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This guy is a good welder, he is doing what he can to help welders all over th he world, he is taking his TIME, MONEY, EXPERTISE, ORATORICAL SKILLS, to covey to upcoming welders what they may never otherwise learn in the best of welding schools. For anyone to make the slightest remarks that would be critical or ungrateful is a disgusting shame to say the least, and has its roots in jealousy and ignorance and awful arrogant conceit. Everyone watching his videos ought to take time out and send him a word of most grateful thanks. He is helping you with a trade that can make your life successful, and comfortable for you and your family, he is a rarity because most welders will not help their fellow craftsman because they want to be top of the totem where they work. Send him a word of thanks because life is composed of the element of (TIME), and he is using part of his God-given-time, allotted to him on planet earth to enrich your life, so that you and your family can enjoy a comfortable subsistence to live off of.
+moseseseseses Jody has taught me enough to make the claim that as a self taught welder, the skills and techniques he has helped me develop, could earn me a job welding for a paycheck if I needed to do so. You're right, our collective debt to him is enormous!
Thank you jesus god of all that is perfect because humans can be perfect as well thats why christ died in the first place for us to be perfectly perfect just like him because its so realistic in this generation and it only comes from being taught these things at a young age to begin with not in churches and discipleships diseased with legalism and perfectionism and false expectations of super apostlism and strict obedience to every whim of god because he gave us the understanding he has obviously. Other than that yeah man i agree with you. This guy has some awesome skills and obviously never sinned before like so many others on the planet that we should all bow down and worship him and exalt his welding perfection throughout the earth. :)
i've been welding for almost 30 years implementing all types of welding principles. working on many different projects all over the place in the field and in shops.this guy is a great welder and has a great ability explaining proper protocol.also,machine set-up is important factor in welding.great job ! i as well like to show people tips on welding
Welders always have some negative to say to a fellow welders, I seldom know any welders who is nice to complement other good welders work, most of them does not want to admit that others are better than they do, typical but not very professional attitude! There is always a big room for improvement, practice is the key to a better welding skills! Jody you are doing a great job sharing your knowledge! Thumbs up to you brother!
At the age of 56, I'm teaching myself how to weld. Two years ago, I taught myself how to paint cars. Your two videos have been the most helpful out of all the welding videos out there. I wish you couldn't have done a few car painting ones! LOL Your teaching manner is perfect.
As someone who just started learning how to weld last year, I really appreciate these videos. I just started doing 3G 7018 test plates, and these tips have helped me out more than I expected! Thank you!
I've been a welder for 18 years and I still appreciate these videos. The different techniques are always a plus. And any welder no matter the skill level or experience can learn new tricks or refresh your skill. Keep the videos coming.
I have an upcoming test on the 13th, plan to watch these two videos again at least once every other day. I always learn something new watching all of your videos, thank you for everything you do! :)
Congratulations! I bought an everlast stick welder last fall and have been working way my up with classes to certification. I watch Jody's videos religiously.
Thanks for being so selfless man. This is my wifes computer but I am subscribed to you from my own. I did my Cert lll Engineering trade cert a few years back via RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) down under here in Western Australia, Perth and the trainer told me “When you get home, watch this dude. He’s the most comprehensive guy on the internet and his videos, in my opinion, are the best.” I’m about to do a weld test for a local company (which hopefully if I pass, I wont have to fly from home to work anymore). To watch your videos, although a bit out of practice I’m pretty confident that I’ll smash this ensuing test. I have other Māori brothers that like watching your vids too. My trainer was right. Your vids are the best. Thanks again bro. Travel well..
I Just bought a cheap welder online . About $200 ! Nice little welder though Incase you need to weld anything around the house or have your urges to burn some rods ! Lol
Every single one of these tips is valuable. Anyone in welding school working plate practice should start using these tips because well, at least my class you only get *one* shot to do it right or you have to pay for an additional test. Out of 27 students, I was one of two to pass a 3G test. Some failed before they even got the root pass in. It’s sad to see a pile of plates on the floor with X’s across them in paint marker. Do your research! Practice these tips!
I am currently in a community college welding program and combined with the great ,very informative videos I watch on CZcams , l am learning very quickly. My welding program director/instructor highly recommends welding tips and tricks videos for all of the welding processes that I am learning. Thank you very much Jody for your help.
