The Most Valuable Lesson Stick Welding Has Taught Me (Building Handrail On a Slope)

[@Jboogy1st]

I finally got my first welding job 2 years after welding school at $18. Austin helped me not lose faith which I was close to losing.

[@rjd8561]

Congrats! Austin is a great teacher and so much of the advice he gives is spot on. Just learn something everyday and have a positive mindset and you'll be just fine!

[@scottjune3554]

Good Ole American ingenuity

[@Kelleypaintbody]

Learn something every day, but remember it is the hard part for me

[@arosswelding]

I understand…. Lol I struggle with that same thing…. I feel like I’ve learned the same thing over and over again… 🤣

[@Kelleypaintbody]

I had me a bike crash back in 2018 over here in Fort Smith trying to get stuff going again more difficult than usual brain damage takes a long time to heal evidently.

[@Kelleypaintbody]

I have learned more than I have learned in the last time watching your videos. Thank you.

[@TorBoy9]

I learn something every time I touch my welder..and my ever present grinder. Thanks, and I am sure your grandparents will appreciate the effort you put into their handrails.

[@lukecrumrine7517]

If only you knew how much you’ve taught me and allowed myself to take leaps in order to better myself and family through mobile welding, you’d be shocked…appreciate ya Mr. AROSS

[@garthland]

knowledge is built from our mistakes-wisdom is learning from the mistakes of others! Thank you so much!

[@justinperry2392]

I always learn from my mistakes but now you can't afford to make mistakes with the cost of materials. Thanks A.R. for sharing.❤

[@rustbrown5962]

I appreciated the way you handled adversity. Subscribed.

[@chrisduncan2626]

Also i wanna say your Papa Ross has had a huge impact on me just through the saying "learn somethin every day". I tell myself that constantly to keep me motivated. Cherish the time you have with him please. It will always stick with you im sure, giving that it has even stuck with me 🥰

[@ericneckel8646]

That Cool Tool is called a T-Bevel = Angle Finder. Great work Brother.

[@arosswelding]

Thanks.

[@commietube4273]

Ross Rocks!

[@tomthompson7400]

we all make mistakes ,,, thats not the issue , its about how you fix them.

[@ypaulbrown]

wonderful family video.......Bravo

[@ypaulbrown]

always great stuff Austin.....cheers from Florida, Paul

[@engjds]

You have done well for yourself, can see you got there through sheer hard work and practice to hone those skills, a lesson for the kids.

[@jakemccann2790]

Sun was in your eyes, Wind was in the wrong direction , Good job Thanks for the videos

[@circlebforge6060]

man your channel is a wealth of knowledge, im a mobile heavy equipment mechanic and youve certainly saved me a lot of time and headache when ive had to fab stuff for a piece of equipment

[@rwg727]

Thanks Austin! That was great that you shared how you were feeling when you tacked the feet on the opposite way of how you intended! I can relate. You spent a lot of time getting them perfectly lined up and then you have to cut them off and do it again. Thanks. Also it was funny how the angle finder kept falling and you showed that ! Love your videos!

[@marioserra4383]

good explanations, thanks for share the video, best regards from Venezuela

[@AXNJXN1]

Austin, there is a very unique, incredibly admirable context and tone to watching your vids. First of all, they're extremely honest, forthright, and easy to digest. I absolutely love your content and in this video, your reflection on the error, stating that 'after you calmed down', etc.etc. is CRUCIAL not just in this job but in ALL that one should be exercising as an adult, in any profession, much less just in how in handling AN error should be done. You sharing these imperfect moments with perfectly responsible, guiding mentorship is necessary for a younger generation to see and view. The psychological benefit of what you're teaching, how you teach and the way you teach is what is so valuable. In the Military, we have changed this way of thinking exponentially and towards, this construct to help young individuals understand that 'errors' are important and to not beat yourself up. 'Learn from it, do better...' You develop from these events. We try extremely hard to mentor and reflect as you have stated here to help our Youth be confident and keep striving... You absolutely hit the nail on the head Sir. Keep doing what you're doing. Your vids are some of THE best out there including mistakes, errors etc. It's REALITY; embrace it! KUDOS Austin.

[@arosswelding]

I really appreciate you taking the time to write this message and share it with me (and us) it means a lot. Thank you!

