Here's a very handy technique for thin aluminum and many other materials as well.

If you're struggling with tig welding have you ever wondered if you're using your right hand? Let's find out!

In this video I want to share a few tips on how to keep a sharp tip on your tungsten when you weld aluminum. It can be really handy sometimes and there are multiple ways to achieve a tip like that on AC.

Today I got a good old oil pan to fix. These jobs are pretty common, so hopefully this helps someone else as well

This video is about planning ahead and saving money while avoiding waste.

I got a lot of questions about my die grinders so here's a quick video about them. They are really nice and handy and odds are you probably need one. Check it out!

"It will only take 5 minutes, just a few tacks". That's what they always say. But here's a few examples of why it never goes that way.

Here's a very tiny tube repair I had to do for an old historic car. Patience and a few tips help to get it done.

Here's a very tiny tube repair I had to do for an old historic car. Patience and a few tips help to get it done.

Here's a quick video about a tool that you really need in your toolbox. It can be handy in so many occasions!

Small shop problems. My bandsaw died so I had to come up with something to get a few jobs done until the new one arrives.

Here's a quick tip for replicating a part or the detail of a part. It helps you save a lot of time, material and a potential headache.

Part 2 now available! Part 1 here:
https://welderskills.vhx.tv/videos/johannes-ciobanica-corroded-head-repair-part-1

Here's a quick tip to improve your restarts both on aluminum and stainless.

Here's part 1 of a corroded head repair. These things can be pretty intimidating at first but with the right steps they can be fixed.

WelderSkills Live with Johannes. In this zoom, Johannes discusses cast aluminum

A quick trick I use on head repairs for quick reference to avoid low spots or excessive build-up

Can you get high quality tungsten grinds without spending hundreds of dollars on fancy setups? The solution is cheap and easy to find!

Stop burning your fingers when you grind small tungsten! Here's a handy little tool to help you out!

In this video I'm doing some build-up on a damaged magnesium casting and it's all done with classic AC and simple settings everyone can relate to.

Different ways to differentiate between Magnesium and Aluminum. Johannes shows us how to tell with vinegar, arc shots, and visual cues

Magnesium can be dangerous if proper safety isn't observed. Johannes covers the 'dos and don'ts' of magnesium and shares his experience working with the material.

This repair was a little tricky and required a different approach than my usual head repairs. I wanted to share this exactly for this reason, just to show there are many ways to skin a cat.

Johannes lays out some tips for peening cast aluminum weld repairs to avoid porosity