My Simple TIG Torch Setup for Any Job

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5 ай бұрын

Don't make it harder than it needs to be. I'm a welding nerd and I spend my fun money on fancy TIG welding cups, but do you really need all that stuff to get the job done?
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@bunyanforgings7849 5 ай бұрын

Riding a unicycle blindfolded while juggling axes is easier than tig welding the first time. A good clear explanation video.

@TimWelds 5 ай бұрын

LOL. Thanks!

@air_cooled_andy 5 ай бұрын

😂👌

@dankuchar6821 Ай бұрын

Thanks for putting this together!

@CraigHollabaugh 5 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas to you, your family, everyone there at TimWelds and to all the subscribers. 🎅

@TimWelds 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Craig! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

@algordon5843 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Tim, another great video! Simple easy to follow lesson that hits the mark for someone trying to learn to TIG weld. Well done Mate.

@tedbastwock3810 5 ай бұрын

Love this advice, really appreciate you sharing your thoughts based on experience

@ypaulbrown 5 ай бұрын

6:39 had to chuckle when you said 'motor along'....sounding like 'Jody'.....great video as always......Paul 'Paulie' Brown from that other 'Weld ' KZfaq channel...

@TimWelds 5 ай бұрын

LOL. I didn't realize that he said that. I've watched a lot of Jody's videos over the years, perhaps I picked it up from there. Thanks Paul!

@jakemasterson4344 5 ай бұрын

I use an Invertig 313 everyday at work, and it is an excellent machine! The 221 is great, but the big Invertigs are top notch machines.

@TimWelds 5 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more. I was a little hesitant about trying the HTP machines at first, as a bit of a Miller fan boy, but I've been nothing but impressed and now they're all I use. This 301 isn't the cheapest machine out there, but the whole package with the smart cooler and the cart is less than a Dynasty 210 machine alone and the performance is outstanding.

@InchFab 5 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to hear you say that you can't tell much of a difference between the tungsten recipes. I thought I was missing something big, but I tig weld every day and haven't noticed a difference either. I know that the companies make a thing about different characteristics of each blend, but I'm pretty sure that's just marketing.

@TimWelds 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, I started with red thoriated on DC and balled green pure on AC with transformer machines. When I bought my first inverter in 2010, Miller said to use orange ceriated, so I did that. Then, the internet said to use blue lanthanated and I convinced myself that it holds a point slightly better, though perhaps I just wanted to fit in with the internet. Multi-mix seemed fancy so I bought a few packs of that. At this point, I'll just use whatever.

@justintasht1067 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic video as always so clear and easy to understand massive thanks for your help and advice 👍

@TimWelds 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

@ypaulbrown 5 ай бұрын

great stuff Tim, cheers from Florida, Paul

@ZILAwelds 5 ай бұрын

Hi Paul

@patricksalmon3494 5 ай бұрын

Super ces explications Merci

@geoffreyfox60 5 ай бұрын

When I was an apprentice we started with a oxy welding and It made it easier to TIG welding 🙂😔😷😔

@TimWelds 5 ай бұрын

My dad was great at the gas welding, but unfortunately I never learned form him. I have played with oxy acetylene a bit and I can see how it would be really helpful prior to learning TIG.

@4speed3pedals 5 ай бұрын

Thatsa Nicea Welder, paesan.

@g.tucker8682 5 ай бұрын

In the steel lap weld demo, you used the term "over the top." What does that mean? Thanks, Tim

@dumpsterdave3710 5 ай бұрын

If you look closely, the puddle is licking at the top edge of the upper piece in the lap joint. So he's not going so quickly that it doesn't touch the top edge, and he's not going so slowly that it's totally rounding the edge over into a blob.

@toycoma98 5 ай бұрын

Prevents the top "cliff" or edge from melting and causing it to look like bite marks. So, stay low and dont go over the top.

@lv2keepfit493 4 ай бұрын

HTP Tig welders look amazing but here in Canada good luck finding one. I wanted to know if you ever used Everlast and what your opinion is regarding there welding machines. There's so many videos on Everlast but who knows if they're genuine reviews or paid for reviews these days. Just thought I'd ask for your thoughts. Thank you.

@TimWelds 4 ай бұрын

It's always hard to tell how genuine a review is, whether it's sponsored or not. Truth be told, I'm far more critical of equipment that was sponsored than I am of my own that I've bought, but that's certainly not the case for everyone. I haven't used many Everlast machines, but from my limited experience I will say that they are a mixed bag in terms of how nice the machines are. Some of the models are outstanding while others leave a bit to be desired. For that reason, I'd research the specific model rather than the brand as a whole. They are one of the better importers in terms of support from what I've heard and they would be in my top 2 or 3 brands to consider in their price range.

@user-kh2yl6nn3l 5 ай бұрын

I can't imagine how you got such a nice weld on stainless with a #7 Tim ... Niiiice . :)

@TimWelds 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! When I went through welding trade school, we didn't have any of the big fancy cups and we had to crank out straw color on stainless with regular collet bodies. I sure like it better with the big cups, but when the process is right, it works fine with a smaller one.

@JCWren 5 ай бұрын

@@TimWeldsEverybody likes the bigger cup sizes, but sometimes you just gotta work with what you've got.

@johnnybrigham8754 5 ай бұрын

I'm a beginner! What must I do too become good at it tim? Thanks jb.

@TimWelds 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! The key is to learn less at a time and not more. The most important things are arc length, torch angle and travel speed. Practice those one at a time before messing with filler. Then, move on to add some filler to small puddles and try to dab a few times in a line. After that, weld a lot of beads on a flat plate until you start feeling comfortable. Most people skip all that and start welding joints right off the bat (which is how I learned) and it's a really frustrating endeaver. If you build the foundational skills first, it's much easier. I feel like it might be tacky to plug my course here, but I think it could really be helpful for you. The TIG course is $39 and it walks you through everything you need to know with practice exercises. It's not that the information isn't available elsewhere and you can figure it out without the course, but it can save you a ton of time and I'll always refund anyone who doesn't find it to be a good fit.

@docsavage9901 5 ай бұрын

Do you still have the grinder plans available? The link on that video for the plans doesn’t seem to work, and the parts list link just goes to the cutting sight, no plans.

@TimWelds 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, I have been working on a new site which has probably affected that. If you send me an email at the address on my channel about page, I’ll send you the files.

@user-pn9lb4jc9u 5 ай бұрын

i feel like tig is easier than stick and mig sinply because of the size, its smaller and easier to maneuver imo

@TimWelds 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! They all have their own challenges and I've heard preferences for all 3. For me, TIG was really challenging to learn, but so were stick and MIG (at least to do them well) come to think of it.

@jaesungsohn7417 5 ай бұрын

Mig welding is easier than Tig welding?

@poetac15 5 ай бұрын

By a huge amount.

@TimWelds 5 ай бұрын

Most people find MIG a lot easier as long as it works for the job you're trying to do.

@rusty_restorations36 5 ай бұрын

I find myself getting too lazy to change my torch setup for every job that i get. And it becomes a game of “can I weld this with whatever junk is screwed on the end of my torch already” lol only exception is a sharp tungsten. I always start with fresh and clean.

@TimWelds 5 ай бұрын

Totally! There's only so much time in the day as long as it works.

@rusty_restorations36 5 ай бұрын

@@TimWelds jazzy 10 will do soooo much work. It’s my go to. and a #4 stubby lense for aluminum.