How to Read Blueprints and Shop Drawings with Weld Symbols

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[@WTFisAuserFRCKINname]

Glad someone finally made this for my lazy self

[@josebelmontes3157]

Perfect video went straight to the point I appreciated it God bless this channel

[@jamesoutdoors6560]

struggling big time with my blueprints in school and this vid helped me out so much! Thank you guys!

[@ThePongo]

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[@paulcharman44]

Engineer 2 here. Just a small point; calculating the size of a "missing" dimension from other information on the drawing is fine. The examples shown were excellent. However, the comments regarding "scale" require some clarification. The scale in the title box is for indication only and provides an idea of how big or small the finished part is. What it is not intended for, at least on my drawings, is for anyone using the drawing to work out a missing dimension by measuring it and using the scale. In fact, a lot of drawings have "DO NOT SCALE" on them. If a dimension is missing and it can not be worked out from the information on the drawing, send the drawing back to the Engineer or company you are making it for.

[@hennesseymorman4906]

@@paulcharman44 do u think u can help me read blueprints im in welding school and if there’s someway i can contact you that will be great

[@babygravy696]

that 8 inch joke got me hahaha

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@@babygravy696 buddy who commented took it personal. & I for one, came here to say, coming into this video, I didn’t think it was gonna strip my dignity 😔🤣

[@JB-kn4uc]

I'm a tad scared of this aspect of welding. I'm about to graduate from my community college, and my teacher has set me up with an interview/weld test. We went over blueprints and weld symbols 3 semesters ago. While I wouldn't say my teachers instruction's weren't clear, it's been a solid minute since I've had to read them in any capacity. I've never built anything off of a blueprint and outside of a classroom setting, I've never read one alone. This video was helpful, but also intimidating. My teacher isn't to blame though. He isn't in charge of the welding program classes. He said he would've liked to have had a dedicated class to just blueprints, weld symbols, and fabricating from blueprints. The one to blame is the instructor at another campus in charge of the program classes. Would've much preferred a blueprint class to a robotics class(It was a joke of one anyway). I hope the people who are interviewing me are understanding that I've never worked a welding/fabrication job before.

[@johnjabster2247]

Please please do a lot more of these videos it will help many learn prints and how to put it all together this video is very helpful thank you.

[@GunCraft76]

Quite possibly the best blueprint/welding video tutorial on youtube... Thank you for your diligence, detail and dedication - it was greatly appreciated.

[@alexhedrick1859]

I remember doing this exact joint in welding school, I think it was some sort of test for some organization or whatever. Idk. One with stick, one mig, one dual-shield, and one tig. Each one varied ever so slightly so we wouldn't be able to just make 4 of the same joint. It was actually a lot of fun.

[@curtiscasey261]

Alex, I believe this drawing was first created for the AWS S.E.N.S.E. program found in EG2.0 Guide for the Training of Welding Personnel: Level 1 - Entry Welder. It has been subsequently copied by numerous welding training curriculum writers who want to comply with AWS competencies.

[@axshnjxsn2571]

I cant tell you how much I appreciate this help man. Just a video I can rewind as much as I want because i've always had trouble paying attention. Id always hyper focus on something as the instructor would carry on.

[@terrencehairston1435]

Carbon Steeel!!! I appreciate this, a review of the material im self passing through this semester! Thank you guys for what you do, we all didn't grow up welding, but, this community makes it all more familiar.

[@amocmofficial]

Going to school in September, your guys’ videos have been great preparation while my classes have been postponed.

[@jcnpresser]

I remember drafting with pencil my freshman year of high school doing these type of drawings. Man I feel old now, lol.

[@galvanizedgnome]

You are old

[@julianwaldner6252]

Same. But that was only 10 years ago if that makes ya feel any younger. Definitely a course worth taking tho

[@pammotorsport9743]

Yeh, did this 30 odd years ago. Wish I’d got to use it more often. At least this has woken up those brain cells.

[@widgeonslayer]

Its still taught in some tradeschools.

[@leonoradimasupil627]

thanks so much for sharing this video. I learned a lot.

[@ttman6197]

Am reporting for testing today this will help me ALOT

[@sabinejean-louis749]

This is helping me with my exam soooo much thank you!!

