Advanced MIG Welding

I'm an engineering student, just learning to weld. This guy is a great teacher. Articulate, easy to listen to. I've learned a lot. Thanks!

This is excellent instruction. Also, good camera work and editing. Audio as good, scene is well lit. Everything it takes to not distract from what is being taught. Thanks so much for producing this.

This video probably isn't monitored by the original instructor, but a big thank you to him for taking the time show all of us how to get MIG basic spot welds and the more advanced techniques on heat management. I love it; "sizzle of a steak, not pop pop pop!" The over size nozzle did limit him a little, but he still did a great job.

Great instructional video. This is so much better than most other "how to" videos. He teaches you about the equipment, safety, techniques, how its supposed to go when done right and also what it looks and sounds like when the welding is not going right. Much appreciated.

I enjoy all of the comments from the experienced welders. Just remember those who can do, and those who cant teach, and I don't mean to say that by any means to insult this instructor. Yeah so what if he wasn't putting down perfect welds that aren't up to par with your daily welds, He is teaching people with no experience how the welder works, how to set it up, the proper personal protective equipment, and etc.

This is a class for engineering students and in that context I found videos part 1 and 2 helpful. The instructor is using equipment that a student or home shop welder can afford. I appreciate the fact that he is covering very basic information that a non-welder such as myself can understand. A 27-minute video won't make you a professional welder, but for a beginner with no experience this video fills in a few gaps, whether there are a few technical flaws or not.

I enjoy listening to people that knows what they're talking about. Good job sir.

Concept of the heat sync vs. thin metal, and the full-moon motion referring to time spent on each gauge metal is priceless .

seen some negative comments. Probably from experienced welders. But most people who come here to watch this video are like me, havent welded a thing in their life. Want to learn from step one, want the basics, the do's and donts. Want to know common problems with beginners. This video explains all that, answered all my questions. When my welder arrives tomorrow, I now feel confident to start doing some test welds. Thank you

Thank you for this video. I'm 75 years young and still learning today.

BY FAR, these two videos are the best I've found on KZhead for beginning MIG welding. I feel like I have a good understanding of what I'm supposed to be doing now...... Time to practice! Thank you!

These videos really excel. Rather than editing out everything that isn't perfect this guy shows exactly what will work and what will fail. Seeing things from start to finish helps also. Really should have a donation or buy a beer link to help him continue to provide quality videos.

Thank you very much for creating these two videos; they were great. I feel pretty comfortable that I could now walk up to a MIG welder and know enough to start practicing. Thanks again!

whats good about this is he dosnt lay down some beautiful bead he shows you the steps to take to get there. hes not like well this is how you weld, draw circles then there yea go perfect bead. he explains whats behind it

Thanks for posting this. As a beginning MIG welding student, I learned a great deal. Appreciate your time.

This advanced video about MIG welding is just as good as part one. You're a great tutor, sir. Thanks for sharing it with us !

This set of videos was so inspiring and helpful! I love now that I know the safety procedures and how to weld. I am purchasing my first MIG unit and am so excited to begin projects on my car. Thanks for putting out these videos, they are awesome!

Clearly an experianced teacher, answered questions almost as soon as they poped in my head! Thank you!

Using the sense of hearing to determine a good weld is probably the best point i've learned on this vid. Great vid man!

This dude is an excellent instructor. Some people have a knack for teaching, and this guy is on point.

I've been searching online for training on welding, having just bought a MIG welder myself. THIS IS BY FAR THE MOST INFORMATIVE VIDEO I'VE FOUND! THANK YOU!!!!!!

If I were learning to weld, I would find this video very useful. I weld for a living myself. Good job.

I love this guy's videos.They have been so informative. Literally, you can take six different videos on welding, combine them into one and they still don't add up to this. Thank you for posting.These videos have really helped me out. Don't mind the other people complaining. I would assume it is just from the jealously and frustration inside of them building up from still getting bad welds, then trying to put you down for THEM making mistakes EVERYONE makes.They simply are not able to take blame.

Excellent instructor!!! I subscribed, you are answering all of the questions about the mistakes I made. THANK YOU!

Best online tutorial! Consistent step by step, clear communicator. Thank you a lot!

I'm thinking of getting a welder and have been checking out some videos, and these are the best I've come across. Many great tips!

Best video on the subject I've seen. Great instructor.... Also love the Dennis Weaver, there you go, accent. Thanks a bunch!!!

Pretty damn good instructional video by a teacher who obviously teaches this subject on regular basis. Techniques he demonstrate are really useful, even for an experienced welder.

Excellent instructor with a lot of patience. I hope he makes many more.

This is amazing I wish there were classes on everything done in the exact same fasion. How detailed how professional how clear and how valuable, thank you thank you thank you!

Thank you for this and the 1st tutorial. It's been years since I last welded. I am also teaching my 11 year old son to weld and will have him watch these as well. Thanks

Great video instructor. thanks for all the welding tip. especially the pre-heating of the material.

he is hitting all areas.... i am a welder at a shipyard which we make navy boats and some commercial and if everyone would listen to what he says and not just watch the process there would be many more quality welders out there

Normally I don’t comment, but this is fantastic I feel like I can go and start learning how to weld more. Thank you!

Thank you! I just purchased my first MIG Welder and I can't wait to start practicing!

