BACKFEED Root Pass | TIG Welding Technique !

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  • čas přidán 30. 09. 2022
  • TIG welding on the open root with back feeding tig root pass technique.
    Back-feeding a TIG root is a valuable technique that comes in handy when in tight spots or when you have a bad fit-up with large gaps or just a way to go with your root on a regular basis.
    The video gives the viewer good insights into how to place a good and solid root pass. With the appropriate training and practice on the part of the operator, learning to back-feed root can become an invaluable skill!
    If the puddle gets too large, gravity will simply pull it away ...(especially at the top quarters). This is why molten metal is especially challenging for beginners.
    #tig #tigwelding #backfeedingroot
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Komentáře • 141

  • @THB-Outdoors
    @THB-Outdoors Před 4 měsíci +9

    I was really struggling with tig root, but thanks to this video, I was able to pass my F6/F4 test!

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Glad it helped! 👍

  • @adj1980usmc
    @adj1980usmc Před 11 měsíci +8

    Been welding ASME stainless vessels in Upstate New York for two years now. This is my dream job, I went to two welding schools (paid for by the GI Bill) after working in steel construction/iron work for two years. I pride myself on my personal high standards of work quality, and after about a year my speed was on par with most others, but my quality was far better than the vast majority of my peers. The one aspect I struggled with was my pipe root passes. Your videos have helped me in that department immensely! Thank you, and keep up the good work.

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Thank you brother, very happy to hear that. 👊

    • @user-hb4uu8rr9i
      @user-hb4uu8rr9i Před 4 měsíci

      Why did you go to 2 welding schools

    • @adj1980usmc
      @adj1980usmc Před 4 měsíci

      @@user-hb4uu8rr9i the first was Lincoln Tech. Very basic school, but I got plenty of hood time out it. An instructor from my last class said we’ve all learned enough to get us a welders helper/fitter position, and that the school he went to was more fabrication oriented, within 24 hours I was touring the AMC at Community College of Denver. Possibly the best kept secret in welding education. Phenomenal facility, generously funded, and very driven and passionate teaching staff. A lot of people ask me the same question, most don’t get it, but I wouldn’t change a thing!

  • @dillonpeck5463
    @dillonpeck5463 Před rokem +3

    super cool video my man, learning a lot while watching, thanks man

  • @rightndn3416
    @rightndn3416 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you for your videos, I been to Tulsa welding school, learned my pipe welding there. Now I'm close to retiring and welding is a good paying trade. Heavy root pass is good to learn and like he says "no suck backs". Keep up the good work (videos).

  • @Borderweldingservices
    @Borderweldingservices Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for the videos! Love them! God bless you sir! I’ll be learning the back feed! I hope more people subscribe to your channel! I’ll be sharing your videos as well’

  • @o61000
    @o61000 Před měsícem +2

    Thank you so very much

  • @tonisiqueira9543
    @tonisiqueira9543 Před rokem +2

    Sim mestre é isso aí aprendi também que em cada hora do tubo temos que manter o grau certo da vareta principalmente na área que o material é depositado por gravidade com a amperagem certa fica mais fácil de administrar a raíz obrigado pela apresentação 🙏

  • @mark1954
    @mark1954 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for this, very real and answers many questions

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem

      Glad it was helpful!🙂

  • @chadmoyer1453
    @chadmoyer1453 Před rokem +1

    Good job brother. God bless you

  • @leeboudreaux6698
    @leeboudreaux6698 Před rokem +1

    Great video bro.

  • @vytislastauskas1126
    @vytislastauskas1126 Před rokem +2

    Starte to weld pipes 3 months ago and this kind of materiali super helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowlege!!!!

  • @richardkawucha1232
    @richardkawucha1232 Před 8 měsíci +1

    When doing repair work, on high pressure boilers for powerhouses, I've done buddy welds (stick and heli-arc). There were occasions, where due to tight constraints, we used the back feed technique.

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks for sharing

  • @rajeshdalai4946
    @rajeshdalai4946 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Beautiful bro

  • @jeepwk6.5L
    @jeepwk6.5L Před rokem +14

    I do well back feeding As long as I don’t stick my rod to the inside of the pipe

    • @calebc6028
      @calebc6028 Před rokem +2

      How do we combat this? More heat?

    • @jeepwk6.5L
      @jeepwk6.5L Před rokem +4

      @@calebc6028 I got it down now, I think the thing that helped was just being more accurate with my rod. Once I could keep it in the puddle I was good. It would stick once I came out of the puddle a little on the side. You could always try more heat. But if you're keyholing and not able to satisfy the puddle I'd say you're too hot then. My thing was accuracy tho I think.

