MIG Welding Settings and Techniques Tested - PrimeWeld MIG180

In this video you will see an outside corner joint as well as a vertical uphill tee joint using the primeweld mig180 plugged into a 115volt 20 amp circuit.
Recommended settings on mig charts are intended for flat and horizontal fillet welds and are too hot for vertical uphill.
but just picking a setting for thinner metal and reducing wire speed gives you a pretty good starting point.

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[chinaskibukowski]

15 years of freely giving invaluable information. What an absolute legend. Imagine how many lives Jody has made better over the course of his YouTube career. This man has done a lot of good with his life. Well done Jody, you've created a legacy here that you should be damn proud of sir.

[elcheapo]

Congratulations to the man who taught the internet how to weld on his first 1 million subscribers!

[kennethstaszak]

I can state with a good deal of confidence that the majority of YouTubers that started channels at the time you did, didn't look a whole lot better. As you said ya gotta start somewhere!

[EchoSixMike]

As an old man once told me, if you want to learn to swim, you have to get into the water.

Excellent video Jody. Thanks.

[zekeeod]

Congratulations on 1 million!!!! I have been welding since 1993, and I learn from your videos all the time. Thanks for all you do, Jody. Stay safe, and God bless

[jsmith]

All this guy did was open his mouth for 60 seconds and I could tell he spoke with authority. I didn't have to see a weld or read a comment to know, although seeing that later confirmed my initial assessment. To be honest, most YouTube "gurus" don't make it more than 3 minutes before I fast forward or hit the back button and I don't even bother to comment. I have watched several of this guys videos start to finish.

There are just so many self-appointed experts on the web, I wish they would bother to do some research and learn their craft before they speak up. My hat is off to this man. He is knowledgeable, succinct and thorough. How refreshing.

[southmaplegarage]

Such good advice, the problem nowadays is that so many professionals showcase their amazing talents here or instagram and tiktok. Its kinda overwhelming to novice to achieve the results their peers are broadcasting. Just getting started doesn’t even mean theres an end goal. Thanks again for all arc shots and voice overs and whatever you start doing in the future.

[DIRTDUMMY]

Jodie, we ALL appreciate every ounce of energy and your valuable personal time devoted to these videos. The lives you've changed and improved is staggering. Bless you, your family and this necessary craft.

[petersmart]

I always knew how to weld(somewhat) but it wasnt until I found WT&T that I became and educated, proficient welder! I dont evan bat an eye at very many repairs nowadays! You have given so much knowledge and shared your experience with is all, and for that I thank you Sir!

[davidbaker]

I am forever trying to get that through my boys heads. Start and even if you can only afford 10 minutes a day it’s better than not starting at all. Once again great advice and yet another great video. Keep it up.

[flyzeyefab]

You sir, deserve a far more than you'll ever get. Your constant devotion to your craft, professionalism, humor, insight, charm, and wisdom has helped countless people around the world follow your lead. Your inspiring videos have answered so many of our questions. Thank you, thank you, thank you with the utmost respect and admiration. Making videos is not easy - I've tried and posted a few so, I feel that comment about 15 years ago. Nevertheless, I think I speak for many, we owe you the most gratitude and respect in this community. You are a high-value asset to us all. Cheers from Mesa Arizona. I owe you so much gratitude as a huge contributor to my current success!

[danielsplayhouse]

All of the great videos are the reason I taught myself to TIG weld I'm old school took welding classes in highschool as a elective learned how to MIG and stick welding. TIG welding Open up new stuff for me to experience with. thank you Jody for the great demo in your videos. 👍👍

[billdlv]

I started learning welding in 1988 as a high school student taking classes at our local occupational center where I earned my proficiency certificate in 1990. Seeing your early content inspired me to keep learning and improving my skills in 2010 by taking additional classes at our local junior college. I know a lot of people bad mouth classroom learning but for me I think it was best to bring out the best that I could do. Thank you sir.

[aaronealaschuk]

Seems like every couple of months i end up watching videos on this channel looking for some welding advice or tips and i end up leaving with some kind of life lesson . Great advice once again . Thanks Jodie . Your a legend

[bsobocan]

I've been following you for 10 years, I've been working as a welder for the same number of years. Thanks for all the lessons!💪

[WeldinConcrete-qxmd]

I've been watching you videos for years, I got my certs years ago just from watching your videos, better than any school IMHO. Congrats on 1 million

[richmac]

I like your attitude. Do what you can, with what you got, and go from there. Now not only are you a great welder but a pretty damn good videographer & teacher as well. Congrats!

[Hardturnin]

I like your videos. Back in the 70’s I worked in a job shop as a machinist which in those days meant we welded and I did. It was very fun yet that job found layoff in the early 80’s so I never had any job where I welded. A darn shame since I loved it as much as machining. I did in later years very much appreciated and worked well with welders doing give and take conditions. Neither welder nor machinist need do things on their own because they work together. I have been amazed that great welders have exceeded machinists really. Give or take there are many exceptions to that.

[jeffreygavlik]

Jody, you are awesome sir. I literally learned how to Tig weld just from watching your awesome helpful videos, and now thats what a i do for a living and am the best Tig welder in my shop. Thanks for all the help over the years sir

[setnbronco]

so much truth in "start with what you have and work your way up" no matter if you are working for yourself or someone else. As usually another great vid, congratulations on your 15yrs of utube vids