Great video! Great demonstration, great communication and great camera work! Many thanks

This is great advice for when I start my TIG&MIG Welding class. Going to make the bookwork easier to figure out since im more a visual learner rather then someone telling me how.

Excellent presentation! You made what you taught very understandable. Your an excellent instructor! Thank you!

Thank you so much! I'm learning welding in school and you are way better than the teachers

Very informative. I'll be doing some welding on my trail rig soon and am trying to do a little research beforehand. Great job on the video.

This was an amazing video! I will be referring to it many many many times - thank you

Thank you so much for making this video! It has really helped me improve my welding.

Thank you so much! Your videos are brilliant

Thank you , you have answered some questions I had on MIG welding. I do use a flux core wire on my MIG welder and it works fine.

as a welder I think, for a beginer, its adequate information, but for an experienced welder as me, the humor!

Amazing video, this guy helped this beginner!

You know I like this video that's teaching me welding. Matter fact, I'm going to add this to watch later cause I might need this.

Outstanding. Thank you Professor Smith.

I have learned so much from these videos, please make more!

Thanks for posting this video, it was very helpful in getting me to start understanding how to weld.

Very nice video demonstrating the wrong and correct was to weld. Excellent description of heat management.

Excellent instructor. Very clear and concise especially for beginners.

I've been thinking about learning welding, but I have so many questions haha. Thanks for the video!

excellent video, I just started welding mig and found this to be very helpful. Thanks

I have not welded in many years, but I remember this. Your wasting to much time by preheating. Before you do run, spot weld both ends, that will get the temperture up. When you have two odd metals, you lean the tip more towards the thinker or the more dense metal.

This man could give lessons to robot welders! Beautiful job.

Thank you for your time, great instructions. Like to see a Tig video from you.

Very informative, and good quality video! Thanks for posting, and please make many more! :)

This is a great vid - thanks very much for posting.

This helped em so much with teaching myself to weld. Thanks!!

Excellently presented video. Thanks very much for sharing. There are those of out here that appreciate your instruction! :-)

Thank you starting to see the welding techniques

good vid, i like this, lot better than some of the pompous a holes that think they know everything. nice that someone takes the time to actually explain things.

love you guys for uploading videos like these

Thanks for this and the beginner video. I've been wanting to learn to MIG weld but wanted see how complex it was.

Superb tutorial, a most excellent educator.

thank you so much for sharing your wisdom of welding,i watched the whole thing,it is rare that i do?

Excellent video for people wanting to learn a little bit about mig (like me!) thanks for sharing

Excellent presentation. Thank you.

Phenomenal teacher! UC Urvine is blessed! His first one had nearly 3 million views? Big class!

very well made and informative videos, like it !

great videos anyone that wants to weld will learn just by watching these....

Thanks for the instruction. I found this video very helpful.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with me (us). Great video.

Absolutely fantastic videos - thank you sir !

Really good mini mig welding course - see part 1 as well.

Very good! I'll try to put this into practice and hopefully achieve good welds.

Legged chicken dance part is the best! This is the greatest video tutorial on welding I've ever seen. Where do I sign up for your advance classes? :-)

How do you weld vertically, how do the settings change, and which direction to move, top to bottom or bottom to top. Good videos, thanks

What a great video! Thank you! I learnt a lot from this! I cant wait to get a gas bottle so I can start welding :)

Part 2 brilliant! thankyou again for posting it

exellent video very informative please make another, thank you very much for taking the time to make this :)

Hi Great 2 videos. I have a question. I'm about to try my first weld. I just purchased the Lincoln 140 Weld-Pak. I noticed that you left the welder power running while you were trimming back the wire that sticks out of the gun / nozzle between welds. Will anything happen if you accidently push the trigger on the gun while trimming back the wire with pliers?

There are good welding instructions videos, then there's this great welding video. thank you professor!

!!!!!!!!!! Great and perfect video thanks for doing this video and for taking your time you help me alot !!!!!!!!!!.

Thanks a lot i learn a lot thanks to your channel im inspire.

Thank you again! 1st class lesson.

Thanks for the video, it's teach beginer like me a lots of things, very useful, thanks again!

You need to have your wire at the front of your puddle to cut into your metal for penetration and buy looking ahead of your nozzle will allow you to see exactly what is going on, allowing a person to read and direct the weld as you are going AND will allow the gas to roll under your puddle to rid a pocket build up of air under the puddle. Everything else you are dead on about and best of luck, keep up the good work!

@Azsholebynature True, Im in 8th grade and i started welding for our science project about 5 weeks ago and i already love it and (i think) i make pretty good welds

Excellent tutorial!!

just wondering if I can fabricate aluminium with a h/pressure butane torch it's 20mm dia with a wall of 1.5mm

Thanks some great tips , have a good one mate

Thanks for your time. Great vid

thanks mate, you've just solved the problem i was having....... and 85 other ones that i was going to have

A spot weld is made by a spot welder. When you tack weld another shape to the base metal it is called a tack weld. Because you are temporary welding it in place to be welded. Then you weld it into place.

again, good video with lots of useful information =]

You forgot to say "welding". Ive learned ALOT. Thanks alot!

excellent thx for posting!!!

I was taught by a older gentleman college teacher that you should hold the gun on a 45 degree angle to allow gas flow and it gives it better penetration and always weld mig in a pushing action and with stick you go in a dragging action while lowering the electrode accordingly. Any confirmation with this technique?