TIG Welding Books
Two books by Shawn McDonald — paperback, Kindle, and Audible
Two TIG welding books by welder and author Shawn McDonald, each written for a different job — compare them below to find the right one.
Everything You NEED to Know About TIG Welding
The comprehensive guide — start here if you are learning TIG.
A structured, front-to-back course in book form: machine setup, tungsten, filler, gas, torch technique, then aluminum and stainless, heat control, and fabrication workflow. Written to take a newer welder from first arc to competent work.
Best for: Beginners and anyone who wants one book that covers the whole process in order.
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TIG Welding Secrets
The practical shop reference — field-tested tricks, not classroom theory.
A focused collection of the techniques that separate a clean, controlled weld from an average one: torch control, heat-sink tricks to fight warping, puddle timing and filler rhythm, tight-joint strategy, and spotting errors before they ruin a part.
Best for: Welders who already run a bead and want to sharpen technique and results fast.
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| Everything You NEED to Know About TIG Welding | TIG Welding Secrets | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | Beginners and self-taught welders who want the whole process explained in order | Welders who can already strike an arc and want to raise the quality of their work |
| Scope | Comprehensive: equipment, setup, tungsten, filler, gas, technique, aluminum, stainless, fabrication | Focused: the practical techniques and shop tricks that most improve a weld |
| Style | Structured instruction with a clear learning progression | Quick, field-tested reference you can dip into by problem |
| Beginner suitability | High — this is the one to start with | Better as a second book once the basics are in place |
| Length & format | Full-length guide · paperback, Kindle, Audible | Concise (about 67 pages) · paperback, Kindle, Audible |
| Price | $24.99 paperback · $9.99 Kindle | $24.99 paperback · $9.99 Kindle |
Choose Everything You NEED to Know About TIG Welding if you are new to TIG, are teaching yourself, or want a single reference that covers setup through advanced work in a logical order.
Choose TIG Welding Secrets if you already weld and want a short, practical book of technique fixes — heat control, torch work, distortion, puddle timing — you can apply the same day.
Welding aluminum specifically? See the dedicated Fundamentals of TIG Welding Aluminum page, and the aluminum chapters inside Everything You NEED to Know.
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10 books:$129
20 books:$259
50 books:$549
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