Man today I got my order from weldmonger.com. I bought a fupa 12 with a titanium ring and a sticker. I'm so happy because I got three stickers and you all know we love stickers in our orders JODY COLLIER thank you so much. I've been filling up my case with cups and gas lenses tungsten and all the goodies from weldmonger.com. you guys go check out weldmonger store and you won't be disappointed.
Hey everybody, I have a rather unfortunate announcement to make. We're gonna be closing WelderSkills in late July. Many of you have likely noticed that things have slowed down a bit around here lately. That's largely because my Dad (Jody) is currently in the hospital receiving treatment for a rather serious diagnosis. He has a long, hard road ahead, and his treatment will require 100% of his focus for the foreseeable future. Closure is certainly not what we'd like to do, but without my Dad's contributions (both on camera and behind the scenes) WelderSkills just won't be getting the attention it deserves, and won't be able to earn your membership fee every month with new content. WelderSkills is a product whose quality we are committed to maintaining. If it's beyond our ability to meet that quality standard, then we don't feel right in offering it to you all. For those of you who have signed up with an annual membership after July of 2024, I realize you won't be able to get your full year of access. For that reason, I'll begin processing prorated refunds very soon for members who won't be getting their full year (For instance, if you signed up last October, you'll receive a refund for 3 months of service). If you signed up for an annual subscription using the App Store or Google Play, send me an email to get your refund because that process works a little differently (joey@welderskills.com).As a thank you for signing up with us, our full course library (Intro to TIG, MIG, Stick and mini courses) will be made available to download until we close the service for all active members. Aside from that, the WelderSkills service will maintain all functionality until we go offline. Thank you all so much for giving this thing a shot. I had a great time working on it, and please believe me that this announcement absolutely sucks to make. It's truly been an honor and something I'm really proud of building with my Dad, all of our awesome instructors, and each of you. -JoeyFeel free to comment here or email me with any questions at joey@welderskills.comI'll continue to post updates as I have them!EDIT: moved to new channel 'WelderSkillsClosure' where I'll discuss all details related to that!
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in 🛠️ projects
December 29, 2024
• Edited (Dec 29, 2024)
This was brought to me by a locksmith. First time with a cast aluminum repair. Should I use High amps and move quickly or lower amps and progress at normal speed? What settings would be generally recommended for such a small part made of cast aluminum? Also Using CK Lazer green tungsten with my Primeweld 325x…. Any help would be highly appreciated!
in 🏆 contests
November 15, 2024
• Edited (Nov 19, 2024)
Here is my settings I forgot to add tungsten and cup size. 1/8 2% lanthanated with a #8 gas lens 24cfm 1/8 4043 filler and I’m not sure on the aluminum I ordered it from Brad because I don’t keep a lot of aluminum at my shop because I don’t weld it a lot. I used a pedal as well. 170 was the top of my range.
Nathan Leiter (NMT Welding and Industrial Maintenance llc)
December 26, 2024
I hope everyone had a great Christmas! Here's a new video from our newest instructor, Shaun Graham Say hi to Shaun! You'll get to know him more in the coming weeks!
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Shaun Graham - Cone Layout
Our newest instructor, Shaun Graham, responds to a member...
in 👋 introductions
December 24, 2024
Hi everyone, I’m a welding student that completed 2 years of welding in college while in high school. I’ve done MiG, Stick and Tig but my experience really shines in Stick. I’m trying to go back to school for more or get a beginner job in the industry. Thank you Jody for all the videos you have made. We used to watch your videos in class and I still watch them outside of school. Currently 18 years old and excited to make a career and learn everything that I can.
December 25, 2024
To all our members, I’d like to wish you guys a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New year. I hope this next year brings us all the best. Last project of the year for my shop.
in ❓ questions
December 24, 2024
• Edited (Dec 24, 2024)
JODY COLLIER Merry Christmas to you Jody and your family. I was running through posts in the forum and saw something about torch cables and how stiff they can be causing the torch to be kicked at an angle making it hard to hold the torch in the position you want without some force. Another person said you carried torch cables and the proper dinse connections on weldmonger. I have a miller diversion 180 and my torch is kicked to left really hard no matter how I lay the line it's just hard to turn the torch toward the the downward angle. What is your recommendation for a new cable and the connector if needed to make that torch feel supple in my hand. Or is there a way to adjust what I have in order to get a better feel out of the miller setup I paid 3200 buckaroos for. In hindsight I wish I would have known what I know now about the prime weld machines. But that's a topic for another post. I'm determined to learn to be a good welder on the miller 180. Thank you for your advice on the torch setup. I would like to upgrade and have that supple feeling torch angle.
in 👋 introductions
December 23, 2024
Hi welding friends, thanks for all the tips and tricks that this site shares. Ronnie from Denver, Colorado. Welding AC/DC tig for the first time on a water cooled Everlast 255EXT. I’ve Mig, Stick, Brazed and Gas welded in the past but never had a tig welder for constant usage. Thanks to Jody for all the great videos.
Will be teaching myself so I can start on a few race car projects. Chromoly roll cage, titanium/stainless headers, new body panels and many more projects ahead!
in ❓ questions
December 24, 2024
Joey Collier hey man Merry Christmas to you and your family. I couple of weeks ago when I joined up there was some talk of WS stickers. I am trying to load my helmet lol. Any chance the are still available? Thank you. $?
November 02, 2024
Puke tank that we built here in the shop this week. Would you guys like to see one of these built start to finish? Comment below or any other projects you may wanna see.