How to fit and weld a 12x12 Branch Test Tutorial

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[@MrVegasTube]

Showing every stitch, every inch, rod angle, body position, and a voice through the process that informs and guides. Outstanding. Very much appreciated for sure.

[@bobt40987]

Perfectly said

[@jimalexander1896]

I am a retired welder..both pipe and Shop...you are very good at talking about what welders need to look at while welding...good job!

[@RB-yk9vs]

Been pipe welding for about 24 years and brother that's some pretty nice work!! Keep it up !!

[@lachiew4465]

Cory always a fucking competition isnt it u dickhead

[@durpfurper2904]

Looks like he did an extra pass at the ears before starting his first fills. After the hot pass, I usually take a 1/8th rod and stack a bead on the ears before switching to a 5/32 and starting my 2 bead fill passes from the bottom up.

[@danielfuller8029]

This is an unreal tutorial man! You’re thorough going through all the steps and really comprehensive! Good work

[@jakebohne4106]

The detail that you go into for each step is truly appreciated man. Probably the most helpful welding videos!

[@jasonwendi]

As a Union Brother. I will let all the new Welders coming up. I've been union, non- union- union. It's all about your dedication to your work. It's your Autograph!!!. Don't sign your name shitty. Take your time and make people say that's great hand writing. Take pride in your work. This is life work. We are all brothers. Never hesitate to ask, never say your the best. Have it in you to train the best. Keep your head up out there! We Are Brothers. Stay Safe

[@keithholder3155]

Thank you for doing this video. I had to learn pipe on my own because the pipe world is full of guys that think their shit dont stink, drive stupid looking trucks and have ego problems. You my man are HUMBLE and willing to help people. SOOO refreshing seeing a true man who is still young, willing to help and talented. You will be a success.

[@raymundotoledo8019]

Tengo 74 años en este planeta. Y 42 de soldador inspector y instructor en la rama de Perforación oil drilling..me gusta tu forma de enseñar fácil sencilla y directa..yo se que si mantienes tu practica disciplina y enfoque llegaras .muy lejos por que tienes la juventud y la tecnología amanos llenas ya que en época no existía lo de ahora ..te deseo lo mejor que dios te aleje del peligro y las drogas. Saludos desde dallas tx

[@Lagueralcadio]

My brother keep doing the damn thing! I appreciate how down to earth you are with your audience in a step by step process! As you know it can be very intimidating! Great job!!

[@ronmiller682]

What a great video my friend. I know some people might not like the long video but for me watching it from begging to end was very informative. Can't say it enough great job. I hope you have a long safe successful career.

[@rickybobby9099]

Never touched any type of welder, but watched this whole video, appreciate your content

[@Rattletrap2]

A lot of people talk, but Brother, you did the walk! Kudos to you for a great job!

[@robertdunlop4695]

Job well done, and thank you for sharing all of this information. I thank GOD for all the wonderful gifts he blesses you with. Your humility, generosity, and concern for others is a testament to his goodness and your skill. Keep up the good work.

[@jimmyperales6524]

Thank you father GOD FORTUNATELY BECAUSE YOU HAVE PUT PEOPLE LIKE. HIMAOR AND OF COURSE BOB MUFFITT HIS AWESOME IM LEFT ✋ HANDED LIKE HIM AND JUST ABOUT UNDER THE HILL OR OVER ANYWAY I LOVE WHAT I DO AND 💪 STRONG & STRIKING I WANT TO GET. SOME FRESH LESSSON WITH MY G E D VA ADMINISTRATION FIGURE OF SPEECph num 832 475 5802 pm taking a Tast on 10. In stainless Tomorrow Say a. Pryer for me Bro! be bless

[@jimmyperales6524]

Thank you again

[@matthewd6306]

Fishmouths are illegal at my plant now, but the old timers showed me some tricks on how to fit them up. Great work here and fantastic tutorial.

[@richardbristow14]

It's cool that you make these videos. Because for guys like me it was hard to get tips from other welders. The ones I was around or would ask always said they weren't going to teach me or tell me how to take money out of their pocket.

