TIG Welding Basics - SIMPLE Tips & Tricks How to Get Started

On this episode of Make It Kustom, I go over the very basics of TIG welding. If you want to start TIG welding steel, this is for YOU!

Thanks for your support!

[toms]

I’ve been watching your channel for several weeks now. I’m a 57 year old retired electrical engineer with 20 years military service USAF. My father owned a body shop in Louisville, KY and I’ve been working with collision repair, restoration and refinishing off and on since I was a kid. My wife and I live maybe 9 miles from Lake Michigan in a small lake community (Saugany Lake) in Rolling Prairie, IN. I teach a flight and aviation program in our local community high school part time (3 hours a day….somebody’s gotta do it😜) and have my own small, home based company, just me, restoring classic cars. I’ve been doing this off and on for about 4 years now, but as I’m now easing into retirement, I’m doing much more. I’ve populated my small shop with what I need for many years. As I gained more room, I get to buy more stuff!!!Just now starting to form metal with the English wheel, planishing hammer, metal brake, etc. I’ve never used these before, but I’m making great progress with your help and others on YouTube. You are a very talented young man and I’m really enjoying learning with these new tools, tips and tricks. I’ll chime in every now and then and very likely plug in with questions. I’m a MIG only guy, but I should start playing with my new TIG this coming week. Just watched your latest TIG video and I can’t wait to get started!!

Keep up the great work!! Best of luck to you and your family and circle of friends. It looks like you’re enjoying life to the fullest!! Now that I’m retired (kinda), I’ll be sharpening and executing my skills to reintroduce classic machines back on the road.

Best Regards,
Tom Savchick

[michaelanderson]

Karl
I have said this before and will say it again.
You are a great teacher mate.
So grateful for your tips and helpful guidance.
Keep it coming brother.

[phoenixx_rising]

Best TIG instruction I've ever seen. For a 60 year old DIY'er, this is exactly what I needed.

[pibble]

This is absolutely the best break down of TIG welding. You are a wonderful teacher and artist. Thank you!

[bhajanveersingh]

watched 100 videos from last four weeks while trying to weld but you really helped me.

[Robert-ilpi]

Karl you are amazing. As an old trade school (TAFE) Engineering trades Teacher in Australia the clear simple language you use is very effective.
I watch and like all of you shows.
You are very helpful and encouraging, keep it up.

[papawheelie]

Who else noticed the way that the post flow was instrumental in slowing the heat soak? The same instant the post flow cut off, the discoloration from heat appears. Also, Karl, so glad you emphasized cleaning your weld materials to get better results. When it comes to more "exotic" materials such as stainless, or titanium, even aluminum to an extent, it's extremely important to have everything super and that includes the filler material.

[CKMAX]

I live in the Las Vegas area and have thought about attending one of the classes you do with Christian however I must admit one of the reasons I have not attended is my lack of tig welding skills. Zero experience! Mig, yes....tig, no! I know at the end of the class the project needs to be welded together so I'm thinking I should learn to weld first. This video explains a lot. Thanks for all you do!

[carlking]

Just the Info you need. No bla bla. nothing unnecessary.. Brought to the point. Got all information to start TIG in just a bit over half an hour. Will take me definitely 100 times more time to get the routines. Thanks for that

[bigmackstruckstop]

You and Brent make good teachers, I enjoyed your show.

[jc-pjnh]

I will definitely watch this video many times. This answered many questions i have, amp settings for thickness of metal, preflow, torch angle, direction of travel(push vs pull), hold off of tungsten, cup size, grind angle of tungsten, and most important thing never addressed in other videos is proper use of the foot pedal which is for us beginners is to set the amperage to one amp per 1000th of the metal thickness and just floor the pedal and just start welding. I am sure i could never get the hang of tig because i never used the pedal correctly. Like your advice for beginners most important is to KEEP IT SIMPLE.

[thebeardedstork]

Hey Karl, I retired from teaching (HVAC/R & Welding) almost three years ago. You are doing a fantastic job with these videos. You have the knack for teaching! Keep them coming!

[jimjones]

Thank you for your videos. You are a great teacher and explain things that are very technical in a manner that anyone can understand! keep up the good work!!!

[brucematthews]

I've watched a bunch of beginner TIG videos and I get a little extra from each one. This video was certainly worth the watch along with the rest. PIcked up a couple of new things. As well it reinforced some ideas from the others. So yeah, a hearty WELL DONE! The extra emphasis you put on the more important factors was great.

[jameslangford]

Absolutely beautiful teaching. I am a novice mig welder with a Lincoln 140 dreaming of the day I can Tig my headers myself. THIS is exactly the kind of video I need to learn from. You inspire. I APPRECIATE what you do so much. Thank you for sharing. You are so kind. I designed and fabricated a set of equal length fender headers. I just have to tig them. You just helped me get there ! I know I have a way to go but your kindness helped me start. THANK YOU !

[robertjones]

Thanks for the Tips on TIG, I've been using MIG for years, I may just break down and Snag me a TIG welder 👍

[jaymichael]

Getting ready to construct my flat bed. This was a big help thanks.

[karlstehle]

Best welding teacher on you tube by far....thanks to the professor...I re-watch your videos over and over till I get it. Awesome experience!

[mikeanderson]

just watched this vid again and ready to give it another shot. I went to welding school a couple years ago and TIG was by far my weakest discipline. Maybe, old dog (72) new tricks, we will see .

[lazyhoundracing]

Great video. I have been dipping in the center of the puddle and need a pile of tungsten because I dip a lot. Thank you for the tips and thank you for your time.