Instructor: Johannes Ciobanica
Johannes Ciobanica (@tighappens) is pretty new on the scene, and he's getting lots of attention for his welding artistry. We feel lucky to have him on board! Hailing from Italy, Johannes' approach is sure to leave you feeling inspired to hone your craft and become an artisan of a very valuable trade.
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Johannes - Double Dipping Technique
Here's a very handy technique for thin aluminum and many other materials as well.
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Johannes - Are you using your "Right Hand?"
If you're struggling with tig welding have you ever wondered if you're using your right hand? Let's find out!
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Johannes - Sharp Tip on Aluminum
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.
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Johannes - Oil pan crack repair
Today I got a good old oil pan to fix. These jobs are pretty common, so hopefully this helps someone else as well
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Johannes - Mini Tungstens
This video is about planning ahead and saving money while avoiding waste.
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Johannes - My Favorite Die Grinder
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!
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Johannes Ciobanica - 5 Minute Job
"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.
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Johannes Ciobanica - Tiny Tube Repair
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.
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Johannes - Tiny Aluminum Tubes
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.
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Johannes Ciobanica - You Need this Tool!
Here's a quick video about a tool that you really need in your toolbox. It can be handy in so many occasions!
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Johannes Ciobanica - Improvising in a Pinch
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.
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Johannes Ciobanica - Replicating Parts
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.
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Johannes Ciobanica - Corroded Head Repair part 2 -TIG CAST ALUMINUM
Part 2 now available! Part 1 here:
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Johannes Ciobanica - Quick Tip for Better Restarts
Here's a quick tip to improve your restarts both on aluminum and stainless.
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Johannes Ciobanica - Corroded Head Repair Part 1
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.
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Johannes - Zoom Recording "Cast Aluminum"
WelderSkills Live with Johannes. In this zoom, Johannes discusses cast aluminum
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Johannes Ciobanica - Reference points on head repairs
A quick trick I use on head repairs for quick reference to avoid low spots or excessive build-up
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Johannes Ciobanica - Cheap Quality Tungsten Grinds
Can you get high quality tungsten grinds without spending hundreds of dollars on fancy setups? The solution is cheap and easy to find!
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Johannes Ciobanica - Stop Burning Your Fingers
Stop burning your fingers when you grind small tungsten! Here's a handy little tool to help you out!
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Johannes Ciobanica - Magnesium Repair with Classic AC
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.
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Johannes Ciobanica - Magnesium vs Aluminum
Different ways to differentiate between Magnesium and Aluminum. Johannes shows us how to tell with vinegar, arc shots, and visual cues
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Johannes Ciobanica - Basic Magnesium Safety
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.
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Johannes Ciobanica - Motorcycle Head Repair
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.
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Johannes Ciobanica - Peening Fundamentals
Johannes lays out some tips for peening cast aluminum weld repairs to avoid porosity