Please read before you purchase: As stated in the title this book it is for beginners. If you have been away from TIG Welding and are rusty or are coming in from other methods like MIG, Stick, oxy acetylene this book could also be of benefit. The ideal reader has good aptitude, eye hand coordination, safety conscious, a positive outlook and a can do attitude.This book is written from the perspective of someone who knows the frustrations of learning to TIG weld and how to overcome it.If your mid to expert level at TIG welding then this book IS NOT FOR YOU. There are other books on advanced methods available from other authors.If your pessimist, critic or looking for advanced level material please move on to another title.Thanks