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TIG Welding For Beginners Part 3: Welding Corner Joints Is Fun!


TIG Welding For Beginners Part 3: Welding Corner Joints Is Fun!

We’ve been sharing a great series on TIG Welding for beginners, and this is the third installment. In the first two videos, which you can get to with the link below, some very important lessons on how to TIG weld were given. The most important? How to setup your TIG torch correctly. Of course the second installment had great lessons as well, on machine setup, technique, and more. Again, if you missed them then click on the link below and you can watch those two as well.

In this installment the proper way to weld corner joints will be demonstrated, along with plenty of tips and tricks and settings to make your life easier. Welding corner joints is one of those things that some people seem to hate or fear, and I’m not sure why. I mean I know some of the problems some folks have with them, but ultimately they are VERY common welds you will need to make when fabricating projects at home, and they can be done cleanly and simply with the slightest bit of patience and practice.

Before we get into the video, know that practice REALLY does make perfect when it comes to learning how to weld. I have been welding for more than 40 years off and on and while I am still a “good” welder, the fact that I have welded only minimally in the past two years makes me rusty even if I don’t realize it. Yes, it is like riding a bike, but my point is that when you first start you want to burn through some welding rod and material. Practice a lot. Weld up small pieces for 30 minutes each evening and make it be like your quiet meditative time. It’s a great way to get good, to forget about the world, and to enjoy the process. Welding is fun.

One other thing. Welders have never been easier to get or more attainable. I have been a Miller welders guy for decades, and I love them. Mine were expensive, but they are old and still work awesome! Buying a good welder is a long term investment so the price isn’t bad when you think about how long you can use it, and how much money it will save you. With that said, when learning there is nothing wrong with trying out a cheaper, smaller, or used machine. The skill can be honed without some giant super expensive machine.

CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED ANY OF THE WELDING FOR BEGINNERS SERIES SO FAR

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