Is this guy serious?? "Mr TIG" builds a smoker....and it sucks

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I've been wanting to build a smoker for a while and was looking at some videos on youtube and ran across these from, "Mr TIG".I should be better and not throw stones and I wouldn't if he wasn't making these videos as "instructional".If he was just building a smoker and wanted to show it off then right on but he's trying to "teach" people.... all while shilling crappy products.I can't believe the techniques, comments, and lack of quality that I saw in these videos. Absolutely no prep on hot rolled steel for TIG welding, poor fit-up, poor weld sequencing, welding with a dirty tungsten (as a result of not cleaning off the mill scale), claiming that you can't MIG weld 16ga steel and that "TIG MUST be used, improper nomenclature, etc.. This guy is a joke for such a self-proclaimed, "TIG expert".There are 4 videos for the whole build.http://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
Reply:I bought mine from Northern Tool and it works just fine....I have only watched a total of 30 Seconds of 1 of his vids and laughed....Will not watch any more.What a joke....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:I had a hard time just watching the Plasma cutting at the start. I think a name change to Mister Plasma should be in order..Esab/Lorch ET-220iEsab 160i caddyThermal LM-200 Lincoln feedersThermal Pee-Wee 85sThermal 60i- 3phase /RPC powered (Beast)Thermal Drag-gun 35CINE 1500 Klutch 140i
Reply:Mr Numbskull is more like it....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:. . . and what's up with the levitating hood starting at 2:22 in Part 3?Sci-fi comedy?MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:The guys just pushing product like almost every youtube video now I watch one vid awhile ago I have 10x the tig skills of this guy  with my left hand and I'm sure if I do then someone like zap could probally do it better with a broken hand then him lol
Reply:duaneb55Sci-fi comedy?  -  Yes - Space is a vacuum:  He sucks, He sucks, He sucks!Bonus - For noticing the 'Mystery Hood' - you get a $1 off on the plans.Opus
Reply:I was going to start a thread about mr tig to ask if this guy was really a world renown expert.I'm a complete newbie to tig and TO ME his welding looks far from expert. Particularly when you watch welding-tv guy's stuff.But I didn't want to say anything... lol
Reply:He would also have twice the work space on his welding table if he would take those POS welders off of it instead of trying to "place" them for advertisement.If you are going to call yourself an expert at something than you damn well better be the best at it. It's funny, almost every single person that calls themselves an "expert" is usually far from it. Jody Collier is 100 times the weldor of this guy. Knowledgeable, skilled, and mostly humble. Jody does push some product but I don't particularly mind as the knowledge he shares is invaluable. I keep waiting for Ron Popeil to show up and tell us how we can cook a turkey inside the welder while we're working. "Set it and forget it!" http://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
Reply:Mine from Wal-Mart of all places is better.  Got this one for $60 closeout.  8 years ago.  Still works to this day.In fact, this friday the 4th of July, we'll be smoking up some babyback BBQ ribs with hickory, pecan, and a few fruit woods.  MMMmmmm.  1st on WeldingWeb to have a scrolling sig! HTP Invertig 400HTP Invertig 221HTP ProPulse 300HTP ProPulse 200 x2HTP ProPulse 220MTSHTP Inverarc 200TLP HTP Microcut 875SC
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterI bought mine from Northern Tool and it works just fine....I have only watched a total of 30 Seconds of 1 of his vids and laughed....Will not watch any more.What a joke....zap!
Reply:Originally Posted by OscarMine from Wal-Mart of all places is better.  Got this one for $60 closeout.  8 years ago.  Still works to this day.In fact, this friday the 4th of July, we'll be smoking up some babyback BBQ ribs with hickory, pecan, and a few fruit woods.  MMMmmmm.
Reply:Originally Posted by ZTFabI know they're hard to sit through but watch video #2 starting at around the 6:30 mark. You'll $hit when you see the "tack welds".
