What GTAW / TIG Welding cups should you use and why?

-Standard GTAW cups
-Gas Lens cups
-Pyrex flood cups
-My input on the purpose of TIG welding cups
and how I use them.
-Shop talk
I hope you learn something!
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  • @waitemc
    @waitemc6 жыл бұрын

    25 years welding , and this happens to be the best explanation on youtube. Expecialy since most dont refer to metal as reactive , active... this clears up alot of argument between the tig welders at our shop...

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    6 жыл бұрын

    sparky Mccormick I appreciate the support man. Thank you for the kind words. 🙏🏻 hopefully soon, it will eventually be common knowledge.

  • @edwardtaylor4785
    @edwardtaylor47856 жыл бұрын

    Excellent , unhurried, coherent explanation of something I've been wrestling with. Thanks. Subscribed

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    6 жыл бұрын

    Edward Taylor thank for for the support. I appreciate it! 🙏🏻

  • @miketrentham6632
    @miketrentham66324 жыл бұрын

    I have been welding since I was 13 and lets say that I am VERY much older now and I have never heard such good information on TIG welding and the use of different size cups. HourGlassFab, you have a great video presence and your information is great. I will subscribe and comment. Keep up the great work.

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mike Trentham thank you sooo much! 🙏🏻

  • @trblwrrior
    @trblwrrior6 жыл бұрын

    Dude...I've been welding for years (10-15years) and most of this stuff I've had to find out on my own from just trial and error. These videos like this are awesome and super good. I think it's about time I start getting involved with helping the next generation! Nice job brother...keep'em comin!!

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome man, thanks for stopping by. Yeah, I have been a welding for about 2 years. I am one to scientifically pick the subject apart and truly understand what’s going on and I’m good at doing that. I’ve put 150% into welding over the last two years and I thought I’d put in my 2 cents. Thanks again for the support!

  • @trblwrrior

    @trblwrrior

    6 жыл бұрын

    HourGlassFab Meee too!! I was never really that way but after finishing college I became so consumed with the scientific side. And it seemed like Jody was the only guy putting out great videos. So most things I did I had to come up with my own tricks and learn stuff. I have worked in so many shops and they've been across the spectrum...aerospace to heavy, heavy structural steel. Your doing it right brother. Congratulations on all your success with your business too. I've been following your IG for a while. I love those steady hands you built. Maybe one day I can afford one...hahaha

  • @sevens8954
    @sevens89543 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been a combo welder for about 10 years. Started out doing casing and pipe and now I weld all sorts of wild shit. This was suggested to me and I stopped by just to see the quality of the information and Hourglass knocked this out of the park. Clinical information here, explained simply and efficiently. Great job. Listen up, people. This man will save you some heartache.

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that more than you know man! 👊🏻🙌🏻

  • @johnnyorsojr.4206
    @johnnyorsojr.42065 жыл бұрын

    I haven't tig welded in 6 years but I just bought a machine and the whole set up to get my hand back but for some reason I have been struggling a little. This is some of the best information that I have received since I have been watching KZread videos. Thanks man and keep the info coming

  • @robertdascalasu4676
    @robertdascalasu46763 жыл бұрын

    Precious info shared, clear and easy explained as to a 5 year child. Well done, you're doing a great job on our service, many thanks! Keep going man!

  • @ivanenglentina3999
    @ivanenglentina3999 Жыл бұрын

    Dude you are a genius, not only your message is clear, but the delivery is ossum. clear and concise.

  • @SoutheastBluesMan
    @SoutheastBluesMan4 жыл бұрын

    Beginning welder here... well, self taught for the last five years... I learned a lot from your video as compared to many here on KZread. I appreciate the content and also that I happened to click on your FIRST video. I'll be watching all of them.

  • @chadeppard5161
    @chadeppard51615 ай бұрын

    Thank you for explaining things so thoroughly, intelligently, yet clearly. You have a gift.

  • @Mikael5732
    @Mikael57322 жыл бұрын

    You….have just opened my eyes to solving problems I was having with some tigging. In the first 8 minutes the information given has solved 2 years worth of problems. I watched, for the first time, a video describing the different metals and whether they were reactive and non reactive. Now your video on cups fits like a puzzle piece with the other video. Thanks for making this video.

  • @johnnylsx3384
    @johnnylsx33844 жыл бұрын

    Great job man! I’ve been playing around with tig welders for years at work and finally decided to buy my own. Your video gave me some insight as to which cups I might want to try out.

