6g Pipe Welding Test 6010 Root Pass

[@juandeharo4785]

Just passed a 6g test on friday at my college. I couldnt have done it with out welding tips & tricks. I learn a hell of alot from your videos. Thanks jody

[@MB-nn3rx]

Just curious since it's been 8 years since you posted this, where did you end up? I'm a veteran in welding school now.

[@richardmontgomery1970]

Good work man. I'm 23 and I've been welding and fabricating for about 2 years. I still have alot to learn and your. channel helps me out

[@mikethomas9544]

Love your work Jody from a pipeline T/a. Most of our welders finish up on the side of the bevel. Last guy I T/A'd for was in his 70s. Never touched the juice for him ever. He was good 👍

[@kenyatiscott]

Watching this video seriously helped me pass the final welding exam in college back in December. I know it says 6G but our final exam was 5G where we had to use the hand torch to bevel the pipe that was sitting in jack stands and grind down the bevels on the pipes and put a landing on them as well and the instructor would fit them together and thanks to watching the videos that you posted really had helped me.

[@KevinSmith-tk1zk]

I am Currently a student hear at the University of New Mexico in Gallup. I just started my career in the welding trade I have learned a lot by watching your videos. helps me a lot. burning them rods and just learning is awesome and fun.

[@kenlane6655]

Mate, I'm a senior citizen of the welding fraternity and now live in the US. I did my apprenticeship in the UK, where I worked large construction (think 8 inch steel, all low hydrogen) Then specialized in Tig and worked on many stainless pieces for nuclear work, dressed as a flour grader in a clean room. I additionally did my asme 9 test piece for the mild steel side of things and a bunch of other things. After Europe, I went to Australia where my qualification became welder first class. I've recently got back into it and have to say, I thoroughly enjoy your vid's. There's a lot of bad advice out there, as I'm sure you know, but without appearing like I'm kissing butt, your vid's are great. Keep 'em coming.

[@linuxjcajca7806]

In my opinion you and Steve Bleile, are the best welders than i see in KZbin, so i don't understand why you receive 513 fingers down ? Thanks a lot for your videos, for me you are great. Juan Carlos from Belgium( Europe ).

[@zetusdapetus]

mad respect on handling those keyholes

[@extremeanalogmusic6296]

takes some solid nerves

[@4spida2fingaz0]

10 years later and I still come back to refresh myself. Thanks Jody

[@jamesdonovan2315]

Thanks a lot Jody. I have been waiting for this video for a year. There are others on the net, which I appreciate, but your commentary and production quality make your videos truly stand alone as viable teaching instruction and not just aid. Thank you. James

[@travmusickable]

this guy and his videos are great and very informative he explains everything very smooth and precise, I remember learnin a lot of basics just off visual putting on a hood and watching my veterans and then try to mimic their moves. the best practice is to keep practicing and take advice from any and everyone with knowledge and experience

[@dmur612]

I’ve watched this video at least 15 times since it was first published. Best optics of the weld puddle anywhere, period. I’ve found no one else on KZbin that comes even close...

[@robertsyrobbo2501]

I've just got a job working with coded welders and I've gotta learn along the way...your vids are excellent for seeing close up whats happening..thank you

[@jimherchak7505]

I test at the end of the week and haven't done an open route in 4 years so your video is a great reminder. Thanks.

[@wyattoneable]

I don't weld that much but I enjoy the videos just the same. Good camera angles, and great explanations of the work being performed. Much appreciated Jody.

[@joshstaley7459]

I’m a union pipe-fitter working on my 21, your videos really help

[@MegaWayneD]

Thanks for this video! I'm currently preparing to do the 6G test right now and I'm finding it very useful. It's worth pointing out that in Europe we use lower amps (about 60 amps average) due to the 50 Hz of our electricity supply instead of 60 Hz in America.

[@massimo79mmm]

can you explain why the different frequency can alter the amperage? are you using transformer welder? with inverter welders the output should be the same

[@MegaWayneD]

@@massimo79mmm Blimey! I posted this comment 8 years ago! At the time I was using a transformer welder which wasn't particularly well regulated. I've since invested in an inverter welder which is much better.