[@TM-dh2xb]

@18:15 you said "this means other side"... but bottom of the line means arrow side. If I'm reading the print right, parts 3, 4, and 5 should have been beveled on the back side. Then you would not have had the problem @22:45 of having to weld the bottom inch or so before tacking it all together.

[@jase061000]

That's exactly what I saw also. I thought I was crazy.

[@alexinjt]

Correct

[@bmsk1]

I was just looking to see if anyone else noticed that too...

[@weldok22]

I agree with you guys. There'sfaced the mirror effect. After beveled they couldn't change nothing. Spoilage, detl does not match specification.

[@Thrasher1334]

Thank you. I knew it. I thought my whole knowledge of welding symbol was wrong especially with this guy's confidence

[@leonoradimasupil627]

Thank you so much for sharing your skill. I am a fan from Philippines.

[@DagoBoilermaker]

Such a great refresher

[@CigzMuch]

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[@reymunez5441]

Greet job additional knowledge, i will follow your next video.

[@Pattern_seeker202]

That was awesome 👌

[@michaeldindial6973]

Thanks this was explained very clearly, keep up the great work

[@freeflyerondeck8889]

Just figure out how to read a blueprint n aced the project they had me so this is clutch 🙌

[@najmussaquib2181]

Hi, thank you very much for this video, it's really terrific for beginners, thanks

[@aaronsmith7817]

I, for one, try to avoid making my fabricators do math, if possible--reference dimensions are your friend! And be careful assuming the engineer screwed up, every once in awhile, we actually know what we're doing!

[@josephcitizen4195]

I was taught that machinists and welders/fabricators should never have to do any math. Everything they need to know should be on the print. If they have questions, you haven't done your job right as an engineer.

[@ericmayger3697]

Nope. Engineers never know whats going on

[@aaronsmith7817]

@@josephcitizen4195 That's a good philosophy as an engineer!

[@Froggies505]

@@aaronsmith7817 not trying to be rude. But I’ve never had an engineer throw out two correct prints in a row at any shop I’ve worked at 😂😂😂 tough job. Damned if you do damned if you don’t.

[@aadi0018]

One day, I will be reading blueprints like you… My Goal 🎯🎯🎯

[@markreyes1866]

7:01 d engineer busy wid something else😂 thanks for d upload im just starting welding too, great help👍

[@LuisEstevez-o3g]

Hi, good video. Question, doesn't part #5 needs a second L cut right at the bottom? From the right view it connects with part#1 however in the front view part#5 doesn't show at the very bottom right corner. Thanks.

[@nastynotch8314]

THANK YOU!

[@tanumoypal9149]

Just awesome ,sir !!

[@assabetmetalfabrication6143]

Hey outstanding presentation you are clear concise and easy to follow along bravo Zulu - job well done US Navy style Learned a lot from you US Navy welder ret

[@Ivan-pu1de]

Great job 24:10 is your groove on the wrong side? 10/10

[@streetcred4445]

Currently in school now and I don't understand blueprints at all.. great vid

[@alexanderreveen8878]

Man I really appreciate this. I have this cut and plan to weld it out for my sense test Monday and fortunately you make this video just in time! on the drawing the reference line arrow for beveling the plates v groove 45° is pointing towards the back side of the material, but when you weld it out it is on the front view. So Im missing something here, and will likely have to do no some more beveling and cutting tomorrow :/

[@ericavery3054]

thats what I thought too.

[@barryblacksmith]

I also think the bevel should be at the back

[@iron352]

Very informative very informative very!!!!

[@ruciunguhi8714]

Very educative thanks for the useful information

[@a.bakker64]

Reading dwg’s, learned it 40 years ago.

[@katuringph9893]

Thank you for this vlog.. i have idea how to read blue print in shop drawing to prepare.

[@aaronfaucett6442]

Thank you for the informative video

[@mrillis9259]

What's the additive for your water table that was, green?

[@iron352]

Good teacher

[@onlyoneperson5159]

very good explanation just heads up the writing isnt very visible on the board from pcs.... so i had to invision the math and blueprint alot of times but with that said i was able to deduce the demensions

[@mahdiani1]

Great talent👍👍👍👍

[@alexinjt]

Great video. At the very end, we’re you mentioning a specific book called “how to weld detailed drawings”? Because I googled it and did not find it. Or were you just saying in general? Thanks

[@tjekonomakis6462]

Hello question example 2"-4" stitch fillet weld, do you always start your measurement from the center on piece and work the measurement out on each side? so a 2" weld directly in the middle where perfect center of piece has 1" weld going left and going right full weld is 2". Or Could 2"4" also be 4" start measurement from end of piece and go in one direct?