I am a union carpenter for over 20 years we do a lot of industrial concrete with large bolts that usually require some type of steel stand and template that requires welding I have always been the goto guy since I grew up on a farm and had ROC welding in high school,the generals on the job are now requiring us to have a certificate and they should ,with the help of your videos and my local training center I have taken to the next level,you have been a huge help and inspiration, even though I am at the tail end of my career this is something I have always wanted to,with your help achievement has been possible ,a huge professional hand shake and thank you sir, god bless American tradesmen
As a cwi the information you are conveying is not only helpful but necessary to learn when u get out into the field. Most welders I see do not pay attention to arc strikes out of the weld zone, porosity and especially undercut. Excellent video!
I've been watching your videos since I have gotten into the Ironworkers Local. they're quite helpful and pushed my skills up a few notches welding both in the booth and much more so in the field... Thanks for your time and efforts to make everyone a more skilled welder.
Hi Jody, lam not a welder but thanks to you and your videos l built myself a 4' x 8' x 2' utility trailer, you are a community builder always giving your best and never asking in return. Thank you and God Bless.
You do a nice job with your videos. I wish you did not get so many negative comments. I hope the negative remarks never force you to stop helping people. I hope you always keep in mind that most of the negative comments come from people who don't have as much knowledge in their whole body as you have in your pinky finger. Some people just don't know that a slight weave with the rod does not mean that you ran a weave bead. Had these people the training you and I have and work to numerous diffrent codes people like I have then they might listen a little more and talk a whole lot less. Every WPS I have tested and worked to outline max widths for what is considered a stringer and what is considered a weave bead. You can indeed run a stringer width bead with a slight oscillation. The most general rule I have found is a stringer does not exceed 3X the rod diameter without the flux and a weave will be limited to 3X the rod diameter with the flux. This video was never to teach a beginner. The scope of this video seems to me to be to help a welder with some level of skill learn to be better and help prepare said welder to take a test.
Honestly the only people that would be negative about this are people that can't apply these techniques and failed the weld test because they suck. Stick welding is harder than mig but these tips are definitely the right stuff. A lot guys at our company watch his stuff. I recommend Jody to anybody trying to learn how to weld.
I love his stuff on tig. It's a very complicated process that he makes into something way more simple. Every thing he has put out that I've applied works great.
Kyle Watson His tig welds are just sweet! Some experienced welders won't help young welders but this guy gives great tips shows practical and usable procedures with alternate methods also! It makes me sad that some people put him and his work down. If someone says they are better than him I want them to make some videos and prove it.
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos, just bought an inverter and hope to gain enough skills to be able to repair some abused tractor implements and other stuff. I bet your videos can help me to learn faster from my mistakes then I would otherwise!
Thanks for the great video's they are a real asset - being someone who is in there 40's and cannot go to a tech school etc.. due to family obligations, but has interest in welding these really help out two thumbs up !
thank you jody I have learnt greatly from your tips and it has help me a lot I enjoy watching your lesson God bless you and give you more strength I am grateful
I took an adult education welding night class at my local vocational education school. I believe that I was in my late thirties when I did it. Best money I ever spent. Great teacher and helper and they would look over the student's shoulder as they welded and even guide their hands. Perhaps there's a similar option for you in your area. Either way, good luck in learning how to weld. It was one of the best things I ever did for myself.
an easy fast way to check the hight of the entire cover pass is to take 1/8th in plates and put them on both sides of the weld and run soapstone down it
im not a welder but i find your videos very interesting, i sit and watch them back to back so if i ever needed to weld at least id know the theory Thanks
Gotta thank this guy forsher. Alot of guys can be pretty tight lipped about the tricks of the trade! And it's even understandable. People pay alot of time and money to gain this knowledge and insight! So thank you very much for the video!
Methodology is perfect in your explanation. Anyone not understanding your terms are not taking this test or need to pay more attention. A note, your grinder needs its cord repaired or replaced as where that wear is , is a typical failure point.
Being consistent is the hardest part in my opinion. Ill do a bend test and fail the root but pass the cover or vice versa. Doing all that work up to the bend test and having it crack open is such a pain in the ass!
Was contracted to weld up bar joists. Explained to GM i was not certified in stick welding, only mig and tig, but he insisted that i come down and do the job. When i arrived I was instantly giving "the look" i usually get in indiana because of my race(black). I set up a practice piece and to my surprise welded it up flawlessly. He was reluctant to hire me but do to the need of a welder he told me to start.
Jody thanks for these great videos. Everything you do is top drawer. I looked through some of these comments and was glad to see some guys that have your back. Welding is an awesome trade and your videos are something to help people that are interested and get them motivated. Thanks for your time and efforts. My son is a welder straight out of welding school and I bought him all your CD's recently as everything i have watched has been very interesting and excellent in my opinion.
Thank you i worked from 16 yrs old till 65 never could get good welders to share info best were welders end of working years would pass on tips not threatend by new young guy schools do not have good teachers they teach because they cant hack it in the heat and cold and dirt
i really appreciate your videos they help me a lot. I have good instructors but they aren't always as complet in their explanations as you are. Thank you very much.