[@mariomelgoza2398]

Good Morning I been welding for like 3 years I been welding GTAW Tig Welding.I want to get back and start welding Stick welding thank you for the video I learn alot from this guy he is a master when it comes to welding.

[@owenmartin8137]

What a legend! Guy does it with ease and he stays humble. Thank you jodi arc shots are awesome! Keep it up big dawg.

[@TEIS3210]

I got big respect for people who master trades like this. Its underestimated by allot of people what it takes to become a highly skilled craftsmen...

[@4spida2fingaz0]

💯✊

[@meady170]

TEIS3210 j

[@MikeB1972]

TEIS3210 Exactly! I'm in school to become a welder and it is more than just 'melting metal together'. Definitely requires skill, patience, and practice.

[@deiioh67]

Mike Bender I start on the 21st of August to get my AAS for welding and fab :)

[@coreytyler6050]

Exactly like I’m in school for welding and a lot of people are like welding is boring all you do is sit there and go bzzzzz and they just don’t know what it’s really like lol I have had a teacher tell me it’s boring😂

[@charliebriffa7868]

Thank you for your help I just did the 6G test and passed. Would like to tell you I've been steel fitter/welder, supervisor and also a welding inspector (almost 35 years in steel work) but I never tried to do this test. Thanks for your excellent example.

[@smoothitalianleathereater6045]

You make that look easy. It is so hard to not have a single divot in there, lot of respect

[@donnie2005v]

Cool video, really like that you've got the camera in close like to show what the puddle is actually doing. I'm 6 months from graduating from college for welding and plan to stick weld when I'm done, I'll probably get certified in the next 3/4 weeks, and stick open root is probably the 2nd hardest thing to do, next to TIG open root

[@howardyounger5456]

Nice to see some one that knows what he is doing, and showing people the right way to weld . I have been certifide for 27 years know with the same certs you are showing. I am also a cwi.

[@wtfthisisstupid09]

Helped me a lot, I'm not taking this test but it will help me in my welding class, Was struggling on how to weld two circles together, This helped a lot thanks man.

[@IzzyVonDoux]

I personally dont push and pull on stick; i do cursive. On MIG, the pushing and pulling technique is the overall best and my personal choice. Great videos! Keep up the amazing craftsmanship. 👍👍👍

[@stranga4365]

You sir are an American hero! Thanks to you tons of ppl can feed their family and make the money they've always wanted! Ive bought your products (and caint wait to get some of those shirts) to help you continue helping others and myself. Best series on youtube! 👏

[@marnielarocque9412]

im a disabled welder but i sure like to watch your videos so well explained and videoed

[@Dirtsteelforge]

Dude these videos have taught me more than my weld instructor. Thank you

[@narviyn7055]

Your welding videos are the best on the internet, and also they're one of the best things on the internet! Mad respect!!

[@jarrydhall1610]

All down to basics when welding with MMAW, all the angles.. Man i really prefer MMAW to GTAW and GMAW, there's just so much more focus on a perfect weld.. Consistency is absolute key!! Keep up the good work brother!! Strict follower of your video's.. we are the 0.1%

[@Jessewren1968]

These arc shots are outstanding.

[@dontcomply5008]

Your videos help a lot. I work with a welder, and it always seems like he is hesitant to show me certain things. Especially the root pass. Maybe I'm competition to him, because I learn very fast.

[@anthonyb3642]

I have been welding for a long time I haven't done much 6010 root. Mostly Tig root. The specs that you gave were on the money. 3/32 gap and land great great video. Oh yeh I got the job...

[@kunkki1]

Simple solution how to handle too big key hole is using a remote controller.....i use it always.We in Finland are in use almost without exception the remote control to adjust the amps. Awesome videos and will definitely help many novice welders around the world.

[@runeski74]

@johnwilkins if you fit the pipe correctly you should be able to push your rod into the gap and just drag your root. If you start to notice the keyhole is getting bigger ( gap too wide, heat too hot, land too thin ) that's when you have to start whipping it a bit like he does a lot in this video. I never have to whip when I'm doing a test, because I make sure my fit up is perfect. If your going to do your best weld for a test you have to start out with a perfect fit. That's half the battle.

