HARDEST PART OF WELDING

I got asked a great questions, what are your biggest weakness with pipeline welding? I defiantly have had many struggles over the years, but today I am sharing the most current things I am struggling with and working on.
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Filmed March 2018 | Location PA

[@boobooedmondson8835]

Awesome video !! I'm 51 and still learning. I would like to tell something that someone told me when I was 17 years old. IV never forgotten it word for word. He said, " turn the heat down a little and hold a longer arc to blow back the slag so you can see the two pools/puddles, ( the slag pool and the steel pool ). The longer arc is hotter than a short arc, that's why you might need to turn the heat down. I have told that to many people and it has always made a difference. Thanks to my ex- father-in-law for telling me that way back then. I think of him every time I tell someone. Thank you so much Terry Bryant from Colton CA.

[@gdog9010]

Much respect and admiration, from a 23 year old aspiring pipe welder! Keep up the videos, I'll keep watching them!

[@arosswelding]

I sure appreciate it. And you bet I will. I’m glad you enjoy them. I enjoy making them.

[@letsfabricate5388]

Love this video. Tried welding pipe for the first time the other day with a friend who is a career pipeliner. Man is it harder than it looks! Keep up the videos!

[@workonitm8]

Struggles are what builds character and makes the man.

[@Vincethegrowl]

Thank you for this video. I'm at tulsa welding school in Houston and I get so frustrated with my consistency and tie ins On pipe. It helps knowing I'm not alone. Thanks again.

[@Quadflash]

Sage advice for life in general. Learn from mistakes and challenge yourself. Thanks for your thoughtful and honest advice, Austin.

[@sbarber57]

Appreciate your sincere honesty Austin! There’s a lot of wisdom in talking about your struggles!! Thank you for sharing your life on the pipeline with all of us! It’s inspiring!

[@celticgladiator]

Great video, I appreciate your honesty. Some people have a hard time expressing their flaws and weaknesses, but you are able to expound on them and use them to teach great life lessons.

[@dirtriderkx500]

Austin thanks for answering my question. your and Kayla videos are always great.

[@AustinandKayla]

dirtriderkx500 great question. This is the good stuff we want to be talking about on here. Be well!

[@MASTASmind]

Appreciate you sharing this, my biggest struggle has been bottom of pipe as well, but I’m determined to get it right and not give them inspectors nothing to look at.

[@monarchlifestyle6299]

Awesome video brother. I have welded pipe in refineries and powerplants for years but I have never ventured into pipeline welding. I agree there are some similarities and some differences between the two. Thanks for sharing your knowledge to help us all

[@bobbyrosado1835]

Thanks for talking about the stuff no one wants to talk about, or admit. I worked with this guy in Ohio, he’s awesome!!

[@arosswelding]

Bobby Rosado Truth. It’s the best testimony. Thanks Bobby.

[@markmullins6123]

Great job! Good message! Been weld for 20 + yrs and still learning. Just started learning tig . Thanks

[@ryansilva8007]

Love watching your videos Austin! Stay humble brother you’re doing a great job. Takes one hell of a man to acknowledge your struggles. Big thumbs up! Hoping to get into welding soon myself.

[@ONEDEADLYVENOM]

Humble and yet very knowledgeable you have a great outlook on life / welding. Glad I’m a subscriber for a long Time now

[@adamsv3810]

Enjoy your videos. Ive been a welder for 5 yrs now and went to Hobart welding school. I have welded using almost every process and welded on stainless,mild steel,copper,titanium,aluminum,cast etc. I have welded pipe to structural and have been on many different jobs ranging from chemical factories to foundries. been in shops and in the field and worked non union and union. I enjoy your videos because lately Ive been thinking about getting into pipeline work just because Ive never done it and looks fun and challenging..... and the money is gooood

[@tannercollins2925]

So much respect for you. Keep making videos man. I start welding school in 4 days. LETS GOOOOOOOO

[@ryanjohnson5184]

Great message man. You never stop learning You never stop getting better.👍🏼😎

[@joeyhelsloot9087]

Hey austin. Just found your videos and you have a new fan from the netherlands europe. I like the way your being yourself. Keep up the nice videos! Greets from a welder/piledriver from the netherlands

[@arosswelding]

Hey! Thank you so much! I’m glad you found me! Looking forward to having you around.

