How to TIG Weld a Carbon Steel Tee Joint

How to TIG Weld a Carbon Steel Tee Joint A tee joint is a type of fillet weld along with outside corner joints, and lap joints. Here are some basic...

Jody Collier | 15 juillet 2026

FURICK CUPS

FURICK CUPS in ACTION WITH TIG TIPS This video is a quick summary of each cup with applications and tips. Michael Furick is a motorsports fabricator who created a high...

Jody Collier | 28 juin 2026

Tungsten Electrode Poor Arc Starts

Ever heard of a concept called "grain growth"?    Have you ever been using the same piece of tungsten for days and your arc starts got worse along the way?...

Jody Collier | 13 juin 2026

MIG Problem Easy Fix

Short Circuit MIG is often used beyond its limits and even used where other wire fed processes like pulse spray or dual shield flux core might be a better choice....

Jody Collier | 9 juin 2026

TIG Welding Cold Rolled Lap Joints

TIG Welding Carbon Steel Basics -  Different Filler Sizes on Lap Joints When the Weld Size on a Drawing Doesn’t Make Sense One thing that happens in the real world...

Jody Collier | 29 mai 2026

How to TIG Weld Aluminum Free Workbook

Jody Collier | 18 mai 2026

PrimeWeld TIG 225x SOLD OUT

Jody Collier | 17 mai 2026

Walk the Cup vs Freehand with TIG Finger®

Walking the Cup compared to Freehand on a 3g plate Best AC/DC TIG Under $1000 How to TIG weld aluminum How to TIG weld Stainless Steel How to TIG weld...

Jody Collier | 2 mai 2026

Advanced TIG Aluminum

Advanced TIG Welding Aluminum Settings and Techniques Pulsing with the foot pedal with a PrimeWeld TIG225 - Aluminum lap joint LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PRIMEWELD TIG225 HERE In the first...

Jody Collier | 16 avril 2026

4 Quick Welding Tips You may have Forgotten

4 Great Welding Tips - Refresher 4 Quick Welding Tips You may have Forgotten   Gasless flux core Polarity Tips Filling a hole in Stainless Sheet metal Making a simple...

Jody Collier | 13 avril 2026

FOUR Basic Settings to Look for in a TIG Welder for Aluminum

The 4 Basic Features to look for in a TIG welding machine for Aluminum are: Adjustable Pre Flow AC balance AC Frequency Adjustable Post flow Adequate Pre Flow Helps Reduce...

Jody Collier | 4 avril 2026

Buying Your First TIG Welder – Avoid These 5 Mistakes

5 Mistakes to Avoid when Buying your First TIG Welder Overpaying for features you don’t need Warranty requires you to pay shipping both ways if there is problem No AC...

Jody Collier | 1 avril 2026

The Best TIG Welder for a Home Garage (Beginner Friendly Guide)

If you’re setting up a TIG welding area in your shop or  garage , keep reading because this page is for you. There are a lot of machines out there....

Jody Collier | 31 mars 2026

Four Tips for TIG Welding Aluminum

Six Minutes and 4 Tips for TIG Welding Aluminum Grab a TIG finger here   Get your FREE Guide on how to tig weld aluminum HOW TO TIG WELD BLOG...

Jody Collier | 29 mars 2026

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

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 knobs...

Jody Collier | 29 mars 2026

JD Brewer, Short Circuit MIG, Dual Shield, Side Hustle Ideas

JD Brewer Podast Video on Short Circuit MIG, Dual Shield Flux Core, Side Hustle Ideas Comparing Short Circuit MIG to Other Wire Feed Welding Processes like Spray, pulse spray, and...

Jody Collier | 13 mars 2026

PrimeWeld TIG225X Best Settings Guide

PrimeWeld TIG225X Best Settings Guide (Carbon, Chromoly, Stainless, and Aluminum) If you just bought a PrimeWeld TIG225X, one of the first questions you probably have is: “What settings should I...

Jody Collier | 11 mars 2026

Why Dual Voltage Matters in a TIG Welder

Dual voltage TIG welder for small shop See the Complete FAQ page for the Primeweld TIG225x How to TIG weld carbon steel How to TIG weld Aluminum How to TIG...

Jody Collier | 10 mars 2026

PrimeWeld TIG225X – Complete FAQ Guide

PrimeWeld TIG225X – Complete FAQ Guide This page answers the most common questions about the PrimeWeld TIG225X AC/DC TIG welder, based on real discussions from TIG225X owners and welders. Whether...

Jody Collier | 10 mars 2026

Short circuit MIG doesn’t Fail people. People Fail Short Circuit MIG

Mig welding for Beginners   Back to Basics MIG welding Take us up on our FREE welding guides     Short circuit MIG doesn’t fail people.  People fail the process...

Jody Collier | 8 mars 2026

PrimeWeld TIG225X Review of Features

Setting up the PrimeWeld TIG225X and Welding Beads with the Torch Switch using 2t and 4t   Simplified Settings on the PrimeWeld TIG225X (When you plug in the foot pedal...

Jody Collier | 7 mars 2026

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 | 4 mars 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 | 1 mars 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 | 24 février 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 | 22 février 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 | 21 février 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 | 17 février 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 | 17 février 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 | 17 février 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 | 17 février 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 | 17 février 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 | 17 février 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 | 17 février 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 | 16 février 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 weldable. No technique or cleaning method matters much if the aluminum is not weldable. ...

Jody Collier | 14 février 2026

Back to Basics TIG Welding Carbon Steel

Back to Basics TIG Welding Carbon Steel (Getting Back to What Really Matters) See the Complete FAQ page for the Primeweld TIG225x See the Complete FAQ page for the Primeweld...

Jody Collier | 14 février 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 | 12 février 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 | 12 février 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 | 12 février 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 | 10 février 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 | 3 février 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 | 1 février 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 | 30 janvier 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 | 28 janvier 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 | 28 janvier 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 | 28 janvier 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 | 28 janvier 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 | 21 janvier 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 | 14 janvier 2026