  • @idoskidsattheawesomeauzzie9255
    @idoskidsattheawesomeauzzie92553 жыл бұрын

    I love the way you’ve explained TIG Welding, & another way to Weld, & also NEW PRODUCTS

  • @Bubbas-farmworks
    @Bubbas-farmworks6 жыл бұрын

    One of the best explanations of gas lenses and gas flow I've seen. New to welding, all self taught with the aid of KZread videos and that answered daily of my questions about tig in general.

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nicholas Burmer thanks nick! 🙏🏻

  • @appalachianchopshop1420
    @appalachianchopshop14204 жыл бұрын

    Awesome information and instruction. For me your style of teaching is second to none period. You come across as extremely knowledgeable and not holding back as far as information it's a here's what it is and why it is and I prefer that. I'll watch every video you produce

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    4 жыл бұрын

    Appalachian Chop Shop thank you so much for the support and kind words. It means a lot.

  • @josiasfaundez1118
    @josiasfaundez1118 Жыл бұрын

    okay, today your video arrive until Argentina. Im a begginer aluminun welder looking for information about all this awesone welding's world. You are a genius and I really appreciate your classes.

  • @ntc3gtr
    @ntc3gtr6 жыл бұрын

    HourGlassFab, Your the MAN. I just started learning TIG on my LOTUS 200 Machine bought it because of the reviews and Cost. I am making a JETJOHN Boat. Jetski motor and outdrive mounted inside my Aluminum Hull. I cut the hull to large as I was going to graph the fiberglass hull into the boat. I decided to weld up the hull and reduce my fiberglass area to the Hull surface substancially. I watched some youtube videos on welding Aluminum and started with the limited Supplies with the Welder but they worked. Holly Cow, My Aluminum Welds were somewhat washed out and I had some serious warping going on. So I ordered some more supplies with glass Cup lens included that just arrived this friday. I for sure thought that the glass lens cups was the ticket for helping my welding. My torch was all setup untill I saw your video. I immediately went out to the garage and changed from the glass to a smaller #5 cup. reduced my argon to about 12 cfm from 20. Set my amperage to 90 and laid down a stack of Dimes on my first pass. I have never been able to do that and no warping of the Metal. I am all Eyes and Ears. Thanks for the Great Advice

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    6 жыл бұрын

    ntc3gtr that is absolutely fantastic man! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. 🙏🏻 it’s great that you took something from the video and I am super happy you were able to knock out the project you were working on. If you ever have any questions feel free to email me @ hourglassfab@yahoo.com

  • @seanmanwill2002
    @seanmanwill20023 жыл бұрын

    Sixty years old here. Pipeline welder for thirty-five years and this is the best tutorial I've seen yet! Excellent video! Keep it up hand!👍

  • @brandoncoston7489
    @brandoncoston74892 жыл бұрын

    Hey man, I really appreciate the knowledge you've shared here today! This is gold for a tig newbie.

  • @richardwatson9610
    @richardwatson96102 жыл бұрын

    This video was well prepared, and the information given was spot on for someone that starting out with no real knowledge. Thank you

  • @georgeschwartz4259
    @georgeschwartz42595 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, great help for me. Been stick welding for many years, but newbie to TIG! Great stuff!

  • @leewright1985
    @leewright19855 жыл бұрын

    Great information and well presented, answered the questions I had and much more. Thanks for taking the time to make this video, I'm off to look through more of your uploads.

  • @dmmdmm5435
    @dmmdmm54355 жыл бұрын

    20+ year welder here. Ya done good, keep it up sparky !

  • @stevemarsa
    @stevemarsa6 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to what’s to come!! Your on my watch list now! Good luck!!!

  • @dingo397
    @dingo3973 жыл бұрын

    I've been an Ironworker for 16yrs and I'm taking a TIG class and loving it.....This helped, I'm struggling with Travel speed and Torch head angle....Thanks

  • @douglassmith2055
    @douglassmith20556 жыл бұрын

    Great video, great explanation of which cups to use. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. Tig is awesome!

  • @ibewillow
    @ibewillow5 жыл бұрын

    Youre a legend. I purchased an ac/dc tig for aluminum a few months ago, watched loads of videos from the pros but was still disappointed with my welding. Your opinion on cup size and gas flow improved my welds 100%. Sometimes the simple things are most important.