  • @jamesfalvey77
    @jamesfalvey77 Před rokem +1

    Awesome.

  • @mdarbaz416
    @mdarbaz416 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Good job bro😊

  • @user-zu6zz6tj8t
    @user-zu6zz6tj8t Před 9 měsíci +1

    That's bad ass welding....

  • @tata2692
    @tata2692 Před rokem +7

    Top man. As always great video. When i watch how you welding, it’s look so easy. But i know that it is not. Keep the good job buddy.

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem

      Thanks brother 👍

  • @dziedzicpruski4649
    @dziedzicpruski4649 Před rokem +2

    Good work!

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem

      Thank you! Cheers!🙂

  • @anwarshaik515
    @anwarshaik515 Před rokem +1

    LOVELY 🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @mikolajskowronski7120
    @mikolajskowronski7120 Před rokem +2

    Best Tig channel, big up

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much man!! I appreciate your support🙂

    • @mikolajskowronski7120
      @mikolajskowronski7120 Před rokem +2

      @@X3MTIG i spend 6 months To learn walking the cup, it was impossible without your movies. Thanks a lot Brother :)

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem +1

      @@mikolajskowronski7120 I’m happy to hear that brother😎💪!!

  • @khalidabouhassan5836
    @khalidabouhassan5836 Před rokem +6

    Thank you for uploading the long version man!! You are an alien😂, I can’t believe with what ease you are controlling the puddle , fighting gravity and welding😮!! I love your channel and your video quality is amazing!! Mashallah 🤩

    • @mohammadabuhamed3513
      @mohammadabuhamed3513 Před rokem +2

      Mashallah indeed brother!!!He is incredible 🙌🏽✊🏽

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem +3

      Thanks brother, I’m happy you like it. 👍

  • @bakulhossen-mb4qm
    @bakulhossen-mb4qm Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks

  • @bekhm.Cash83
    @bekhm.Cash83 Před rokem +1

    Good job my friend !

  • @wf_soldas
    @wf_soldas Před rokem +2

    Obrigado pela aula / 🇧🇷 / +1 inscrito ✔

  • @robertwaltersagbayyumbla7150

    MUY LINDO EL PASO DE RAIZ FELICITACIONES

  • @kamhieh1
    @kamhieh1 Před rokem +2

    Thank you so much. Your effort is great. One of the coolest and most informative videos I've seen
    More than a wonderful explanation. Step by step
    Without shortcuts. You have conveyed the information very professionally, thank you

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem

      Thank you my friend 🙏

  • @steelworkers78
    @steelworkers78 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Nice root welding jobs

  • @user-qq6df3lj2w
    @user-qq6df3lj2w Před rokem +1

    keren saudara terima kasih ini video yang sanggat bermanfaat untuk generasi kita

  • @nkosingumenzimasilela9468

    Thanks Coach now I remember to be fast at the top 🔝 since gravity pulls it 👇 down

  • @billy.b652
    @billy.b652 Před rokem +2

    Served my time with Babcock n Wilcox. We had filler wire to the outside of the pipe, and not the inside. But fair play to you, you have one steady hand sir.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem

      Hey bud, thanks for your comment I appreciate that 👍cheers to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🍺

  • @docifishing
    @docifishing Před rokem +1

    Masterrr TIG

  • @johncastro7481
    @johncastro7481 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you very much MASTER I've got lots of learn form you...... Take good care always god bless you and your family..... Thank you🙂🙂

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před 2 měsíci

      You are very welcome. God bless you too 👍

  • @JohnDoe-yh6sn
    @JohnDoe-yh6sn Před rokem +14

    You are true master my brother!!! Your knowledge and in-depth explanations are fascinating. Welders can learn so much from you. Hands down amazing channel and content! I’m just in shock that channel like yours doesn’t have more subscribers while some others who are just 3-4 min in duration and are all click bait titles are gaining more than 500 k views. That should really make us as welders worried 🧐, are people really that dumb ??🤔🤦🏻

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem +7

      Thanks for your comment brother. There are few welding channels that actually strive to provide knowledge, but there is also more channels that are focused on getting views instead of providing quality information. Unfortunately, that’s up to viewers to decide what they want to watch. When I try to watch some of them it just insults my intelligence 🫣.

    • @JohnDoe-yh6sn
      @JohnDoe-yh6sn Před rokem +3

      @@X3MTIG Totally agree brother💯!!!

    • @cultm
      @cultm Před rokem +1

      @@X3MTIG bro which one do you prefer at root pass? walking the cup or freehand technique

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem +3

      @@cultm it all depends from the position if you are in the field, but I prefer free hand!

