Tig Welding Technique with Torch Switch

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1. Derek Weeks

   September 15, 2014 at 11:34 AM

   I have a question regarding the TIG finger. You had mentioned about a TIG glove somewhere. I was curious if something like the OveGlove (spelling?)would possibly work? They are designed for use in ovens but I was not sure about their use in more sustained higher contact temperatures. I am new to TIG recently and I am teaching myself how to do it. I have been welding since high school (21yrs ago). I do have to say I like your videos and they are very informative. Keep up the great work for all of us self taught students out here.

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2. jenyl lanuza

   November 4, 2013 at 6:04 AM

   i am just an intermediate at doing TIG welding and i find your weekly videos a lot useful and informative. i appreciate it. thanks,.

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3. joel goldman

   October 31, 2013 at 10:19 AM

   I hope one day you can make a tig golve instead of a tig finger but i love the information that you give!!

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4. Glynn Hewitt

   October 30, 2013 at 6:47 AM

   Awesome stuff, thx for sharing…………!!!!

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5. Ed Jensen

   October 29, 2013 at 2:17 PM

   Enjoy your vides, especially on the tig welding and they have been very helpful…I like my tig finger also. Thanks again Ed

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6. TamJeff

   October 29, 2013 at 1:16 PM

   Another great video that will help many of the hobbyists and those who don’t get to experience all of the TIG processes every day. Other welders I know weld the same type of parts and joints every day, which is mostly MIG it seems. Then a TIG job will come through with limited materials etc and they won’t always have time/materials to practice. If one is unsure of their approach with certain situations, these lessons you have outlined here can be a good place to start in many cases. I use these methods whenever I am welding in uncharted territory, often times learning where I have to be during the tacking phase.

   Bump welding, is another good skill to have for these situations, especially where you are having to match existing ‘decorative’ welds. Whenever a novice comes to me to learn a bit of aluminum TIG with limited time, I teach them bump welding. Most of what they do around their home etc, would not afford them to ever really get full on with aluminum TIG. At least this way, they can make some nice, relatively structurally sound beads here and there, along with some torch savvy. No, it’s not ideal by technical standards, but a heck of a lot better than mud dobber welds that we see many people getting discouraged with.

   Combine the TIG finger with some of these outlaw practices and you can add a year of torch experience to those who don’t get to weld as often as some of us do. That was my biggest hurdle out of school. Propping, and trying to keep a smooth torch angle/travel. The TIG finger allows for a lot more correction/manipulation without leaving the joint.

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