!!!

@RemiLeBon99 Жыл бұрын

THANK! Exactly what I needed ! Haven't welded in a while...So this is great refresher Perfect video

@ha3516 7 ай бұрын

Dual Shield MIG wire has a flux core but also requires shielding gas. I have never used it but many people report it works really well.

@tomdahmer7596 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work. This is exactly what I wanted. Many thanks.

@aaronholmes3844 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, no bs just straight to the point and answered my question.. Cheers

@TheHomeHandyman 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment

@rayg5445 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this incredibly informative video.

@rickpullins8590 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great advice. Great video

@jamiedundas1862 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a straight forward explanation. Just switched from the super cheap harbor freight flux core. Nice to have a easy simple how to do without an insane amount of information that doesn't matter to me because I'm welding projects in my garage and not cruise liners and sky scrapers.

@ericwilcox5925 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your information. Good job!

@starbattles1 3 жыл бұрын

Really that was all I needed to know. Thanks!

@NetWelding 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for referencing my website. Your summary is great. As you said there is a lot of technical information and at times I tell you how to make a watch when you just want to know the time! But as you note skip the tech stuff and find the info that will help you.

@MagaRickn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch. Just got a new Mig welder from my local Harbor Freight, and will be hooking up my first gas bottle today. Now I feel comfortable doing that because of your explanation. I can follow printed directions, but it's nice to see some photos and hear an explanation. Good job!

@TheHomeHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

it is a lot of fun and do not forget to explore using 220v - i think once you do you will love it more

@MagaRickn 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHomeHandyman I have both 220 and 110 in my shop, and my welder is capable of either. Will do.

@marshabradcoe417 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch. This video of yours provides enough info to get welding without listening to someone drone on to show how much highly technically advanced they are over near mortals...hehe cool

@TheHomeHandyman 3 жыл бұрын

you will have fun with it

@2-raw-coopcooper488 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks , right to the point . Great vid.

@vinceh8468 4 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial to get one started. Thank you for sharing your experience.

@protectyourcar5889 3 жыл бұрын

Am learning too! I want buy hobart 140 mig. But still not too sure. Still research which one best machine. +gas tank.

@ateleskier7066 5 жыл бұрын

Solid, honest information delivered well. Deserves a lot more views and likes.

@TheHomeHandyman 5 жыл бұрын

thank you so much.......appreciate it

@billjones6124 3 жыл бұрын

Wow nailed it! This is exactly we’re my shielding gas is set to and we’re I get my best results. Some think you need more to cool your gun or less soot. Not true! And if you need more to cool your spool gun or mig then get a better or upgrade your welder.

@zacdrilling4554 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, finally a no bullshit , easy basic explanation. For the common dude! Or Chic

@charlesflaco5037 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up

@YourLordMobius Жыл бұрын

I come back to this video regularly

@chocolatecoveredchainsaws3440 4 жыл бұрын

Great info Thank You 👍👍

@anthonydewayne712 Жыл бұрын

Vey good basic information.Ty

@steveoin818 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the clear explanation..

@TheRandog100 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for the information

@AlxJrz401 5 жыл бұрын

good stuff thank you for the tips!

@TheHomeHandyman 5 жыл бұрын

anytime - thanks for the comment

@mercnut1 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding information

@bradstoybox8811 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! off to the shop I go..

@sandorlaszlo4553 Жыл бұрын

Perfect. Thx!

@Good-Enuff-Garage 5 жыл бұрын

Nailed It!

@MsCamaro572 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video thanks

@AlexVzqz 3 жыл бұрын

Really informative, I'm new at mig welding and you explained very good, thanks

@ryanhosein7640 3 жыл бұрын

I thought I was listening to Earl Nightingale. Your voice is the same as him. Great video man. Well explained.

@stevesendsit7127 2 жыл бұрын

I felt Sylvester Stallone haha this dudes a boss 💪🏼

@larrygriffin7024 9 ай бұрын

You have a cool voice you should be a talk host for radio but I did learn something about setting my gauges and thanks a lot

@TheHomeHandyman 9 ай бұрын

Thanks and i am glad the information helps

@Biff460 3 жыл бұрын

thank you

@stufields5125 2 ай бұрын

Damn good video...

@irishlad8797 Жыл бұрын

Great video iv tried gasless flux core welding and it was totally virtually impossible Now that's just my experience but your video is really informative 😎

@TheHomeHandyman Жыл бұрын

yeah once i went with gas i stopped using flux cored - thanks for your comment

@johnkoontz1765 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, great video, I love the intel. I understand what you said up to the 8:30 or so mark when you said people use gas and a Flux core. Like why?!?! that's what the Flux core is for. Use gas if you don't want to deal with the extra slag. WOW! I only have a flux core BECAUSE I don't have gas and/or 210-220V. I'm only using flux at home because I don't have what will create a proper penetration. You explained this in a very appropriate way. I just had to make a comment about why would someone use gas and flux core... I have made, what I think are good welds with both, BUT, I have not used both together because, 1, the welds with gas come out cleaner that I had proper equipment, and 2, with lower voltage flux core I'm doing what I can with what I have. I thank you for this explanation and I am sure it will help me with my test for a job. I especially appreciate the description of the gas input. That'll be what gets me the position for where I'll be at. THANK YOU!!!

@TheHomeHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

yes your right you do not need the gas if you are using flux core but some still do and for whatever reason they say it works really well. So its just a thought that i added in but no i use gas strictly. When i did use flux core i use anti-splatter on the surface to avoid a bunch of slag that can pop off and stick and i also surface prep (which i do on the gas welds also).

@trevorgrampp6789 2 жыл бұрын

I would recommend if your fresh on wire welding then getting a flux but if you can only weld with stick do that as much as you can if you can stick weld then you can wire weld with Flux then work you way up to mig and then tig there all good types of welding but each are for a certain applications

@eddiejeselink2996 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@dptp9lf 3 жыл бұрын

I've done a lot of welding over the years but just bought my first at home welder. I thought i would just use flux wire so i didn't have to mess with gas etc. as i do very little welding. I ran about 5 beads and immediately went out and bought a gas setup... LOL I can see it out in the wind but that's it. My shield was completely covered with smut after only 5 welds

@TheHomeHandyman 3 жыл бұрын

yeah i guess its up to each person but prefer gas hands down

@aurehernandez1073 4 жыл бұрын

Hey just to be clear, when starting off, the t-handle should not be turned all the way in? You slowly start tightening it after you have the gauge attached to the tank?

@patricknorris9334 3 жыл бұрын

@TheJammal1 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't notice the man talking in the corner bc she was so pretty

@zeon606 5 жыл бұрын

Qauilty video unexpected of a small channel. 👍🏼

@TheHomeHandyman 5 жыл бұрын

THank you my friend

@383stroker123 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks great help

@topher12661 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed the chart starts at 3/8".Does that setup work for lighter gauge metals? I weld mostly 1/8-1/4" material.

@nickpritchard7130 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Very informative.Going to try welding auto panels with my new investment, Cigweld Transmig 175i. Probably end up buying a gas bottle. .. Do you recommend 100% Oxygen or the Argon / Oxygen mix which is more expensive? thanks

@rustyrepairs2565 5 жыл бұрын

Good vid. What works best for welding a rusty exhaust system. Flux core or shielding gas?

@TheHomeHandyman 5 жыл бұрын

If its rusty I like using Lincoln' s Super Arc wire.......the propoerties in it seem to work much better on rusted material and with gas............ but you may get other opinions on this from others........ I had a old time machine shop guy tell me that when it comes to metal that you can not get to and weld prep that you are better off using the Super Arc wire because it was specifically made for this type of welding.......... it does work much better on rusted material..........hope this helps

@rustyrepairs2565 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheHomeHandyman thank you! I appreciate it.

@TheHomeHandyman 5 жыл бұрын

I use gas and Lincoln SUPER ARC wire for rusty stuff that I can not get to and clean or weld prep

@waynemartin5247 7 ай бұрын

From the regulator to the welder: What size hose and fittings?

@Billbobaker 3 жыл бұрын

what settings for just carbon dioxide.

@doncarl8734 2 жыл бұрын

For like welding exhaust or welding tubes is it ok to used .025 and have the settings 20-23psi hood to go

@TheHomeHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

.025 will work and the 20-30 should be ok but this may depend on the welder you are using

@itsme-gn2vg 4 жыл бұрын

What about wire speed

@rongrey7449 3 жыл бұрын

Would this setup work for a miller 141? What size wire. .030?

@TheHomeHandyman 3 жыл бұрын

yes it should work without a problem...............030 good for general mig welding and thicker metal but you can use 025 for home hobby etc......no problem

@jaytodd5809 3 жыл бұрын

Why straight argon for tig but not for mig?

@COZMICTOM 4 жыл бұрын

IF I LEAVE THE GAS VALVE ON MY MILLER 211 GAS LEAKS ALL OUT ..DOES THAT MEAN THERE[S OBVIOUSLY A LEAK SOMEWHERE OR DO YOU SHUT OFF REGARDLESS? WHEN I SHUT IT OFF ON THE MAIN VALVE IT LOSES PRESSURE OUT OF THE HOSE..IS THERE A LEAK IN THE TRIGGER? THANK YOU FOR THE VID DUDE

@TheHomeHandyman 4 жыл бұрын

I have left it on and no leak has happened so i would say you have a leak somewhere ............that said I try to make sure i shut it off after every use by putting a note on it where i have to see it so i am reminded ..........after shutting on the main valve I hit the trigger a couple times to empty out the gas from the line

@tomrado5249 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome man, thanks for not rambling.

@TheHomeHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Np problem I just think it is much easier then some people make it out to be.

