TIG Welding Stainless Steel Tips and Techniques on 1/4" and .056" (1.4mm)

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Jim Johnson - October 9, 2023

I’ve been a hobby welder for 50 years, mostly for automotive sheet metal, but some heavier steel like chassis components and frames on occasion. I used strictly oxy/acetylene to gas weld in the 1960’s but now use short circuit MIG for body panels and TIG for carbon steel, chrome moly and aluminum. I’ve learned quite a bit from you by watching your videos over the last 5-7 years. Thanks.

I’ve been trying to learn how to weld martensitic stainless steel trim that has been used on a lot of classic cars like ‘57 Chevys. I’ve not been able to learn how to do it in spite of trying various techniques and welding settings using my newest welder, a Prime Weld 225 ACDCP. So I typically send the pieces out that need to be welded or I’ve bought used or reproduction pieces. This trim stainless is about 0.035", 22 gauge I think and I would like to see you demonstrate how to weld up holes and cracks in it.

Jim Steck - October 9, 2023

I would like to see TIG brazing using A/C with minimal electrode positive vs DC.

Charlie Horton - October 9, 2023

I’m also a (mostly) hobby welder and have challenges feeding the filler metal. You make it look so easy on your video’s that I must be missing something. The rod has a lot of friction on my glove and can’t seem to feed a consistent amount of rod every dab. So I go back to my old way feeding the filler metal until my glove gets close to the heat, stop, reset and start again. Thanks for the great video’s!

Matthew Giacalone - October 9, 2023

Hi Jody, thanks for all the videos I’ve been watching over the years. One thing I’m very interested in is fabricating food grade stainless steel counters. It seems to be a specialty that I don’t think gets covered very much, but it is very common in the food service business. Making large pieces of sheet metal come together and appear to be seamless is a skill that I’d like to see demonstrated.
A topic I think you’ve covered, but I would like to see visited again is handrails, the ones you see in stairwells, especially in large commercial buildings that appear to be seamless. Thanks.

James Levi - October 8, 2023

As a hobby welder, my biggest challenge is feeding the filler rod. A video on technique would be most appreciated.

Michael Blenkins - October 8, 2023

I would like to see more of welding dirty cast aluminium and not in laboratory conditions. This would represent more of what I encounter out in the variety of workplaces I encounter. I am sure we dont all work in perfect conditions. Mike

Bill - October 8, 2023

How about welding and or brazing titanium and stainless tubing, for adding stainless tips to a titanium exhaust system.

Bill Christoffersen - October 8, 2023

Like to see you work around the limitations of the early Miller Econotig

Mike Richards - October 8, 2023

I am waiting for the test of the spool gun on the Prime Weld Mig. Like everyone else, love your program. I am a self taught welder and we both know that isn’t necessarily a good thing. Lots of things to miss. I continue to pick up bits from watching you. Keep it up.

Randall Cohen - October 8, 2023

I’m new to any type of welding and I’m grateful for these videos. They help with the welding classes I’m currently enrolled in at our local community college.