Hey Jody im an 18 yr old from California i really appreciate everything you do i take my stick certification test next Tuesday i wouldnt be in this position without you and your channel let alone feeling as confident doing so hopefully im able to lay those beads down good for my bend test again everything you have done on youtube is a true blessing to everyone thanks so much🙏🙏
also Arc, i cant tig like tips/tricks. and his positional work with mig makes me want get get better. im an ole tradie that loves learning, and does get better. professionals , college, mates who have experience, all have some thing we can use, me.. i have talent, drive and so many bad habits that ya cant poke a stick at em all. but i can learn anything if the right person shows me and i want to get better at my trade
Im taking Welding Engineering Technology and we were told that a larger weld bead (weave) generates more heat. larger and hotter heat effected zones get more grain growth because the metal is potentially held in Austinetic form for to long. Grain Growth basically means that all properties of the metal are reduced. More smaller welds (stringers) are ideal because they cool faster and the heat effected zone is smaller. Honestly though weaves are fuckin easy and weave whenever possible :)
Pipe is a different code than structural. I imagine you are TIG welding most of that pipe. AWS and L.A. City Dept Building and Safety codes allow for 1/4 stringers. Weaving even that far would leave a bead oversized.
+izzysykopth Still allowed to weave on 3G 4G for the LA city structural test, and LA city has the most strict protocol and code there is. So yea, you can weave on tests lol
@Krautattack0311 The weld will always be stronger when going uphill because you're getting more penetration. Think of it as scraping with a shovel. If you pull the shovel towards you'll scrape dirt towards you, if you try to push the shovel forward you'll dig into the dirt more. It matters with pretty much all forms of welding, that means MIG. MIG welding uphill can be kinda tricky, have fun!
He answers your arc force question a couple of minutes into the video. He says he has his Everlast welder's arc force all the way up. It allows him to keep his arc really tight without sticking.
While your Tig finger may have been created for Tig work, it helped me today with stick! It's always in my greens. Who are the A-holes with negatives????
when you do these certs , and tests the teachers make you aware of the requirements, mainly though in aust, you have to be trade qualified, or show rpl and skill, to even take the test so if your there you know and can do or your a student.
I'm barely going to school for all this ,I guess I'm some what nervous transitioning over to welding because I've never done it . I feel like I can do this but any friendly pointer to a rookie from some vets for my first day and what is expected would be awesome
I did some structural fab and welding (Bridge Beams) and it the coustomer wated to do a self install they had to sent their head welder to us and we would test them and the uphill test was just that ..2 similar plates were set up 6.5ft above the ground and set back at a 30deg angle..their man would work most of the day at it and the owners son would walk up at the end and Nail it...... He was 12..the head welder did not feel so good..lol
Excellent videos sir.When I worked on board ships,a welder we had contracted used a needle gun to clean slag.And it worked real good,especially in tight spots.Is that an approved proceedure?
@weldingtipsandtricks I'm doing open root stick welding with 1/8" 6010 & welding on 1/2" plate with 1/8" landing. Can u do some videos on open root stick in the 2,3,&4G positions, prep,fit up, & tips for open root stick test whether its structural or something else. For my hot,fill,& cap passes, i use 3/32" & 1/8" 7018, one for each plate for practice. Not only will this help me, but it will also help someone else. Thanx.
when you have too much heat the weld cuts into the metal. it sounds weird but if you look at welds around you will see it. it is when for example joining a v-butt-weld there is a lip in the edge where the weld meets the metal. it kinda of looks as though somebody has dug a finger nail into the weld/butt face?!! ). if your are training or in industry ask someone its much easier to explain when you can see one
nice vedio than others... im not a welder but I want to learn!, sir may i asking a ?... if finish stick the two flat metal, it's good to grind the metal of melt rod to level in flat metal or not to grind??
Throughout the day he was critiquing every and even tried to show me what his weld was like( it looked like birdshit). I told him the conditions were not up to par and i needed to be able to clean the metal before welding. He then said it doesnt matter if the metal is clean and that the ground clamp doesnt need to be moved. I told him that a clean joint as well as a good ground connection makes a big difference
hello sir. you have the most helpful videos on you tube! I am about to take a welding coarse here in Cheyenne Wy. My nephew has started the class ahead of me and has giving me the heads up that nobody has been able to pass the X-RAY test to weld pipe? do you have any tips about how to pass this test? I will give you more details as to what he requires to pass. he makes you fill. and cannot have a bubble 3 32nds? or you fail!
