DOES WELDING PIPE GET OLD? (ANSWER FROM A MAN WITH 50+ YEARS EXPERIENCE)

[@patobrien7009]

As a 70 year-old, retired union pipe welder I can answer that question... NO! Pipe welding never gets old, welders do.

[@seanmanwill2002]

That's a fact!

[@c.cortez5422]

Pat Obien if you don't mind brother just curious what Local Union you from? Asking with all respect.

[@repairfreak]

What dedication to welding, Andy is a national treasure. Much Respect to all the old timers ✌️😎👍

[@MRTYREMULISHA]

57 years of welding pipe and two words to some it up "Just Work "

[@SweatyWelder68]

B you hit it on the head!tHAT'S WHAT i'M TRYING TO TEACH THIS NEW GENERATION OF LAZY ASSES...Just shut up and work! show me what you can do don't tell me///I dont wanna hear it!!!

[@FrostyA113]

@@danch10 and what have you done with your life?

[@danch10]

@@FrostyA113 9 years military, SAS selection, overseas ex's. 3 Years semi-pro boxing, fights in front of hundreds of people, 14 years in construction as a foreman and management. Been to 25 countries, Lived in Nz and US. Athlete for 10 years. Not bad for how young I still am I see these guys in the industry all the time, they are my dads age. Trust me they spent all there time at the pub or blowing there money on crap. My dads brother who was his business partner who was making 10k a week now at 65 has nothing really to show for it. We get them onsite and they are very knowledgeable and skillful but they been in it for too long and have never tried to grow in there careers or as a person. Each to there own!

[@herpaderpa6474]

DanHambo Good for you but shit if ur happy doing what you do might as well lol

[@osha_t4]

@@danch10 ah yes, shitting on people for doing what they love. Just because this dude didn't do what you think is the best doesn't mean that he's worth any less.

[@LaFaveBros]

What a great soul.

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

He’s retiring going to collect his monthly check and do something in his free time

[@3rdcoastsmokesmoked227]

That’s a blessing. Andy seems like he’s a great guy. To be doing that for 57 years. That’s just so amazing. That’s what keeps him going. Andy is true goals for myself

[@peanutsmith1462]

Truth be told mr Andy has probably forgotten more than most of us know. I could sit down all day and listen to him talk about his past will be missing mr.Andy

[@jasonreber4101]

Great Andy!!!! He the man

[@jasonreber4101]

Andy is a angle welding for you all!!! Get all sucked up

[@kylesundell1554]

Rip andy

[@Meyhaven71]

Awesome. Just left job setin in with Jimmy Dodd carrying the line. 53 years in 798. Oldest workin journeyman on the row. The stories and just the privilege to be near him is everything

[@garygoudeau8346]

Nice to see the old guys still working. So many people nowadays want to retire young and "go enjoy the rest of their lives while they still can". Or so they say. Andy is out there showing the working man how it's done and still enjoying his life. He's the type of man that helped build this great country that we live in today. There are some younger guys coming up that have the same passion as Andy but they are hard to find these days.

[@calebmattix391]

Them boys are havin the time of their lives 🙂

[@tpep1693]

I worked with a couple of pipeline welders several years ago, ol boys were from Texas, and they were some of the best, hard working guys I worked with.

[@mugshotbradley5505]

This has been one of my favorite videos that you have done. It's always nice to hear and so the older guys out working and sharing their experiences. Great video Austin!

[@SuWu5t0n3r]

Make more like this video Austin, this was a very soothing video and the vibe is jive

[@itbigboy1984]

Every young man needs to have worked and learn from a man like this! I really enjoyed the video and I hope you and Andy get to work together again!

[@rodmcintire7319]

I'm two years younger then Andy and still working myself and love it! But I have to say, I don't know of anyone that has worked that many years in the same trade and still going. How Awesome is that! What and Hornor and a Privilege it must be for you Austin and all who worked around and with him. Right place at the right time. You Lucky Dog Austin!!!! Keep up the great work Austin, you're a go getter. Watch out you and Andy might wear the same size shoes! Ha ha! Many thanks!

[@SweatyWelder68]

Austin....Great job Brother!I Absolutely Love they Andy Videos!!!He is a dying breed and we need to soak up all that they have to share with us...younuns..lol I'm 51 this year and it was a bunch of Andy's that made me the Welder /Christian/Man/Husband /Father that I am today!! I Love and appreciate all of the Andy Hess's out their working hard and teaching the new generation that hard work is very very Rewarding!!!God Bless Andy Hess His Family and God Bless you Austin for the Great Content..

[@ryanb1874]

Poor guy, hopefully he can Wildcat on side or something.