[@MBwelding]

lol I feel you I’ve had a few rigging fits when you feel like you’re on a roll getting things done then realize you did it all wrong and had to start over when you didn’t have time for that you took it well I don’t usually remain so calm

[@ypaulbrown]

20:20....did not notice if you did this.....but a cool trick to get the dust out of the drilled concrete hole and away from area is to use the cooling fan of the drill to blow it away..... and it keeps you from getting a face full of concrete dust if you are down there and huffing and puffing with your own breath......plus, you don't have to bend over...... Us Old guys try not to bend over if we can.....cheers, Paul

[@deanl4664]

Btw I’m 59 years old and I learn something from mistakes every day That’s also why I watch every video that I can. To learn more

[@samuelscragg7052]

Looks good. It’s good that you did this for your grand parents. I had to fab some me and my wife.

[@JackCossairt]

Great job, good fitten!

[@juniorwhelchel6337]

I always look forward to seeing your videos and I love what you done for your grandparents also was Papa Ross a welder

[@arosswelding]

No he was not. He had a dairy, a concrete business, chopped fire wood, and hauled square bale’s commercially. Concrete and square bales was the main two he did while I was growing up. That’s what I did every summer.

[@juniorwhelchel6337]

He looked like a hard worker and a great man

[@jackrobberson1671]

I love it man, I probably have twice the experience in that case 😂

[@MecanicodeTurno]

Great Inspiration, greatings from Venezuela!

[@PaulThomas-qo9vy]

You're a real good man, Austin! You honor your famiky members for their investing in your life skills & help them in a personal way to aid their safety & mobility. I share that often "Learn something every day!" Gods blessings to you! Paul

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us Austin, good to see the family helping family out when they can. Liked the hand rails. Stay safe around there and keep up the good work and videos. Fred.

[@arosswelding]

Thanks 👍

[@dmeyer2895]

Smoley's New Combined Tables Book Logarithms Squares Slopes Rises Excellent resource if you’re into math for mathematically figuring out miters off of slope/pitch for handrail and structural building. This book was used by the old-timers for building the empire state building and other major structures way before CAD.

[@martinthompson4462]

Beauty of steel work, you get it wrong you just cut, grind and go again. Forty odd years of welding and still making blunder. Always have so cannot blame it on old age.

[@timmywarren2349]

Very good Video 👍 👍

[@williammckenney3590]

Experience is recognizing a mistake when you make it again! You were just practicing.😊

[@scottjune3554]

Awesome video as always

[@maverickweldiing8621]

If ya ain’t makin mistakes you ain’t workin

[@zombieresponder]

Exactly.

[@russelljackson7034]

Right on

[@SteadArcFab_Ministries]

Brother Austin, Corey from Michigan 🤝! I love your approach, attitude, character, outlook… spot on man! I beat myself up often when I mess up as well but I do always learn something, usually because Jesus has a lesson in it for me! Especially after the 3rd time around!!! Why does there always have to be a 3rd time🤣🤷‍♂️ Love your channel man! I have always felt that if Iam not messing up I am not trying to learn! But still…😆after many years of being a perfectionist I am still not totally broken but it’s getting closer and closer 😉👊👊 Blessings to you & your family!

[@billarroo1]

When I make a mistake and it is quite often, sometimes I just Can't let it go, and I'm swearing for the next half an hour !! Hey Austin I also have a female cat with NO tail, when I screwed something up and start swearing she will chime in with me Meow, Meow !! 😂 Love your channel, THANKS

[@SteelHorse3]

Mistakes is a lesson learned

[@dr.feelgood2358]

too true. making mistakes teaches you a lot about patience and being careful, and also you learn a lot about repairing mistakes. you'll become faster, more accurate, and more confident with time, so don't rush it.

[@rs2024-s4u]

Great job, Lots of great tios. I handle non marked angles in cutoff with small metal spacer (bolt scrap)against the stop to get desired angle then tighten holding pipe securely while cutting. Nice to have Grandparents to return love to. Ray Stormont

[@fittergrips2010]

Nice of you to build railing for your grand parents for cost. Yeah experience means less mistakes better workmanship and do it right the first time

[@kirstenspencer3630]

So called mistakes are the best educational tools. I must be kinda educated cause I now make fewer mistakes and when I do just shrug it off and keep the project progressing. In Scotland an entire complex of buildings newly constructed had to completely torn down due to an error driving the piles.

[@pontiacmaniac2]

When I goof at work, I say, "So nice, I do it twice" !!!

