Do I Need Pulse on a TIG Welder?

Do I Need Pulse on a TIG Welder? Learn more about this PrimeWeld TIG325x with pulse     Best AC/DC TIG Under $1000 How to TIG weld aluminum How to TIG...

Jody Collier | March 4, 2026

Best AC/DC TIG Welder Under $1000 (What Actually Matters in 2026)

If If you’re looking at an AC/DC TIG welder under $1000,  You’re probably thinking: “Will I be able to weld aluminum?” “ Will I be able to learn all the...

Jody Collier | March 3, 2026

Aluminum TIG Tips I Learned Making TIG Finger Displays

Aluminum TIG Welding Tips - AC Frequency Settings, Pulse Settings, Tack Welding I would like to get my TIG Finger® in more local welding supply stores so I made a...

Jody Collier | March 1, 2026

TIG Kit - Weldmonger® Stubby Gas Lens Kit

A Weldmonger Stubby Gas Lens TIG kit can be a great way to invest in yourself. learn more about the Best in Class Weldmonger® stubby gas lens kit A friend...

Jody Collier | February 24, 2026

How to MIG Weld in Every Position - Tips on Vertical Uphill and Overhead

Most MIG welding videos you see on the internet deal with one specific topic. This one is different. I covered tips, techniques, and settings for on the bench, vertical uphill,...

Jody Collier | February 22, 2026

TIG Aluminum for Beginners - Beads without Filler Rod

This page goes with our "How to TIG Weld Aluminum" beginners guide. If you landed here on accident, here are some good links for other tig welding posts How to...

Jody Collier | February 21, 2026

Stainless Steel TIG - Cleaning prior to TIG welding

Material Preparation prior to tig welding Cleaning Techniques Preventing Cross-Contamination Tools and Best Practices Laser and plasma cut edges return to how to tig weld stainless main page return to...

Jody Collier | February 17, 2026

Maintaining Stainless Properties - How to TIG Weld Stainless

  return to how to tig weld stainless main page Avoiding Contamination Stainless steel can lose its stainless properties if contaminated during the welding process as well as pre and...

Jody Collier | February 17, 2026

Argon Flow Rates and TIG Cups for How to TIG Weld Stainless

TIG Cups and Argon Flow Rates for TIG Welding Stainless Steel return to the main how to tig weld stainless page Cup size and type selection The cup size and...

Jody Collier | February 17, 2026

Best Tungsten for Stainless - How to TIG Weld Stainless

Tungsten Electrode Selection for stainless Tungsten Electrode Types Electrode Grinding and Preparation Matching Electrode diameter to Amperage Return to how to tig weld stainless main page What is the best...

Jody Collier | February 17, 2026

Filler Rod for TIG Welding Stainless

Choosing the Right TIG Rod for Stainless Steels return to the main how to tig weld stainless page While there are certain tig welding jobs that can be welded without...

Jody Collier | February 17, 2026

TIG Welding Techniques for Stainless

TIG Welding Technique for Stainless Steels Out running the heat Maintaining Arc Length, Shielding, and Travel Speed Out running the heat   go back to the main "HOW TO TIG...

Jody Collier | February 17, 2026

Argon Purging for TIG Welding Stainless

Back Purging Stainless with Argon On full penetration welds the penetration side should also be shielded with argon. Certain applications like filling mis-drilled or worn out holes in stainless sheet...

Jody Collier | February 17, 2026

Health Update - My Journey with Leukemia

Last year,  around the 1st of the year, I thought I had the flu. I wrestled with it for over a month…went to urgent care a couple of times for...

Jody Collier | February 16, 2026

10 Rules of the Road for TIG Welding Aluminum

10 "Rules of the Road" for TIG  Welding Aluminum RULE #1. Only weld aluminum that is clean enough (new aluminum is often clean enough. Dirty aluminum needs cleaning)   RULE...

Jody Collier | February 14, 2026

Back to Basics TIG Welding Carbon Steel

Back to Basics TIG Welding Carbon Steel (Getting Back to What Really Matters) If you've been TIG welding for a while, you already know how easy it is to get...

