Your definitive beginner TIG welding starter book — TIG Welding Secrets

TIG Welding Secrets is the practical, field-tested guide that takes you from first arc to clean, repeatable welds. Written by veteran TIG instructors, it strips away noise and gives you a clear process: set up the machine correctly, read the puddle, control heat, and lay consistent beads on steel, stainless, and aluminum. If you’ve been searching for a beginner TIG welding starter book that actually shortens the learning curve, this is it.

Inside, you’ll get precise starting parameters for AC/DC machines, tungsten selection and prep, gas, cups, and filler choices—plus when to use pulse, AC balance, and frequency for thin material. Step-by-step drills build muscle memory for torch angle, arc length, travel speed, and filler timing. Troubleshooting flows help you diagnose porosity, undercut, lack of fusion, contamination, and distortion fast, so you stop wasting coupons and consumables. Expect shop-ready checklists, macro photo references for bead quality and heat tint, and procedures used to train new hires in professional fab environments.

• Proven setups with dial-in starting points for common joints and alloys.
• Clear visuals and cues to read the puddle and manage heat effectively.
• Repeatable workflows, safety fundamentals, and maintenance routines.