ive just started my first welding class in school were still doing bookwork but i decided to get more of a headstart in the class with these videos i plan to pursue a career in welding
I began tig welding twenty five years ago, having welded with gas and arc some thirty years. One of the key aspects is keeping that arc no longer than the electrode diameter, and in keeping it short, only the tip of the filler material will melt and form a drop into the puddle. A coordinated movement back and forth, like stitching with a sewing machine, provides the repeatable puddle, consistent heat melting the filler, moves the heat of the arc back and forth between reheating the puddle, then melting the filler, and allowing the drop to add to the puddle. Simply rocking back and forth, about the size of the drop of metal will provide a consistent rate of weld, penetration of the parent metal, and an even bond made with the filler rod. My technique with the puddle and heat was developed with gas welding, and the creating of the puddle in the parent metal while heating the filler rod tip, then pushing the heat into the puddle, and back in the filler rod.
Very clear, thanks. Just a suggestion - one of the problems I have is I can't always identify what I've done wrong. It would really help if in your videos you deliberately do something really badly and then show what that looks like in the finished weld. For example, show what it looks like when you don't finish off a TIG weld properly by not keeping the shield gas over the weld puddle. Then we can see what that looks like, and know how to correct it.
Really appreciate that you explained what the machine is doing electrically for hf start and lift arc. The science nerd in me needs to know these things!
The copper trick was from Jody on weldingtipsandtricks. He suggested putting a piece of copper beside both at the place you are starting your weld and where you are ending it, so that you transition the arc at both ends from/to the copper.
Hi Tim! I've started my first welding class at school and plan to pursue a career in welding. Just wanted to say your channel is amazing and your videos are tons of help!
I have used my lincoln ranger for the occasional field tig welding. Does hardfacing nicely and stainless food service equipment well. A copper plate is handy to scratch on when starting the arc. The copper plate can be any size but at least 1/4 inch thick. Experiment and don't expect perfection at first, excellence will come with time.
Another solid, concise video. You've packed as much information as you can possibly get into each of these and still managed to keep everything perfectly clear. Outstanding!
Looking to get a TIG welder for my Mopar muscle car projects. bypassing the Harbor Freight stuff and going with one of these Multimatic units. Very, very helpful. One of the most clear "how to" TIg videos on TH-cam.
Just bought the 215 but couldn’t get it with the tig set and was looking for the answer if I could or couldn’t use a pedal for the longest time and I stumbled apon this video thanks for getting that clear 👍🏽
Tulsa Welding grads know all about that scratch starting 🤣. I just bought a MP welder off Amzn and honestly never heard of the "lift" TIG process, thanks.
That is a great video ! The only thing that was not covered was lift arc on ac tig and why it is possible today but was not 25+ years ago …. But that is ok … thank you for the inspiration! Maybe i find some time to make a video like this! Great arc shot too! I like it!
@@TimWelds whenever in do welding in hospitals , assisted living etc… the maintenance guy tells me to turn high frequency off as i walk in the door … When i weld around sensitive electronics or on cars with sophisticated computers then i turn hf off as well …. And sometimes that is aluminum work … Ok, do i guess i have another point to cover … how high frequency is different from welding current and does not go the path of least resistance but travels long distances through anything metal
.. additionally, also thank you for a couple of specific things: firstly covering lift-arc *with no foot pedal* as I'm currently looking at buying my first MIG welder and you've made me feel a lot less worried about buying a multiprocess device that has this and thinking it's a pointless feature, and two, 40A/mm - even as a metric Brit, that's the first welding video I've seen that gives that rule-of-thumb conversion. Now I'm going to have a look to see what other videos you have :-)
Hi Tim, I enjoy your video's and would like to be a better at welding (stick & tig). Like so many people I don't weld all that often, it could be months between projects so there isn't the opportunity to get good. Along with work, family and other responsibilities the chance to practice welding doesn't come along very often, most likely there many like me. just saying.
Can someone help me, my machine wan't start an arc ,it simply sticks tungsten to work material at first contact with surface, I have torch 150 amp air cooled with one valve for argon preflo w and postflow.
Hello. I am one of your followers and your videos are interesting and educational, thanks for them. In one of your videos you describe how TIG-LIFT works. There you have a foot pedal to increase the spread strength (I assume). I have a Hitbox syn 200 pro and it has TIG-LIFT system. I can't get it to work, the tungsten electrode sticks to the goods and I wonder now, do I need a foot pedal¨to increase the amperage at the moment of ignition?
Great question! A foot pedal is helpful, but not essential. Some machines require just a light, quick scratch to avoid sticking. Try that. Another way to do it is to hold your gap and slide the end of the filler across the base metal allowing it to barely touch the electrode as you slide it past.
