ATI Training Video - TIG - Bob Rizzetto

[Jeff2013]

Hi,

I did some searching here; but, I didn't come up with any hits, so I thought I would post up a new thread.

I would like to view the TIG video that Bob Rizzetto did, and that is now part of the ATI welding course. I viewed a MIG video and a couple of gas videos that the previous owner of my Hobart welder had. I liked the way Bob presented the information.

I have searched online for an individual DVD that I could purchase; but, the only thing that I found was for the entire course at a price of almost $1,000. There's a lot of good information; but, that's not in my budget for training at the moment.

I was just wondering if anyone here knows where I can find that video.

Thanks,

Jeff

[H80N]

Have you tried contacting ATI directly...??

http://atitradeschools.com/sitemap.htm

In any event there are a pile of excellent free TIG training videos online

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tig+welding+techniques

[Jeff2013]

Hi H80N,

Those are both great suggestions. When I first bought the MIG I watched several different videos. For some reason the one ATI had with Bob were pretty straight forward, so when I started planning for TIG, I thought it would be a good start.

I will contact them to see if they will sell the TIG portion of the course only.

I have watched a number of videos online and agree that there's a lot of great information.

Thanks,

Jeff

[H80N]

In my opinion the BEST youtube TIG videos are by

Jody/weldingtipsandtricks https://www.youtube.com/user/welding...dtricks/videos

and by Andy Weyenberg/ Miller

https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...ller+weyenberg



and if you want some REAL inspiration take a look at John Marcella, owner of Marcella Manifolds...
he elevates TIG to an artform

https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...cella+manifold

[Jeff2013]

Hey H80N,

Thanks again.

I have watched quite a few of the weldingtipsandtricks videos in the past. I'll take a look at Andy's, too.

I've heard how difficult TIG is to really get good at. Not sure at 60 this is a skill I'll get good at. I'm looking forward to giving it a try.

I appreciate the help.

(I was going to post a question in a separate thread; but, if you have an opinion it would be good to hear from you. I was told that a wireless foot pedal is important. I bought a Diversion 180 several years ago and it came with a wired pedal. For the price of the wireless types, it's tough to justify unless it would make the learning process much easier. Any thoughts?)

Thanks,

Jeff

[H80N]

Hey H80N,

Thanks again.

I have watched quite a few of the weldingtipsandtricks videos in the past. I'll take a look at Andy's, too.

I've heard how difficult TIG is to really get good at. Not sure at 60 this is a skill I'll get good at. I'm looking forward to giving it a try.

I appreciate the help.

(I was going to post a question in a separate thread; but, if you have an opinion it would be good to hear from you. I was told that a wireless foot pedal is important. I bought a Diversion 180 several years ago and it came with a wired pedal. For the price of the wireless types, it's tough to justify unless it would make the learning process much easier. Any thoughts?)

Thanks,

Jeff

Jeff

IMHO a wireless pedal is a convenience not a requirement...... I still have not found a need to spend that kind of money for that convenience...
maybe when the prices drop a little.. I would get one....
NOT that I find fault with them... I know several guys that own & love them...

[H80N]

BTW..... Haven't you heard...?? 60 is the new 30.... lots of new tricks left in old dogs

TIG is NOT really difficult.... it just requires... little bit of rythm... a LOT of Cleanliness....

Using 2% Lanthanated Tungsten (BLUE)...

And the understanding of the basics...

https://www.millerwelds.com/~/media/...s/gtawbook.pdf

[Jeff2013]

Hi H80N,

I don't think of myself as old... the thing I miss most about my earlier years when it comes to learning skills like this is better eyesight. Thank goodness for cheaters!

I've read a lot of the debates on tungsten type... Lanthanated or Thoriated. Seems a lot of experienced welders prefer the Thoriated in spite of their slight radioactive properties.

Thanks for the Miller link, too.

Take Care,

Jeff

[H80N]

Your Diversion is an inverter machine...... "RED" Thoriated is OK for DC TIG....

BUT.... you want "BLUE" 2% Lanthanated for AC TIG....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpanERwagaU

"BLUE" can be used "All Around"...... in your case 3/32... 2% Lanthanated could be the only Tung you need to buy

properly taper ground and blunted...

http://www.diamondground.com/TungstenGuidebook2013.pdf

I would not be afraid of the "RED".... but it would not be my first choice for AC Aluminum

http://www.diamondground.com/thoriated-tungsten-discontinued/

[Jeff2013]

H80N,

Thanks again for the feedback. This is a great way to learn some of the basics.

Take Care,

Jeff

[H80N]

Any luck in getting that individual video..??

[Jeff2013]

Hi H80N,

Any luck in getting that individual video..??

Thanks for following up. The short answer is, no. I was hoping I might have a lead on one of the ATI courses from someone's estate; but, not sure it will happen.

ATI has not responded to my message.

As you pointed out, there are a lot of great videos online. I have viewed quite a few. Great information. There are still a lot to go through, and I'm learning quite a bit from them. I may just go this route.

Thanks for checking in.

Take Care,

Jeff