Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
DO NOT attempt to arc electricity from your tig torch to your body as shown in the thumbnail, this can and will cause injury if not death!
In this very special video I will be showing you everything you need to know so you can start TIG welding. I will show you what TIG welding is, why you might wanna use TIG welding, how to set up the tig torch, how to sharpen electrodes, how to set up the tig welder, and how to start your first bead.....plus a whole lot more! Cool beans!
Quick reference jump points in the video.
00:30 What is TIG welding?
01:07 Why use TIG welding?
02:24 How to assemble the TIG torch
06:29 How to sharpen the electrode
09:56 What inert gases should be used with TIG?
10:12 How to set up the TIG welder?
18:05 TIG welding safety (electric welding safety)
19:02 How to hold the TIG torch
21:37 Additional beginner tips for TIG welding
22:27 Welding your first TIG welding bead
24:48 Diagnosing your first TIG welding bead
These links will take you to the parts/film gear I used in this video and help support my channel! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
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Here is a link to a quick reference chart for a good starting point to set your TIG welder to depending on your material and thickness.
millerwelds.com/resources/weld-setting-calculators/tig-welding-calculator
This video is part of a new welding series called "How to Become a Welder"! This series is about anything and everything about welding including safety, setup, proper operation, diagnosing bad welds, and making cool welding projects.
Way of the Wrench is pleased to announce that we have partnered up with the Canadian Welding Association (CWB Group) and are looking forward to producing more amazing welding content for this new series. Interested in the welding trade or learning more about welding? Check them out on their Instagram instagram.com/cwbgroupwelding or @cwbgroupwelding
Please feel free to share the channel with friends that love cool projects, wrenching on cars, and learning how to weld. This channel is all about helping people learn about cars, welding, and finding a passion for working with their hands!
If you would like to keep up with behind the scenes info, pictures, and videos, follow us at instagram.com/way_of_the_wrench or @way_of_the_wrench
Special thanks to Guillermo Vargas for all of his work on the new how to become a welder intro title. Super stand up guy who offered up his services and came through big time. Thanks bruh! It looks amazing. If you are looking for some custom advertising or graphic design of your own, hit him up on his Instagram Guillermo Zevallos Vargas.
Music for this very special episode by :
Punch Deck – Destabilized: youtu.be/lER-9WZLMFM
License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 - bit.ly/RFP_CClicense
Thanks to Teknoaxe for his royalty free music for our outro music.
Please check out all of Teknoaxe's sweet music tracks!
teknoaxe.com Outro music is Sythwave E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBxnY...
Disclaimer: These videos are intended for entertainment and inspiration. Working in a wood shop, metal shop, welding shop, or auto shop is dangerous without proper safety and experience. Always seek professional advice and training before using any power tools/machinery/equipment. If you have any uncertainty before performing any shop procedure, stop and get certified training so you can learn the safe method/technique. Do not attempt anything simply because you saw it in one of my videos. Be smart, use common sense, respect your power tools/machines, and be safe.
DO NOT attempt to arc electricity from your tig torch to your body as shown in the thumbnail, this can and will cause injury if not death!
In this very special video I will be showing you everything you need to know so you can start TIG welding. I will show you what TIG welding is, why you might wanna use TIG welding, how to set up the tig torch, how to sharpen electrodes, how to set up the tig welder, and how to start your first bead.....plus a whole lot more! Cool beans!
Quick reference jump points in the video.
00:30 What is TIG welding?
01:07 Why use TIG welding?
02:24 How to assemble the TIG torch
06:29 How to sharpen the electrode
09:56 What inert gases should be used with TIG?
10:12 How to set up the TIG welder?
18:05 TIG welding safety (electric welding safety)
19:02 How to hold the TIG torch
21:37 Additional beginner tips for TIG welding
22:27 Welding your first TIG welding bead
24:48 Diagnosing your first TIG welding bead
These links will take you to the parts/film gear I used in this video and help support my channel! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
100% pure tungsten electrode 3/32" amzn.to/3HSJDjG
2% Thoriated tungsten electrode 3/32" amzn.to/3xcrZCQ
2% lanthanated tungsten electrode 3/32" amzn.to/3DZ4OzE
Leather welding gloves MIG/SMAW amzn.to/3IcQW7a
Leather welding gloves TIG amzn.to/3YByZVk
Chipping hammer and brush SMAW amzn.to/3HPdCJl
MIG pliers amzn.to/3jPJHcc
MIG nozzle dip amzn.to/3JWzPYv
Lincoln .035" contact tips amzn.to/3HPexcP
50lb welding magnets amzn.to/3RNrE2F
Torch tip cleaners amzn.to/3HPteg7
Striker amzn.to/3XsZA6c
Canon M50 camera amzn.to/3x53c3v
Canon M50 AC adapter amzn.to/3JTaMpe
Canon lense filters/protective covers amzn.to/3HO6fBQ
Smart Phone tripod with cold shoe mount amzn.to/3RSQUEP
GoPro suction cup mount amzn.to/3DSQHvJ
GoPro head strap and quick clip amzn.to/3RMXxIB
GoPro Media Mod amzn.to/3YESM6r
GoPro Light Mod amzn.to/3YfQsml
GoPro Chest Mount amzn.to/3HFlvAU
GoPro Dual battery charger and battery amzn.to/3DV0xNA
Here is a link to a quick reference chart for a good starting point to set your TIG welder to depending on your material and thickness.
millerwelds.com/resources/weld-setting-calculators/tig-welding-calculator
This video is part of a new welding series called "How to Become a Welder"! This series is about anything and everything about welding including safety, setup, proper operation, diagnosing bad welds, and making cool welding projects.
Way of the Wrench is pleased to announce that we have partnered up with the Canadian Welding Association (CWB Group) and are looking forward to producing more amazing welding content for this new series. Interested in the welding trade or learning more about welding? Check them out on their Instagram instagram.com/cwbgroupwelding or @cwbgroupwelding
Please feel free to share the channel with friends that love cool projects, wrenching on cars, and learning how to weld. This channel is all about helping people learn about cars, welding, and finding a passion for working with their hands!
If you would like to keep up with behind the scenes info, pictures, and videos, follow us at instagram.com/way_of_the_wrench or @way_of_the_wrench
Special thanks to Guillermo Vargas for all of his work on the new how to become a welder intro title. Super stand up guy who offered up his services and came through big time. Thanks bruh! It looks amazing. If you are looking for some custom advertising or graphic design of your own, hit him up on his Instagram Guillermo Zevallos Vargas.
Music for this very special episode by :
Punch Deck – Destabilized: youtu.be/lER-9WZLMFM
License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 - bit.ly/RFP_CClicense
Thanks to Teknoaxe for his royalty free music for our outro music.
Please check out all of Teknoaxe's sweet music tracks!
teknoaxe.com Outro music is Sythwave E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBxnY...
Disclaimer: These videos are intended for entertainment and inspiration. Working in a wood shop, metal shop, welding shop, or auto shop is dangerous without proper safety and experience. Always seek professional advice and training before using any power tools/machinery/equipment. If you have any uncertainty before performing any shop procedure, stop and get certified training so you can learn the safe method/technique. Do not attempt anything simply because you saw it in one of my videos. Be smart, use common sense, respect your power tools/machines, and be safe.
