How NOT TO Weld: Most Common MIG Welding Mistakes
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Published 2019-06-14
1. They don't prep their material
2. Volts too high or too low
3. Wire feed speed too high or too low
4. Electrode stick-out that is too long or short
5. Gas Flow too low or high
6. Travel speed too fast or slow
7. Gun angle too steep
We're going to go into all of these issues and show you what to look for to troubleshoot your own welding parameters and technique.
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All Comments (21)
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To be a good welder is one thing, to be a good teacher is another. This guy is nothing less than excellent in both. Well done.
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This guy is such a good welder that he is struggling to make bad welds.
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His deliberately "bad" welds are still better than any of my "good" welds.
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As someone who has never welded and is about to learn on their own these videos are invaluable, thank you.
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my welding has led me to be an excellent grinder
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I've worked in the welding field off and on for the last 12 years. Went to college for welding and manufacturing technologies. Just for my own benefit I am taking a trade school course in welding. Plus, the additional certification will look good for my credentials. Our instructor uses this guy's videos all the time to reference proper welding methods. He's really talented and is considered a celebrity in the welding field. The instructor has met him and says the guy is really humble and doesn't consider himself to be anything close to a celebrity.... Well 12 million welders across the nation disagree with you sir. Your skills in our trade are definitely worth the celebrity status. 👍
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I'm not a welder, but this video has helped me identify what a good weld looks like and what common types of bad welds exist. Thank you!
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I am a lightly experienced welder. Pretty sure any beginner welder with the equipment on this video would weld better. This is one of the best instructional video I’ve ever seen. To the point, not about a personality, really breaks it down fast. Wish all trade videos were this good.
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A skill that will never become obsolete...I like watching a Master at work and then taking the time to teach, is just awesome....Thank you sir for doing this.
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For us guys that do not weld everyday, this is a great video to check out prior to taking on a project as a refresher and practice session. Thank you!
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I am a beginning hobby welder and I certainly appreciate the clear explanations of the variables that contribute to the quality of the welds. The clear video examples help a lot.
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I weld at work from time to time with a Miller mig. I've never been formally taught how, just "fake it till ya make it", so it's helpful to watch this video and see the difference all these elements make. It's also re-assuring to see that I'm on the right track. Thank you!
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I want to hear this guy talk about propane and propane accessories.
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An excellent video ... really useful information. My Father was a Welder (since WWII). I either had to learn to weld or leave home. I'm 67 now and he remained my Mentor, Teacher and Hero. He passed away at 96 on Sept. 7th, 2019. Still rock-steady, still proud of his profession and always the "eternal student" of his craft. Didn't wear glasses to read or drive (which pissed me off). Thank you, Bob, for working to keep this kind of workmanship alive.
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One of the best weld tutorials on you tube. Anyone that is starting out or just not getting it. I refer them to here. The videos alone are give a better view than trying to cram 2 people in a booth or other awkward positions. And explanations are first rate. 👍👍👍👍
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as someone who just started welding i feel blessed to have insight from absolute pros like this gentleman, thanks so much to everyone involved
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I never get tired of watching skilled people 'do their thing'.
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This guy is doing his best to mess it up for demonstration purposes and all of his beads keep coming out awesome 😳
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I could listen to this fella all day long, about anything. His narration of what he's doing, and the fact that he called out exactly what was gonna happen, is weirdly soothing. Like if I was laying down some crap beads, he wouldn't scream at me like a madman, he strikes me as the type that helps out with constructive criticism
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I worked for Stemco, in Longview Texas, late 70's. Production welder...worked up to blacksmith in the muffler department. 28 gauge material. We stick welded the baffles into the muffler body, that were pressed together, baffles and tubes,then welded on an air clamp type rotor that turned as fast or slow as you wanted. As a blacksmith, we hand formed and mig welded the inlets and outlets to the muffler body.Your technique is as mine was. Thanks for the memories.
