Tig 102

[jarhead]

Thanks Greg!

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by jarhead

Thanks Greg!

That got long winded — but it was an attempt to HELP people keep at this vs scare them away from trying.

To me personally - life and this hobby should always be about skill building and learning and having fun... What else is there. Get out there and pick up a tool.

BTW — Watching videos is extremely helpful - but then you have to TRY.....

[dhutton]

Learning to TIG weld is on my bucket list. I’ve got a new Diversion 180 sitting in my shop. I did some work for a retired high school welding teacher who I’m going to ask for help if I get stuck.

Don

[jmac]

Let me know how you like that Diversion 180 Don. It's on my radar and have heard nothing but good things about it.

I'm a total newb at TIG, did take some courses at the local vocational school years ago and got to play around with it. Will definitely sign up again when I have the time.

Great thread Greg, and thanks for everyone's input!

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by jmac

Let me know how you like that Diversion 180 Don. It's on my radar and have heard nothing but good things about it.

I'm a total newb at TIG, did take some courses at the local vocational school years ago and got to play around with it. Will definitely sign up again when I have the time.

Great thread Greg, and thanks for everyone's input!

You’d think I thought I was the greatest TIG welder ever — and that couldn’t be further from the truth — but I’ve done it all — and I’m trying to write from a “been there and done that” perspective to help others.

It’s just like almost everything else we ever do in life —- we have to START somewhere — and gain experience and learn by doing and asking and trying again..... That’s where I’m trying to help.

[572Camaro]

Funny thing.., When I got married in 1989, I was in charge of the welding program at the Callaway Nuclear Plant in Missouri but didn't know how to weld.
And trust me.., welding programs at nuclear plants is serious business.
So anyway, I went to TIG welding school at nights. And on my first trip, my newlywed wife jumps in the car and proclaims, "I wanna learn how to weld too!"
Six weeks of night school later, my new wife could weld! As for as me.., well.., I am still learning every day.

[572Camaro]

Greg provided excellent advice regarding how to get started.
Follow his lead and you will fall in love with your new skill

[SSLance]

Originally Posted by 572Camaro

Funny thing.., When I got married in 1989, I was in charge of the welding program at the Callaway Nuclear Plant in Missouri but didn't know how to weld.
And trust me.., welding programs at nuclear plants is serious business.
So anyway, I went to TIG welding school at nights. And on my first trip, my newlywed wife jumps in the car and proclaims, "I wanna learn how to weld too!"
Six weeks of night school later, my new wife could weld! As for as me.., well.., I am still learning every day.

I bet you have run across my brother from time to time. He learned non-destructive testing in the Navy and has been inspecting welds and vessels ever since...for a long time was with a company (Acuren) in the KC area that did a lot of work with Nuke plants in the area.