[@klaychesham1791]

That’s awesome mate, appreciate you sharing it all! A podcast would be wicked bro I love chatting to old boys about work.

[@stickyriicky]

I’m a welding student and love watching your videos because one day I dream to do what you do keep it up Ross !!! Your videos keep me motivated and hungry !

[@darzo.]

What a gift! It’s very nice to see you so appreciative of having a peer and friend like him, Austin. 🙏🏼 🇨🇦 👨🏻‍🏭 🇺🇸

[@michaelmullins1290]

The knowledge Andy has can't be captured all at once. Hopefully you'll see him again soon. Glad that dude had the 1 new tire. Lol. Didn't think yall were going to the top. Good video, great people.

[@roarkjones5729]

9-11-2001; WE WERE AT THE "HELI-PORT," FOURCHON, LA. WAITING TO BOARD, TO DO A "PIPE-WELDING JOB," OFF-SHORE.

[@BigDH28]

Mr.Andy’s a good man. People like him make the job better. 👍✊

[@TempleThomas]

Thanks Austin so much for bringing this to us. Andy is truly a legend !

[@CallMeLogic95]

I'm 24 and I only have two years of field work, I did go to a trade/technical school for welding/structural and it was the best decision I ever made and what I mean by field work is, just factory welding. super easy, but pipe line welding is my dream and I hope one day I can do it, this work looks amazing/challenging ✌🏻🙋🏻‍♂️

[@thisdj83]

It's alot easier than it looks. Good luck 👍

[@alphonsotate2982]

Thanks you pipelines' you all are greatly appreciated god bless you all.

[@heliodorioaraujomartins4474]

Hi Ross, definitety the best vídeo I ever watched , I’m from Brasil and I’m a welder with 41 years of experience, this man inspired me to work for a another 15.

[@arosswelding]

Haha that’s awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed it! I enjoy meeting older welders and hearing their stories.

[@9_nein_9]

Great video.Being a welder , that vid gave me a real boost. The world needs more guys like Andy and his great attitude to lead the next generation forward.

[@ryanb1874]

Is the next generation not as good attitude, happy, or work ethicly?

[@9_nein_9]

@@ryanb1874 most that I've worked with are good yes . Want to learn and not afraid to ask for help or advice when needed .

[@David-uj2ms]

This is the closest I'll get to the pipeline. I had a chance at The Steamfitters Union but was already in welding (trade) school. I love your channel. From one tradesman to another thanks for sharing and teaching.

[@arosswelding]

You bet. Thank you for watching.

[@diamonddetails9445]

This KZbin channel is truly UNIQUE. One of a kind 💯👀👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lorendisney6573]

Austin I love your videos I myself have been welding for50 years keep up the good work I am 73 I love your videos

[@scrambler350]

Never miss a chance to get to know the "old Cat" still out there workin', you'll always learn something and definitely get valuable perspective on life.

[@StortWeldingCoLLC]

ANDY, ALL THE RESPECT, AND GOOD LUCK IN RETIREMENT! THE WORLD NEEDS MORE LIKE YOU!!!!!

[@Alejandro-vb2fx]

Worked with him on 2 jobs, I'm a boom hand that likes to weld and he's one of the best I've ever seen in the short 10 years I've been pipelining. Hope he's doing well.

[@majin2967]

can you give me some advice brother

[@HGANGHONY]

This was very interesting for me. My father was a Fitter welder, he worked all over the western US on many pipelines, away from home weeks at a time. Dad tried to teach me how t I weld one time, it was a complete disaster for him, I quickly lost interest, and regretted doing so. But, later in life I chose to give it one more try. It didn't take me long to fall in love with welding and understand my father's passion. Dad plied his trade from Local 250 in Southern CA. Me, I enjoyed a short career in carpentry and finished as a Bricklayer, loving both trades. Dad always stressed the importance of being in a trade union, this I did for ninety percent of my time in construction, thank you Dad, miss you.

[@jasonpollard7157]

My papa Brew isn't active but he is 60 years in 798.....there's pics from years and years from Alaska to Africa I wish he was in his right mind to hear some stories.... Good video

[@travisrickett5681]

Great video, people like Mr Andy are a great Asset, full of knowledge and experience and fun to be around. Daddy always said you don't get old being a fool. Good luck and stay safe.

[@arosswelding]

That’s right! 👌😎

[@apcondesignsolutions5605]

Good luck with your podcast, don't wait for it, do it, it is great to listen to you, you got talent.

[@bamnibaum]

Welding is an ART, and WELDERS are ARTIST!!!

