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 If you want clean, consistent TIG welds on aluminum, there’s one simple step that too many...

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

Having the exact Settings won't turn a bad welder into a good welder but If you are kind of new to TIG welding aluminum, seeing the weld in action along...

Jody Collier | August 23, 2025

Weldmonger FABTECH 2025 Booth Preview

Jody Collier | August 21, 2025

Weldmonger Podcast Episode #1 "First Time For Everything"

Jody Collier | August 20, 2025

TIG Finger® XL

FREE TIG FINGER® XL  The TIG finger® XL is for when you need a bit of Extra Heat Protection like on jobs like preheated thick aluminum when there is no...

Jody Collier | July 20, 2025

Gas for TIG Welding Stainless

Shielding Gases for TIG Welding Stainless Steels   For TIG welding almost any 300 series stainless steel job or project, Pure Argon might be the only shielding gas you ever...

Jody Collier | July 20, 2025

PrimeWeld TIG325X Aluminum Welds

6 Different Aluminum Welds using a PrimeWeld TIG325X The Primeweld TIG325X is a VERY popular TIG machine and goes out of stock quite often. Right now, its back in stock...

Jody Collier | July 12, 2025

TIG Welding Steel Tubing

Videos on TIG Welding Carbon Steel tubing JAZZY 10 CERAMIC FURICK CUP Before TIG welding steel tubing, it is helpful to know a little bit about the most common grades...

Jody Collier | June 30, 2025

Milwaukee Portaband Stand from Scrap Aluminum

I made a stand for my Milwaukee portaband out of scrap aluminum and welded it using 115 volt power. Building this stand was like making a fixture for a part....

Jody Collier | June 28, 2025

Get that Puddle Moving! - Stainless TIG Welding Tips

Stainless TIG Welding Tips Learn more about Weldmonger TIG cup Kits Getting the puddle going quickly is a key to tig welding stainless steel lap joints and tee joints. A...

Jody Collier | June 21, 2025

6011 Welding Rod Amperage Chart

6011 Stick Electrode Amperage Chart   Electrode Size Amperage Range Notes 1/16" (1.6 mm) 20–40 amps For thin sheet metal and delicate welds. Use with care to avoid burn-through. 3/32"...

Jody Collier | June 19, 2025

3/32" 7018 Welding Tips

Basics of 3/32" 7018 Welding 3/32 7018 stick rods are a favorite for a lot of welders who do portable welding. The puddle is easier to control for overhead and...

Jody Collier | June 19, 2025

TIG Welding 304L Stainless

Understanding the 304L Stainless Steel GradeWhat Does the “304L” Stand For? Let’s break down the name “304L.” The number 304 identifies the basic grade, which belongs to the austenitic family....

Jody Collier | June 8, 2025

Simple Welding Metallurgy for Aluminum

Simple Aluminum Welding Metallurgy Aluminum Hot Shortness Simple Metallurgy as It Applies to Welding Aluminum, written in clear, practical language for welders, fabricators, and students: Aluminum is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and...

Jody Collier | June 7, 2025

Simple Welding Metallurgy for Carbon Steels

Simple Metallurgy for Welding Carbon Steel   Simple Metallurgy for Welding Carbon Steels, focused on the practical concerns of weld quality and performance:     Understanding What Really Matters in...

Jody Collier | June 7, 2025

Every Welder needs to know 2 Simple Metallurgy Principles

Heat from Welding affects metal..but does heat affect all metal the same way?  The fundamentals of welding...

Jody Collier | June 7, 2025

Simplified Welding Metallurgy for Stainless Steel

Simple welding Metallurgy of 300 Series Stainless Steel Simple Metallurgy of 300 Series Stainless Steel, for welders and fabricators who want to maintain corrosion resistance and performance in real-world stainless...

Jody Collier | June 7, 2025

Pulse TIG for Stainless

Pulse TIG Settings for Stainless Steel Here are my thoughts on pulse tig settings for stainless I like to use pulse rates of .7 to 2 pulses per second or...

Jody Collier | June 4, 2025

TIG welding stainless to carbon

TIG Welding Stainless to Carbon... and other uses for ER309 TIG rod  TIG welding chromium vanadium wrenches with ER309 TIG rod Welding stainless to carbon is common in: Exhaust systems...

Jody Collier | June 3, 2025

When is it OK to TIG weld 303 Stainless?

303 Stainless is typically not recommended for welding. But there are times when we need to weld it 303 stainless steel is a free-machining austenitic stainless steel, specifically designed to...

Jody Collier | June 2, 2025

TIG Welding Stainless - TWO Main Concerns

The 2 Biggest Challenges When TIG Welding 300 Series Stainless Steels: 1. Maintaining Stainless Properties 2. Distortion Control TIG welding 300 series stainless steels—like 304, 316, and 321—requires a level...

Jody Collier | June 1, 2025

Mig Welding for Beginners

Take advantage of our Summer Deals Setting up a mig welder. (in this video the Primeweld MIG180) If you are thinking you would like to learn how to mig weld...

Jody Collier | May 30, 2025

MIG & Lift Arc TIG - PrimeWeld MTS200

Here is a Quick Video on MIG Welding a Simple Lap joint. Since the Welding machine I used also does Lift Arc TIG, I added some Walking the Cup shots....