@rafiqa1621 4 жыл бұрын

is there a best gas canister to use for mig welding, or are they all basically the same? i,ve seen two canisters used at the same time, and the one canister. thank you

@TheHomeHandyman 4 жыл бұрын

Mig is the easiest to learn and do - my opinion is that for art you will find it to be a good option - flux is ok if you have to use it where they may be some wind or air movement around you welding otherwise gas shielded is the best to use and cleaner to work with - 75 percent argon/25 percent carbon dioxide blend (also called 75/25) works as the best all purpose shielding gas for carbon steel - Just tell the supplier you go to you want mig welding gas and they will sell you the standard kind and it will work fine - you will have a lot of fun once you start

@rafiqa1621 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheHomeHandyman can i please ask, what size should the gas tank be?

@TheHomeHandyman 4 жыл бұрын

@@rafiqa1621 medium to large size tank........... AIR GAS is where i get my tank filled - their policy is to charge you for the tank which can be expensive and then after that they just swap out the tanks and charge you for the gas - That is one way and another is to look for a used one on craigslist but make sure the tank is exchangeable by contacting the company you plan to use before buying to make sure they will exchange that particular tank, then your home free and in good shape ....... I have the large H Cylinder because i do not have to worry about gas for long periods of time but you can get that size or medium but i would stay away from the small ones as you will use up the gas to fast and its cheaper to get the med to large refilled in comparison or at least that is the case for me where i go. You can always check pricing easy enough to ensure

@rafiqa1621 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheHomeHandyman i am a total novice right now, my thoughts are...if i buy a new tank, and it runs out, wouldn,t AIR GAS just fill my tank and charge me for the gas? or can they charge me for a used tank, and refill it for cheaper? one blogger said, the bigger the tank, the cheaper the gas. he uses 330 cf tanks. this was 7yrs ago, his cost was $97. i,m thinking...presently its much higher. please give your opinion. i thank you.

@TheHomeHandyman 4 жыл бұрын

after buying the tank first time you will only pay for the gas after that and they just swap them .......yes only pay for the tank once...... i use one tank

@fightcorruptionandmisusepo5385 6 ай бұрын

Noobs tried with 10% understanding and exploded and ....😂

@Markmead7 2 жыл бұрын

How big of tank should I buy? And what should I fill it with??

@TheHomeHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

depends on how much welding you do - look on craigslist and see if you can find one which would be cheaper and get the biggest one you can possibly. 100% CO2 is a good choice and some use 25-75 Carbon-Argon mix

@arthurh4484 Жыл бұрын

Can you attach a gas setup to any mig welder? Do you need some kind of accessorie kit? It's hard to find any info about that online. I like using gas and want to buy an economical mig welder, maybe from Harbor Freight or Amazon. Gas isn't covered in the ads.

@TheHomeHandyman Жыл бұрын

Not to any mig welder but most have the fittings on the back of the machine for gas hook up. Also most machines sold come with the hook up lines for gas and all you need is to buy the gas after you have the machine. I own a large tank (H cylinder) and when im low i go to AIR GAS which is a distributor and sells the refill tanks. You just bring them yours and they give you another tank (many sizes) and charge you for the gas only.

@peteryeung111 5 жыл бұрын

I'd misplaced my regulator for Lincoln 140. What is a good brand/replacement regulator for my machine. What brand is the one in this video? Thanks.

@TheHomeHandyman 5 жыл бұрын

There are many good ones but Victor or Harris come to mind........Do an Amazon search and read the reviews but these 2 are popular well made brands

@TheHomeHandyman 5 жыл бұрын

check a welding store like Air-Gas or similar - Victor -or Harris are decent guages

@loupatel9554 3 жыл бұрын

in between welding gas continues to come out of nozzle???

@TheHomeHandyman 3 жыл бұрын

You probably have a faulty valve either at the nozzle or back at the tank - see if anyone else chimes in but it is where i would start

@TheIbi1983 2 жыл бұрын

As soon as I pull the trigger, gas flows then stops. Gauge shows I have plenty of gas, but teh pressure drops completely. Then, no gas flows. At all.... fresh bottle, I know the gas bottle is full. Could it be my regulator? It's only a few months old. I bought a Unimig 185. Everything is almost new. It was all working fine until earlier today. The gas flow stopped.

@TheHomeHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

watch the guage when you pull the trigger and if it is dropping to 0 then yes it can be the gauge - something is creating a block and can easily be in the guage. If you have the tank valve wide open and your 1st gauge is showing the tank is full then open the second valve to something higher than the normal setting say to 30-40 and see if it stops abruptly.

@TheIbi1983 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHomeHandyman Thank you so much for the quick response. You're a gentleman. Should I buy a new regulator? Or can you clean it out? Compressed air?

@TheHomeHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheIbi1983 you can try to clean it out by blowing it out but i have never done this and you could hurt the calibration of the valve - you could take it apart possible and try to clean it out also but again this is not something i have had to do. There is a blockage there somewhere and you may be better off getting new gauge set but get yourself a good quality one and not any of the cheap knock offs

@TheIbi1983 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHomeHandyman thank you so much for your help. I really appreciate it. I'll buy a new one tomorrow. You're a good man. Love from Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

@TheIbi1983 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHomeHandyman It was a faulty regulator. I took it apart, cleaned it out with compressed air, not difference. I bought a new one, my welder works perfectly. Thanks for your help 👍