Reply:Reminds me of the old saying about an Ex-spurt being nothing more than a drip under pressure.
Reply:Originally Posted by ZTFabThat looks good!I smoked a 7rib (15.6lb before trimming) Prime Rib for Father's Day on a Weber charcoal grill. 24 hour dry brine, trimmed to the eye, tied, and wet rubbed with olive oil and Montreal steak seasoning. Used Jack Daniels Oak Barrel chips and smoked for about 4 hours until it was 125deg. Did a quick hot sear on my gas grill and served it at 135deg. My dad said it was the best Prime rib he's ever had...and hes had a lot!
Reply:I tried watching his stuff a few times.But this one is terrible - his first weld is about 4:25 and you'll see what I mean.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:I do not like to make fun of people but calling yourself a world renowned tig expert and producing these welds does not go too well together.He should change his name to Mr. Sparky. This is the first time I have seen so many sparks flying away when using tig.
Reply:The guy is a fuchin joke.Welding "Backwards" in the corner...ummmmmmmmm...NO!Plus he is just one BIG sales rep for chicom crap. (Gotta make sure that machine is front and center now don't we)...I REFUSE to observe anymore....Bad fit up.Bad instruction.Bad machine.Worse OPERATOR."World Renound" my azz.And you can tell him I SAID SO....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Here is the one I got..Not one weld on it and it works just fine.Mrs. zap ordered it without me knowing about it but all is good....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:On a similar note, what are some GOOD YouTube channels to subscribe to?
Reply:I have to watch those videos, I need to learn how to GTAW through mill scale; think of all the time saved!
Reply:Originally Posted by gizOn a similar note, what are some GOOD YouTube channels to subscribe to?
Reply:Originally Posted by gizOn a similar note, what are some GOOD YouTube channels to subscribe to?
Reply:I'm just a hobbiest tig welder, but if this guy is "MR.TIG"then why in that clip of the 2nd vid at 6:30 minutes in back ground does he have a can of lincoln electric stick electrodes? Last edited by Basicwelder54; 07-02-2014 at 04:29 PM.
Reply:Thanks guys - I've been a long time subscriber to his channel and so far it's been the best I've found. Do we have any other, lesser known channels?Some that I've enjoyed are "Keith Fenner," "mrpete222," and "myfordboy." They don't specialize in welding but include some. I'd really like to find a channel that is TIG heavy.I know this is about the welding, but I like my wooden smoker better. Retains heat better. cost me all of $25. It is definitely a bit of redneck engineering, but it works quite well. Powered by a Chicom hotplate ;-)Miller Multimatic 255
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveI tried watching his stuff a few times.But this one is terrible - his first weld is about 4:25 and you'll see what I mean.
Reply:Originally Posted by ZTFabSweet baby Jesus, wtf was that??
Reply:Originally Posted by SuperArc...Anybody that demonstrates anything to anybody in a public setting (YouTube, forums etc...) risks being chastised and critiqued, even for petty things at times.   I think some people that make videos are just humble about it and also openly admit their skills, limitations and mistakes so others can learn from them.  (Jody and Lanse are prime examples here).   Then there are others (Mr. TIG at the top of this list) that never admit anything wrong with their techniques, teaching methods and such  and that's why they  have little to no respect by others.It's like if the cocky and arrogant guy is going to make his TIG videos and not admit when he's doing it right, then "we" the viewers will do it for him.   ...and that's never going to go over too well.
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveWhatever it was, it certainly didn't qualify as "teaching" - yikes!
Reply:Originally Posted by ZTFabHell, it wasn't even welding!!
Reply:You all are just jealous that he's so good and gets all the big name sponsors.Actually, I know it's harsh, but he reminds me of a politician.Mr. HE
Reply:Originally Posted by 7A749Perfect, Paul?I think you're a little better than that Yeah, even my 12 yr old son thinks he's a tool.
Reply:Video number two.5:50-7:40 total stupidity.
