Lead Welding. How To Weld Lead And Equipment Needed.

[@adobenumpty]

Having the right tool for the job is clearly paramount, a very close second is the years of experience. My first try today has been an absolute hash up.

[@slbleadworks]

Yes I can’t stress enough how important that is. After 29 years I’ll still struggle if the equipment is poor.

[@steravenscroft7323]

It’s so hard, I tried for 2 weeks until boss learnt it 1st😅, struggled for real with the timing and torch flame, watching this video tho I seen it was no more than 3 seconds on one setting and moved to 4 when you altered O2. Spreading ain’t easy either, 😅 great video tho, I’ll try again soon enough

[@garyholland4696]

High Stuart. Brilliant tutorial. I used to TIG aluminium, very similar technique. Great skills my friend.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. And thanks for watching.

[@bernardflatley6483]

You couldn't make it any clearer.. Thanks for your time and video 👍

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you I’m glad you’ve found the video helpful and thanks for watching.

[@tizzy_Ty]

I do a lot lead shower pans and some dimensions can have me soldering lead to lead and thank u so much I'm bonding it quite nicely cause of ur video! 🔥👍🙂

[@slbleadworks]

I’m glad you’ve found the video helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@0044512]

Great video, thanks for making them.

[@slbleadworks]

I enjoy doing them. Thanks for watching.

[@tomscotland]

I learned this skill at technical college as an apprentice plumber late 80’s. I turned out to be an absolute disaster of a plumber, but my lead burning was top notch.

[@slbleadworks]

I didn’t grasp onto plumbing at college either. Thanks for watching.

[@tomscotland]

@@slbleadworks loved it mate, subbed.

[@slbleadworks]

@@tomscotland thank you I really appreciate it

[@Derekm-ls7jr]

hi stuart best video yet on how to lead weld and equipment needed good tutorial .😄👌

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@jimgeelan5949]

We are over here to your right of the camera 😅oy misses in doing a video 😅 I’m loving the skill level it’s amazing

[@slbleadworks]

Thanks for watching.

[@nottslad1211]

great video yet again Stuart thanks for taking the time out to make it 👍

[@slbleadworks]

No worries. Thanks for watching.

[@simoncooper188]

Lovely bit of welding. So neat and even

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@philbotherobot]

Fa la la la Lala la la 🎄

[@joshuaglendinning3079]

Hi Stuart it would be interesting to go over basic hand tools that you need as well sometime if you could

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you that’s an excellent idea. I think that could be a future vid.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you that’s an excellent idea. I think that could be a future vid.

[@Chucktender69]

Very excited to give this a try with maybe the worst kit going. Hopefully I can make it work. Really appreciate the clear instructions though.

[@slbleadworks]

I’m glad you’ve found the video useful and I hope it helps. Thanks for watching.

[@andrewuk763]

Thanks for another quality video. Would be great if you could do a video on fitting valley :)

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching. I don’t really come across lead valleys much these days. It always seems to be GRP. But when I do I’ll definitely have my camera out

[@edenandmeadow]

thank you again for a clear and informative video bud

[@slbleadworks]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@deankennedy4937]

Love the video mate. Extremely informative. Good lead man!!

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you I’m glad you’ve found the video useful. Thanks for watching.

[@wayneparnell2636]

Hi mate what a good welder for lead work for a beginner cheers

[@slbleadworks]

I’d look on the welders warehouse website. They’ve got some pretty decent kits on there. Just make sure it comes with an original model o torch.

