Expert TIG Welder, Professional Instructor & Bestselling Author
With years of hands-on welding experience and a passion for teaching, Shawn McDonald has helped thousands of welders master TIG welding through his comprehensive guides and expert instruction.
Shawn McDonald learned TIG welding the hard way — through real jobs, real mistakes, and years under the hood. Unlike instructors who only teach from textbooks, Shawn brings the authentic experience of a working welder to his educational materials.
His approach focuses on practical techniques that actually work in the shop, not just theory that sounds good in the classroom. This real-world perspective has made his books essential reading for welders who want to improve their craft with proven methods.
Years of hands-on experience in professional welding environments, from fabrication shops to precision manufacturing.
Specialized expertise in TIG welding techniques for aluminum, stainless steel, and exotic materials.
Helping welders at all skill levels improve their techniques through clear, practical instruction.
Bestselling author of multiple comprehensive TIG welding guides with hundreds of five-star reviews.
Shawn McDonald has authored comprehensive welding guides that have helped thousands of welders improve their skills:
"TIG welding is equal parts art and science. The fundamentals are universal, but developing your own style takes time and practice. My goal is to give you the proven techniques that will shorten your learning curve and help you produce quality work faster."
— Shawn McDonald