[@BTZBanana]

Nice video. Great to see young instructors that are not afraid to get dirty.

[@burnearn559]

I have kept up with every single video you have posted and buddy you are a great welder but an even better instructor. I have a suggestion for your next video. These are questions I see a lot of new upcoming welders like myself have. Heres a few. 1. How to feather tacks on TIG to get a good tie in and whats a good technique. [Sometimes when I tie in to a tack on my root, my bead profile is a lot lower than the rest.] 2. How to make repairs on a weld, specifically the root. [ whats the best method to cutting up a weld that has already been capped to make a repair on the root] 3. How to stop or minimize warpage and drawing on a pipe weld. What are the best tips you have on not putting a dog leg on a pipe. 4. O-lets how to fit up and weld. 5. This is the last one I can think of. How to fill up a pipe faster with tig. [ I personally feel that the time it takes me from root to cap is double what it should. How do I speed up the process of TIG from hot pass to cap] . Thanks for reading this bud. Keep on burning brother!

[@kevingarvin6819]

you just taught me more than I learned in a month of welding school

[@jarrodjernigan5013]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I'm not a welder by any means but I'm learning. Even tho I'm not up on all the terminology and things you were talking about, I was able to see how its supposed to look, rod movement, puddle and all. Again, Thanks brother!

[@HBRanch]

Great video as normal. KZbin needed someone like you to demonstrate welding pipe properly and professionally.

[@richardwoods168]

This guy is awesome I've worked in refineries running oil pipes throughout the company I've seen many welds but this guy makes it look so easy. I am a retired welding teaching instructor and looking at this guy perform reminds me like would say back in the days. Keep it up man looks sick out.

[@Ckkhaos97]

Outstanding job hjalmar and helper, can't find any other video that demonstrates the branch fabrication with as good of arc shots like in this video. Keep up the good work my weld tube friends.

[@jeffhall2958]

Good video. The make of this is from the old fittings of log homes, before steel construction. You have great technique and I applaud you young Sir. Good tight fit-up makes the best welds. As an "Old Timer" and welder, you have a good show and demonstration. Keep up the good work!

[@bryanlawless1858]

Good to see you young guys teaching others. When I started in the 70's with my dad everyone was over 100 years old.lol. Well hell I was 8 or 9 years old at the time.

[@James-fs4rn]

I wouldn't know a good welder from a bad one, but I'm betting you know. I do know a good teacher, and you sir are a good one! A welding student would be lucky to have you. Thanks for sharing! Subscribed.

[@williethieleke5212]

I watch the 12 on 12 Branch fit up weld out you did a very nice job sir I'm an older journeyman hand myself and I watched your video and you did a very nice job and much respect to you sir

[@TwinTurboLsx]

Hey man, just wanted to reach out and let you know that your hard work is appreciated. I know it was alot of work and nerve racking posting something that's as harshly judged and critiqued, as welding. But just letting you know you put together a nice video. I'm currently looking into making a change from being an operator to a welder. This video really helped me get the answers I've been looking for. Thanks brotha. Keep on doing your thang!

[@TwinTurboLsx]

WeldTube for sure bro.

[@FollowerofYahuwah]

I'm glad you do these videos, there are a lot of good videos out there but your the only one covering piping videos to this extent. Thanks again

[@KnotWoodworking]

Thanks to your great arc shots here, I finally understand what "watch the puddle, not the rod" really means. Terrific videos!

[@TH3GR33NG33K]

You are an exceptional instructor. I am impressed and appreciate your time and attention to detail. Cheers brother.

[@williethieleke5212]

I watched the 12 on 12 Fed Up and wind out you did a very nice job sir I'm an older journeyman hand myself I've watched your video liked it very much very nice work much respect to you sir

[@MarkyPaine]

You make me want to push myself further with my welding. Brilliant work mate. Really appreciate what you are doing.