@@TimWelds Thanks for the reply. My welder cannot use a pedal as far as I can understand, however it is perfectly ok for MIG and MIG-MAG. Have enough of trying all imaginable and crazy solutions. Scratch and a bit of poking with the additive (as you describe) seems to work sometimes. However, nothing that you can use with any continuity. I think it will be a new purchase of a TIG-HF. I have been living in Thailand for many years and then I make purchases on some web, AliExpress, Amazon etc. The problem is warranty and support..
Thanks for the awesome guidance, your lessons are worth 100x more than my teachers. I would like to contact you via email or something if such thing is possible.
Excellent video. I have a PrimeWeld multiprocess machine with no foot control with the lift arc. Is it possible to do one tack at a time with lift arc? This would be for tacking in a patch to a body panel on a car. How would you do it, of possible?
Of course, if you use the copper block at the start and at the end of the weld, it will be a perfect tack, just like a sort of slow DIY pulse technique. Slow but effective.
Hey Tim, what rod size would you suggest using on the dekopro stick welder you reviewed back in the day? I'll be welding on 1/8 inch coupons to practice. If anyone else knows feel free to educate me aswell, thank you
You can learn to weld. I'll show you exactly what to do in my affordable online welding courses at courses.timwelds.com.
Does the foot pedal shut off the arc when you let off it when lift tig welding? Or do you have to pull it away
ive just started my first welding class in school were still doing bookwork but i decided to get more of a headstart in the class with these videos i plan to pursue a career in welding
Yeah! And you'll be advanced
I began tig welding twenty five years ago, having welded with gas and arc some thirty years. One of the key aspects is keeping that arc no longer than the electrode diameter, and in keeping it short, only the tip of the filler material will melt and form a drop into the puddle. A coordinated movement back and forth, like stitching with a sewing machine, provides the repeatable puddle, consistent heat melting the filler, moves the heat of the arc back and forth between reheating the puddle, then melting the filler, and allowing the drop to add to the puddle. Simply rocking back and forth, about the size of the drop of metal will provide a consistent rate of weld, penetration of the parent metal, and an even bond made with the filler rod. My technique with the puddle and heat was developed with gas welding, and the creating of the puddle in the parent metal while heating the filler rod tip, then pushing the heat into the puddle, and back in the filler rod.
Very clear, thanks. Just a suggestion - one of the problems I have is I can't always identify what I've done wrong. It would really help if in your videos you deliberately do something really badly and then show what that looks like in the finished weld. For example, show what it looks like when you don't finish off a TIG weld properly by not keeping the shield gas over the weld puddle. Then we can see what that looks like, and know how to correct it.
Really appreciate that you explained what the machine is doing electrically for hf start and lift arc. The science nerd in me needs to know these things!
The copper trick was from Jody on weldingtipsandtricks. He suggested putting a piece of copper beside both at the place you are starting your weld and where you are ending it, so that you transition the arc at both ends from/to the copper.
Hi Tim! I've started my first welding class at school and plan to pursue a career in welding. Just wanted to say your channel is amazing and your videos are tons of help!
That’s awesome!
How do you not have a million subscribers? Your videos are so much fun!
I have used my lincoln ranger for the occasional field tig welding. Does hardfacing nicely and stainless food service equipment well. A copper plate is handy to scratch on when starting the arc. The copper plate can be any size but at least 1/4 inch thick. Experiment and don't expect perfection at first, excellence will come with time.
Another solid, concise video. You've packed as much information as you can possibly get into each of these and still managed to keep everything perfectly clear. Outstanding!
Hi Tim,
writing you from Tahiti,
very useful and instructionnal video
Thank you very much for your videos
I'm only 30 ltrs into my Tig experience and countless hrs of utubing but you have some great little bits of detail that's really helped.thanks
Man, if I want to learn anything about welding I just open this channel!
Great video as always Tim. Once I'm good with stick welding, TIG welding is the ultimate skill I'd love to learn.
Looking to get a TIG welder for my Mopar muscle car projects. bypassing the Harbor Freight stuff and going with one of these Multimatic units. Very, very helpful. One of the most clear "how to" TIg videos on TH-cam.
What a great demonstration to undrstand who has no experience about TIG Lift
Just got my Tig today! Can't wait to start learning ❤❤❤
Awesome! You're going to love it!
Just bought the 215 but couldn’t get it with the tig set and was looking for the answer if I could or couldn’t use a pedal for the longest time and I stumbled apon this video thanks for getting that clear 👍🏽
Nice video very informative in less than 10 minutes. I've seen your video about flux core and happy to see this one too.
Tulsa Welding grads know all about that scratch starting 🤣. I just bought a MP welder off Amzn and honestly never heard of the "lift" TIG process, thanks.
This was really thorough and very clear..
Thanks..🤜🤛
Thanks for the comprehensive instructions.