[@dougtroutman5695]

Very good video, being humble and being honest as you are about your struggles, will take you a long way in welding and life. If I can learn one thing a day I'm happy with that. You will do good in the trades and life itself with your good attitude. Have a great journey.

[@ftx5265]

We working on a 42” pipe down here in Del rio Tx for strike llc 👍🏼 be safe out there

[@donjohnson5653]

Thanks again Austin. Have a great Christmas ✌👊😎 Same struggles here and I'm 51 !!!! Working through it...

[@JonDingle]

Hi Austin, There is great respect to be given to people that are humble and honest about their battles with learning a trade or when working for yourself. And for this video I doff my cap to you young man because what you say is very true.

[@jaymorgan8305]

Austin, you are very inspirational. Thank you

[@ManlyManStuff]

I actually seen that comment and respected your response.

[@rolsonray]

Hellyeah..good points. Dialin in is critical, gap critical. Still..its hard as hell to get a test when nobody knows you.

[@arosswelding]

you right. it is hard. it takes a lot of drive and determination. submerging yourself into the general type of work, networking, asking questions. hustle, all this is what it takes to get in without an in.

[@ronfussell8244]

Austin,as an old guy now,mentally that's hard because I'm watching pipeline video's,so many video's bring back memories.When you brought up top and bottom went back to my first day,I had to do a 16 by myself,along with an old fitter,I don't know if the union still dispatches plumbers as fitters,but they did at one time,the only thing he did was help with the clamp and hand me rod,I was so anal about grinding I have to do it myself.That weld was fine,but the next day I had a very good main line welder who was going to partner with me, said I was fine on the side I was on,got ready at he just looked at me waiting for me to do something,I had to fess up and tell him I wasn't sure what to do,he was twice my age,he put his stinger down his hands together,forearms on the pipe and said,,when I have my pancake down I don't give a F what you do,if you f it up it's your ass.He started on his bead and yelled,get your ass going!We finished the fill,he told me to start my cap first because I was so damn slow,I heard his helper touch up my start,at the bottom he was watching me telling me to keep going,I stopped and he tied it in.Cleaned it,he looked at it,said why are sweating! I watched him tied in the bottom and said I have a lot to learn,our heats wern't even close.He was very cool,I learned a lot that day.

[@dirtysanchez7390]

Great Sound advice!!! You will make a great weld Inspector if or when you decide to jump over.

[@arosswelding]

Always talking about that as an option for the future. Appreciate that. Thank you.

[@donjohnson5653]

Real educational Austin..... Gerald and Linda are so AWESOME!!! 4 years ago for me now!!!! So glad I spent the cash✌👊😎

[@90bobhop]

You are so right about it try one way and if it doesn't work on it till you have learn to work with what you are doing you are right about it have a great day

[@arosswelding]

90bobhop You too! Thanks for the feed back!

[@Jimmermahomoney]

Totally respect this video been dealing with it in a way right now

[@bartbley1269]

Trouble with bottoms long arc, puddle widens ,and cools just catch the bevels if you have to weave, J the high side on a hill . on the side on a hill weave horizontal to gravity

[@stevenmchenry8417]

Keep up the good work Ross.

[@jackpattison9206]

Hey Austin, I’m 16 and I love welding. Do it everyday and my class and it’s all I look forward too. What do I have to do do get a job right out of high school? Where do I start to find a job as a helper. When I get a job what do I need for the job? I’d appreciate any help you can give me. Also I’m hoping to see a video on how everything happens. From you getting the job to the operators putting the pipe in place to the end of the job. Thanks again!

[@bartbley1269]

look up schofield welding on you tube as well

[@arosswelding]

Jack Pattison Jack my wife and i have a “New To Pipeline” series on our channel. Its called Austin and Kayla. It’s in the play list. There is a couple of videos that would help you there. But one thing you can do right out of high school is get a job doing any kind of welding. Or any position around welding on a construction job. Ask questions and learn all you can about reading a tape, squaring things, the way metal draws when you weld it. Just anything you can. Put yourself in the path of a welding job. One thing will lead to another and you will end up where you want to be. But any kind of welding experience will help you. Be patient. I love your ambition. Reminds me of me when i was your age. Be safe.

[@KeepingitAnalog]

I used to have a KX500. That bike was all MAN!