[@arca-_-flow1422]

bamnibaum yea because apparently we draw everything 😂😂

[@joseventura8705]

Awesome awesome videos sir!! I’ve been watching your videos for a few years now and look forward to get into the industry when I get out of the service. Hope I get the opportunity to be a helper for welders like y’all. Once again, Great content!

[@wadewittman8510]

What a great privilege to be welding with Andy. The experience he has is invaluable! He sure looks solid as a rock when he was laying down that bead. I was on my 7th year in the Army on 9-11 in a master javelin class.

[@notahacker2107]

These are the things I look forward too. Knowledge, friendship, and hard work buddy!

[@douglasmueller4684]

Lol been welding since 86 and still live for it every day. Its an amazing life if you like adventure.

[@robertbushea1183]

Before I retired I was a welder out of pipefitters local union 725 , I really enjoyed welding.

[@robbiegaudet2282]

Mr. Austin great video and Mr. Andy seems like a very humble and Very knowledgeable old timer this video had me emotional love it

[@mvmnt3scherzo]

At 9:40 your helper either really has to take a leak, or it’s that cold that he needs to keep it movin! Hahaha

[@Jackson-qy3ve]

Man, I was raised in Carthage Texas. That’s crazy seeing someone from my hometown

[@opensourceecon]

Great video. Good camera work, sound, and editing. You told a great story. Subscribed.

[@patedwards932]

Like that duct tape zipper. My dad did some taylor work with clothes back in the day. We always had good zippers on our coats. He would either fix them or cut them out and put a new one in. He did with clothes what you guys do with pipe. Thanks for the great video!

[@granadojl]

9/11/2001 - I just walked out of the gas chamber while in Boot Camp. That started my Marine Corps Career. GET SOME!!!

[@arosswelding]

Thank you for your service

[@Kaizer357]

Thank you so much for your service. God Bless you

[@woodwardc99]

You men are solid, Good people.

[@jeremiahbullfrog1844]

19:42 JEEZ that is one heck of an angle grinder....

[@AlarmingTwitch]

I love how both jackets that we see Andy wearing are sporting duct tape

[@Iwontreadyourreply]

Almost all my welding attire has some form of duct tape on it lol I use things till they literally fall off

[@davesstillhere]

@@Iwontreadyourreply My jackets taped up too lol. And I've only been welding for about two months or so.

[@Croucher72649]

@@Iwontreadyourreply shit I don’t even weld and at least half of all my jackets got duck tape on em

[@DiPerjom]

Reminds me of the time I worked with a 63 year old Cajun pipeliner. He didn’t give a shit about nothing. He was a hell of welder too. He also could talk a lot of bullshit and had many funny stories. People like Andy are hard to come buy. Humble dude!

[@arosswelding]

Ha ha I love it. You’re right they are hard to come by nowadays

[@frostgfx]

Hey Austin:I wish you were in MA, so I could maybe work with you. I like your easy-going manner and explanation of the parts of welding on a pipeline.

[@ericfld1209]

Hey Austin have u been able to stay in touch with Andy after working with him. Andy is a true legend 👍👍👍👍👍

[@stevenwalde3408]

This is the video that really cemented that after school I wanna chase the pipe

[@davidrandolph6462]

It would be a awesome experience to sit down and listen to Andy’s stories

[@watkinstv_13]

Nothing better then an old welders humor😂😂

[@JonDingle]

You were lucky top work with a fine man like that. I wish him well and you Mr Austin Ross Esquire!

[@bowtac16]

Like to hear Andy on a podcast. 9/11 I was in college, on my way to class heard it on radio.

[@SlickManChoux]

Those guys don't let them go like this,they have a lot to say.God bless.

[@DavidWilliams-mr5nl]

I was in the Artesia N.M. HALLIBURTON dispatch office prepping to head out to a 2 stage long string cement job on an EXETER drilling rig for POGO when we were all stood in shock of the trade centers being attacked. Sad lonely drive to the field that day. 😒😔😣

[@kevinvallee9049]

Love the video. Thanks for sharing. I love hearing from ol timers . Any trade . That’s badass you got to work with Andy.

[@brianwootan7109]

13:10 . Answer to the title.👍

[@coleallen8657]

Cool dam guy Mr Aross, good interview!!!!

[@chrise7884]

It sure was fun watching your videos working with Andy, seems like a hell of a nice guy with a wealth of knowledge! Not to mention the stories. Keep up the good work Austin.

[@carolshawol6699]

This dude is a good person you can tell

[@tnttransport3465]

Love the videos brother! I hope to meet and shake you're hand one day. Nothing but respect for all of you!