Jody Collier | May 23, 2025

Fire Pit Project part 2- MIG welding with Primeweld MTS200

MIG Welding with the PrimeWeld MTS200 In part one of this 2 part series, I tack welded the pieces together using a torch switch and the 2t setting.  Then I...

Jody Collier | May 21, 2025

Fire Pit Project Part 1

Fire Pit Build Part 1 Getting the most out of a TIG Torch Switch using 2t and 4t functions The pieces for this fire pit welding project were cut for...

Jody Collier | May 9, 2025

TIG Welding Accessory List

  Are you looking to take your TIG welding skills to the next level? Watch this quick TIG Tips Video about the Big Mistake a lot of folks make on...

Jody Collier | May 9, 2025

What is a # 9 TIG Torch?

If you are not 100% sure about what a  9 TIG torch is, watch this video and you will be know the difference in a 9 tig torch and the...

Jody Collier | May 8, 2025

TIG Finger = Prop in Your Pocket

TIG finger propped right next to red hot weld TIG finger and XL Version Propping and Sliding right next to HOT Aluminum weld with a TIG finger This Turntable Weld...

Jody Collier | May 7, 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

Best TIG Welding Gloves - What does Best even mean?

If you are like me, you probably don't care about designer clothes. Same thing goes with TIG welding gloves.   I just want my tig gloves to be comfortable, durable, and...

Jody Collier | May 4, 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...

Jody Collier | May 2, 2025

#12 TIG Cup - aka The Fantastic Furick Fupa 12

#12 TIG Cup - aka the Furick Fupa 12  Here is a quick story about how I learned that a #12 TIG cup could help improve my welds. Way back...

Jody Collier | May 1, 2025

17 TIG Torch, Cups that Fit, & Number ONE Tip for Aluminum

How to be 100% Sure a Gas Lens Cup will fit your 17 TIG Torch I love a CK 17 TIG Torch with SuperFlex hose for its simplicity . But...

Jody Collier | April 24, 2025

17 Series TIG Torch and Our Navigator KIT

Both 17 and 26 tig torches use the same cups and hardware The main differences between a 17 series TIG torch and a 26 series TIG torch come down to size,...

Jody Collier | April 23, 2025

Purge Tips and Weldmonger® Dual Flowmeter

Purge Tips and Weldmonger® Dual Flowmeter Order your weldmonger dual flowmeter with lifetime warranty Stainless Steel needs argon purge gas for full penetration welds in order to maintain corrosion resistance....

Jody Collier | April 22, 2025

2 inch Pipe 2G TIG Root-Fill-Cap

2 inch pipe welding  2g pipe welding is when the axis of the pipe is vertical and the weld is horizontal. This is a very common weld for boilermakers except...

Jody Collier | April 22, 2025

Proper Torch Angle for TIG Welding vs Whatever it Takes

What is the proper Torch angle for TIG welding? Is there even a proper angle?  Does it really matter that much? Text books tell us that the proper torch angle...

Jody Collier | April 21, 2025

Weldmonger Dual Flowmeter with LIFETIME Warranty

Dual flowmeter  Get your weldmonger dual flowmeter here   There are 2 main reasons why you need a dual flowmeter: to purge stainless steel pipe or sanitary tubing or other...

Jody Collier | April 20, 2025

Weldmonger/Furick Arsenal Kit

 Enhance Your Welding with our Weldmonger/Furick Gas Lens Kit  Enhance Your Welding with our Weldmonger/Furick Arsenal Gas Lens Kit ar·se·nal = a collection of weapons Are you tired of dull...

Jody Collier | April 19, 2025

How NOT to Weld Aluminum PLUS Down&Dirty tips

How NOT to TIG Weld Aluminum & Down&Dirty tips The video above shows one of the BIGGEST problems with aluminum fillet welds and how to Fix it. Getting started off...

Jody Collier | April 17, 2025

How to Hold a TIG Torch

There is no right or wrong way to hold a tig torch. Whatever it takes. In this video, I hold a tig torch a certain way for bench work, but for...

William Collier | April 17, 2025

Arc Control Setting for Stick Welding

Let’s break down what the Arc Control setting—also known as Arc Force or Dig—does on a stick welding (SMAW) machine and how to use it effectively.  What Is Arc Control...

Jody Collier | April 16, 2025

Stainless Steel Pipe - Root pass tips and Walking the Cup Video

Stainless Root Tips Video with Walking the Cup Bonus Video Bridge Tacks are useful for tack welding stainless pipe without needing to purge the inside with argon. Penetrated tacks are...

Jody Collier | April 15, 2025

Titanium Welding

Three of my best videos on Titanium welding. If you are fairly new to welding Titanium, these 3 videos will give you a great foundation 1G titanium weld test.  A...

Jody Collier | April 15, 2025

How to TIG Cast Iron with Aluminum bronze Filler on AC

There are several ways to tig weld cast iron but I have had really good results tig brazing cast iron using AC and Aluminum bronze filler rod.  ( thats ErCu-Al-A2)...

Jody Collier | April 13, 2025