[@friendfieldboysfishing9156]

I appreciate you man you are right there are minimal to no examples of the branch test and none this intuitive great content man keep it up

[@ekhatchlover336]

Truly an inspiration bro I already tig and mig but have never had the chance to work on pipe.. So watching you has made me go apply for classes just for pipe Keep it up G!

[@Idciydhmb]

WeldTube what kind of welding caps do you wear with the bandana strip on it?

[@randlemyers]

Great video. Hard work pays off, best welding channel on KZbin.

[@josecanisales3491]

Reminds me of my fitter-welder days. I'm retired now and I enjoyed your video.

[@l798pipeliner7]

Really good informative video for all pipeliners and helpers needing to learn and or improve on their skill set. When you test on a job and you get right to business you will impress those inspectors and less likely to be looked out

[@jonphimsouay8639]

I’m a helper this helped a lot Bro! Killing it! Video quality is prime information is even better👌🏽

[@DiegoGonzalez-kw3fh]

Every info helps, i am structure welder building chemical holding tanks we do a lot of welding an X-ray as well, but now am looking to hit the pipeline an this is great information needed, not everyone will take time to do it appreciate it bro 956

[@accelwell7018]

Being that Im an ironworker I was really going to come here and talk shit. But honest to goodness I get excited seeing young kids coming out into the crafts especially a rockstar like this good job kid

[@donhawkins8366]

Young man I’ve commented on some of your videos and the more I watch I’m more impressed on each one really u have great skill and attitude 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@S0lidStewie]

Best branch tutorial out on KZbin. Keep up the great content brotha 👩‍🚒

[@davidmozingo3316]

Nice video brother. I always throw yalls channel up for my students to get tips and tricks. You guys rock. I need to come for a visit some day!!

[@pull-do6498]

fabricator welder for 50+ yrs. a little trick that i used was to fire up the torch and burn all the lacquer finish off where all your layout lines are going to be,,, makes for a FINE line of soapstone not a wide mark,,, you can only be as accurate as your layout and definitely learn to bevel as you go. Makes for a way faster clean up.

[@MarkBrown-ku5jx]

Great work brother! I love the pride you take in your work excellent camera footage may God bless you

[@pedromontemayor1620]

This dude's a humble badass!! Thank you sir in the process of self teaching myself and this will definitely help me out!!

[@javieralvarado3513]

Wow! Very informative and you said it, the most important thing is to stay humble... i love all the videos you share keep up the great work!!!

[@bobbyrussell7459]

I love watching your videos because you show everything most skips alot ..

[@kingssoldiers]

Awesome job Bro. Good information. I've been pipe welding 11 years. C.W.I for 3 years.. Nice video..

[@cholochedd6752]

Good job man great vid been in the pipeline for 6 years now and your right there is no videos really of branch test and they can be intimidating some companies don’t let you use a template so yes it is good to know how to do it with receipt paper and using the blue book

[@richardrodgers3918]

Great video man. Very detailed best I've seen on KZbin

[@curtisssgill2153]

Thank you again Holmes your a great fitter and an even better welder your very humble and know your job . extremely talented

[@bryanhall9274]

Thanks much for taking your time to show us your skills. Have learned a lot from watching your videos. Hope you keep putting them out

[@luiscastaneda-oc2dw]

Best teacher ever thank you for the video !

[@daxisperry7644]

Amazing tutorial my friend! That is some slick welding. I hope I am that good one day.

[@tito1rocks]

That metroid item room music at the beginning caught me off guard lol. You got a new sub!

[@EdsPlace]

31:14 RESPECT to weldtube and all the pipe heads, I always braced with my other hand, how do you do it? You'll have to freehand sometimes in the field, wish I was better at it. To all trying to learn- just keep at it! This skill changed my life. Make da money!!!!!

[@georgematthews3222]

At last someone who uses one hand to manipulate the electrode, and does not use those outdated spring loaded electrode holders. well done young man.

[@rolandgarza4247]

Great video buddy, amazing arc shots, I’ve never done a branch test but, I ain’t skeptical about it now. Thumbs up!!

