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.   The problem with short circuit mig is not the process itself but that there is nothing stopping a...

Jody Collier | 1 février 2026

PrimeWeld MTS200 MIG Welder plus Scratch Start TIG and Stick

Check out our back to basics MIG series If you have been looking to buy a mig welder, the prime weld mts200 gives the option of doing scratch start TIG...

Jody Collier | 30 janvier 2026

Short Circuit MIG Welding Tips - Beginners

 MIG welding tip #1 ...Get a better Ground clamp. This is probably one of the most important mig welding tips ever! Ever heard someone light up with a mig gun...

Jody Collier | 28 janvier 2026

MIG Settings Chart

Testing some MIG Settings from a Chart Back to Basics MIG welding Take Advantage of these Free Welding guides MIG Settings Charts can save you time getting you in the...

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     More MIG Basics Pages and Videos Setting up your MIG welder MIG welding tips for beginners MIG Welding Settings Simple Chart...

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

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 | 4 janvier 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 | 4 janvier 2026

TIG Welding Practice Skill Drills

How to Practice TIG Welding - A Proven Structured method Practice should be structured, not random. Here is a Simple but proven Training plan with skill drills designed to use...

Jody Collier | 31 décembre 2025

How to TIG Weld: A One-Page Guide - Simple Rules of Thumb

One page TIG Welding "Rules of Thumb" Guide A Rule of Thumb is a broadly accurate guide or principle, based on experience or practice rather than theory. I use a...

Jody Collier | 30 décembre 2025

The Delicate Dance: Tig Welding Thin Stainless Steel Lap Joints

Once you get to 16 ga and thinner stainless steel lap joints, it becomes a delicate dance of hot enough....but not too hot. Stainless steel needs a bit less amperage...

Jody Collier | 28 décembre 2025

TIG Settings Chart

A TIG settings charts gives guidelines, not rigid rules See Primeweld deals here A tig welding settings chart can be very helpful for certain things (like getting you in the...

Jody Collier | 26 décembre 2025

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 | 24 décembre 2025

Vertical Up Stick Welding Tips for Students

Learning Verrtical Up 7018 (1/8") the Right Way by Mastering the 3 A’s If you’re a welding student learning vertical up stick welding with 7018, here’s something important to understand...

Jody Collier | 21 décembre 2025

Wood Heater Welding Project

Welding Project - Fabricating a Wood Heater for a Shop..No plans, No problem My Friend Matt Hayden and I built a wood heater for a friends shop. We didn't have...

Jody Collier | 10 décembre 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 | 28 novembre 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. If...

Jody Collier | 17 novembre 2025

down and dirty metallurgy

The Video I wish I had in welding school   Please take advantage of our FREE Guide Books with links to Videos. 2 things every welder should know: Heat Affects...

Jody Collier | 10 octobre 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 | 3 octobre 2025

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 | 2 octobre 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 | 23 septembre 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 | 4 septembre 2025

Want better aluminum welds?

Want better aluminum welds? Don’t Strike an Arc Until You Test Your Argon Flow Learn more about this Prime Welder 325 aka PrimeWeld TIG325x How to TIG weld aluminum How...

Jody Collier | 1 septembre 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 | 28 août 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 | 23 août 2025

Weldmonger FABTECH 2025 Booth Preview

Jody Collier | 21 août 2025

Weldmonger Podcast Episode #1 "First Time For Everything"

Jody Collier | 20 août 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 | 20 juillet 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 | 20 juillet 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 | 12 juillet 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 | 30 juin 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 | 28 juin 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 | 21 juin 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 | 19 juin 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 | 19 juin 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 | 8 juin 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 | 7 juin 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 | 7 juin 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 | 7 juin 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 | 7 juin 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 | 4 juin 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 | 3 juin 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 | 2 juin 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 | 1 juin 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 | 30 mai 2025