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

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

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

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

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

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

TIG Tips - Aluminum Lap Joints

This video on TIG welding Aluminum Lap joints shows up close arc shots along with a technique that might help you avoid dipping your tungsten My settings and details for...

Jody Collier | May 2, 2025

Which Welder Is Best for TIG Welding Aluminum?

Why You Need an AC/DC TIG Welder for Aluminum There are 2 main ways to weld aluminum. MIG with either a spool gun or push pull gun TIG using alternating...

Jody Collier | November 1, 2024

Uses for Different TIG cups - Navigator Kit

We listened to our customers and put together this new TIG cup Kit. We named this kit the "Weldmonger Navigator Kit." (Not only does the Navigator kit include the most popular...

Jody Collier | October 10, 2024

TIG for Beginners and Common Mistakes

Jody Collier | October 8, 2024

When to use 5356 vs When to use 4043 Filler Rod

When to use 4043 and when to use 5356 for TIG welding aluminum 4043 and 5356 are by far the 2 most commonly used filler metals for tig welding aluminum. If...

Jody Collier | September 30, 2024

Ally 5 combo kit for 17, 18, 26 style torches

Here are 2 great videos on TIG welding aluminum.   Sometimes, there is just no good place to prop your hand.   Aluminum can get really hot..really quick and its tough...

Jody Collier | September 25, 2024

TIG Aluminum 3G Butt Joint Full Penetration

I don't think you will find a better video anywhere on a full penetration butt joint on 1/8" (.125") 3.2mm thick aluminum. Settings matter and they are listed in the...

Jody Collier | September 22, 2024

Clear TIG Cups compared to Ceramic Cups

I don't always use clear cups. I still use ceramic cups a lot. But I can tell you one thing... When I go back to a pink ceramic cup, it's...

Jody Collier | June 22, 2024

PrimeWeld TIG 325x AC frequency settings

  learn more about the accessories used in this video. Primeweld tig325x TIG finger® and XL version The Weldmonger 9/20 torch gas lens kit  Stronghand Tools ARW16 rest and MRT50...

Jody Collier | June 4, 2024

Aluminum Tread Plate Project

  this project is a TIG finger display made from .063" thick aluminum tread plate. I welded this project using the PrimeWeld TIG325x at around 150hz on AC frequency setting....

Jody Collier | June 4, 2024

PrimeWeld TIG325x, AC Frequencies, & Clear Cups

AC Frequency settings of 150hz and higher can really help focus the arc cone. It seems to work a lot like using high speed pulse settings for steel. In this...

Jody Collier | May 16, 2024

1/4" Aluminum Lap Joint Techniques - PrimeWeld TIG325x

Jody Here, Thanks for tuning in. I made a video talking about a couple deals we have going on at Weldmonger as well as some content on aluminum lap joints....

Jody Collier | April 18, 2024

TIG Welding Carbon Steel, Chromoly, Stainless, Aluminum, and Titanium

Our Weldmonger TIG pro kit has a cup for every situation.   Sometimes I get asked "What is the best all around TIG cup?" and of course the answer is...

Jody Collier | April 5, 2024

AC Frequency Settings for Stacking Beads on Aluminum

AC frequency settings for aluminum using the prime welder 225x and 325x aka PrimeWeld TIG225x & 325X Aluminum build up using different AC frequency settings with the Primeweld TIG325x (aka...

Jody Collier | November 18, 2023

TIG welding 5052 Aluminum Dog feeder project.

Jody Collier | September 15, 2023

WM Blitz Video #8 TIG Welding Aluminum 5F Weld Test - Tube to Plate 🔥

This 5f test is a fillet weld test that Andrew Cardin needed to pass in order to make a single aluminum socket weld on a Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) facility.

Jody Collier | August 8, 2023

Large Diameter Gas lens kit on a 17 style Air Cooled Tig torch for TIG welding aluminum

Jody Collier | October 15, 2019