[@teds4983]

So is a cr 500

[@DJ-zs7ms]

Austin when you first began how bad were you as in welding some people pick it up naturally some don’t I am going to have to work my ass off for it

[@KeepingitAnalog]

As a GC I can tell you the hardest part of any construction job is the lack of respect the no construction worker gives all constrution workers.

[@WilliamWest74]

Another tip, when your in a bind dont let anyone know it.

[@csermon1]

Have you ever welded on magnetized pipe? I spent a few months in Colorado and Nebraska being a helper. We were repairing pipe from the 50s and it was all magnetic

[@arosswelding]

RockyMountainAdventures Ya we run into it even on new pipe

[@mauserhouser]

a lot of times on magnetized pipe it helps to run DC positive ground. when i was an oilfield welder back in the old days we got stuck using a ton of old drill pipe and tubing to make pipe racks etc. and some of the pipe was terribly magnetized.

[@kellypenrod2979]

It also helps to take your ground and wrap it around the pipe about 6in to a foot from where you are welding, just pull about4ft extra and wind a loose coil around the pipe. was shown this by an old head many years ago, it does help quite a bit! Stay safe out there brother!

[@petfu2217]

Hey, Austin I have a question.. would it be possible to rig out on a half ton with just a SA 200 and bottles and welding lead.. just to start off and get by with a few weeks before I can get a 1 ton single cab dually ?

[@arosswelding]

Daniel Sixtos Absolutely. It’s def not ideal for long term mostly because of the weight but ya it’ll get you by.

[@petfu2217]

Austin Ross okay awesome man, yeah I have a half ton right now.. I wasn’t thinking all the way through, I should’ve gotten an older dually but I’ve learned my lesson now and I hope to get out there and walk the green mile, I really appreciated it god bless man

[@markfryer9880]

Daniel Sixtos From what I have seen of American trucks here in Australia is that they are rated low on the carrying capacity and tow capacity when compared to Japanese brand (Jap or Thai built) trucks and utes. Spend a bit of time checking out the towbar ratings as you walk past different vehicles at your local Big Box store and you will see what I mean. If you are still worried about the weight then go through everything on the truck and justify it's place on board.

[@1239maggie]

Have you ever thought about gas line pipe welding, or do already do that

[@sekiride]

Great vid brother stay safe out there.

[@arosswelding]

Maryland pipeliner. Thanks. And thanks for watching!

[@keepfloatin2625]

Hey man, I just graduated high school and I’m not sure about my future. I’ve thought about studying to be an auto mechanic while I was in high school. Now I’ve changed my mind and I’ve been looking into a future in welding. It’s something I can see myself doing for a living. I’m 18 now, and looking at a few trading schools that offer welding. I want to know what you think and if you’ve got any advice or anything you would like to tell me. Is it too late for me to get into welding? What are some physical requirements? Anything I need to know or should know before making up my mind. I would appreciate any help or advice. Thanks. Also, keep up the great videos. You seem like a really cool guy, and you seem like a really dedicated hard worker. Thanks again and take care.

[@johnwinn3254]

Take a class and see if you like it.18 is definitely not to late. Try it out

[@darrenmccomic7325]

Hay Austin this is Jelly Roll again I told you before I'm unemployed and I have a lot of time on hands I watch a lot of you video and they make me want to welding again today I called hour local Red Ball I asked the price of a box 7018 3-32 was 242 dollars for 50 lbs dose this sound high or is that the new price?

[@DJ-zs7ms]

One I will be a pipe line welder but don’t have the funds to go to school or training Very hard to get into a welders union

[@RANDEOUTDOORS2]

Hey Austin, I think we used to work together on a job in pa? How you ever worked in Pa ?

[@VastSecond]

Hey man, I currently work at a pressure vessel company out in Yukon, OK, I just started out I’m only 18, I feel I get better everyday but I want to move onto something bigger and better, but nobody will hire me, any advice man?

[@arosswelding]

Video coming this Friday to help you.

[@teds4983]

My question is why use a pancake over a pipeliner hood?

[@SoGs4Life]

no reflection

[@krisbaker6573]

Hey buddy ive got a question that you might wanna expand on is being diabetic and pipelining how do you keep from your sugar bottoming out when your pushing hard to get done, thinks Austin

[@arosswelding]

Kris Baker Thanks for the question. I may talk more about it in videos to come, but the main thing i do is keep food close.

