GARAGE WELD / FIELD GUIDES
Explore TIG torch setup, tungsten and filler selection, shielding gases and techniques for different metals.
For most TIG welding applications, use 100% argon as your primary shielding gas. Argon provides excellent arc stability, good penetration, and works well with aluminum, stainless steel, and thin carbon…
When welding aluminum, selecting the correct tungsten electrode color is crucial for achieving clean, strong welds. The right tungsten electrode ensures proper arc stability, heat distribution, and overall weld quality.…
Converting a TIG welder to a plasma cutter isn’t a straightforward modification that most welders can perform safely or effectively. While both tools work with electrical arcs, they operate on…
TIG welding copper can be intimidating the first time you try it, even if you’re comfortable welding steel or aluminum. Copper behaves very differently under heat—it pulls heat away fast,…
TIG welding brass isn’t something most welders do every day, and that’s exactly why the settings can feel confusing the first time you try it. Brass reacts very differently to…
Choosing the right filler rod is one of those TIG welding details that separates clean, professional welds from ones that look good but fail later. In the shop, I’ve seen…
When I started getting serious about TIG welding, one of the biggest questions I kept running into was which shielding gas actually gives the cleanest, most stable arc. TIG is…
Pulsed TIG for aluminum is one of those techniques that sounds complicated at first, but once it clicks, it’s hard to go back. After spending years fighting heat buildup, warping…
Choosing the right tungsten electrode size can make or break your TIG weld quality — and I learned that the hard way. Early on, I grabbed whatever tungsten was closest…
Comparing plasma arc welding vs TIG is something that comes up once you’ve spent enough time behind a torch and start chasing cleaner welds, tighter control, and better repeatability. On…