Reply:Originally Posted by Louie1961I know this is about the welding, but I like my wooden smoker better. Retains heat better. cost me all of $25. It is definitely a bit of redneck engineering, but it works quite well. Powered by a Chicom hotplate ;-)
Reply:I don't do vids..Only pictures......However I will weld right in front of you....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:My computer has been going nucking futs the last bunch of days, so I didn't even attempt watching these, But if this banana head is mr. tig, than I'm seven feet tall and a f'n superhero lol. I've shut down a few of his vids in the past. Just horrible. He knows just enough to give bad information. Oh and Zap. the Cajun injecter bud! Yikes! Glad I left early a few weeks ago. Hope you didn't put that on there cause it's your alias street name. I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Lol I love when he pulls out the huge grinder to clean mill scale off sheet metal hahaha. A 4 1/2 would of been so much easier to control.Miller Maxstar 200 SDPiperliner #10 Gold
Reply:How can you call that a smoker if you can't create wood-fire smoke?? LOLSteaming up water doesn't qualify as smoke.Smoking requires actually burning this stuff:
Reply:Originally Posted by Louie1961Oh Oscar, ye of little faith! Everyone who knows BBQ knows that the optimal temp for pork is about 225-235 Fahrenheit. That is well below the combustion temp for wood (as in the wood frame of my smoker). So the smoker won't burn. That being said, that hotplate gets plenty hot to burn the hickory chunks I place in the cast iron skillet that goes on top of the hotplate. Water doesn't go into this smoker. I got this design idea from none other than Alton Brown, and it rocks. It makes beautiful, smoked over actual burning wood, barbeque.
Reply:I just watched Mr. Tig how to weld corner joints and we need to invite him to Weldingweb to start a thread called "Tig like Stick." Or maybe "how I made an in position tig weld with prepared metal look like a farm weld by a kid who just learned how to use an AC buzz box." This guy is terribly irresponsible and at least he's making smokers and other crap, rather than trying to show people how to weld aircraft fuselage tubing or roll bars. I bet he is really good at grinding tungsten though, 'Mr.Sparky' is an apt name for him.You can tell he's not a real welder because his workspace is too clean.
Reply:Originally Posted by pedaldude and we need to invite him to Weldingweb
Reply:Wow. After watching his Jedi like skills with the plasma I had all I could take. Maybe one should look at it like a train wreck, where you don't want to look but you just can't turn away.
Reply:Originally Posted by pedaldude"Tig like Stick." Or maybe "how I made an in position tig weld with prepared metal look like a farm weld by a kid who just learned how to use an AC buzz box."
Reply:My mother always told me if I didn't have anything nice to say then don't say anything. So on that advice, I ain't got **** to say about Mr tig.Ben
Reply:Sire TIG is salesman, not a welder.Someone should let him know his title is ridiculous and offensive to people who actually are.Welding/Fab Pics: www.UtahWeld.com
Reply:Originally Posted by gizThanks guys - I've been a long time subscriber to his channel and so far it's been the best I've found. Do we have any other, lesser known channels?Some that I've enjoyed are "Keith Fenner," "mrpete222," and "myfordboy." They don't specialize in welding but include some. I'd really like to find a channel that is TIG heavy.
Reply:Originally Posted by Drf255Hi Wyatt
Reply:Originally Posted by Drf255Hi Wyatt
Reply:Originally Posted by pedaldudeI just watched Mr. Tig how to weld corner joints and we need to invite him to Weldingweb to start a thread called "Tig like Stick." Or maybe "how I made an in position tig weld with prepared metal look like a farm weld by a kid who just learned how to use an AC buzz box." This guy is terribly irresponsible and at least he's making smokers and other crap, rather than trying to show people how to weld aircraft fuselage tubing or roll bars. I bet he is really good at grinding tungsten though, 'Mr.Sparky' is an apt name for him.You can tell he's not a real welder because his workspace is too clean.