Tig Welding Aluminum with Remote Fingertip Amperage Control

[pest2334]

hi there great vid i have never done any welding but am keen on learning was wondering if you had any suggestions on how to weld a 0.8 thick aluminium sheet example frequency herts and amps settings for an optimum weld

[Munky332]

why do they not make a finger tip control like on an airbrush gun, or a trigger like an HVLP spray gun? there's a marketing idea!

[speedy02]

I use a on, off finger control. Its all or nothing! That what you need with anodized aluminum.

[bluecoast1]

These videos are terrific.

[mike2007ization]

good job and i can tig weld all the positons except the tee. now i have a better idea how to do it

[MerlinxPV]

Just for the record, this is an email I received from a non welding punk that apparently has made money as a gay porn star not a weldor. "@MerlinxPV I don't MIG or TIG, but I don't criticize a person's stick work, either. I've never seen anything like machinists and weldors bitching about how much the other guy is a retard... except maybe Broadcast Engineers. I've made plenty of money, so, like, blow me."

[MerlinxPV]

@mcnairone Hhmmm? Judging by your reply I suspect you don't know how to weld and most likely if you weld it is most likely with a mig, your type usually responds this way when they try to mix it up with someone that has made a living doing it because you have no idea what it is like to know what you are doing and make money at it.

[MerlinxPV]

@mcnairone What's your point? All I said was that putting the cup on the finish is bad advice, meaning it is a bad habit to practice. I suspect you know less than nothing about earning a living welding, let alone anodized aluminum. Perhaps if you did know something more than how to type cuss words and bilge your pathetic attempt to bring something to the comments would mean more than typed fertilizer. Go rent a brain and get a life.

[MerlinxPV]

Putting the cup on the finish??? You would not last a minute in a shop that does anodized work for boats. We welded boat structures with just an on/off button, no amperage variation, we would fill 1/4 inch bologna cut gaps to zero gap with one setting. I think you gave some bad advice on the cup touching the work, a better way is to learn how to hold your torch steady by bracing your hand if need be, the cup touching anything is poor just technique.

[dkracr387]

@MerlinxPV ever weld pipe? i never take my cup off my pipe while welding. no freehand, no hand resting, just cup on pipe. but that's also walking the cup on stainless. so there are some applications where dragging your cup is beneficial. i also see your point where dragging on something that will be anodized is harmful and i totally agree. but his advice isn't all bad, just saying there are applications where this guys advice is worthwhile.

[wertheroriginal]

It will be awesome when they come out with an amperage controller you adjust with your mind, Great videos man.

[eastyg]

@wertheroriginal i'm usually thinking whats for tea when i weld haha

[wertheroriginal]

@eastyg Yeah, I guess it would take some serious concentration, lol.

[HybridWaterMan2]

Very good instructional video- thanks! I will check out your other ones.

[Glapioniii]

love the fingertip control once i started using it I never went back to foot control

[rob1upon1gsxr1000]

foot pedal all the way. this would be good for welding on my back with my feet off the ground though.. good videos. thanks.

[gumps62]

Just bought my first tig welder,and haven't got a clue about it,lol. Thank you for your help, excellent.

[my1956effie]

I have watched a few of your vids over the last couple of days and have found the information very usefull in deciding which welder to purchase and with what accessories. great stuff.

[plantboy2221]

The pipe welders at my work usually make $3,450 with a 84 hr week. They must take a weld test prior to hiring. Pass hydro test, PT's, UT's, and X-Rays. Last week we were dealing with 9CR, preheating to 450 with a 600 interpass. Sometimes I just don't know how these welders handle there job with all the stress that comes with it. Much respect to you guys.

[phantomangel19]

@plantboy2221 lol ill tell you how man once u practice enough u really stop thinking about it ....it becomes second nature like atm im pretty confident with my right hand and have passed alot of pipe certs. and im getting pretty good doing pipes all left handed with our fubaring it up. take care.

[zepton2]

where can i get his product?

[2alejandro2008]

Thanks for sharing Jody! good video

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[goood6673]

Uncle ~ You are my idol ~ let me know welding

[roidroid]

"Git er done" :D

[d3javoodoo]

:D *****

[johnscottheald]

I like keep them coming 30 + yrs of welding here

[SsjSned]

hav you seen the longevity multi welders out here? whats your 2 cents about them?

[bozzza69]

@SsjSned he has like 4 videos about one

[SsjSned]

@bozzza69 he does? maybe your talkin about his Everlast Powertig 250EX vids? looks like a great welder i was just wondering if he ever heard about the multi longevity units that weld and plasma cut as well. just thinking if i shell out for a unit might as well get a plasma torch with it. figure id ask his take on weather they were a good option or to good to be true junk.

[freddytk421]

Do you live in a city that has southwest airlines fly to it?

[freddytk421]

Do you know any tips and tricks to keep the gremlins from stealing our tungsten?

[freddytk421]

Do you have any tips and tricks on how to stop loosing electrodes to gremlins?