Good video dude. I have come back to this from time to time for help.( I don't do 3g everyday or in the last 4 years for that matter ) I have a question........I am using a Miller Multimatic 200 for a 3G test for the state of CO. I am at 97 amps on my root to get my burn into the backing bar but I am also getting undercut. Any suggestions? I am a little out of practice but with the testing at a $100 a pop I want to make sure I get it right the first time. I tested out on 1" plate in WI. with flying colors
Love you videos, long time fan, and I understand that this video is 3 years old, however. To everyone else, Weaving the electrode from left to right is not acceptable in most places and will get you a automatic fail. Run the puddle straight up, it's called a stringer bead, he is doing weaving.
false. in the us you are supposed to weave uphill for roots anything else can be stringer. You cant have your beads more than 2 times the diameter of the electrode
MrSoldier2011 As a CWI, and CWE, If i catch you weaving, I will A. Not give you your certification, or B. I will revoke it. Weaving causes a massive HAZ and is primary cause of Lateral Cracking.
You stop watching the video to comment right when you saw him weave? Or did you continue to watch the video and actually see that he states that weaving is not allowed in a lot of tests and shows how to do stringers.. He shows both ways.. seems a lot of people watch welding videos just to be a critic LOL..
I like welding 1 inch coupons alot better yes they take awhile but you can run alot hotter 3/8c can't handle heat quick you really need to let it cool between passes
Can you make a video of a weave cover 3G. Also on my tie ins I make sure I always break arc on the same side all the time im a righty so the right side for me. Then I strike the arc above and come down the left side of the groove and right at the crator I lengthen my arc a tiny bit and trace the outside of the thumbnail looking crator in 1 complete circle and then start on my way and I have had tie ins that were almost unnoticable
You should do a video with advice on how to talk in an interview for your first welding job. I'M more afraid of the interview than I am the certification test. I know how to work but not how to sell myself in an interview.
When it comes to welding, actions speak louder than words. If you know what you're doing, you don't need to say much- be honest, be yourself & most importantly, show um what you can do. If you know what you're doing, you're golden
when I took my test to recert I take a 1/8 rod smash end with hammer and grind it to clean slag.oh not sure if you told the new guys this or not but flashlight will do wanders to see the slag
This guy is a good welder, he is doing what he can to help welders all over th he world, he is taking his TIME, MONEY, EXPERTISE, ORATORICAL SKILLS, to covey to upcoming welders what they may never otherwise learn in the best of welding schools. For anyone to make the slightest remarks that would be critical or ungrateful is a disgusting shame to say the least, and has its roots in jealousy and ignorance and awful arrogant conceit. Everyone watching his videos ought to take time out and send him a word of most grateful thanks. He is helping you with a trade that can make your life successful, and comfortable for you and your family, he is a rarity because most welders will not help their fellow craftsman because they want to be top of the totem where they work. Send him a word of thanks because life is composed of the element of (TIME), and he is using part of his God-given-time, allotted to him on planet earth to enrich your life, so that you and your family can enjoy a comfortable subsistence to live off of.
+moseseseseses Jody has taught me enough to make the claim that as a self taught welder, the skills and techniques he has helped me develop, could earn me a job welding for a paycheck if I needed to do so. You're right, our collective debt to him is enormous!
moseseseseses , well said
Damn right. I have learned a ton watching these videos and am very grateful for all of Jody's effort. Well said
Thank you jesus god of all that is perfect because humans can be perfect as well thats why christ died in the first place for us to be perfectly perfect just like him because its so realistic in this generation and it only comes from being taught these things at a young age to begin with not in churches and discipleships diseased with legalism and perfectionism and false expectations of super apostlism and strict obedience to every whim of god because he gave us the understanding he has obviously. Other than that yeah man i agree with you. This guy has some awesome skills and obviously never sinned before like so many others on the planet that we should all bow down and worship him and exalt his welding perfection throughout the earth. :)
Amen
I'm a structural ironworker since 2002,this guy knows his shit better than anyone on youtube,thanks Jody
Glad to hear it, been listening to his vids waiting on my first stick welder. Time to learn something new.
i've been welding for almost 30 years implementing all types of welding principles. working on many different projects all over the place in the field and in shops.this guy is a great welder and has a great ability explaining proper protocol.also,machine set-up is important factor in welding.great job ! i as well like to show people tips on welding
Welders always have some negative to say to a fellow welders, I seldom know any welders who is nice to complement other good welders work, most of them does not want to admit that others are better than they do, typical but not very professional attitude! There is always a big room for improvement, practice is the key to a better welding skills! Jody you are doing a great job sharing your knowledge! Thumbs up to you brother!
