MIG Welding: How to Make Better Welds

HTP Welding Machines are some of the best I've used. They aren't the cheapest, but they may be the best value considering the quality, performance and customer service you get:

MIG Welding Gear I Use:

Chapters:
0:00 Welcome
0:29 Settings
4:10 Stickout
6:02 Angles
8:30 Movement
9:31 What to do

High speed welding video filmed using the Helios weld visualization system from Kron Technologies.

Welding and fabrication can be dangerous; always read the owners manuals, consult professionals licensed in your area and work safely. While I try to set a good example of safety, this video is not intended to provide sufficient instruction to safely complete metalworking projects. This description contains affiliate links that provide a commission to the channel at no additional cost to you.

[gillihansmobilewelding]

"Breaking down the fundamentals" is why we all watch your channel. You have taught us all a lot. Thank you!

[thebiglebowski]

I started watching you 3 years ago when I was starting high school and was taking welding. After going to college I’m getting ready for my first welding job. Thank you

[michaelschafer]

I can’t thank you enough for your content. I’ve always wanted to weld. I’m an engineer and machinist but I can’t be a fabricator without the skill of welding. I’ve since bought two welders and trying to get good. Bead after bead.

[darkwelderwelding]

Thanks for all you do for the welding community.

[Hey_Its_That_Guy]

Clear, concise, relevant...what more could anyone ask for?

[GaryLiseo]

Learning welding now as part of finishing up my graduate degree (STEM Education). Your method of teaching the fundamentals and “why” things are done certain ways definitely helps improve understanding, at least for me

[stevelauer]

as a beginner, it is so nice to hear good solid advice and also I can actually see the weld happening while you're welding. Great!!!

[melgross]

Yeah, these are very common problems. Even after 50+ years of welding I still occasionally get distracted and miss on speed and angle. It’s amazing how much concentrations is required for anyone, but particularly for beginners.

[rbeclb]

Tim is a great teacher! He saved my welding efforts with his wise counsel. I hightly recommend his courses.

[Tglider]

I’ve seen a demonstration of wire resistance where it is taken to an extreme. Feed out a couple of feet of mig wire and then try welding. The power in the wire is reduced so much that the wire just glows like a filament in a light bulb.

[RichardSmith-mshh]

This is so real. You'd be doing right if you inferred real welding is this and progressing on from it.
eg. in my toolbox I keep "sawn-off" shrouds so the contractor-tips protrudes - so when doing "dip" in a fillet-corner the electrical stick-out is short and you get a crisp (high "frying bacon" sound rate) weld. (the shroud if "jacked up" on the horizontal and vertical plates - but the electrical length is just right) etc, etc. All of this progresses onward some way 'up the road " from where Tim is setting you off - in exactly the right direction - here.

[nathanielsmith]

This is really helpful, please do more videos like this! Thanks

[cab]

How about some cut and etch ? Thank you for the great video's !

[Rvckyricardo]

Bro. You have taught me more than my welding instructor ❤🦾

[gregoryswelding]

Make a tutorial on 7024 welding rods. I started welding with them a few days ago in welding class

[PaydayGabeBCNV]

Morning and Happy New Year 🎉 Tim and family.
I have a Yeswelder 205ds and started w/.030 flux core initially.
I've recently been working with .035 fc wire and noticed a significant difference between the two.
The .035 on the same voltage setting runs smoother and a bit hotter causing a burn through o
Once.
I adjusted the voltage down a little and it works pretty good.
Have you ever noticed this phenomenon as well?
Remember, Its FC Wire. 🤷‍♂️
Thanks for your consideration and any reply. Cheers 🍻, G. In beautiful Boulder City Nv. USA 🇺🇲

[j.c.smithprojects]

really enjoyed this tim. you explained excatly what i have ben trying to do. get better at one part, now focus on the next and so on. look forward to the next one.

[donaldhalls]

Excellent information, and instructions, thank you for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[JohneeB]

Tim I like your channel and I think your advice is really spot on and straightforward. I have a question on the speed demonstration shown at 9:18. The weld in the middle is the "right" speed, but isn't the weld too wide given the thickness of the material?

[Splarkszter]

Only 10k views? Your channel is really good! Hope you get more recognition.