TFS: The Secret to Perfect Stainless TIG Welds

"How?" That's always the question: How?
"How do you get that perfect stainless weld?"

Some swear there is a secret to it, others say its impossible. It's not! It just takes a bit of info which Justin has broken down in this episode all about TIG Welding Stainless Steel.

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[MField-mqoq]

Learned more from a 20 min video than I did in several months of tech school. And for free.
Strong work.

[Thaipeople]

I've been welding for 35 years. This is the best break down of the problem, symptom, and solution with S/S welding. Super awesome video!!!

[rdb]

I have been welding since the 80’s when worked for Norfolk Southern Railways. This guy reminds me of my instructor at the old Southern Railways training facility in McDonough GA. Super talented and super laid back. Keep up the good work!

[narekpapukyan]

I'm just getting into TIG welding and trying to understand the basics, and I can't THANK YOU enough for this video! Wonderful examples and camera work showing us how the puddles look (and what we shouldn't do). I learned more in this video than the past 10 or so other channel videos combined!!

[aintright]

I started stick welding 45 years ago, then learned MIG that was an easy transition but my TIG welding SUCKS. I don't think everyone learning to TIG is cut out for this. But this video is one of the BEST I've seen. Kudos to you for devoting your time in an effort to teach us dummies to learn TIG.:)

[msnyder]

Man oh man this matches up so well with what I dealt with today. I work with mostly thin gauge cosmetic stainless and I spent all afternoon trying to eliminate discoloration coming from my resistance spot welders. The only thing that worked was high amperage and short duration, any drop in amps needed more cycles and allowed the heat to propagate far enough to cause discoloration.

[jeremyhampton]

Been welding 20+ years and this is the best break down and tips i have seen on YouTube yet keep up the good work

[TCUSB]

Man I really wish I could've seen your videos back around 2015. Took a welding shop class in HS and by year 3-4 I found my niche was TIG, specifically SS. I was good enough that I was trusted with things like repairing some car parts for a few teachers/instructors but your tips definitely would've helped me improve so much.

Stuff like this always makes me miss welding.

[tomseim]

Heat = Amps * Time:
70 amp spot weld = 70 * 9 sec = 630
100 amp spot weld = 100 * 2 sec = 200
therefore 70 amp spot weld has over 3x the heat as the 100 amp spot weld

[HiTechDiver]

I really like that Justin backs up what he says by examples. It cements it into one's understanding and learning process. Thanks.

[Masso]

You just cleared up at least 3 TIG welding mistakes I make, thanks buddy

[climbnowworklater]

This video is awesome. I have been cooking my new exhaust. Learned alot for finishing. Ill get to rebuild it one day to never ever ever ever stop practicing. Thanks Justin.

[davidoliver]

Definitely appreciate this approach Justin. It’s good to see hands-on teaching what looks bad and why. We always get how to do it right but it’s good to see what we’re doing wrong and how to correct it. Thank you for your professionalism and sharing your knowledge.

[phoebebouley]

I had a lot of trouble with stainless before and you showed me why. I stopped listening to everyone else and the repair work I did on a bunch of 16 gauge workstations came out so much better than I thought they would. Thanks a lot for this. I can't wait to apply this new knowledge to other projects.
Practice, practice, practice.

[mcpoulet]

My ex girlfriend used big cups to compensate all the time and it seemed to work out for her.

[therealrebelwithoutareason]

Can you do a video about welding with your thin metals collection on stainless steel? I’m cooking everything trying to weld a lap joint with those. I’ve tried all different settings, amps and speeds. Thanks.

[whatsstefon]

That point about time vs amperage is so true. I’m really good at soldering and am just starting to research welding. In soldering, I run my iron hotter but I can solder in shorter bursts so that I don’t soak the circuit board in heat, lifting tracks and ruining the device. I’m looking forward to learning to weld. I looked for a local college or evening class, there’s nothing near by, so I’m gonna have to teach myself.

[donpollard]

I learnt to effectively TIG weld stainless perforated 316 (I think) stainless steel back in 1994! It didn't take long - I just had to apply my welding knowledge to a different process - the perforations just made it challenging! Love your channel (and, yes, I've subscribed), keep up the good work - it is good to see someone that loves his work - you know the saying: "do something that you love for a job and you will never work again!"

[thatracinglife]

Probably the best TIG welding video I have ever seen. Answered quite a few of my questions! Great work man!

[kurts]

There are lots of good movies but this the best! Showing wrongs practice on practical examples makes it so easy to understand!