Torch angle for TIG welding 

check out the blog article on torch angles here

Whenever I read something that says "This is the proper torch angle for TIG welding" I shake my head.

The reason is because I dont think there is a proper torch angle for TIG welding.

The proper angle is whatever works for the situation.

A good example of this is the contrast of tig welding aluminum vs walking the cup on carbon steel.

The best torch angle for each is wildly different. 

A steeper angle works great for walking the cup on steel but that same steep angle would ball up the filler wire on aluminum.

Aim for Optimal and Make Adjustments as Needed.

If you are TIG welding a simple fillet weld where there are no obstacles requiring a certain torch angle, you will probably benefit from using a 15 degree torch angle.

Just know you can also get good results if you deviate.

How to Hold a TIG torch

Just like with torch angles depending on the situation, how you hold a tig torch depends on the type weld, position, and other factors.

There is no proper way to hold a TIG torch just like there is no proper torch angle.

But if you are a beginner, this video might give you some guidance on how to hold a tig torch.