Alexander Berk 
Recently a friend asked me about what would be necessary to start welding TIG. He wanted to give TIG a try, just he didn’t want to break the bank in doing so. While he had an old stick welder in the garage, I recommended the following procedure. Question is, can you TIG weld with a … Continue Reading
Since you are reading this article, I will presume two things about your situation: 1) you are a budget conscious welder and 2) you have a damaged TIG hose that you would like to fix. If this is the case, I will give you some tips for a hotfix, how to prevent hose damage in … Continue Reading
Having family with a farming background, I can tell you from experience that there is no lack of repair jobs in daily farm life. In case you are considering to weld outdoors or would like to look into alternative welding processes for your outdoor jobs, this article should give you a brief overview if moving … Continue Reading
When you have completed a nice, shiny TIG weld, it is a great accomplishment. Sometimes, though, they can turn out gray and dull-looking, and you don’t know why it happened or how to fix them. Why are your TIG welds gray? A TIG weld that looks gray may be a result of surface oxidation. Tungsten … Continue Reading
When welding with either MIG (Metal Inert Gas) or TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) processes, consider the gas that is to be used on the material being welded. Depending on the process you choose, you are not going to want to use the same gas for both MIG and TIG welding. Why can’t you use the … Continue Reading
When TIG weld cracks, the deformity can jeopardize the integrity of the weld and cause delays, downtime, and severe frustration. Thankfully, as with any part of the welding process, you can not only understand why your TIG welds crack, but you can also learn solutions to help your welds to stop cracking. What are the … Continue Reading
Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding is an incredibly accurate and refined form of welding, using an inert gas shield to help achieve perfection. It is used in a variety of different metals where high quality welds and a good surface finish are important. Choosing the right gas shield is important, so can Nitrogen gas be … Continue Reading
Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding is an incredibly accurate and refined form of welding, using an inert gas shield to help achieve perfection. You might be wondering, though, if you can use Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as your shielding gas for TIG welding. Can you use CO2 for TIG welding? No, CO2 should not be used … Continue Reading
Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding offers unsurpassed control, with the ability to weld virtually any metal. If your goal is to learn the fine art of TIG, also known as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), you might be wondering if you can teach yourself how to weld this way. Can you really teach yourself TIG … Continue Reading
Many experienced and professional welders are well aware of the welding process. They also know that there isn’t just one simple method for welding that works for everyone. There are several different types of welding that exist to get the job done well, one of those is TIG welding. It is highly recommended to use … Continue Reading