[@dc85337]

A suggestion (if I may). Use your grinder and really round off the ends of the pipe and take away the "sharp" corner edge. It may not seem like much, but having had that done to my Grandparents rails, made it a bit "safer" (no sharp edge). A simple small pull cart/wagon would work to help with the groceries, since they need the handrails. Also, a piece of tubing is good to blow out dust - I use that to keep it away from my face.

[@fztfabs65]

Broke out doing structural just over a year ago now. My biggest challenge is buildings stairs and handrails. Still struggle with it till this day. I’m not book smart so when it comes to angles and finding out dimensions I struggle. And there is zero videos on how to build them. Example: how to many steps to put in the step as well as how long will that step be, all depending on how high the platform is and what angle it is. Just don’t know how to figure any of that out.

[@72200SA]

Reading the Swanson speed square blue book might help you out. It goes over stairs IIRC.

[@fztfabs65]

@@72200SA where can I find that?

[@haroldphipps3457]

@@fztfabs65 buy a Swansen speed square. Book comes with it if you buy the right one. Austin should (and may) carry them in the Aross welding store.

[@arosswelding]

We don’t but thank you for the recommendation

[@Dale.welder]

4 weeks left…I’ll be getting back welding again. Smaw mostly

[@DASmith-l2b]

I fabricated a rectangular tube that fits over the V head with a 1/4" x 6" x 12" flat plate welded to it so I have a way to hold a base plate while I line it up either on a pipe post/column or a sq. tube post/column, works really well when you have no fitter. Also use a small roll around cart to put my tools in so I don't drop them on the ground.

[@arosswelding]

I love it! Thank you for sharing!

[@stevenhooten4275]

Howdy from poteau oklahoma

[@jeffsimonar7161]

I have graduated from the school of hard knocks many times, I just hate it when I take a refresher course🙄

[@victorduran6486]

Where did u get the clear angle finder from??

[@arosswelding]

www.amazon.com/dp/B07MX2J9NN?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzthekayla-20&creativeASIN=B07MX2J9NN&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.YYD1YWZBWPM1&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_asin

[@armandhammer9617]

3:10 bevel square

[@5barkerstreet]

learning how to do the work includes learning how to fix your mistakes. Only God is perfect!!

[@beyondmiddleagedman7240]

Just like bending conduit. If it looks backwards it's probably correct. If it looks right. It's wrong.

[@arosswelding]

🤣 that’s so true… it’s so easy to get oriented wrong

[@deanl4664]

Which miter saw are you using?

[@arosswelding]

Evolution

[@dannyharvey5623]

I measure 12” from end of level and measure bottom of level to surface to get rise. If measure 12” on your rise you won’t get full 12” on run. Example 12” run with 45 degree slope long leg (hypotenuse of triangle) would be 12.4” long. If measured 12” up your angle run would be shorter than 12”. Might make difference on long run. Enjoy watching videos every Friday always picking up little tricks!

[@arosswelding]

Yes, you are correct. I noticed that when I was editing this video 🤦‍♂️

[@TomFromYoutube]

Man I make them kinda mistakes every time I build something. Double and triple check it. Still fuck it up.

[@chrisduncan2626]

Personally, ive found the "simplest" of tasks, always end up in a mistake lol. I dont know if we're complacent in our abilities, or just get in a hurry on things "we know how to do" if that makes sense. But the seemingly simplest things always make me the most irritable 😂

[@engjds]

I bet that cats got arc blindness!

[@garyb.4080]

Well at least you checked it before you burned it in!!! That would have made me say a dirty word!

[@mmzwgr780]

Its called a sliding T- bevel

[@Millwrightmike]

I think they call it stick welding cause how many times they stick darn it especially when your tackin up😆

[@arosswelding]

🤣 that’s right

[@robertoobregon3750]

More than once have cut a piece one inch short, do not know how but it is never like the other way where it is a inch to long. Happens also when working with wood, but with wood this is no wood welder. There is glue but glue just does not work the same as welding.

[@greggschultz9256]

It’s a “sliding t bevel”.

[@mixpick138]

Show me somebody that says they never made a mistake, and I will show you a liar... I know this is a family channel, but I like to hum Monty Pythons song from Life of Brian (I think), I.E., "Always look on the bright side of life... life's a piece of **** when you think of it but always look on the bright side of life!" LOLOL

[@ha3516]

Paint the railing BEFORE installing it.

[@jasondavis9537]

Fail Forward