TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding aluminum can take a little more practice to perfect. Professional hot rod fabricator and welder, Gary Simpson, takes us through the process from preparing the torch and electrode, to correct welder settings, to proper metal preparation and finally the welding process itself. You’ll see first hand how with the right preparation and technique you can achieve superior results every time.
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6:32How to Tig Weld: Torch Setup
One of the important first steps in TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, is to know the differences between tungsten electrodes, how to properly cut them shorter if needed and how to properly sharpen them before installing them into the welding torch. Professional hot rod fabricator and welder, Gary Simpson explains the differences and what you’ll…
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5:41Junkyard Tools and Equipment
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4:06Welder Maintenance
Craig Hopkins teaches you how to properly use and take care of a welder. Personally, he likes to work with the gas gauge on 30, but for better puddle control you’ll work on 20. No matter what type of welder you have, make sure to maintain a nice gentle loop in all of the cords…
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2:39Cordless Impact Wrench
George Vondriska identifies the different impact wrenches there are. An impact wrench often needs an air line and compressor and an electric impact wrench has a cord that needs to be plugged in. A cordless impact wrench uses a lithium battery and is another option. George explains the advantages to having a cordless impact wrench…
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