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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clear TIG Cups in Action – Better Visibility = Better Welds

Welding with Clear TIG Cups can be a Game Changer Watch this Video and then Decide if a Clear Cup kit might help you   Our Clear Cup Navigator Kit...

Jody Collier | May 5, 2025

TIG Aluminum Travel Speed & Feeding the Filler Rod

Jody Collier | February 9, 2025

#7 Clear Cup Combo Kit For Aluminum

Lucky 7 Clear Cup Combo  Kit on Aluminum For quality Welding Gear https://weldmongerstore.com/ There are lots of opinions on what is the best tig cup for aluminum. Some prefer a...

Jody Collier | February 4, 2025

Tungsten Angles, CK Tungsten Grinder, & 2% Thoriated on Aluminum

Can you weld aluminum with 2% thoriated?  Yes you sure can. Is 2% thoriated the best choice for aluminum?  Nah. Probably not.  But if you prep the tip before welding, it...

Jody Collier | December 9, 2024

How To get the most out of your WELDMONGER® TIG PRO Kit

Jody Collier | October 28, 2024

TIG Tips, Simplified Settings, & Overhead Stick Rooftop

3 of my Very Best Videos...I Hope they Help you. Video #1 is "7 tips or Maybe 8 for TIG Welding Aluminum"  Video #2 is "Simple TIG Settings...All those knobs...

Jody Collier | October 5, 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

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

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

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

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

Aluminum Welding Project

  This video is a TIG Welding Project using .090" 5052 aluminum PS. Storewide March Rebates End on MArch 31 take advantage of our rebates on Primeweld and CK welding...

Jody Collier | March 29, 2024

Tips for Feeding the TIG rod - How to get Better at feeding Filler wire

Feeding TIG Rod  weldmonger® stubby tig gloves white or black The video on this page is about feeding the tig rod and some tips for getting that filler rod hand up...

Jody Collier | December 7, 2023

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 Pro Kit Tips for TIG Welding Carbon Steel, 4130, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Titanium

Jody Collier | October 16, 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

Is there a Better Way to Learn to TIG Weld?

What size cup works best? ( I chose a #7 pro clear cup for this video because its a good all around cup for both steels and aluminum)

William Collier | July 5, 2023

7 Steps to Dialing in AC Balance Settings on PrimeWeld TIG225

Understanding the AC Balance Setting on your TIG welder helps you get the most out of your machine. Understand the concept: Steels are tig welded on Direct Current Electrode negative...

William Collier | May 19, 2023

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

Jody Collier | October 15, 2019