[@teds4983]

@kbar where did you see him crying?? It was passing on knowledge. Do you even weld or you troll for a living?

[@dannyherrera1598]

Clifton Williams true. In school I was taught by my instructor who learned from one of the best welders out there (forgot his name but he wrote books) and the 6010 and 6011 you oscillate in circles or whip back and forth like in this video. You don't just drag it like the 7014 or the 7018.

[@JudahwardIV562]

Agree, but this man can weld. 🐐

[@Powerlifter888]

your videos was more helpful than the teacher i got in the welding institute when talking about E6010

[@onlyreallifematters]

great video Jody! way different from how we do it in the shop where i work. we have a larger opening and use a hand controller for the amps, also we weave the whole opening and don't keyhole that much. very interesting to see how you guys over the pond are doing it

[@rickschmoll4883]

Great instructional video. Ive taken my share of 6G test but don't remember being aloud to adjust my amperage once the tester checked my settings at the leads. 305G/SA200.

[@TheHilari0us]

Thanks for these videos! I am a young welder just starting out in the business, I have TIG certification, and within the next month im going to take stick welding aswell! So all i wanted to say is thanks for these tips and tricks videos =) Cheer's from Sweden!

[@BookButler]

I've watched this video twice tonight; it's so calming to watch that process being done well.

[@thomassullivan1676]

This process is to close root..but dirty root good enough for ground pipe ...welders should never leave the puddle

[@paulvanreenen6986]

Your tips are so good. And your explanation true & concise. Has helped me so much. Thank you for your passion and encouragement to all of us watching.

[@oldlincolnpipewelder]

I got my 6g 5 years ago. This video certainly helped! Thank you for the tips!

[@hiramadair249]

Pinky and thumb has always worked for me while moving, great vid Jody.

[@johnwadsworth7167]

I'm getting ready to take a welding course these videos are helping me to understand what your saying as well as what your are doing thx

[@juwancummings6945]

Best of luck man.

[@guybarnett131]

Tks for the video I'm testing Tuesday and I haven't touched 6010 root pass since 2007, a bit nervous I hope I still have the touch like I used to.

[@dannogreen561]

Bad Jody! No respirator. Gotta teach the youngins from the get go. Great vid as always. You have made me such a better welder. I thank you for that sir!

[@fortunesfabrication6021]

Who the fuck uses a respirator?

[@Jack_Sparrow17]

Best channel on youtube for welding!

[@rafordy]

Those two lengths of pipe are about the same length that you would have with a G6 test, and they overheat because the pipe is so short , which is something that would not happen the job site. Good video, pipe welders are the real deal

[@gregg4164]

I like to see you us some of the UA test specs, that's what all Union pipe welders will be testing to. Just try to remember to touch a little on the thickness of the root and cap reinforcement heights. You are not allowed more than 1/8 th of an inch on the root and cover passes reinforcement height. that's an automatic rejection even for the smallest spot of over. Great videos I really enjoy them.

[@davidcalhoun7202]

I finally passed my 6G welding test, thank you for this video.

[@buildsomethin]

Great information. Although I'm not taking any tests, the knowledge gained here is invaluable. I look forward to your weekly posts. Keep up the great work. Cheers Richard

[@LeviBessette]

we watch your videos in class! They are super helpful! I spend endless nights watching videos and reading. I love how you just weld with one hand nonchalantly :) Hope one day our paths cross so I can thank you personally!

[@n15london]

Jody your a legend man, watching your videos and getting tip under the hood. Works well

[@NastyLinen]

Excellent video! Can you do a video on the downhill 6g root. I went to take a test at a yard in Louisiana and they wanted 6010 downhill root and 7018 uphill fill and cap. Once again great video, I learn so much from these videos and than you greatly for all the knowledge you give to the young future welders like myself.

[@freakschannel597]

Thanks for the video! Helped out so much in the way you held the stinger and rod. I could never get my body situated right on 6g and then I came across your channel and video which made it so much easier! I need more practice, but at least now I have a great foundation to work from.