Welders are some of the most arrogant people on earth
At the age of 56, I'm teaching myself how to weld. Two years ago, I taught myself how to paint cars. Your two videos have been the most helpful out of all the welding videos out there. I wish you couldn't have done a few car painting ones! LOL Your teaching manner is perfect.
Judy is excellent. Check out "the gunman" for painting cars if you have not already found him. Cheers
i pass my stick welding test with this thanks jodie :)
As someone who just started learning how to weld last year, I really appreciate these videos. I just started doing 3G 7018 test plates, and these tips have helped me out more than I expected! Thank you!
I've been a welder for 18 years and I still appreciate these videos. The different techniques are always a plus. And any welder no matter the skill level or experience can learn new tricks or refresh your skill. Keep the videos coming.
I have an upcoming test on the 13th, plan to watch these two videos again at least once every other day. I always learn something new watching all of your videos, thank you for everything you do! :)
I PASSED! Thanks again for your videos, they helped me so much! :D
Congratulations! I bought an everlast stick welder last fall and have been working way my up with classes to certification. I watch Jody's videos religiously.
That's cool. I will start practicing with my everlast welder soon. I love Jody's videos. He is such a great instructor.
Thanks for being so selfless man. This is my wifes computer but I am subscribed to you from my own.
I did my Cert lll Engineering trade cert a few years back via RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) down under here in Western Australia, Perth and the trainer told me “When you get home, watch this dude. He’s the most comprehensive guy on the internet and his videos, in my opinion, are the best.”
I’m about to do a weld test for a local company (which hopefully if I pass, I wont have to fly from home to work anymore). To watch your videos, although a bit out of practice I’m pretty confident that I’ll smash this ensuing test. I have other Māori brothers that like watching your vids too. My trainer was right. Your vids are the best.
Thanks again bro. Travel well..
I was a welder for over 40 years and am now happily retired. I don't miss it, but danged if I dont want to burn a few rods...for old times sake !
I Just bought a cheap welder online . About $200 ! Nice little welder though Incase you need to weld anything around the house or have your urges to burn some rods ! Lol
Every single one of these tips is valuable. Anyone in welding school working plate practice should start using these tips because well, at least my class you only get *one* shot to do it right or you have to pay for an additional test. Out of 27 students, I was one of two to pass a 3G test. Some failed before they even got the root pass in. It’s sad to see a pile of plates on the floor with X’s across them in paint marker. Do your research! Practice these tips!
I am currently in a community college welding program and combined with the great ,very informative videos I watch on CZcams , l am learning very quickly. My welding program director/instructor highly recommends welding tips and tricks videos for all of the welding processes that I am learning. Thank you very much Jody for your help.
I am a union carpenter for over 20 years we do a lot of industrial concrete with large bolts that usually require some type of steel stand and template that requires welding I have always been the goto guy since I grew up on a farm and had ROC welding in high school,the generals on the job are now requiring us to have a certificate and they should ,with the help of your videos and my local training center I have taken to the next level,you have been a huge help and inspiration, even though I am at the tail end of my career this is something I have always wanted to,with your help achievement has been possible ,a huge professional hand shake and thank you sir, god bless American tradesmen
As a cwi the information you are conveying is not only helpful but necessary to learn when u get out into the field. Most welders I see do not pay attention to arc strikes out of the weld zone, porosity and especially undercut. Excellent video!
I've been watching your videos since I have gotten into the Ironworkers Local. they're quite helpful and pushed my skills up a few notches welding both in the booth and much more so in the field... Thanks for your time and efforts to make everyone a more skilled welder.
thanks jody for all you help man you definitely are a golden arm!!!!!!!
Hi Jody, lam not a welder but thanks to you and your videos l built myself a 4' x 8' x 2' utility trailer, you are a community builder always giving your best and never asking in return.
Thank you and God Bless.
I would never have passed my BST test without this guy, thabks alot much apreciated!!
You do a nice job with your videos. I wish you did not get so many negative comments. I hope the negative remarks never force you to stop helping people. I hope you always keep in mind that most of the negative comments come from people who don't have as much knowledge in their whole body as you have in your pinky finger. Some people just don't know that a slight weave with the rod does not mean that you ran a weave bead. Had these people the training you and I have and work to numerous diffrent codes people like I have then they might listen a little more and talk a whole lot less. Every WPS I have tested and worked to outline max widths for what is considered a stringer and what is considered a weave bead. You can indeed run a stringer width bead with a slight oscillation. The most general rule I have found is a stringer does not exceed 3X the rod diameter without the flux and a weave will be limited to 3X the rod diameter with the flux. This video was never to teach a beginner. The scope of this video seems to me to be to help a welder with some level of skill learn to be better and help prepare said welder to take a test.