[@ryanaddy5143]

This is a great video

[@Edaloy27]

Also on the Title Block(we call it nomenclature) there is sometimes a projection symbol, first or third angle projections indicate the orientation of the different views on a three view drawing

[@geoffreyfloyd5901]

All the views are correct assuming third angle projection. In first angle projection, all the views would be reversed. Not a major distinction to make for the US guys, but if I’m not mistaken, international drawings sometime follow first angle projection

[@dickhorner]

Correct. btw This drawing does have an error.

[@josephcitizen4195]

@@dickhorner Where?

[@dickhorner]

@@josephcitizen4195 At time 1:35 look at the lower right area of the front view. Below item number '2', and to the right of item number '1' there appears to be a small piece of item number '5' thats been removed or obscured by whiteout. This portion of item '5' is still correctly shown in the iso, right, and top views. There's whiteout all over the drawing. I'm sure this was done to make the drawing easier to use for illustration on KZbin. Weld.com is excellent!

[@BTZBanana]

Anyway I can get a copy of the blueprint you are using? Thanks

[@KamalSaini-hv2nk]

This is mig tig or stick welding you do

[@tigtime1763]

Missing bottom right corner of part #5, size specifications. ie, the cutout section.

[@albertotv6795]

Thanks for your vedio idol

[@katuringph9893]

Sir good day, how did you know the center of the hole? What is the exact measure? I tough that you miss the explaination of part no.6 about the hole

[@TheJsote1988]

Awsome Video Sir

[@pletsrock33]

Thank you

[@dreweneedham6513]

3,4 and 5 bevels are on the wrong side that’s why you had to weld it b4 you could put it together

[@bryansbest]

please make some videos of reading blueprint for metal fabricator

[@BurnabyAlex]

This was good.

[@jesusfigueroa1876]

Can you tell me what’s does mean IFC and ECN s in the drawings?

[@timiaus]

Those front grove welds are supposed to be on the other side ( the back side) no? The arrow points to the front but the symbols is put on other side not arrow side, so the back.

[@kamalzahab5062]

Thank u for that good work bro God bless

[@BillyG869]

You are doing a great job of teaching drawing. But what about the term “Steel Detailing”? AISC, AWS,

[@paulmorrey733]

Thanks

[@seanwendell8477]

Can you please do more blueprint reading videos

[@cb-zz8wx]

Who is the author of "How To Weld Detailed Drawings" ??? Thank you.

[@foxman4489]

Damn it! Who wrote that on the teleprompter? - Ed. Haha

[@sharadsharma6842]

Is there any concern for first angle or third angle projection?

[@josephcitizen4195]

First angle projection is almost never used in machining or fabrication drawings. I've been the business for over 20 years and have never run across a first angle projection drawing in the US.

[@smellybingo]

Super helpful 🙏 bless your heart! Anyone else get super triggered every time he pronounced height as "heith"?? lol

[@donsmith9081]

I make a dimensioned sketch of every pc, then material list, then fab.

[@ZincOxideGinger]

Do you have a specific book you recommend on how to weld detail drawings? Or really a reading list on general?

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

There’s a welding drawing textbook you can buy online. We use that in my welding classes

[@jordanrounds9890]

Check out "IPT's guide to blueprint interpretation" by Grant E Jacobs. Everything you need to know in that little book right there and more. I use it for my welding course.

[@Hurtydwarf]

Wouldnt that grind be a chamfer not a bevel?

[@pragmaticfitness9151]

Hello everyone, aside from this video, would anyone know of a good book that I can purchase to learn how to read blueprints? I’m as rookie as they come. I’ve been searching Amazon and Google but I have not come across someone in the field that can point me towards the right direction. Thank you.

