MIG Welding Basics For BEGINNERS!! How To Set Up Your Welder + Tips, Tricks & Techniques!!

On this episode of Make It Kustom, I go over the basics of MIG welding. There are a few things that you can do to make sure your machine is ready to weld as well as techniques to ensure a decent bead. I show you what to look and listen for to let you know that you're on the right track to having the correct settings on your welder. Hope these tips and tricks help!

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[msnicky]

I am a single mom, DIYer, home owner…. I have been wanting to learn how to do simple welds because my grandfather, who is now deceased, was an offshore welder. He passed away before I was old enough to understand, appreciate and respect the trade. But after watching your videos, I feel less intimidated and more educated because you explained it so well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[BrickByBrickVets]

As an instructor the number one problem I see, (including with myself), is the ability to remember how it was when we knew nothing. What an amazing video dude! 👊

[moedog]

Good info. You covered one semester of shop class in 20 minutes. 👍

[coolhodgepodge]

Invaluable info. I'm 60 years old, never welded, but I bought a small welder and I'm going to learn. I'm really looking forward to this and I am so appreciative for your instruction.

[waterskier]

I’ve been welding as a hobbyist for about 2 years. I had heard the term “whip and pause”, but I didn’t truly understand how to implement it. After watching this video I put all of your pointers to work, and my results were 100% better. Thank you so much. Your videos explain everything very well without talking over peoples heads. Thanks again.

[willwatlington]

Dude! The way you demonstrate and explain while doing so is spot on. Not only are you a talented welder, but you are also a gifted teacher. Thank you very much!! I hope you continue to mentor others showing interest in welding.

[horshak]

I just finished taking a MIG welding class last week at the local college. Still I learned from your video thank you. My biggest problem is how to see where I’m welding. I tried a bright light and soapstone. No. 9 on my helmet and I often still wander off the line. But I’m still practicing as welding is a skill I enjoy. Looking forward to your future videos your metal fab skills amaze me. This 72 year old still wants to learn.

[jasonontherez]

What makes your videos stand out is that you get straight to it. You show/tell the how's and why's. Like a really good shop teacher. You know you are good, we know you are good, and yet you show no ego. Thanks for all your efforts.

[samcoote]

Man this is definitely one of the clearer videos on what happens when settings or technique is wrong, so many other channels just say set welder to this and go and weld should look good, without showing what a bad weld or bad settings look like, and probs one of the only vids Ive seen where you mention how it sounds. Awesome video thanks Karl!

[slashsplat]

At 1:01, it is actually 75% argon, 25% CO2. The wire speed sound examples were very helpful. Great video. Thanks.

[mickmiller]

Having done structural welding I can tell you that direction depends on the process you are using. Also, when I hear structural I go to buildings not cars so here is my 2 cents. Typically either dual shield (flux core gas shield) or stick is used and the weld is determined by the engineer and which ansi weld designation used. If you are using flux welding process such as stick and dual shield you are more likely to have slag inclusion if you weld in a downward direction creating porosity in the weld. Structural with solid core MIG I completely agree that you weld downward. Love your videos man! This is one of the best channels on Youtube i have seen yet!!!!

[Velo_Tee]

Hands down one of the best overall instructional videos I've watched. I've never welded before and have a cx500 cafe racer project I'm about to start. You spoke at a great pace, kept it simple and easy to understand and the videographer did a great job. Appreciate you putting this out 100%

[johnprice]

Great tutorial. Your metal skills are fantastic and your teaching skills are equally fantastic. Thank you for making an easy to watch, easy to understand video without music and profanity and with a positive attitude. I want to see all your work.

[lesliekleh]

I have always wanted to weld. At 60, I am finally getting my chance at an adult evening course at the high school. Stumbled upon this and it was fun and informative. I can't wait to start and will follow your videos!

[AutoExpertJC]

Excellent tutorial, dude - 13 points out of a possible 10. Well done!

[jwfinley]

My son is a welder. He was building bass boats and party barges. Using the Mig & Tig welders. now hes doing other Welder work. I love talking about something he didnt know I knew about? I hope your right!

[JustinG]

Your style of teaching is very clear. So many on youtube talk down to the viewer and make newcomers feel like it's pointless to even try to get started, where you explained how, and why, and make the hobby inviting.

[marka]

one of the best “how to” welding videos I have ever seen. Superb!

[mr.billbradley]

Absolutely love your videos. I've been welding for over 20 years and your spot on with your techniques. Your a natural teacher. It's not easy to explain how and more importantly why as clearly as you do. You are truly gifted in so many ways. Thank you for sharing with the rest of the world. Your content will definitely be a gamechanger for many beginners and some that think they know everything already. Bless you and keep making everything you touch badass.

[markcigal]

A while ago I took a basic welding course at a local community college. It was a 5 week course, meeting once a week. I just learned more in your 22 minute video than in that entire 5 week course ! Excellent instruction, camera work and your delivery is pitch and speed perfect. Thank I will be watching all the rest of your episodes.