Honestly the only people that would be negative about this are people that can't apply these techniques and failed the weld test because they suck. Stick welding is harder than mig but these tips are definitely the right stuff. A lot guys at our company watch his stuff. I recommend Jody to anybody trying to learn how to weld.
Kyle Watson You are so right. This is good material for anyone who is trying to learn new skills or get back in practice.
I love his stuff on tig. It's a very complicated process that he makes into something way more simple. Every thing he has put out that I've applied works great.
Kyle Watson His tig welds are just sweet! Some experienced welders won't help young welders but this guy gives great tips shows practical and usable procedures with alternate methods also! It makes me sad that some people put him and his work down. If someone says they are better than him I want them to make some videos and prove it.
Well said.
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos, just bought an inverter and hope to gain enough skills to be able to repair some abused tractor implements and other stuff. I bet your videos can help me to learn faster from my mistakes then I would otherwise!
Thanks for the great video's they are a real asset - being someone who is in there 40's and cannot go to a tech school etc.. due to family obligations, but has interest in welding these really help out two thumbs up !
These videos have changed my weld from that should hold to YES IT WILL HOLD... much appreciated.
thank you jody I have learnt greatly from your tips and it has help me a lot I enjoy watching your lesson God bless you and give you more strength I am grateful
I took an adult education welding night class at my local vocational education school. I believe that I was in my late thirties when I did it. Best money I ever spent. Great teacher and helper and they would look over the student's shoulder as they welded and even guide their hands. Perhaps there's a similar option for you in your area. Either way, good luck in learning how to weld. It was one of the best things I ever did for myself.
an easy fast way to check the hight of the entire cover pass is to take 1/8th in plates and put them on both sides of the weld and run soapstone down it
im not a welder but i find your videos very interesting, i sit and watch them back to back so if i ever needed to weld at least id know the theory
Thanks
great videos. taking my 3G test in 5 hours on 1" PL. Thank You!
I am learning how to stick weld in school and these videos help me a lot to understand how to weave thanks for the videos keep them coming
Gotta thank this guy forsher. Alot of guys can be pretty tight lipped about the tricks of the trade! And it's even understandable. People pay alot of time and money to gain this knowledge and insight! So thank you very much for the video!
Methodology is perfect in your explanation. Anyone not understanding your terms are not taking this test or need to pay more attention. A note, your grinder needs its cord repaired or replaced as where that wear is , is a typical failure point.
Another great video. I have often come back to this as a reference. Thanks again, Jody.
I am taking my welding test next week. I might have to use this method. It save so much time doing it this way.
Being consistent is the hardest part in my opinion. Ill do a bend test and fail the root but pass the cover or vice versa. Doing all that work up to the bend test and having it crack open is such a pain in the ass!
Thanks for the tips. I passed my 3g test yesterday using your suggestions.
I'm amazed you're able to talk and weld at the same time.
Great video.
I might have become a real welder if this type of information, easy access,
was available in the 60s, good job
Great shots of the weld with the camera. Gosh those everlast welders have a sweet arc.
Was contracted to weld up bar joists. Explained to GM i was not certified in stick welding, only mig and tig, but he insisted that i come down and do the job. When i arrived I was instantly giving "the look" i usually get in indiana because of my race(black). I set up a practice piece and to my surprise welded it up flawlessly. He was reluctant to hire me but do to the need of a welder he told me to start.
Jody thanks for these great videos. Everything you do is top drawer. I looked through some of these comments and was glad to see some guys that have your back. Welding is an awesome trade and your videos are something to help people that are interested and get them motivated. Thanks for your time and efforts. My son is a welder straight out of welding school and I bought him all your CD's recently as everything i have watched has been very interesting and excellent in my opinion.
Thank you i worked from 16 yrs old till 65 never could get good welders to share info best were welders end of working years would pass on tips not threatend by new young guy schools do not have good teachers they teach because they cant hack it in the heat and cold and dirt
i really appreciate your videos they help me a lot. I have good instructors but they aren't always as complet in their explanations as you are. Thank you very much.
Good! I doing this teste in 2010 and get my certification. But i need to learn more and more. I like your job. you have a good hands. Good job.
