TFS: Top 10 Mistakes Beginner TIG Welders Make

We all gotta start somewhere. Wherever that is for you, make sure you know these top 10 common mistakes beginner TIG welders make. It should help make your learning experience just a little bit easier.

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[CarmenElectrode]

I am a welding instructor. This video had me laughing the whole time. Everything is so true and should be taken to heart by ANYONE wanting to learn to TIG weld. This video gets an A+ in my book.

[timthemechanix]

Were were you when I needed to hear this? Seriously, I appreciate this video. I'm pretty much retired, 45 year fixing cars, burned out. been wanting to weld for years but teaching myself not getting me anywhere. This was what I needed to hear today.

[randallradke]

I remember when I was 16 and laid my first aluminum TIG bead, I literally havent seen anyone lay a worse tig weld, not even on their first time. After 2 years of welding at my Highschool and College, I'm now 2 and a half years into an aluminum welding job, and being reminded of all these mistakes I made makes me appreciate how far I've come.

[rivergewehr]

The flashlight analogy was the best way I’ve seen that explained, well done

[audie]

I’m new to TIG. You covered a lot here. And with your tone and voice, I think you can easily be in a radio talk show. Thanks a lot Bro.

[Joe-snir]

FINALLY!!! After watching a bunch of videos, finally someone who's voice isn't irritating, delivery isn't obnoxious, or who doesn't explain things. I will subscribe to this channel to get more info. Thank you!!!!

[Ukenick]

I am starting out, trying to teach myself and that was the single most useful lesson I have seen so far. Added to which you are clearly an excellent teacher. Thank you.

[CDNFf]

Thank you for a great video. I'm a mechanic who welds(not a welder), and have been for 30 years. I am just getting my first TIG machine and very much appreciate your approach to newbies. Lots of good information here!

[burnttoast]

Greetings from Australia: Absolutely brilliant series you have created. What I enjoy most is that you make us all just take a breath and approach welding calmly. Emphasising the fundamentals and with a positive 'just go and do it and have fun' attitude makes the process of learning. There are a lot of pro's on youtube with tutorials who kind of make a new learner feel very inadequate compared to their skills. Your approach is by far the best! Keep up the great work as it has improved mine! I'm still dipping tips, burning holes, making wayward puddles... but learning and loving it!

[welder]

Nice video I've been welding for 30 plus years and have welded on 2 foot thick steel to bicycle frames in the garage and one thing I've learned is a good welder never stops learning and everyone gets their own style and the most satisfying thing is to teach someone how to do what you do, and it brings the greatest feeling when that person is better than you. I remember getting frustrated, practice practice practice, and then more practice. I think the most important tip he gave was what you are looking at and to be able to see it. Again great video brings back great memory's, thanks.

[timothycamp]

Lol, I have been tig welding stainless for work (I am a maintenance man at a local plant). Before my current job I was an Electrician for over 20 years. I had never laid a single bead in my life. Usually bad things happen if an electrician welds. Anyways I am a year into laying sanitary stainless welds and I remember making every one of these mistakes. I, by no means, have not arrived at being the perfect welder but with practice I have gotten a lot better. I don’t have anyone to teach me other than the three YouTube channels that I watch. Between you, Jody, and Bob y’all have taught me so much. Thank you so much for your videos and please keep them coming.

[MrTrevglyon]

I have been welding for almost 50yrs, MIG, TIG, GAS ARC, and the big secret to positional welding comfortable.Great videos by the way..Thanks 🙂

[kafka]

Ive only welded once many years ago but I’m an experienced crafter in many other areas. It’s fascinating how much this advice also applies to something like knitting as well

[steveriddell]

Man its refreshing seeing someone on utube thats professional and not a goose trying to do what he has never gone to a trade school to learn or in shop by a craftsman. Thanks as you said its why you get the likes and shares

[christopherrosario]

I have been wanting to learn how to weld and I must say, from a former instructor, the way you talk to how you explain everything is epic. I would consider myself blessed if I could have 1 on 1 instruction with a teacher like you

[mrfrank]

Taught myself to MIG weld and after seeing your videos got hooked on wanting to learn how to TIG. Bought the PrimeWeld 225, ran the 240v line, purchased the Argon cylinder etc. so I am ready to attempt my first TIG weld....right after I watch your video one more time. So I am thanking you for sound advice in advance, the results are on me. Your advice about not setting your expectations too high, will be kept in mind. Keep those instructional videos coming please. I was so impressed I might even by the T shirt.

[timothyprochilo]

Just got started with TIG. Ive done MIG and Stick for over 30 yrs. I was struggling with the TIG. I was doing 5 things out of the 10. I am not starting to get it now... thanks Justin.

[GenFreak.]

just started tig welding, thank you for the vid! been binge watching your series and getting in prac in every day, gotta learn to crawl before you can walk, and walk before you can run :)

[koenjanssen]

I have only TIG welded once with my friends machine and I enjoyed doing it so ordered my own just for hobby stuff. I found this video very helpful! Thanks!