[@natenate2280]

"sorry fellas, this aint 8 inches" hahahaha

[@bobsmith-ud9xi]

God i wish m shops prints were this simple

[@ChrisWojnarski]

I can’t find the link for the free trial. Am I missing it thanks for the video too 🍻

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[@TheDaneofCoosCounty]

That solid line was correct. There should have been a hidden line further to the right…

[@JB-ov2ue]

For alll the work you did on that part I hope you made like $1,000

[@jaredhammonds8255]

18:10 doesn't that welding symbol mean arrow side?

[@giovanniguerra8262]

Heart 5 Thursday number 9 and a 32 what is it for

[@Brocks-Travels]

What are US Standard measurements, I only know of two systems, Imperial and Metric.. :) Puzzled of Oz

[@yankeesman1974]

Feet and Inches

[@peetky8645]

angle view and front view of part 5 do not correspond. front view does not show the toe at the base

[@dickhorner]

Yes! The Iso view is wrong.

[@GeoffPesos]

8 inches (not to scale) is plenty!

[@ASAPJermz]

Niiceeee 🤲🏼

[@Harley1993]

I like how steel is spelled in the blueprint "steeel" 😂

[@serbear4u]

Glad I wasn't the only one to notice. some days I think I should have been an editor 🤔

[@JB-ov2ue]

For all the stuff welders need to know we don’t make much money

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[@williamweikel3097]

Basket weeving , im dead

[@FishFind3000]

4:20 LOLOLOL carbon STEEEEEEEEL nice typo

[@samuelmontemayor918]

Your piece no. 5 not drew properly on the front view, the bottom right side seems missing.

[@jefflecy8040]

I'm I reading the blueprint wrong? It looks like the 2G connecting 3 & 4, and the 3G connecting 3 & 4 to 5 are supposed to be on the backside. I've made 4 of these exact pieces for school, and still have 4 more to go. If that's wrong, then my instructor didn't notice.

[@chrishensiak986]

You are Correct!

[@danielrobertson4349]

Yeah, you're totally right. The problem that he ran into at 22:45 shouldn't have been a problem. The weld face reinforcement was supposed to be on the back. Great video, though.

[@Nick-uv9ln]

"Sorry guys this isn't 8 inches" Let a man dream

[@kenyanr1]

Dude, your knuckles are huge.

[@jasonbecker3362]

Thank you? I guess 😂

[@Pleebian94]

@@jasonbecker3362 Jason uses the power of "DEEZ HANDZ" DEEZ HANDZ is quite effective!!!

[@frankbibby6847]

Wtf...

[@CasualCook]

23:04 you put the groove on the wrong side bud. At 12:35 the print says to put it on the backside.

[@Intentionaltia]

I’m Ron Burgundy?😂

[@frar.841]

What’s the point of that back plate to be 3 pieces when it’s just all flat?

[@Welddotcom]

It's not an actual working piece. Just used to demonstrate.

[@dennisleadbetter7721]

Your comment "that the drawing was not to scale" is incorrect, it is to a scale, and if as you said it was 1:2, something in real dimension that was to be 8" would be drawn at 4" or 1/2. When something is "not to scale", it means exactly that, so you cannot measure off the drawing, so a piece may be 8" long x 6" wide, but on the drawing could be drawn in different ratios, so 4 1/2" long x 4" wide, that is NOT TO SCALE.

[@rotam8680]

no sometimes its not drawn to any scale at all you just get shapes and dimensions

[@dennisleadbetter7721]

@@rotam8680 that's basically what I said. A drawing that is "not to scale" technically is not to a "consistent scale". But individual parts (lines) would be to a scale, even if full size, that would be 1:1. An example, if you had a rectangular plate, that had true dimensions of 10 units long and 6 units wide, if it was drawn at 5 units x 3 units it's at a consistent scale of 1:2. If that same plate was drawn at 4 units x 2 units, then the scale for the 10 unit side is 1:2.5 and for the 6 unit side is 1:3. While individual items are to a scale, it's not a consistent scale, therefore it's not to scale.

[@davidwalle5025]

Good video. Looks like a solidworks drawing. The parts should have been detailed on seperate pages showing the bevels to grind. Very easy to do in solidworks you spent too much time figuring the bom and the part shape and dinensions, this all should have been layed out for you. The old man should slap some sense into the person that did this drawing.

[@Thrasher1334]

You put bevels on the wrong side of part 3,4,5 but nice video