@wickedcurve there is a link to part 1 at 26 seconds into this video
Hey Jody im an 18 yr old from California i really appreciate everything you do i take my stick certification test next Tuesday i wouldnt be in this position without you and your channel let alone feeling as confident doing so hopefully im able to lay those beads down good for my bend test again everything you have done on youtube is a true blessing to everyone thanks so much🙏🙏
also Arc, i cant tig like tips/tricks. and his positional work with mig makes me want get get better.
im an ole tradie that loves learning, and does get better. professionals , college, mates who have experience, all have some thing we can use,
me.. i have talent, drive and so many bad habits that ya cant poke a stick at em all.
but i can learn anything if the right person shows me and i want to get better at my trade
Super happy to have found your videos, much appreciated.
I might have become a real welder if this type of information was available in the 60s, good job
Im taking Welding Engineering Technology and we were told that a larger weld bead (weave) generates more heat. larger and hotter heat effected zones get more grain growth because the metal is potentially held in Austinetic form for to long. Grain Growth basically means that all properties of the metal are reduced. More smaller welds (stringers) are ideal because they cool faster and the heat effected zone is smaller. Honestly though weaves are fuckin easy and weave whenever possible :)
Great instructional video that covers the basics..
Would like to see that plate cut into coupons and bent....
I haven't used the stick welding function on my Everlast welder before. It kinda looks fun.
Thanks for the videos. I'm practicing now and looking forward to moving up in my company and begin welding.
This is a great video, i was wondering what amps you have for each pass? Root, 2nd pass, etc?
thanks against
Weaves are no longer allowed during testing. They are also banned in the field but some inspectors will allow it.
izzysykopth maybe your field not mine. Nuke welder on navy ships.
Hippocrab Weves that large arent allowed. you can only weave twice the diameter of the rod but weaves are still allowed.
Pipe is a different code than structural. I imagine you are TIG welding most of that pipe. AWS and L.A. City Dept Building and Safety codes allow for 1/4 stringers. Weaving even that far would leave a bead oversized.
+izzysykopth Still allowed to weave on 3G 4G for the LA city structural test, and LA city has the most strict protocol and code there is. So yea, you can weave on tests lol
Justin Case Negative I just recerted and weaving is NOT allowed. Period.
thank you, i like that you show how the stick go and the posessioning of your stick.
@Krautattack0311 The weld will always be stronger when going uphill because you're getting more penetration. Think of it as scraping with a shovel. If you pull the shovel towards you'll scrape dirt towards you, if you try to push the shovel forward you'll dig into the dirt more. It matters with pretty much all forms of welding, that means MIG. MIG welding uphill can be kinda tricky, have fun!
i always love watching your videos your a doll!!!much love from this iron maiden!
He answers your arc force question a couple of minutes into the video. He says he has his Everlast welder's arc force all the way up. It allows him to keep his arc really tight without sticking.
While your Tig finger may have been created for Tig work, it helped me today with stick! It's always in my greens. Who are the A-holes with negatives????
Thank you for all your help Jody.
Thanks for the videos, I wish my college tutor explained things the way you do.
Thank Jody, your the best on the net.
Thanks for all the tips they help a lot .
Hes a legend! Really like how he gets to the meat of what matters. Been watching for a while. Finally scrubscribed! Keep up the awesome vids cowboy!
when you do these certs , and tests the teachers make you aware of the requirements, mainly though in aust, you have to be trade qualified, or show rpl and skill, to even take the test
so if your there you know and can do
or your a student.
Tiene buenos videos de soldadura se nota la experiencia gracias ayuda con mi desempeño en el trabajo
Welders always work. That should be enough to inspire you to learn.
I'm barely going to school for all this ,I guess I'm some what nervous transitioning over to welding because I've never done it . I feel like I can do this but any friendly pointer to a rookie from some vets for my first day and what is expected would be awesome
I did some structural fab and welding (Bridge Beams) and it the coustomer wated to do a self install they had to sent their head welder to us and we would test them and the uphill test was just that ..2 similar plates were set up 6.5ft above the ground and set back at a 30deg angle..their man would work most of the day at it and the owners son would walk up at the end and Nail it...... He was 12..the head welder did not feel so good..lol
Excellent videos sir.When I worked on board ships,a welder we had contracted used a needle gun to clean slag.And it worked real good,especially in tight spots.Is that an approved proceedure?
@weldingtipsandtricks
I'm doing open root stick welding with 1/8" 6010 & welding on 1/2" plate with 1/8" landing. Can u do some videos on open root stick in the 2,3,&4G positions, prep,fit up, & tips for open root stick test whether its structural or something else. For my hot,fill,& cap passes, i use 3/32" & 1/8" 7018, one for each plate for practice. Not only will this help me, but it will also help someone else. Thanx.
ive never been very clear on arc control, good info
As usual, top notch sir!
i think running strings is easier and has more chances of you to pass , because you definitely catch the corners .
11yrs? Keep working on it friend. Looks rough, but it'll bend.