[@TempleThomas]

You do amazing work the amount of time and effort you put into this video is sincerely appreciated

[@opha4076]

Gotta go Lo-Hi after hot pass, that’s how you make a line last, great video man -Canadian Pipeliner

[@paulscott3313]

hey bruv! i have been a fitter welder in the uk for 25 years! i have watched you stuff my friend and i have learnt something. keep sharing the knowledge mate. impressed!

[@chrishardin4725]

Great video as always, threw me a minute when I realized the pool shooting legend lost 60 years and helped fit pipe.

[@jamiebuckley1769]

great video brother great arc shots thanks for taking the time and effort to make this video its going to be a game changer for alot of upcomming pipe welders.

[@jonathancrocker3579]

Good job man! While you are showing 1104 tips.... you should do a demonstration of 3/16” diameter rod large fast caps like we do on mainline. The small rods may get you thru a test, but anyone wanting to retain a job on a main line needs to know speed. Some jobs even require 3/16” diameter for the root pass also. That is a whole other level of skill! But keep up the great work. Too many good welders are retiring and we need a lot of help from people who actually now their stuff.

[@blackbeard308]

Seen other vids yrs is clean clear and to the point good job

[@JayWest14]

Best video I've watched in a minute!! The detail in the information dropped in this video is awesome. Great video, thanks!!!

[@seanolivares9738]

Ive watched this video many times now just because of the quality and this guys skills. However id like to point out ONE THING that will not fly on test day. And that is grinding your root down like that. 100% guarantee you will be run off if you bust out the grinder and spend more than a minute or two flushing out your tie-ins

[@hermangalicia5895]

Very nice videos man, I'd like the way you explain it you explain your way very well which is good, keep it up with those goods videos and humble as well! Greetings from Guatemala city!!

[@user-mt9tn1ni4g]

And I get it that you are in a shop... but number one above and beyond all after 40 years tell these youngsters and people just starting out that the most important thing above all and beyond all is to read the Hazmat warning on the container of the welding rod... respirator respirator respirator respirator respirator respirators respirator.. speedglas makes an awesome portable welding helmet respirator... All of You KZbin welding instructors and I like ya all... you need to emphasize personal respiration protection.. a whole lot more

[@johnpaulk994]

What happens?

[@dcshoes640]

John Paulk you can get cancer

[@johnpaulk994]

DcShOeS640 oh that doesn’t seem fun

[@JimmySilverFoot]

I wish youtube had a laugh react button

[@james6208]

Cancer ain’t got shit on me I’m built different

[@b5856814]

Slick looking branch man, appreciate the video. Just passed my last test for work today 8” wet sleeve with 3/32 lh

[@alextremo7853]

I gotta thank you bro for this life changing video definitely a fan of your work look forward to other videos God bless you

[@conradmarconi8096]

I have never seen so many positive comments before! Great job.

[@logansaintt]

This is the best welding video iv ever seen

[@DevinPlassman]

Great job brother first vid I’ve seen of branch test. Keep it up!

[@ignaciocruz9689]

Hey man I really appreciate you doing these videos they help everyone a lot! I'm a labor for a pipeline company but I've been really interested into welding lately and I was wondering if there was any way you could do a video of how to take measurements.

[@teeno684]

much love and respect brother. I really appreciate you making this video. This is the only branch video tutorial I’ve seen so far. Much kudos to you. Happy New Years to you and yours!!!!

[@jcdiosdado0889]

Great video bro, I'm sure this will help out a lot of people.

[@TheRitchieLeeShow]

just a tiny thought, you might be able to use a few magnets to help hold that template in place. Kind like a 3rd 4th 5th 6th hand?

[@JonDingle]

By far the best pipe welding tutorial video on KZbin so subbed! Very useful indeed and very informative. Best regards, JDZ.

