This video shows the butt joint portion of this aluminum hurricane project and how a #5 alumina cup can be the best choice for certain aluminum welds
This video shows the most common welds for carbon steel.
Tips for cups, settings, and some techniques for tig welding carbon steel 11ga thick fillet welds.
A project that brings out topics like gas shielding and electrode extension for tig welding carbon steel
Welding Overhead 4F position tube to plate with 5/32" 7018 is a bit more challenging than with smaller electrodes but the same fundamentals apply for the most part.
Tight arc length, rod angle, and restarts are demonstrated with instructive arc shots and body positioning.