I enjoying dansing to Daft Punk whilst wearing my Welding gear
when you have too much heat the weld cuts into the metal. it sounds weird but if you look at welds around you will see it. it is when for example joining a v-butt-weld there is a lip in the edge where the weld meets the metal. it kinda of looks as though somebody has dug a finger nail into the weld/butt face?!! ). if your are training or in industry ask someone its much easier to explain when you can see one
nice vedio than others... im not a welder but I want to learn!, sir may i asking a ?... if finish stick the two flat metal, it's good to grind the metal of melt rod to level in flat metal
or not to grind??
Great job, thanks for making this video.
Throughout the day he was critiquing every and even tried to show me what his weld was like( it looked like birdshit). I told him the conditions were not up to par and i needed to be able to clean the metal before welding. He then said it doesnt matter if the metal is clean and that the ground clamp doesnt need to be moved. I told him that a clean joint as well as a good ground connection makes a big difference
weaving is nice but the aws 3g test I just took was only allowed to do stringers
thxs for this!!!!im just pass 3g test today,T . T wit NDE
Another superb video. Thanks keep em
Coming
You said that shortening the arc increases the voltage and decreases the amperage... you might want to double check that.
Excellent--what, why and how. Thank you!
Just passed all position limited plate weaved my 3g and it came out niceeee
hello sir. you have the most helpful videos on you tube! I am about to take a welding coarse here in Cheyenne Wy. My nephew has started the class ahead of me and has giving me the heads up that nobody has been able to pass the X-RAY test to weld pipe? do you have any tips about how to pass this test? I will give you more details as to what he requires to pass. he makes you fill. and cannot have a bubble 3 32nds? or you fail!
Good video dude. I have come back to this from time to time for help.( I don't do 3g everyday or in the last 4 years for that matter )
I have a question........I am using a Miller Multimatic 200 for a 3G test for the state of CO. I am at 97 amps on my root to get my burn into the backing bar but I am also getting undercut. Any suggestions? I am a little out of practice but with the testing at a $100 a pop I want to make sure I get it right the first time.
I tested out on 1" plate in WI. with flying colors
Very informative. Good job.
alot people dont align the butts right either to far apart or to close just enough for the rod to almost fall through. for a 6010 rod.
Love you videos, long time fan, and I understand that this video is 3 years old, however. To everyone else, Weaving the electrode from left to right is not acceptable in most places and will get you a automatic fail. Run the puddle straight up, it's called a stringer bead, he is doing weaving.
false. in the us you are supposed to weave uphill for roots anything else can be stringer. You cant have your beads more than 2 times the diameter of the electrode
MrSoldier2011
As a CWI, and CWE, If i catch you weaving, I will A. Not give you your certification, or B. I will revoke it. Weaving causes a massive HAZ and is primary cause of Lateral Cracking.
You stop watching the video to comment right when you saw him weave? Or did you continue to watch the video and actually see that he states that weaving is not allowed in a lot of tests and shows how to do stringers.. He shows both ways.. seems a lot of people watch welding videos just to be a critic LOL..
I like welding 1 inch coupons alot better yes they take awhile but you can run alot hotter 3/8c can't handle heat quick you really need to let it cool between passes
Thanks nice lesson. Relation between, sticks diameter and amperes?
Can you make a video of a weave cover 3G. Also on my tie ins I make sure I always break arc on the same side all the time im a righty so the right side for me. Then I strike the arc above and come down the left side of the groove and right at the crator I lengthen my arc a tiny bit and trace the outside of the thumbnail looking crator in 1 complete circle and then start on my way and I have had tie ins that were almost unnoticable
Oh an always start an stop on the middle of ur welds. Makes for better restarts
What filter do you put in front of your camera lens. I would like to video some of my welding. Great job. I love your series!
You should do a video with advice on how to talk in an interview for your first welding job. I'M more afraid of the interview than I am the certification test. I know how to work but not how to sell myself in an interview.
xelatonivs confidence. If you're confident enough to know you'll pass the tests let that reflect in an interview
When it comes to welding, actions speak louder than words. If you know what you're doing, you don't need to say much- be honest, be yourself & most importantly, show um what you can do. If you know what you're doing, you're golden
when I took my test to recert I take a 1/8 rod smash end with hammer and grind it to clean slag.oh not sure if you told the new guys this or not but flashlight will do wanders to see the slag
very good video can make this video in 2g? I would be very helpful with 7018 or 6010 thank you very much for your videos greetings from mexico
Practice more on your powerarc if you want to be able to weld as good as Jody. His welds are sooooo good.
Wow what a great video! Thanks!
thanks for your knowledge sir your a good man god bless