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it man! I’m really glad your welds have improved. Keep up the good work!!

  • @AllodialTitle
    @AllodialTitle5 жыл бұрын

    A complicated subject explained very well. Thank you.

  • @0s0n3gr0
    @0s0n3gr03 жыл бұрын

    Still fantastic coverage of this subject. Thank you

  • @pp-bl4ou
    @pp-bl4ou Жыл бұрын

    This helped so much I’m just beginning my GTAW journey in school and I ordered a super nice gas lense kit from yes welder. And when I try them out tomorrow im definitely coming back to this video. Thank you sir and subscribed for sure.

  • @billsbuilds5961
    @billsbuilds59616 жыл бұрын

    So glad you decided to move forward with a channel.... great info for beginners like me... 👍🏻😉👊🏻

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    6 жыл бұрын

    Bill's Builds thank for you for positive feedback. I’ll be covering a lot of basics so stay along for the ride!

  • @FRIDAYNIGHTGARAGENIGHT
    @FRIDAYNIGHTGARAGENIGHT5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I have been looking for this for ages.

  • @billygilroy1953
    @billygilroy19535 жыл бұрын

    Good information, very clear and none garbled descriptions, well done, you deserve a good following. A1.

  • @joell439
    @joell4396 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome channel. Your delivery is fantastic and very clear. Thanks for taking the time to share! Joel.....

  • @richardackerman838
    @richardackerman8384 жыл бұрын

    Feb 14, 2020, I just found your first two videos and I really did learn a lot. I have a Lincoln Square wave 255 that I bought new many years ago. Not as fancy as your newer machines, but it works for me. Thanks, I'm glad I found you.

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    4 жыл бұрын

    Richard Ackerman thank you for watching!

  • @cjirish5229
    @cjirish52295 жыл бұрын

    Fair play learned a lot from your first video. Best of luck 👍🏼 Thank you for clearing up cup sizes for me.

  • @davidwhite9906
    @davidwhite99066 жыл бұрын

    Nice!!! I love seeing welders that know what they’re talking about instead of these guys on here that don’t have a clue and giving horrible advice!

  • @michaelmiller1965
    @michaelmiller19656 жыл бұрын

    Answered things I didn't understand before, great video. I subscribed always grateful for knowledge to sharpen up my welding.

  • @spyder53247
    @spyder532476 жыл бұрын

    Great info man.. You explained everything I needed to know with the basics. Keep the content comin 👍

  • @rikkrahs6607
    @rikkrahs66075 жыл бұрын

    really want to start playing with tig welding this was extremely helpful!

  • @luckycamper6558
    @luckycamper65586 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate this. It has helped me tremendously! Keep up with this kinda stuff. 👍👊

  • @paulbreach8673
    @paulbreach86736 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the clear explanation of cup sizes.

  • @wayneduke6900
    @wayneduke69002 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely the most helpful video I have found

  • @acdcrox1248
    @acdcrox12486 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job man. Furick cups are my go to. Especially the ceramic with the flex-loc. Keep it up

  • @mikeschmidt7980
    @mikeschmidt7980 Жыл бұрын

    This is very good video, lots of info for everyone, newbie and old hands. I've got 44 years in the trade, I hope you make more videos.

  • @Bradley950
    @Bradley9505 жыл бұрын

    Very well done! Saved and notes taken ! Thank you.

  • @marklowe7431
    @marklowe7431 Жыл бұрын

    Bloody good video for a first. I'm a newbie to TIG and this was the one thing there not a million videos on. Excellent explanation. Appreciate your work. p.s. This was a killer video.

  • @davedavidm9061
    @davedavidm90616 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I struggle some at welding aluminum. I use a gas lense for everything. Can’t wait to try the standard cup. Thanks.

  • @chriscrumpler9812
    @chriscrumpler98126 жыл бұрын

    This and extremely informative video for us new guys. Thank you very much! I learned a ton.

  • @234countryside
    @234countryside5 жыл бұрын

    I will be recommending your videos to my students! Very informative

  • @v35james78
    @v35james785 жыл бұрын

    You are very well spoken. Thank you for the informative video.

  • @stricht8
    @stricht84 жыл бұрын

    Really informative video. You explained everything so clearly! Thank you!

