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TIG Welder Setup Simplified
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TIG Welder Setup Simplified

August 29, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Getting started TIG welding can be tough. There’s often a lot of information and detail missing. This video shows all the “HOW” and “WHY”. [More…]
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Does Material Surface Prep Matter? TIG Carbon, Stainless, Aluminum

May 12, 2019 Roadkill Customs
A variety of preparation methods for carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum are tested to see what difference it makes when TIG welding. [More…]
DIY Welding Cart
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Ultimate DIY Welding Cart Build

May 9, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Holey Joe Engineering demonstrates building a welding cart with a sliding cable rack, tank mounts, plumbing, and casters. [More…]
Top 10 Mistakes Beginner TIG Welders Make
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Top 10 Mistakes Beginner TIG Welders Make

March 31, 2019 Roadkill Customs
We’ve all gotta start somewhere. Wherever that is for you, make sure you know these top 10 most common mistakes beginner TIG welders make. [More…]
5 Common Types of TIG Welding Filler Rods
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5 Different TIG Welding Filler Rod Types Explained

March 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
MIG welding is forgiving, but if you’re welding different metals or need a nicer weld, turn to the TIG welder. But you’ll need filler rod. [More…]
MIG vs TIG ~ A brief Explanation and Demonstration
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MIG vs TIG ~ A Brief Explanation and Demonstration

March 18, 2019 Roadkill Customs
MorFab Industries goes over some of the major differences between MIG welding and TIG welding. [More…]
How To Turn a Stick Welder Into a TIG Welder
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How To Turn a Stick Welder Into a TIG Welder

February 12, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Bob Moffatt demonstrates how to turn any stick welder into a TIG welder with just a few simple changes you can make yourself. [More…]
How To TIG Weld ANY Gap
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How To TIG Weld ANY Gap

February 8, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Justin Voss shares his go to method for TIG welding up a gap ending up with a weld that looks just as good as a perfect joint. [More…]
TIG Welding 101 Introduction to GTAW
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TIG Welding 101 ~ An All-Inclusive Introduction to GTAW

January 25, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This is an introduction to TIG welding video and goes over how to get started in TIG welding from the most basic level. [More…]
How To Setup a TIG Welder Step-by-Step
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How To Setup a TIG Welder Step-by-Step

January 13, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The professionals at Weld.com clearly guide you step-by-step through the setup process for a new TIG welder. [More…]
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Welding Helmet Tips, Tricks and Features to Look For

January 7, 2019 Roadkill Customs
There are so many choices of auto-darkening and passive lens welding helmets that are only a click away – Here’s help sorting it all out. [More…]
TIG Welding Crash Course
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TIG Welding Crash Course

November 26, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Cody shows the camera guy, Joe with no welding experience, the basics of TIG welding and how exactly to get started! [More…]
How To Convert a MIG Welder into a TIG Welder
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How To Convert a MIG Welder into a TIG Welder

November 12, 2018 Roadkill Customs
The Fabrication Series guides you through the relatively simple process of converting your MIG welder to a TIG welder. [More…]

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