Jody Collier | February 14, 2026

TIG Welding Aluminum Beads using Filler Rod

This page goes with our "How to TIG Weld Aluminum" beginners guide. If you landed here on accident, here are some good links for other tig welding posts How to TIG...

Jody Collier | February 12, 2026

Aluminum Butt Joint and Tee Joint Techniques and Settings

Aluminum Butt Joint and Tee Joint 1/8" thickness Aluminum butt and tee. 140 amps using foot pedal (actual amperage used around 115-135) 6 Stubby Gas Lens 3/32" 2% lanthanated 3/32"...

Jody Collier | February 12, 2026

Padding and Stacking Aluminum Beads

Padding Beads on  aluminum If you are new to TIG welding aluminum and want to get better quickly without spending a lot on practice metal, this is for you. Padding...

Jody Collier | February 12, 2026

Prime Welder TIG225x

This Prime Welder aka PrimeWeld TIG225x is the best bang for the buck if you are looking for an affordable AC DC TIG welder from a company that provides great...

Jody Collier | February 10, 2026

Short-Circuit MIG Explained: The Simplified Physics of Short Arc MIG

The Physics of Short-Circuit MIG Welding (How It Works and Why Settings Matter) Short-circuit MIG welding is one of the most popular welding processes in the world — and also...

Jody Collier | February 3, 2026

I love Short Circuit MIG But The Problem with Short Circuit MIG is...

First of all, I Love Short Circuit MIG  But... Hear me out. Mig welding for Beginners   The problem with short circuit mig is not the process itself but that there...

Jody Collier | February 1, 2026

PrimeWeld MTS200 MIG Welder plus Scratch Start TIG and Stick

Check out our back to basics MIG series Mig welding for Beginners If you have been looking to buy a mig welder, the prime weld mts200 gives the option of...

Jody Collier | January 30, 2026

Short Circuit MIG Welding Tips - Beginners

Mig welding for Beginners mig welding in all positions video  MIG welding tip #1 ...Get a better Ground clamp. This is probably one of the most important mig welding tips...

Jody Collier | January 28, 2026

MIG Settings Chart

Testing some MIG Settings from a Chart Back to Basics MIG welding MIG Welding for Beginners Take Advantage of these Free Welding guides MIG Settings Charts can save you time...

Jody Collier | January 28, 2026

MIG Welding for Beginners

MIG Welding for Beginners-How to Set up your MIG Welder Back to basics mig welding Short circuit mig practice   Learn more about the PrimeWeld MIG180 and MTS200 here or...

Jody Collier | January 28, 2026

Back to Basics MIG Welding (Short Circuit MIG)

Back to Basics Short Circuit MIG Welding   Mig welding for Beginners More MIG Basics Pages and Videos Setting up your MIG welder MIG welding tips for beginners MIG Welding...

Jody Collier | January 28, 2026

How to Set up your MIG Welder for Beginners

Setting up a PrimeWeld MIG180 I made this video on setting up your MIG welder for beginners and it walks you thru setting up a mig welding machine from scratch..step...

Jody Collier | January 21, 2026

Old Timer Tip - Stick Welding with a TIG Torch

  That Time I Learned I could Stick Weld with a TIG torch How to TIG weld aluminum How to TIG weld stainless steel How to TIG weld carbon steel...

William Collier | January 14, 2026

Back to Basics TIG Welding Aluminum

Back to Basics: TIG Welding Aluminum How to TIG weld aluminum How to TIG weld stainless steel How to TIG weld carbon steel Aluminum TIG welding has a reputation for...

Jody Collier | January 4, 2026

ALUMINUM FILLER METAL SELECTION

ALUMINUM FILLER METAL SELECTION FILLER METAL IN STOCK NOW AT WELDMONGER.COM There are hundreds of different aluminum alloys.  So then how do you know how to select the right filler...

Jody Collier | January 4, 2026

TIG Welding Practice Skill Drills

How to Practice TIG Welding - A Proven Structured method Practice should be structured, not random. Here is a Simple but proven Training plan with skill drills designed to use...