That is a great video !
The only thing that was not covered was lift arc on ac tig and why it is possible today but was not 25+ years ago ….
But that is ok … thank you for the inspiration! Maybe i find some time to make a video like this!
Great arc shot too!
I like it!
Thanks! I’ve never needed to run AC with lift arc, but it makes sense that the modern waveforms would support that. Would definitely be interesting.
@@TimWelds whenever in do welding in hospitals , assisted living etc… the maintenance guy tells me to turn high frequency off as i walk in the door …
When i weld around sensitive electronics or on cars with sophisticated computers then i turn hf off as well ….
And sometimes that is aluminum work …
Ok, do i guess i have another point to cover … how high frequency is different from welding current and does not go the path of least resistance but travels long distances through anything metal
Miller has great information on minimizing stray high frequency in the area of welding. Electricity takes every and ALL paths.
Damn you, all I wanted to know was how to repair my bandsaw blades and now I want to get a welding machine. I have hobbies enough as it is.
Nice and clear video (thank you TH-cam algorithm for suggesting it - hopefully this comment will also help feed the system)
.. additionally, also thank you for a couple of specific things: firstly covering lift-arc *with no foot pedal* as I'm currently looking at buying my first MIG welder and you've made me feel a lot less worried about buying a multiprocess device that has this and thinking it's a pointless feature, and two, 40A/mm - even as a metric Brit, that's the first welding video I've seen that gives that rule-of-thumb conversion.
Now I'm going to have a look to see what other videos you have :-)
Great job on the video, very informative.
Thanks Tim, found this very educational. Keep up the good work.
Great video man. Thank you!
Hi Tim, I enjoy your video's and would like to be a better at welding (stick & tig). Like so many people I don't weld all that often, it could be months between projects so there isn't the opportunity to get good. Along with work, family and other responsibilities the chance to practice welding doesn't come along very often, most likely there many like me. just saying.
Absolute love you videos mate! Really "know how" info that assist everyone getting started into welding. Thank you very much. Happy New Year!!
Thank you. Your video was very helpful
awesome video! thanks!
Hi. Is it possible to lift Tig aluminum using a transformer type welding machine. Thanks
Super 🎉👍☺️
Thanks!
Thank you.
What is your opinion on the arccaptain 200p ac/dc tig welder
Nice work
Can lift tig yield the same quality results
Good stuff ,
Good vid 👍
Does the foot pedal shut off the arc when you let off it when lift tig welding? Or do you have to pull it away
Thanks for the ed.
Can someone help me, my machine wan't start an arc ,it simply sticks tungsten to work material at first contact with surface, I have torch 150 amp air cooled with one valve for argon preflo w and postflow.
Hello. I am one of your followers and your videos are interesting and educational, thanks for them.
In one of your videos you describe how TIG-LIFT works. There you have a foot pedal to increase the spread strength (I assume).
I have a Hitbox syn 200 pro and it has TIG-LIFT system. I can't get it to work, the tungsten electrode sticks to the goods and I wonder now, do I need a foot pedal¨to increase the amperage at the moment of ignition?
Great question! A foot pedal is helpful, but not essential. Some machines require just a light, quick scratch to avoid sticking. Try that. Another way to do it is to hold your gap and slide the end of the filler across the base metal allowing it to barely touch the electrode as you slide it past.
@@TimWelds Thanks for the reply. My welder cannot use a pedal as far as I can understand, however it is perfectly ok for MIG and MIG-MAG. Have enough of trying all imaginable and crazy solutions. Scratch and a bit of poking with the additive (as you describe) seems to work sometimes. However, nothing that you can use with any continuity. I think it will be a new purchase of a TIG-HF. I have been living in Thailand for many years and then I make purchases on some web, AliExpress, Amazon etc. The problem is warranty and support..
Copper can be welded with lift tig?
thanks for the info
You’re welcome!
Thanks for the awesome guidance, your lessons are worth 100x more than my teachers. I would like to contact you via email or something if such thing is possible.
Excellent video. I have a PrimeWeld multiprocess machine with no foot control with the lift arc. Is it possible to do one tack at a time with lift arc? This would be for tacking in a patch to a body panel on a car. How would you do it, of possible?
Of course, if you use the copper block at the start and at the end of the weld, it will be a perfect tack, just like a sort of slow DIY pulse technique. Slow but effective.
Hey Tim, what rod size would you suggest using on the dekopro stick welder you reviewed back in the day? I'll be welding on 1/8 inch coupons to practice. If anyone else knows feel free to educate me aswell, thank you
I’d use 3/32” 7018 on 1/8” coupons.
Do you have lift tig lessons for the first use?
Is your TIG course for lift-arc?
LIFT ARC TIG is without gas ( Argon )