[@elicalvo3446]

Thanks for all the tips on a 12 branch, they were really helpful,

[@aaronbillings3250]

Extremely good illustration, myself I do cut a gide line with a 045 but after 25 years the eyes aren't as sharp as you young bucks.

[@dorsetengineering]

Watching these 6010 roots go in never gets old. A great video guys, respect from the UK

[@dusting4637]

I appreciate all the videos you do bro. One thing to mention also about the templates is that a lot of companies won't let you use templates either though. So welders be ready to know your stuff with and without the templates. Peace ✌🏼

[@emoneyblue]

Thanks for sharing.. we appreciate you taking the time to share your skills I was a fitter for many years... Great job!

[@vendetta1306]

If only I had him as a mentor 👏👏👏

[@kirkragland7563]

Nice long video, lots of explanation, explained easy enough for anyone to understand but not so simple you feel your being talked down to. A lot of guys would have made a 5 min video but you wouldn't get as much out of it as this one. 👍

[@donleejr7624]

KEEP UP THE GRATE WORK YOUNG BLOOD BROTHER !!!!!! SMAW API 1104 !!!!

[@robertcowan8211]

YOUNG FELLA YOUR A CHRAFTSMAN 4 SURE ALSO A GOOD TEACHER...............

[@MarkLK22]

You're an excellent teacher. Great video.

[@trebolilloo]

Buenos días muy buen trabajo amigo , de estos vídeos se aprende mucho así que no dejes de subirlos , un saludo desde canarias

[@jimmungai1938]

I really appreciate your desire to do good quality work you’re a credit to the industry I wish I could get to work around you just for the hell of it to learn and things like that anyway it’s a six in a row jim From Kennerdell Pennsylvania I got by six and rode gym because I got a 91.5 dodge pick up truck give you three guesses what’s under the hood

[@jiwbink]

GREAT job! Only critique I would offer,is ,when whippin,don't go too long on your arc length- you can see things start getting white and the electrode wants to start getting erratic,slinging Google's all over the place. If they stick it parent matl. have to be ground off. Grind scars take away the beauty of final work. EXCELLENT JOB!

[@alexisrivera1850]

I watched 10 times this video before taking my first branch test I passed 🎉

[@CypressCaliber]

you are a man bud! it is very badass video that you did. it is a nice shot with your camera man. you boys are awesome. and humble of course., keep it up.

[@Mikesalas1989]

Always gotta be someone hating thinking they know better

[@harrydietrich3854]

Best instructor ever, great thanks

[@klaychesham1791]

Awesome content on your channel brother. Always look forward to the vids, sick arc shots too. ✌🏻sending the love all the way from down under 🇦🇺

[@robertrios5019]

Just plain “awesome”!!!’ Wow

[@TX.RigWelder33]

I’d like to add making a mark on your pipe and a mark on your saddled cut to make sure you put it on the right way when testing your fits because each side is not going to be cut the exact same and could cause some confusion with the fit and a lot of unnecessary work. And also in the field for pipeline/oilfield work you can only put up to a 1” tack if not less depending on the inspector and usually no more than 4 tacks

[@juanitanevarez6081]

I just want say some for you all. All you mention I this video is true and right the method or process .even the tips . In the way the video is made is great .finally someone put this video when you said you made this cause wasn't on u tube that's true I was looking for it and nothing . Should be stupid to critized any statment you made. I was helping bad ass welders on the si te jod and this specific test im capable to pintura out any defect or Able to judge their performance as aceptable or not aceptable and not one argue when I say they need fix any kind of defect I able to up and fown the temp. By listen the arc or I just see the gap and select the temp.according wht the gap.any way is not about me just wanted to mention that to tell u all I got certain knowledge.by the way I did read a lot literatura about this field. Botton line this is true learning material. Thank you primo you the man.by the way I will take a look few times this material and eat it lol.

[@juanitanevarez6081]

I just mention my little experiencia to tell u all this guy got a lot potencial as a teacher and God heard to share his knowledge with us thanks!!!!! I wish I could fine this material before but now thanks God is here so definitely I will follow his videos