Jody Collier | December 31, 2025

How to TIG Weld: A One-Page Guide - Simple Rules of Thumb

One page TIG Welding "Rules of Thumb" Guide A Rule of Thumb is a broadly accurate guide or principle, based on experience or practice rather than theory. I use a...

Jody Collier | December 30, 2025

The Delicate Dance: Tig Welding Thin Stainless Steel Lap Joints

Once you get to 16 ga and thinner stainless steel lap joints, it becomes a delicate dance of hot enough....but not too hot. Stainless steel needs a bit less amperage...

Jody Collier | December 28, 2025

TIG Settings Chart

A TIG settings charts gives guidelines, not rigid rules See Primeweld deals here A tig welding settings chart can be very helpful for certain things (like getting you in the...

Jody Collier | December 26, 2025

Ten "RIGHTS" of TIG Welding Aluminum

TIG Welding Aluminum  Do these 10 Things Right and You Won't go Wrong   1. Right metal prep ..Make sure metal is clean enough How clean is clean enough for...

Jody Collier | December 24, 2025

Vertical Up Stick Welding Tips for Students

Learning Verrtical Up 7018 (1/8") the Right Way by Mastering the 3 A’s If you’re a welding student learning vertical up stick welding with 7018, here’s something important to understand...

Jody Collier | December 21, 2025

Wood Heater Welding Project

Welding Project - Fabricating a Wood Heater for a Shop..No plans, No problem My Friend Matt Hayden and I built a wood heater for a friends shop. We didn't have...

Jody Collier | December 10, 2025

Furick Cups, Kits, and TIG Tips

Furick Cups and Uses Dont Skip the Masterclass Aluminum Video below if you are trying to learn to TIG weld aluminum. If you have been thinking of upgrading to some...

Jody Collier | November 28, 2025

MasterClass in TIG Welding Aluminum all in One Video

This is the Video on How to TIG Weld Aluminum I Wish I had when I was learning.The Video above explains and Demonstrates everything listed below and more. Simplified settings...

Jody Collier | November 17, 2025

down and dirty metallurgy

The Video I wish I had in welding school   Please take advantage of our FREE Guide Books with links to Videos. 2 things every welder should know: Heat Affects...

Jody Collier | October 10, 2025

Learn How to Learn How to TIG Weld

Learning How to Learn: What TIG Welding and Golf Have in Common Learning any new skill can feel daunting at first.  Download our Free no BS guide to TIG welding...

Jody Collier | October 3, 2025

4130 Chromoly vs DOM tubing

4130 Chromoly vs. DOM (Drawn Over Mandrel) Steel Tubing 4130 Chromoly vs. DOM (Drawn Over Mandrel) Steel Tubing These two materials are often compared because they’re both used in structural...

Jody Collier | October 2, 2025

5 Minutes of TIG on 11ga Carbon Steel

TIG Welding Basics on 11ga Carbon Steel Lap and Tee 11ga carbon steel Lap joint  122 amps 3/32" 2% lanthanated tungsten jazzy 10 ceramic cup 30 cfh argon 1/16" ER70S-6...

Jody Collier | September 23, 2025

Keep Stainless Stainless - Tips, Settings & Techniques

Now let's talk about stainless steels....300 series There are many different grades of stainless but the most common one is 304L.after that 303, 316, 321  are also common depending on...

Jody Collier | September 4, 2025

Want better aluminum welds?

Want better aluminum welds? Don’t Strike an Arc Until You Test Your Argon Flow Learn more about this Prime Welder 325 aka PrimeWeld TIG325x How to TIG weld aluminum How...

Jody Collier | September 1, 2025

Weldmonger Podcast #2 with @deepsouthdimestacker Brad Goodman

Thanks for listening to and watching episode #2 of the Weldmonger Podcast with special guest Brad Goodman aka @deepsouthdimestacker on Instagram. In this Episode, we talk TIG welding aluminum and...

Jody Collier | August 28, 2025

.063" Aluminum Corner TIG Settings - Quick Set Video

How to TIG weld aluminum How to TIG weld stainless steel How to TIG weld carbon steel Having the exact Settings won't turn a bad welder into a good welder...

Jody Collier | August 23, 2025

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Jody Collier | August 21, 2025