How to TIG Weld Aluminum part 1

My plan is to kick it off with this video and then let the comments dictate the direction I take from here.
The reason is what I think folks want to see, may not actually be what they want to see.
So comments and questions about how to tig weld aluminum will help.
There is a lot to talk about.
things like tungsten electrodes..type and size ( i like 2% lanthanated for everything and 3/32 takes care of most of my daily welding)
shielding gases ...argon is best to start but if you begin to specialize in thicker aluminum, it might make sense to use a blend of argon and helium...or use some of the newer blends like stargon AL from praxair.

[andme]

I just don't have the words to explain how excellent your video's are. Absolutely fantastic. Your training is monumental in being able to learn welding without going to school. They should actually issue a certificate once people complete your video's.

[MikeSTINGER]

Four years ago I came across your channel was interested in learning how to Tig aluminum. Now I m back to say thank you for taking your time and explaining everything there is too know about Tig welding. Thanks to you and your channel I'm now able to grow my business and take on jobs from design to finish in one place. Again thank you very much
Mike STINGER.

[Taylordrifts]

Great videos! I've learned a lot already. Got mig down enough to work, excited to learn tig. One suggestion, make more playlist that way it's easier to fund series of videos.

[ZSJMP]

No questions. Just a thank you. You are a fantastic teacher, with a friendly informative demeanor. Thanks

[stormbytes]

Hands down the best demonstration/instruction on Tig + Aluminum. Thank you for doing such a terrific job with this video. Very informative!

[bobmoffatt]

Impeccable timing on this video. I just had this conversation with my class yesterday. I showed both classes this video and did my live demo to back it up in the shop. Good job Jody.

[wyatthaynie]

I like how he really shows the difference between a tight arc and a non tight arc

[timothym]

These videos are fantastic. Like they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, and seeing you do it so clearly is tremendously helpful. Thanks.

[jtnfinw]

I really like to see the "wrong way" to tig that way I can refer back to it if I have to trouble shoot my technique when I have issues.

[lorinburrows]

Love your work! I am a high school metal fab instructor and I use your videos in related class to help explain a certain process. I find it very useful. Thank you.

[MN-coum]

You are a top techer Jody. I feed my kids with many skills learned from you over the past 10-11 years. God bless you my friend!

[sanjaysami]

This is about the best welding video I have ever seen. As a retired underwater marine pipeline welder, I have learned a lot. Thank you.

[blakekenley]

6 months ago I watched your spool gun video and passed a weld test. now I'm moving to TIG and again youre the man with the plan.

[aaronguzman]

Hasn't touch tig in a year since graduating and been out in west Texas for about a year doing non welding things and I got the opportunity to do some aluminum tig at a shop. Like I said been a year came back to the videos and boom I got the job so thank you Jody! I know I still have tons to learn, and it doesn't end graduating school. Hopefully this opens new doors. To anyone chasing this trade, don't get discouraged it took me a year to finally break out! But I'm gonna roll with it. God bless everyone!

[downstroke]

The bead examples on how not to weld are better then my beads😐

[jdjoubert]

Showing that one clip about ‘the wrong way to tig’ is 100% what I am struggling with. Thanks for that.
Love your videos.

[shipj]

Jody, Thanks for continuing to make fun and educational welding videos. I especially appreciate you doing a series dedicated to Aluminum.  One area I think would like to understand better is heat input. The difference between starting out slow or starting fast with aluminum and how it affects the rest of the weld. How welding with too low versus too high amperage affects the weld outcome. As well, how to choose the correct amperage on a large aluminum piece versus a small piece and the affect amperage settings has on different size parts.

[alaskamike]

Outstanding Jody. I have learned more from you in a short time than years of blind trial and error. Thanks for all the great videos.

[unitedstatesofbuild]

Jody thanks for another great video! I'm always impressed with the movement you use to feed the filler through your fingers without moving your off hand. Have you ever done a video on the technique?
I learned TIG on my own through a lot of trial and error. A while back I discovered your videos and they have been a huge help in refining my skills, Thanks Jody!

[SDSBBQs]

Thank you Jodi, for taking the time to show and explain the difference between the DC positive and negative electrode. The AC electrode makes a lot more sense now that I see why you would want to have AC.