    • @pennertoadinc.3150
      @pennertoadinc.3150 Před rokem

      @@X3MTIG any tips for free hand? My free hand needs some work but my walking is pretty decent. I also need to get my filler hand a bit more stable

  • @cobraten91
    @cobraten91 Před 15 dny +1

    this guy was born to weld😢😢😢

  • @GothKid1996
    @GothKid1996 Před 9 měsíci +1

    You can really chill With Back feeding.

  • @rajeshdalai4946
    @rajeshdalai4946 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Wanderful root

  • @user-pz1pm5is3i
    @user-pz1pm5is3i Před 6 měsíci

    Hello. Nice to see and learn from you, tell me the flow rate of argon in liters what current amps?

  • @alextremo7853
    @alextremo7853 Před rokem +1

    Great videos as always. Just wondering why you prefer scratch start over lift arc?

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem +1

      Thanks bud, I prefer scratch on Carbon piping, and lift on stainless.

  • @TheoldRoss4
    @TheoldRoss4 Před rokem +3

    Like watching a master . Dude your so damn good. I've learned so much from you along with the other here on CZcams. Appreciate you so much

    • @user-si7bw9is4f
      @user-si7bw9is4f Před 11 měsíci

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      @user-si7bw9is4f Před 11 měsíci

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      @user-si7bw9is4f Před 11 měsíci

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  • @luvkountry
    @luvkountry Před rokem +1

    It appears to be a combination of freehand and walking the cup. Still you got the joint done nicely considering the gap. Very well done...

  • @TheScottishCorsaBGuy
    @TheScottishCorsaBGuy Před rokem +1

    great vid once again! question tho would you be able to root that set up with a 2.4mm filler? or rather is it doable?

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem

      Yes it is, it’s probably easier too.

  • @themaraca
    @themaraca Před rokem +1

    Dude just found your channel. I have a 6g schd 160 2 inch stainless code test on Friday. Got my schd 80 and dairy but need to up the thickness
    Wish me luck.

  • @mohammadabuhamed3513
    @mohammadabuhamed3513 Před rokem +5

    You are one of a kind my man! I’m in shock!!! You don’t even use arc control??!! When you weld, it looks so easy , while indeed it’s terribly hard. Top part is impressive , and your control is incredible! I’m speechless!!! May I ask you how old are you? Thank you for your invaluable lessons my friend!!!👏🏽

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem +5

      Thanks my friend, I’m 40 years old. I hope I can do another 10 years before my eyes let me down 😉👍

    • @mohammadabuhamed3513
      @mohammadabuhamed3513 Před rokem +1

      @@X3MTIG Before hearing your voice, while you were still doing only subtitles, I thought you are older. I’m your age and still just beginner at tig, too late for me 😂. So, you have been doing tig for 20 years, right? How long did it take you to become really good?

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem +3

      @@mohammadabuhamed3513 if you are my age than you are still young 😉, to be good tig welder you have to weld only tig on daily basis and in 3-4 years you can be really good.

  • @geoelish92
    @geoelish92 Před rokem +1

    Very good skill Sir. Tq for sharing the skill bro....👍👍💯💯

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem

      Thanks a lot! 😊

  • @loganramirez316
    @loganramirez316 Před rokem +1

    On top are you pushing and wire or just the minimum to keep tension and the filler connected

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem +1

      Hey bud, no pushing, just keep it constantly connected with weld puddle.

  • @mddenis1
    @mddenis1 Před rokem +2

    Looks so easy) anyway with 1/8 rod it is easier because you don't have to feed feed feed, just keep it in there

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem

      True enough, but little correction, 5/32 is 4 mm.

    • @mddenis1
      @mddenis1 Před rokem +1

      @@X3MTIG yeah, I put it wrong way. The right is 1/8 wire (3.2mm) and 5/32 gap (4mm)

  • @rajeshdalai4946
    @rajeshdalai4946 Před rokem +1

    Wanderfull

  • @daveharringbone8512
    @daveharringbone8512 Před rokem

    Never tried backfeed before

  • @jasondetreich4204
    @jasondetreich4204 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Nice work. Once you learn how to back feed the term suck back becomes irrelevant

  • @timothyhendershott9333
    @timothyhendershott9333 Před rokem +1

    Great video. Thanks for sharing your skills with us. You have great way of explaining your technique. I feel like the lowly grasshopper to the Master. One question though: Can you use an automatic lens with through the gap welding or does it tend to flash on and off? Thanks again, you are the Master. Sparky

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem

      Hey bud thanks for your comment and the question. Good point tho, it does flash on and off when welding trough the gap. I use regular shade 11 lens.

    • @timothyhendershott9333
      @timothyhendershott9333 Před rokem +1

      X3 MrTIG thanks for your prompt reply. Keep up the good work. You’re doing a great public service to the welding community. ✊Sparky

  • @MrTyvon34
    @MrTyvon34 Před rokem +2

    Have you ever taken a weld test that requires you to run the root at a higher amp than 95?

