If you’re just getting into TIG welding it can be a daunting (and expensive) skill to learn. For starters there are more parts, more coordination needed, “special” (100% Argon) Shielding Gas
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Best Tools For Cleaning Steel Before Welding
Cleanliness is next to godliness and clean metal is the first step in making god-like welds on steel. There are a lot of ways to clean steel before welding but the method you pick may vary by the steel or job you’re working on. Below we put together our top […]
How To Start TIG Welding and Building Chopper Motorcycles
I talked to the good folks over at Eastwood and placed my order for the Eastwood TIG200 AC/DC welder, the Eastwood Tungsten Grinder because I knew that if fouling the tungsten is a problem for beginners I would be needing either this or a grinding wheel, but with it’s rod mitering slots and double sided diamond grinding wheel, the grinder would take having pointy tungsten out of the learning process. I also ordered the Eastwood Panoramic Welding Helmet. Probably too much helmet for what I need but not very expensive, so I went for it.
How To TIG Weld Aluminum
Today we’re going to give a crash course in TIG welding aluminum and hopefully we can help you pick up some tips along the way. TIG welding aluminum it’s something that a lot of beginners have problems with when starting out. We’ve seen welders returned because the user thought it […]
5 TIG Welder Upgrades You Can Afford
The nice thing about the influx of guys and gals with TIG welders at home is that we are able to fill out or line of TIG accessories. This allows you to customize your welder to fit your needs (and budget). Once you get the process down you can quickly learn what add-ons will help you make a nicer weld. We’ve quizzed Eastwood employees and customers to find what the top TIG welder accessories are. Read below to learn more about each of them.
TIG Welding Custom Air Ride Struts With TIG 200
I’ve gotten into the mindset where I like to try and custom build or DIY as much as possible when building a car. While more and more small niche companies are making specialized parts to “bolt-on” your project, it’s easier than ever to build a “custom” vehicle. Nothing beats being […]
TIG Welding Cast Aluminum Elbows- A Beginners Journey.
As I’ve mentioned in other posts, I am a beginner in the world of TIG welding. I really began tackling TIG welding about a year ago after we offered a crash-course internally here at Eastwood. With the launch of our Eastwood TIG 200 it made it easier than ever for […]
Practicing TIG Welding.
This is a lead in from some of our other “beginners TIG welding” articles. Once you have started getting your technique and hand positions down on a piece of flat metal. Then make sure your beads are looking satisfactory (and uniform) and then you can move to laying some welds […]