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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[michaelrichter]

This is the most informative welding video I think I've ever seen on any channel so far. I'm retired now but still like to learn what I can from experienced guys like you Carl. Good job (wrote this halfway through, don't let me down on the overhead cause it's coming up right now!) Btw your buddy Brent coulda used your help making some tooling for his power hammer the other day lol. I made a point to tell him too....thx for the video bud.

[johnnyringo]

I've been welding since I was a 13yo farm boy . I took 4yrs of welding classes in high school, all stick welding. I wasn't good enough to be a certified welder, but I have done a LOT of welding over the years. I didn't use MIG until I was in my mid-thirties and have yet to use a TIG machine. I'm now in my 50's (and probably as old as Karl's Dad), but I found myself smiling and nodding my head throughout this entire video. This young man seemed genuinely excited to share his knowledge and did a bang up good job! Thanks Karl! Subscribed.

[CNava-nknt]

I’m a beginner in my mid-60’s. I’m also an aerospace engineer that has designed and structurally analyzed welds in mechanical design. This is by far, the best teaching video for migrating welding that I’ve seen. Congratulations on a fine presentation and teaching job!

[ianmac]

FINALLY I've watched more than 100 instructional MIG videos ... ... and not getting the results I wanted ... BUT NOW ... ... YOU Sir ... are a MASTER TEACHER ... a TRUE PEDAGOGUE ... THANK YOU SO MUCH

[huckwild]

people need to stop for a second and realize this man is giving us this content for free. thank you for this its amazing

[jdwisdom]

After 50+ years of mig welding I thought I'd watch your instructional video on how to do it cause I just might learn something useful. I was right. I learned a lot!! So much depends on the rhythm plus the sound of the welding in creating a proper weld! Thank You, JD

[Mike-xtot]

Best instructional video for beginners ive ever seen.
I am 54 and have been doing non structural hobby welding for almost 30 years using proper mig, flux core and stick welding and your way of teaching allowed even a " my welding isnt finer so i wear out alot of grinders " kind of welder to my beads looking far better than ever before.
I learn alot from your content.
Been a way back subscriber and your metal techniques and making your own body tool videos were a game changer for me as well.
I am very grateful to you for sharing your talent and amazing skills with us.

[davidsnyder]

As a bodyman of 31yrs, I’ve had very little formal training even with ICAR classes regarding welding…it’s sad. But your video Karl really filled in some gaps for me as to the finer points of welding. I always got advice from other bodymen, and that there way was the best way to weld, but it never looked perfect. I appreciate the you using the gifts God gave you to help others. You have free will my friend, and I’m happy with your decisions to help others. My thoughts and prayers are with you ❤️🙏🙂

[peterpowell]

I watch and follow quite a few welding channels, and I must say that I have never learned so much in such a short amount of time. Karl, you have considerable talent and are a natural teacher. Thank you for taking the time to put this video together just for the benefit of your followers. Also, excellent camera work 👏.

[richardizui]

I'm a 73 year old beginner welder here. Your video showed me more good information about MIG welding than anything else on YouTube. Thanks for a great video! Much appreciated!

[bearinga]

It has been said many times before I watch many welding videos but nothing comes close to yours for fully explaining how and why. Thank you so much for these incredible videos you present. Not only welding but watching a true and rare craftsman demonstrate his talents is a joy to watch.

[Huskiedrive]

Great video Karl! I've been a diesel mechanic for over 45 years doing maintenance welding of all kinds and learned more about proper mig technique in your 1 hour video than anywhere else. Really enjoy your channel and have recommended it to all my gear head friends. Keep the vids coming!

[ScruffieWilliamsburg]

Best mig tutorial I've ever seen. You explain things in a way that even I could understand and that's saying something! Well done Sir!

[drumminjeff]

Excellent videos! I feel like I'm learning more in 30 minutes than I would in 3 months of taking classes. Thanks man!

[ptman]

I've watched a LOT of welding videos. This is the best. By far. Really well done.

[mikelee]

Best hour and 15 mins I’ve spent on YouTube. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[jeanfrancoispistre]

A complete course of mig welding. This is the video I wanted to see. Absolutly essential ! You are the man, many thanks, greetings from France.

[That.gmc]

I fell in love with welding at a young age about 7 years old I helped my stepdad weld a deer stand in it’s so sentimental to me and I love it when I go back and think I helped build this

[carenbarnet]

This was the best welding tutorial I have watched so far. My skill level is hobbyist at best. About a year ago I bought an EMAX 165E MIG/STICK miniwelder. Stick max is 2.5mm I use satincraft reasonably successfully. However learning to mig weld was pigeon poo. Watching your video, I GET were I'm going wrong. You have explained so thoroughly, and will give me the confidence to improve. I wear multifocal glasses and seeing my puddle has always been my weakest aspect, Along with a TBI from being severely rear-ended 11 yrs ago. Getting in to a comfortable position, and stamina to continue is where i have to go slower and pace myself. Even though i live in Australia, you will be my goto teacher. I now find that i learn better by watching, rather than just being told how to... Thankyou

[WhatTheIfYouSeeKay]

I know this is an old video. But you have a real gift of teaching…. If you don’t already, you should be getting to or have the neighborhood High School shop kids to teach them your skills. Invite them to your shop or go to the high school and help educate them in your skills…. I wish I had someone like you when I was in High School shop class!