[@erikd116]

At the 10 minute mark I noticed the old timer stick his rod for a second or two before snapping it into an arc. I was thinking if it was a trick or just a fudge up.?? Awsome video!

[@muddymocha1942]

Erik Dickson just a trick he stuck it because he was putting his helmet down

[@ernesthenderson981]

Mr. Andy is what I wanted to be when I was a kid, at about 8 minutes in that old redface picking up makes me happy.

[@rezboy327]

Thank you👊🏽

[@sebastiannai4381]

Andy is awesome!

[@bensmith7932]

Man I really liked that Andy guy.

[@kimnelson8687]

That would be a really cool pod cast!

[@markheater470]

Love the video! Thank you!

[@ligehawn2678]

Can you make a video explaining how you got into pipeline and what made you want to start pipeline

[@bouaitafarid5812]

Mr austin you represent good for welder in world

[@Mousti133]

I am going to vocational school in 4 days and i will be learning welding Planning on moving to canada after i heard its a good country for welders

[@damogaming1189]

wow charleston mo, bout 45 mins from where i am now. used to live bout 15 mins from it

[@Stevop79400]

Awesome video. Andy’s a great mentor.

[@yanka65]

Thanks for showing this....I miss it.

[@jamesbergfeld5923]

Oil school teaching the new school. I can see you. Where raised to work hard and respect your elders. Keep it up young man.

[@JackNhoff556]

Andy reminds me a lot of my dad. He’s 70 and retired he first got on the pipeline when he was 15. Broke out weldin when he was 18. Did it his whole life. He’s the man that showed me everything I know. Can never repay him for all he’s done for me. He’s got a lot of stories like old Andy. You wanna get a fire burnin under his ass bring up how much prices have gone up since he started lol.

[@pondrylee]

I used to work with Josh Johnson in Carthage, Tx. Still do some work with his brother, John!

[@TempleThomas]

Life behind the pine curtain

[@hildebrand52]

I don't know if you will get to read this. Was wondering if you have ever met William Coker. He is froml Alabama. Got to meet him and his family when he worked on the Ruby Ridge Pipeline. As it came through Lakeview Oregon.

[@arosswelding]

I haven’t met met him but thanks for sharing. You never know who will know who. That’s what neat about pipeline work. Small world.

[@enlightened1onewon]

Lookin forward to that podcast !!

[@rafatrill]

Andy is the goat

[@omarfarsha5886]

I love welding with my everlast welder. I think the thing I could go without is having to work through bad weather.

[@connersnow298]

Awesome vid and edits and filming and trucks and equipment

[@davidbarnett.2313]

Love the generation connection!

[@wailnshred]

I was working in Northern NJ on 9/11. We saw smoke off in the distance coming from that direction, then the supt said that the World Trade Center had been hit by planes and was on fire.

[@dannyl2598]

I commend you for respecting your elders. The state of our future depends on how well we learn from those who have experience. Too often in today's corporate world the humble tradesman is ignored and disrespected while the new hotshot draws the attention of the uninformed.

[@loganlarsen3746]

I’m a first generation pipeliner and would love to be on your future poscast

[@granadojl]

Semper Fi Marine. May you chill and enjoy a brewskie

[@jfree2000]

You WILL HAVE A PODCAST!💪💪💯💯 BETTER BELIEVE IT!

[@billytilley9360]

So I dont pipeline. Or welding. But whats the grinding for on the pipe so u can get a good connection for the welding?

[@CM-fh7fe]

Love Andy👍🏼🤘🏻👊🏼💯💪🏼

[@lukelaughlin52]

I’m almost sure I almost saw an emotional response from Andy. Hahaha. That’s a man’s man!!! I know Andy doesn’t want to quit anything. Thank you for documenting these events.

[@corkyparker7594]

I like your videos keep up the good work

[@jay-rus4437]

Its always funny to me how the new guys act. I remember feeling like I had to act a certain way. After awhile you realize that as long as you are respectable to other, work hard, and (very important) can take a joke and a ribbing from the other....well, then it can all be pretty enjoyable. I had been around crews for quite awhile when I realized one evening, after being ribbed on most of the day, that the guys were really just messing with me because they actually liked me, but also because I let them get to me sometimes. With that, here is a quick funny story. The next morning a few of the guys started in, and I just smiled and kept working. A little while later they hit me again....and the same happened. So one of the guys said “hey, whats up with you today, did you decide not get bothered?”....I said “no, not really....I just sold him last night”. A couple of the guys were trying to figure out what the heck I was talking about. Then one said “you sold what”. I said “my goat....so that way you cant find him”. They laughed, and never again did the guys get my goat and aggravate me 😂😂😂

[@richardwest4722]

Outstanding!!