How to Make Consistent MIG Welds

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[GrumpyIan]

I'm currently taking classes to learn welding and I have to say, I'm having a blast with it.

[joelcartagena]

I just want to say that your videos have motivated me to finally get my career as a welder started. I graduated from a college where I took all the welding classes I could and ever since then I’ve been stuck on what to do and where to find work. I always wanted to be self employed as a welder and I just didn’t know where to start. After years of just sitting around still working my 9-5 job; I’m finally motivated to do everything that I’ve been wanting to do and I owe it to you I really do. I love your videos and I love you man thank you from the bottom of my heart

[jamesmerutka]

4 months ago, my neck surgery failed... so my boss took me from being a material handler to a parts cleaner... started practicing welds on my breaks, watching these videos as well as some others.

As of last week, I've passed 3 welding certifications. Last one is at the end of this month.

These tips helped me out a lot, but I'd like to point out that welding FOR art is mentioned in this one...

But what I've discovered the hard way, is that the act of welding IS art. Once you understand the science of the machine, and the fundamentals... everything else is art, and takes so much patience and practice.

Luckily, I've caught on quickly, thanks in large part to your videos.

Unluckily, I now know that welding is truly an art, and not everybody can do it... as we've learned with the new hire that just graduated weld school... 😢

[CraigHollabaugh]

Wait, is it Saturday? Hey Tim, taught my gardener how to weld last Saturday. She made a small project, even used a plasma cutter. She beamed with joy and a smile after wanting to weld for so many years. What you're doing with this channel is nothing short of dream making.

[thomashverring]

You're just an awesome teacher! When I finally have the possibility to set up welding in my shop and not just occasionally (once every second year?) weld at friends' places, I'm definitely going to take your courses!

[robchesley]

Over focus really does mess with your welds. I've had a frustrating hours trying to get the consistent look I want.. only to walk in relaxed an comfortable the next morning an nail it on the first go. Frustration kills weld quality..for me at least

[silentpoet]

You inspired me to take my welding to a higher level. I saw your stick weld box cutter blade video and that started me on a path. Currently I am working on tig welding a cube out of aluminum foil.

[WestwayFirewood]

I purchased your online course. It is outstanding! I have learned a have also learned patience Over thinking the weld is definitely an issue I had when I started out. Now I just keep trying to get think it's working.

[iain]

Just took up welding again after a 20 year break,
Your videos are great, watch a couple a night
Thanks
Iain from Shrewsbury England

[markjauregui]

I'm an old dog learning new tricks...Thanks for sharing these videos. My welds currently follow a rouge path well away from the joint...

[bonzita]

Tnx Tim, your channel is on another level in comparison to the other ones on YT I feel you have more scientific approach to welding than other channels

[benallen]

Thanks Tim. I appreciate your approach and the way you explain things. You and Jody from welding tips and tricks are the best I've found

[Wonderland_Homestead]

Watched this during welding class. Thanks a ton.

[diggindiggenit]

Very helpful information taken, I am basically new to mig welding one year in, I started out with a harbor freight that could only use flux core, I found it easier for the task vs stick, then moved on to another harbor freight that used gas 180 i believe, used that with gas and enjoyed the experience even better after fixing a few bugs on the machine, then I moved up as I thought I was pushing the HF to hard for the thickness of metal to a Lincoln cv 301 I believe and really liked the performance of that machine so I bought another identical machine same, in between that time I bought a Hobart 180 tried that one and liked it and after that I bought a miller 251 vintage tried that and liked the Lincoln better and lastly bought a Miller 212 non auto, just tried that and have not had enough time on it to give a yes or no on it, all these with in the last year plus. all these are older transformer type machines, in today's era every thing seems to be igt board driven and mostly auto set up once you put in thickness wire etc into the program.
I think I would rather stick with what I have and not move to these newer type machines although I have never tried one, the idea that they are board type and if the board fries or something your basically done? any thoughts Edit I forgot to mention two others a Hansen mig really like that one and another one designed for auto body that is three phase, i have no three phase so have yet to try that one from Germany

[ZILAwelds]

Consistency and repeatability is key !

[Nc_bucketts]

Dude im hoping this helps, my welds always end up inconsistent so this really is insightful. Appreciate it! God bless

[speedpedals]

Tim. I believe us speed up and slow down the videos for explanation of technique. Can I suggest that you show the actual speed being used with on screen information during the video. My concern is the old monkey see, monkey do thing. If you speed it up or slow it down. many believe that is the correct speed to be traveling while welding. Visual information about speed is a lot easier for a novice to mimic than just the data and if you do not state this in the video somehow, it will add to their head scratching as to why their weld is not like yours along with figuring out best power and speed. I think for novices, seeing the actual speed that you travel along with the data (thickness of the metal, gas flow, power and feed your machine uses) will be an aid. Showing basic methods takes all the basic information. I know we are not paying for your instructions but, it would be helpful in all future videos for novices.

[WelderBFamily]

I do a tiny whip back and fourth. I love MIG welding, it always gets looked down upon as the bastard step child but i know some amazing TIG and Stick welders that cant mig to save a life lol great upload 🤙🏿👨🏾‍🏭🔥💰

[crookfresh]

Great tips. Reading the puddle hit home, took me a bit to figure that out.

[stormbytes]

Great general video. Would like to see more specific mig techniques developed throughout a video. Thanks for making this one. Very insightful!