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem

      Not really as I'm always running my root pass around 120-130 amps, only for stainless is lower.

  • @user-dz8pp5tv2g
    @user-dz8pp5tv2g Před 9 měsíci +1

    Nic ❤

  • @tigerblack1056
    @tigerblack1056 Před rokem +1

    what is the fastest root technique in position? Carbon and ss pipe.thanks I love you video..

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem

      Hey bud , the fastest would be definitely on a carbon pipe.

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem

      Lay wire technique on both

  • @chrisplayz253
    @chrisplayz253 Před rokem +1

    Hey bro just wondering why you prefer scratch start over lift arc? Cheers

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem +1

      Hey bro, it’s more of a habit, but I prefer lift arc on stainless.

  • @brianbeaubien7371
    @brianbeaubien7371 Před rokem +1

  • @chrisplayz253
    @chrisplayz253 Před rokem +1

    Excellent welding m8 what angle are those pipes cut at please?

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem +1

      Thanks bud, standard pipe bevel pipe angle for welding is 35-37 degrees, didn’t exactly checked this one, but it’s in that range .

    • @chrisplayz253
      @chrisplayz253 Před rokem

      @@X3MTIG thanks

  • @Flamer-eq9pb
    @Flamer-eq9pb Před rokem +1

    What’s the song you use in your videos, I’m digging it

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem

      It’s under video description.

  • @eungje7123
    @eungje7123 Před 6 měsíci

    Is this job for offshore plant work? or it just exercise yourself? How long did you done the 6G pipe welding?

  • @Pancho-Villain11
    @Pancho-Villain11 Před rokem +2

    Nice root, however I’ve worked for companies where the plant wants the root at 1/16th. 1/8th or slightly higher will bust

    • @fucksusan420
      @fucksusan420 Před 8 měsíci

      Thats usually how it is, this is an insane fitup 1/8 gap is normally max, anymore and a fitter is getting fired

  • @guyfromgantz7976
    @guyfromgantz7976 Před 2 měsíci

    I cant for the life of me do the overhead section of the pipe, the puddle always drops or my filler rod gets stuck on the side of the bevel

  • @user-lb2qp7wj2u
    @user-lb2qp7wj2u Před rokem +1

    روعة مو لحام ضيم

  • @leeboudreaux6698
    @leeboudreaux6698 Před rokem +1

    Where do you purchase your increment wedges?

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem

      Usually online, Amazon got lots of welding tools.

  • @danielwojtowicz6123
    @danielwojtowicz6123 Před rokem

    Why is it so big gap ? I will start with pipe

  • @zegikniet9999
    @zegikniet9999 Před rokem +2

    The bigger the gap, the higher the amps?

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem +3

      Bigger gap, lower the amps!

  • @ericawuah4306
    @ericawuah4306 Před rokem +1

    one if the real guys dam good 🔥🔥 but please can yougive us 6g free hand through video i will appreciate 🙏

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem +1

      Thanks brother, I’ll try to do that soon 👍

  • @camilolopez288
    @camilolopez288 Před rokem

    Gaps??

  • @SmokeyA55
    @SmokeyA55 Před rokem +1

    On job i am on now we have to use 70 s 2 tig wire it wells so trashy you cant hardly do anything with it

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Před rokem

      Yeah I know, that rod is specifically designed for dirty applications, but once you dial in, it should work fine.👍

  • @tiejdzsi6224
    @tiejdzsi6224 Před rokem +1

    well,when You weld it seems soo easy but its not 🤣🤣

  • @user-kh3jh5qv6h
    @user-kh3jh5qv6h Před rokem +1

    I think it's possible to weld 90 amps, isn't it?

  • @achusugathan9338
    @achusugathan9338 Před 7 měsíci

    Ampere

  • @Jayce.Wolf787
    @Jayce.Wolf787 Před 26 dny +1

    I'm will go to exam after 15 day I'm so afraid 😬

  • @Jainam_jaytri_2019
    @Jainam_jaytri_2019 Před rokem +1

    100 comment

  • @JohnPaul-gg8tj
    @JohnPaul-gg8tj Před 6 měsíci

    U are trying boss

  • @21kjoshua
    @21kjoshua Před rokem +1

    Yep. Backfilling and free hand tig welding...learn that shit. Saved you a tremendous amount of hassle. You learn to backfill, you can kiss those root problems goodbye...

  • @mhmtCcC123
    @mhmtCcC123 Před rokem

    What amperage did you use?

  • @micmike
    @micmike Před rokem +1

    Thanks