Best beginner tig handbook

[Blingin97]

I have 20 years in mig welding in and want to learn how to tig but don't have time for school what is the best handbook to buy so I can practice at home. Thanks Jeremy

[H80N]

I have 20 years in mig welding in and want to learn how to tig but don't have time for school what is the best handbook to buy so I can practice at home. Thanks Jeremy

Basic TIG Guidelines Booklet

https://www.millerwelds.com/~/media/miller%20electric/files/pdf/resources/bookspamphlets/gtawbook.pdf

Lots of free info here

https://www.millerwelds.com/resources/welding-resources/tig-welding-resources

[H80N]

Jody has a bunch of good videos too

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

[Blingin97]

Thanks for the reply I also see tig welding for dummies has some good reviews but the price is high

[H80N]

Thanks for the reply I also see tig welding for dummies has some good reviews but the price is high

The "Dummies" book has nothing new that you can't download in the free 24 page booklet

This one is ancient.... but fairly complete.... and the basics have NOT changed............... So...it is worth referencing...

http://www.esabna.com/euweb/tig_handbook/591tig1_1.htm

Wish that MILLER would repost their TIG Handbook PDF.... it was EXCELLENT..!!!!

here is a thread on it

http://www.millerwelds.com/resources...6-tig-handbook

MAYBE ....Miller management will rethink this..???

[Oldgrandad]

You don't need a book, TIG welding is simple 45 degree angle on the torch and don't forget to add rod. There your an expert! Just kidding read the basics but the only thing that will make you good at TIG is time under the hood.

[Blingin97]

That's what I was wondering if I should just practice at home. Think I will read that literature and practice at home thanks a lot

[H80N]

That's what I was wondering if I should just practice at home. Think I will read that literature and practice at home thanks a lot

A lot of excellent free resources to teach yourself at home

Do you have a TIG machine yet..??

[Olivero]

I did not go to school or anything like that but studied pretty much anything on TIG welding I could find online while using it for my job of maintaining an industrial kitchen where lots of stuff gets broken. I then advanced through basic and got into more advanced on the welding technology and started reading about metals and metallurgy, passivation technology and also studying Stick welding and pretty much ended up being the welder on site for 15 buildings but I read A LOT and practiced A LOT.

I still learn every day but if you want to learn, I recommend reading PDF's from online which in essence is the same as a book. I don't think a tutor is necessary but it definetley helps, I have an apprentice now who is learning but I am having him study the same as me and just direct and advise on his procedures and final welds which seems to be good.

Read and practice, make sure you grasp a new piece of information and can use it before you move onto the next or it all tends to blend and be confusing.

And you got Miller's forum for any questions, I did not have that for the first year but definetley been good every since.

Best of luck,

[Blingin97]

Thanks for all the input I do have a tig welder and mig welder at home. I think I will read some of your suggested posts and start playing with tig at home and hopefully I can catch on soon enough

[H80N]

One thing critical to good TIG welds is Tungsten Electrode selection.... prep & care

here is a useful guidebook

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

[ryanjones2150]

After a bit of practice, if you can find someone that is good at it to give you some one-on-one pointers, your skills will develop even faster. That skilled operator will be able to correct poor technique and offer advice that would otherwise take far longer to sink in.

[aametalmaster]

I found some dusty Miller books here at work. Looks like they have been here for years and lots of info in them. One is TIG, Stick, and another for MIG. They should publish/sell them again...Bob

[ryanjones2150]

I'd buy a set. It would be good to hand to my nephews when they come over and want to learn to weld. At least get the iPad out of their hands for five seconds.

[aametalmaster]

I'd buy a set. It would be good to hand to my nephews when they come over and want to learn to weld. At least get the iPad out of their hands for five seconds.

1995 is the date in the cover. Looks like Miller had lots of books avail at that time...Bob