  • @brentweiser3596
    @brentweiser35964 жыл бұрын

    Good advice that I will use when looking for cups for my powertig welder

  • @LibertyGraphicDesigns
    @LibertyGraphicDesigns4 жыл бұрын

    amazing details you have a explained everything in a way that is easy to understand! thank you

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    4 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome! Thank you!

  • @AngliaNutz
    @AngliaNutz5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your experience with those of us that are seeking knowledge.

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ron Becker you’re absolutely welcome!!

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    5 жыл бұрын

    You’re absolutely welcome!

  • @philthyphil3324
    @philthyphil33242 жыл бұрын

    Just got my first tig machine this video was very helpful. Subbed

  • @bus79
    @bus795 жыл бұрын

    Two min in and I sub'd, very informative! Keep up the good work

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mike Buskirk thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your support 🙏🏻

  • @kazlx
    @kazlx6 жыл бұрын

    Nice job Brad, definitely a super solid 1st YT vid.

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    6 жыл бұрын

    kazlx thank you! 🙏🏻

  • @DISCOSHOEBOX
    @DISCOSHOEBOX5 жыл бұрын

    Hi, thanks for the information, I'll be saving this video for a quick go to. I recently started to practice welding aluminium, I found the standard #6 cup and standard diffuser easier that my gas lense.

  • @corvettefever360
    @corvettefever3604 жыл бұрын

    Video was put together very well! I don't need or want all that extra crap to make the video look interesting, i like technical, & this was exactly that!

  • @50french23
    @50french23 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro! I recently got tossed into a high up tig position even though I told them I have very little tig experience, your video definitely helped!

  • @christophermiller5441
    @christophermiller5441 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for the helpful video as I'm new to tig welding but not the welding industry. I have been taking other welding courses in years prior, (stick/mig/flux) We are starting off with fillet and laps and butt joints using 16 & 11 gauge mild steel, using a sander to get off the mill scale. After that we've been learning the stainless and aluminum process, learning lots. I use a blue tungsten now as I used purple before (mainly) & red on steel on DC. Thank you again HourGlassFab

  • @jodanninja2267
    @jodanninja22676 жыл бұрын

    Very detailed explanations. Thank you for such a good video.

  • @hourglassingenuity103
    @hourglassingenuity1036 жыл бұрын

    Thank you all for the support! Cant thank you all enough.

  • @MrAirbleed
    @MrAirbleed4 жыл бұрын

    Well man you deserve way more subscribers!!

  • @AldoSchmedack
    @AldoSchmedack4 жыл бұрын

    Love the beard bro! Well groomed! Most don’t keep it trimmed. Info was awesome. My thought is like Jody says, the gas swirls like a mushroom head or top of a nuclear blast if you have too much gas flow. Watch a nuke blast and notice the top curl up like a scroll. Keep the gas under control and prosper. Its a key secret not much talked about.

  • @raylam88
    @raylam886 жыл бұрын

    Hey Brad. Just watched your video while surfing YT. Your video is very informational, at least for me as a newbie. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    6 жыл бұрын

    raylam88 thanks for dropping in! I appreciate the support. If you ever have any questions don’t be afraid to ask. Thank you!

  • @scottcarr3264
    @scottcarr32646 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I hadn't heard of the issue on AC where using a smaller "standard" cup can be beneficial. I will try that, Thanks again.

  • @justinkainec378
    @justinkainec3786 жыл бұрын

    Great video! This made cup selection make a lot more sense ro me. Keep em comin! 👍👍

  • @jasonkeith674
    @jasonkeith6743 жыл бұрын

    I’m new to your channel. New to welding too for the most part. Never had a formal lesson, I will be soon though. I’ve learned the little that I know through videoed and trial. I really appreciate the way you teach. School was hard to say the least. If I had your style of teaching for all my classes growing up, I’d be a lot farther than where I am now @ soon to be 43. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I’m glad I can be of assistance sir. I wish you the best of luck!

  • @azeronephoto8755
    @azeronephoto87555 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Very informative and you make an excellent teacher. Subscribed!