[@Jarad1234]

I would like to see a video of the down hand process done on 6010 open root

[@flower7c]

Excellent example of a 6010 root pass. Fantastic!

[@blakericha9368]

I'm getting my certification at a local tech school but I've been stuck on 6G E6010 root pass at 75amps for almost 3 weeks now. I had no problems with 2G and 5G. I can cap it fine just the root I'm having trouble with. I'm going to try these tips when I test today

[@iw63boomer]

Blake Richa93 Keep after it! I teach at a tech college, and for a joint like this I have students start with a lower amperage, then once they "get it" they move the amps up. I teach that with a couple of different joints in different processes, so that when they get to the pipe tests they are used to thinking like that. Practice on plate in 3G if that helps. Let us know how you do!

[@blakericha9368]

iw63boomer I appreciate it! The day of that comment I didn't get the root right but the next day I did and it passed the bend test finally. Currently on 2G tig pipe now which I'm doing good with. Just a little bit of undercut I have to clean up on my last cap at the top.

[@iw63boomer]

Blake Richa93 Good for you, Blake! Congratulations! I think that 2G is a more difficult joint than 5g .. but that is just my opinion! It sounds like you have some real skills happening - Good for YOU! Keep it up! Now! Comes the hard part! Getting the job and working in industry. But you know, I am sure you will do just fine! Keep us posted on your progress! Let us know when you pass that 2G!

[@litefoot900]

Great video as always please keep them coming for 2014, Merry Christmas and a happy new year from Scotland.

[@grandaddypurps14]

This video really help me passed my test also the 1 inch structural welding test thanks for your video ur the man

[@strafe777]

Thank you so much for posting your videos. They were invaluable in helping me pass the 6g test. Again thank you so much!!

[@matthewmcgowan5164]

Wow that brings back some memories!!!! been away from welding for awhile...

[@FredMiller]

Dang Jody, you make that so easy! Nice explanation and great video work.

[@rainemorales6010]

Fred Miller..

[@David.lovesU]

Fred Miller with the last name of Miller you had better be a great welder your self.

[@luisnieto7186]

I'm 16 and still and high school and In only 6 months I'm now structural certified got 3rd place in regionals and now in 2 months I take my pipe test. So hopefully I pass that as well! Wish me luck! Btw I'm a junior!!

[@targetcebu]

luis nieto Stay with it nieto. Go to the nearest UA Plumbers and Pipefitters local and tell the business agent what your doing now and what you hope to do in the future. Ask him lots of questions. If you can pass their UA tests you can make very good pay. Rule #1). Don't even think about getting married until you got about $150,000 saved and then never tell the wife you got it. ; ). Good luck

[@baron8672]

There is also the boilermakers.

[@davidmorris3121]

luis nieto hij

[@larsonbelzer]

Get Jody I'm a big fan of your videos.you have helped me tremendously.thank you!!.I was wondering if you could do a video on 2g pipe I'm having trouble with the cap pass.maybe you could show how you position your body and how you hold the rod in the stinger it would help me allot like the rest of your videos...thank you.!!!

[@XamTakorian]

THANKS for the video...I will be taking this test next year...gonna practice up bigtime for it.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Would you say that the keyhole towards the end of the tack at 1:33 is about right, or getting big? I'm not much of a welder, nor do I weld pipe, but I sometimes weld gaps, and if I was welding that, my instinct would be that I would be about to totally lose the puddle and burn through. Towards the beginning of the tack, it looks fine, but then it seems to grow... and grow... and grow...

[@weldingtipsandtricks]

I would say at 1:33 that the keyhole was starting to get a little big but still manageable. I would not feel like I had to bail out yet. just a little more whip action and maybe make small ovals

[@tylerh7647]

***** Tig is better but impractical for outdoor use(wind blows sheilding gas away) pipelines and oilfeild usually weld stick. Tig is usually used for in food service or other industries where contamination would be a problem

[@Guitar4blues]

***** Base metal material, Diameter, Thickness and the type of piping system are all contributors in which process will be used for the root pass. In the power and petrochem industries, you will Tig most, if not all root passes.