[@krisbaker6573]

Anthony steel yes

[@AustinandKayla]

Kris Baker I think eating the right things on a schedule also helps Austin. He tries to eat his snacks and meals about the same time everyday.

[@Alpacabowl98]

Maybe Afrezza could help you out, idk tho - good luck guys.

[@Neauxluh]

every weld is different :)

[@arosswelding]

G Loyd That’s right G loyd. Thanks for watching buddy.

[@patrickharvey6319]

Awesome! Keep up the good work!!

[@mastermat630]

where you from mate looks like I might have seen you somewhere !

[@AustinandKayla]

rotch s-garage from central Oklahoma

[@cowboybrad6288]

Good information

[@blakedixon4887]

Just curious what is the hardest part about being out on the pipeline by yourself I Value what you say I have a family and am curious about going into pipeline just wondering what’s the hardest part you believe about being away from your family

[@bartbley1269]

I have done it over 40+ years. I compartmentalized family and work . separate the two don't bring family to work and don't bring work home to family .Yes you will miss family . Put them in a box in your mind they will be safe there . If you don't think your family can be independent, pipeline is not for you . You may be surprised though most people can do quite well on there own . kids too They understand what you are doing for them . I'd also phone home every other day

[@arosswelding]

Blake Dixon Blake, my wife normally travels with me, and that helps a tremendous amount. But when i do have to go out by myself, the worst part is her not being here. Even when she is here there is one thing that comes to mind thats hard to deal with. Deciding on what to go home for. Funerals, birthdays, graduations... its just not feasible to go home for every occasion. Some things are non negotiable. That’s one thing I have grown to love about this life style, it allows you to appreciate things a little more. Very humbling life style. Working away from home has taught me so much about life. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. With that being said, i am looking forward to slowing down one day. Being home way more often throughout the year. Thank you for the question. My wife and i have a channel if you are not familiar with it, it’s called Austin and Kayla. We talk a lot about this life style in vlogs and in our “New to Pipeline” series in our play list over there. Thanks again.

[@jeffmarsh4955]

Damn that's a big cup of coffee!

[@arosswelding]

Jeff Marsh Haha. That’s right

[@kellypenrod2979]

I think, therefore I am,... BUT ONLY AFTER COFFEE!!!;)

[@infinagon]

Love your videos fam.

[@arosswelding]

Thanks. I enjoy makin them.

[@austinchristensen4856]

Thank you man I appreciate all the videos I’ve always wanted to be on the pipe line and been welding since I was little do you have any tips to do after highschool

[@caseystinnett4581]

Do you ever come to Oklahoma

[@arosswelding]

We are from there and are always back a couple times a year.

[@mog5858]

keep up the good work

[@arosswelding]

mog5858 Thanks. Thanks for the feed back!

[@shbooby5258]

Do you have an email because I need to learn new tips and stuff because I’m getting into welding as a profession and I need some help by somebody who knows what they are doin (you)

[@jessicarose9724]

Great sdvice!

[@arosswelding]

Jessica Rose Thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@josephwilcox6254]

I tried for years to be a good welder and failed i am now pursuing instrumentation and am not looking back

[@danielfoster7899]

Lol I struggle with welding in general😆

[@arosswelding]

Daniel Foster I hear ya buddy, i hear ya.

[@jerryking1434]

What do you mean by ...brother-in-lawing it ...???

[@chrisjones3620]

Sorry new to your channel u from O city aka okc

[@arosswelding]

I'm from Stillwater

[@rodleypumpkins4174]

Thanks for the vid man.

[@arosswelding]

Thanks for watching

[@cameronwirth8751]

My struggle is finding any kind of welding job in south east Texas. 😑 not a lot of experience sucks.

[@Trokero956]

Cameron Wirth I'm starting out as well and no luck. In order go get a job i have to go upper texas. I'm in south texas, rgv area.

[@cameronwirth8751]

Kevin Velez I’m in Houston-Galveston metro

[@jessicarose9724]

Cameron Wirth I live in south east texas. There is shop work in Beaumont, and Port Arthur

[@cameronwirth8751]

Jessica Rose that’s roughly 2 hours away from me unfortunately

[@cameronwirth8751]

Jessica Rose family and shit. Can’t move the kids

[@andrewkessinger5493]

turn your volume up a little your hard to hear please