  • @AJR2W0
    @AJR2W06 жыл бұрын

    Great content Brad , glad you started your channel. I think your going to do well on KZread and put out interesting and knowledgeable content . Wicked intro and outtro aswell 🤘👌👊

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    6 жыл бұрын

    tinkerking 87 thanks man! I really appreciate it. Thank you very much for the support. 🙌🏻

  • @j.clarke8919
    @j.clarke89196 жыл бұрын

    Great Video! And thanks for making a Awesome torch holder! 🤙🏽

  • @Th3R3b3lJ0hnnyYuma
    @Th3R3b3lJ0hnnyYuma6 жыл бұрын

    Good shit man. Keep it up. Glad to see you expanding platforms and doing big things. 🤘🇺🇸

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    6 жыл бұрын

    All American Fabworx I appreciate that brother. Thank you!

  • @scottlaslo4357
    @scottlaslo43574 жыл бұрын

    I teach welding and this was well done. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @normcoffey8292
    @normcoffey82926 жыл бұрын

    Very informative. Keep up the good work!

  • @FW190D9
    @FW190D96 жыл бұрын

    Great video. very informative. Thank you for posting it!

  • @markstefan1
    @markstefan16 жыл бұрын

    Good video, can’t wait to see what you have for future videos

  • @dinksontour2179
    @dinksontour21795 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting these videos they have some great tips ,I will give them a try , thanks again rgds Peter

  • @MushroomStampGalactica
    @MushroomStampGalactica4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! Thank you.

  • @donnahansen1204
    @donnahansen12043 жыл бұрын

    Im a machinist 30 some years mig welder my super asked me to learn tig for aluminum big project comming i will continue with you Im subscribed

  • @winnielessin169
    @winnielessin1695 жыл бұрын

    Some good products for me to try on my Everlast welder. Thank you.

  • @Champ54
    @Champ542 жыл бұрын

    You are awesome man , thanks for the tips

  • @jamesg2987
    @jamesg29874 жыл бұрын

    this is such an amazing weding channel unrushed and easy to follow didnt miss steps becuase you though oh they should know that you explained everything. well done new subscriber here

  • @nitrofish1974
    @nitrofish19744 жыл бұрын

    That was an awesome explanation

  • @elesjuan
    @elesjuan6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info bud. Subscribed and looking forward to picking up tig!

  • @johnnyd1678
    @johnnyd16786 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for bringing that all together in a hq video.

  • @grege2383
    @grege23835 жыл бұрын

    Great video and just as a suggestion to mention that cup sizes even though its implied is that cup sizes are broken down to 16ths of an inch where as you said a number 8 = 1/2 ID

  • @murdoch817
    @murdoch8174 жыл бұрын

    Very informative, as an okay stick MIG. Just got a Miller Dynasty 210 and am starting learning (I do have a very accomplished mentor .) But he is a busy guy, so in his absents your a great fill in.

  • @MrDustinclement
    @MrDustinclement6 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic information. Thanks dude

  • @jakemichaud8219
    @jakemichaud82196 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, very helpful for a newbie!

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jake Michaud anytime man! I’ll be bringing a lot more content your way. Stay tuned.

  • @shiftrk1255
    @shiftrk12556 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed. Great job for first KZread video!!!!

  • @SquirrelsForAll
    @SquirrelsForAll6 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks for posting!

  • @chadeslick3788
    @chadeslick37886 жыл бұрын

    Stoked that you are sharing your knowledge :-)

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    6 жыл бұрын

    blacksheepfabshop definitely! It’s something I really want to do. I appreciate your support!

  • @pancakebreakfastclub2653
    @pancakebreakfastclub26536 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Very informative.

  • @daleportorford
    @daleportorford4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video. I am new to TIG and this was very helpful.

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    4 жыл бұрын

    daleportorford 🙌🏻

  • @tomwagemans1872
    @tomwagemans18726 жыл бұрын

    Subcribed! Nice explanation from someone who knows what he is talking about. Greeting from Belgium.

  • @keithg1628
    @keithg16286 жыл бұрын

    Big thanks on the video i learned alot because you weren't flying through the information and the cfh explanation was critical

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    6 жыл бұрын

    Keith Garingalao definitely man! Thanks for watching.

  • @richm77
    @richm774 жыл бұрын

    just started to use my tig welder on aluminum and this helps a lot on what cup to use.

  • @hourglassingenuity103

    @hourglassingenuity103

    4 жыл бұрын

    richm77 glad to hear it man! Practice practice!

  • @wirngoericjaidzekaw.e.jeri9884
    @wirngoericjaidzekaw.e.jeri98843 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mann .am new to tig . Need every tips i can get to get better . Ive been a stick welder for 18years