[@mikethomas9544]

@@tylerh7647 Golden welds we normally will use Tig for the root.

[@sotopedrofootball200]

I'm currently a student and I find your videos extremely helpful and look foward to buying the TIG finger on amazon. That is your product right? I want to make sure you get your money so you can continue to make extremely helpful videos.. keep em coming...

[@chuckhickman8093]

I don't know how you can whip that rod like that honestly. I'd probably lose control and blow through that root lol. Myself, I like to just run the rod and let it blow the keyhole out around the rod. 3/32 gap, 3/32 land. nothing against your style, just pointing out that everyone has their own style and technique, and that not everyone can do that same technique. looks good and keep up the good work :)

[@ergo2005wc]

Waiting for the 7018.. You make things look way easier than they really are..

[@Treeezplz]

What do I do when the slag starts to bubble up in my weld pool on my fill pass 7018? I have tried flicking it out which works but I feel like there's gotta be a better way. I feel like when I flick it out then welds are constantly flowing into each other and I'm disturbing it so it wouldn't be a solid weld or something. Any help?

[@dragonballbeasley4411]

Got mad respect for u school u finesse that root pass big bro keep dropping more videos

[@brandonthornborough4433]

I've learned a lot from you. My only complaint is I find myself wondering exactly what machine your using. Most of your videos show a glimpse of the machine though.

[@MJ-pb4eu]

Excellent help, I always come to get advice from you videos.. Thanks alot 👍💪

[@kristoff1939]

Jody just gotta say one thing; that old saying "those who cant do, teach" definitely does NOT apply to you. Great videos thanks. You are a welding jedi 👍

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

I hear you Kristof. I don't understand how someone can teach something but not know how to do the work themselves ? I really don't know, any thoughts as to why? Jim

[@Operator_jake]

gonna run one of these tomorrow for my cert. good info on amperage in correlation to your keystone and where the limit is. also really like the positioning you have might try it out tomorrow.

[@unknownprodigy8033]

Hey Jody i go to tws in Jacksonville Florida and I'm having trouble burning through my tacks..any help please? It's my last project and to bend out on and I will be done please help

[@SergeantTubesocks]

I'll be taking my 6G pipe test soon at work. 8018 3/32" root, 8018 1/8" fill, under navy standard.

[@jessegolden23]

Question guys, im in welding school now and up until 6010 open root I have had very little trouble, but now my instructors are telling me that while my root looks good, it's not convex enough, from what I can see my root looks very similar to this, with slight convexity not flush, but what they're asking me for is nearly 1/8 convexity, when I try to do so I end up over heating the metal and the keyhole blows out and the root stops forming and just starts becoming a big mess on my root side, I've tried lowering the amperage, hasn't helped

[@davesisco4637]

Just a little more of a tip , start your welding of the root at your 3 & 9 o'clock tacks going to 12 . Heat travels up and that will eliminate the eating out at the top . Plus it will have you all heated up for the bottom which will give you more of a chance for getting the right push thru .

[@TeLaComes713]

Hey Jody make a video with the root 6010 and hot pass fuller and cap you got the best welding video's on youtube

[@dvil1264]

I read that u put the ua test is all uphill im tryn to do the root downhill just cause most pipelines are all down hand welding about from 1 o clock down my root is flush do think that's normal for a down hand I wound like it to have some bump to it any tips maybe my rod angel , or I need to jam my rod in I get the keyhole id would like a video on a stick down hand pipe any tips id appreciate a lot I want to get on pipeline some day thanks for all the good videos.

[@lablue350]

That's some good penetration I am trying this but when I finish everything is flush should I be putting a bigger landing and turn up the machine ?? I have like. A 1/32 gap or smaller almost no gap.

[@chrisbroadsword]

It's usually like a 3/32" gap.

[@jhamidhaynes2604]

My school doesn’t allow us to feather our tacks. How is it possible to do a good weld?

[@25centsapop]

Might be helpful??? No that was extremely helpful! Haha I love that I can see your form and that the camera is that zoomed in, keep the videos coming!

[@Weldinginlove]

You are my spirit and my favorit master . . You like my father in welding... Thanks sure. . 🔥🔥🇮🇩❤️

[@robelinrevilla5135]

best instructional video ive seen. thanks for the tips. really really helpful

[@doug132639]

Well son you better get watching other ones. Because this guy is showing you to weld way to hot.. A inspector would never let that pass.. Too hot WAY TOO many spatters.. And he's out of the keyhole allowing it to cool down.. I am an old PIPELINE WELDER 71YRS. and I had a FRONT END WELDING INSPECTOR S TICKET..

[@crimsonhead6936]

You ain't got to be the best one, just be a good one! I dealt with a similar coupon where the gap was too big, but I dealt with it and passed the bend test and got my cert! You should definitely do a downhill tutorial!!

[@dougankrum3328]

+Crimsonhead ...compared to this..V-down is very easy....

[@joelcervantes3013]

Awesome video and instructor! The best of the best...sir, one question: When are you posting the video of the hotpass, fillers and cap on this 6" pipe? Better yet, a complete 2" schedule 80 pipe, from rootpass to capping...on a 6g. I really need to pass this test. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and knowledge.

[@bradburge1911]

great video and very helpful, am currently trying to get coded up in 6g fcaw having trouble getting the root in not quite full pen coming of my start stops and seem to panic when the keyhole opens out to much , using a filarc 2,5 mm 7018 rooting rod around 70 amps with a 2.5 gap and the same for the root face 3mm topside allowing for closure , not to sure whether to use a slight dragging motion overhead ,whipping side to side ,push straight in or whip up and and hold down ,any advice would be much appreciated ,many thanks............

[@reboureyn139]

I'm on pipe in school right now and I'm wondering if it makes a difference with doing these little whips vs just traveling at a steady pace. I just travel at one speed and if the keyhole gets too big I back up and wiggle the rod a little bit.

[@thewills12]

Best video out there on this procedure. Way to save er at the end there.

[@Phoenix-One0922]

BEST 6G ROOT PASS I'VE SEEN. JODY, YOU GOT MY RESPECTS. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, VERY SATISFYING, LIKE WATCHING KID KANE WELD BUT WITH THE TEACHING DIALOGUE. YOU'RE THE BEST ON KZbin. DOWN AND DIRTY AND BEAUTIFUL MY FRIEND!! WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU SOMEDAY AND GO THRU A DAY OF WELDING LIKE WE'RE HAVING A PICNIC MEAL-O-METAL!! THANKS!!

[@goalie996]

Hopefully someone can help me out I'm going for my initial B ticket in Canada I don't know if that matters but 1/4 of the pipe you do the root in the horizontal I can get the root to go in great but after that the rest of its in the 5g position and I'm having trouble getting build up in the overhead and I'm getting too much pen when I get to the 3 o'clock tack and in the flat any suggestions?

[@israelmoses7731]

good morning friend am Israel by name and am a pipeline welder am from Nigeria. i want to ask if you are welding a pipe and the space is too wide is it right to use weaving motion or side to side movement? please i need your reply

[@Monahanweldco]

I've been using a side to side motion and it is working great for my roots. Great penetration. I'm just curious is it a problem that I use this motion?

[@runeski74]

what ever works for you is the correct answer to your question, BUT if your fit is right ( proper land, bevel, and gap ) you shouldnt have to do much movement at all. I usually push it in there and just watch the keyhole and speed up or slow down accordingly. I find when the gap is too wide or the land too thin is when I have to start moving the rod around a bit. Hope I helped good luck welding

[@jimmydunn8791]

The problem I've been having is the keyhole is opening up and I can't get my puddle to fallow. Very frustrating.

[@michaelcoyle7071]

Learning to weld. Can weld plate metal but, have alot of trouble with pipe welding. Blowing out my root pass anything that you can show me ? ER6010 SMAW root

[@johndunn9819]

I can't get my 6010 to weld right. If I turn it up high enough to stop snuffing out it's way too hot to weld. It's a DC machine (Vulcan 220) . If tried ep and en. I've also got some 6011s they don't really work great either. Does anyone have suggestions?