[@Cris.d.em71]

Hello Stuart…! It’s Sunday..! The LORDS day..! (But today it’s the LORD of lead’s day..!👍) Much love and blessings to you and yr good lady wife …❤️🙏👍x And on the next job …we’ll go and have a look at Wot it’s all about… 👍😎👍

[@slbleadworks]

That made me lol😂😂😂. I do say that quite a bit don’t I 🤦🏻‍♂️😂. I’ll say it again for you. “Let’s go and have a look at what it’s all about “😂

[@Cris.d.em71]

@@slbleadworks ahhhh! That’s the good stuff…! 😁 and u have to say it mate… it’s yr catchphrase..! And it works cos I say it at the same time u do on yr vids..! And sometimes when I get out my van to look at my jobs ..! 👍😂

[@Tomscores]

25 years a roofer myself and consider myself sn expert 🫣, but i have never welded.... I feel its high time i started, youve inspired me to give it a go! Great channel 👍🏼👍🏼

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching. I’m glad I’ve inspired you. Please let me know how you get on.

[@leohutchy7142]

Same here I've been roofing since 87 and never bothered to learn to weld , I'm doing it 👍 thanks for the vid

[@remi3741]

much better than soldering it together, very good idea...

[@slbleadworks]

Thanks for watching

[@fabriceroncajoli575]

Hello Stuart, thank you for your very interesting videos, I wanted to know which nozzle you use and the pressure at the regulators? THANKS

[@slbleadworks]

No worries I use a number 3 nozzle and I have both my regs set at 0.4 bar. Thanks for watching.

[@fabriceroncajoli575]

@@slbleadworks Thanks a lot 🙏

[@davetaylor4741]

Shame that I can't have a go. I would love to try. Should have learnt when I was in the UK. Like any form of welding. Even if you know the basics. You need to practice to get that muscle memory. Have you done tig welding. One would think you could be pretty good at it. Plus you must be able to do braising style welding too with that set up on steel sheet etc.

[@slbleadworks]

I have only ever done lead welding but I’d love to try something else.

[@jarafausto12]

You are a pro , I need your help, where can I get the torch and the tips , or the name for it , tnx

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching. The gun is called a model o torch. Make sure you get the same one as mine and not a replica as you’ll notice the difference. You can get all the bits you need from the welders warehouse.

[@roycrone9]

Hi, firstly thanks for the tutorials, really helpful. I'm just about to start some re-roofing on my house including a lead dormer (I've already watched your video on this several times!) I've also got quite a few bespoke details, so I'm looking to purchase a lead welding kit. Would you recommend just getting a CASTOLIN PORTABLE GAS LEAD WELDING-BRAZING-PLUMBING-ROOFING-MINI PORTAPACK KIT or getting a similar set up to your kit from somewhere like Weldequip? Thanks again for your help! :)

[@slbleadworks]

Thanks for watching my vids. I really appreciate it. I’d recommend getting a similar setup to mine. If you’ve got the right tools it really helps. Good luck with everything and please let me know how you get on.

[@roycrone9]

@@slbleadworks Will do, thanks again!

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Thanks for sharing. Will the setup you describe also work for welding mild steel?

[@slbleadworks]

No worries thanks for watching. I don’t think this will get hot enough for that. Maybe with a larger nozzle it might be ok but I’ve never tried.

[@richardcutts5380]

Hi Stuart,just self teaching myself with the help of your videos sort of got the hang of welding on the flat with lots of practice however I’m really struggling with any type of vertical welding could you do a video on does and don’ts I’m using an oxyturbo and played around with the flame but when ever I vertical weld it doesn’t stick and just runs down hope you can help cheers Richard

[@slbleadworks]

Hi Richard thanks for watching my vids. I’m glad you’re finding them useful. I have actually got a vertical welding vld on my channel. Have you seen this ?

[@matharris6224]

Great video, thank you!

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment

[@BerkeleyTowers]

Hey, what's the best source of bottled gas for the more casual/low volume user? Cheers, keep up the top work....... and take it easy!

[@slbleadworks]

The ProGas 5000 is probably the best way to go. They sell this on the welders warehouse. Thanks for watching.

[@johnhall8455]

Excellent informative video…can I ask why you lap instead of butt joint… Also have you tried oxygen and propane with the model 0 torch? Cheers

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching. I always lap weld as it was the way I was taught. Also I find it so much easier but probably just because it’s what I do all the time. No I haven’t tried that before. I think I’d need to change my regulators.

[@Gandalf4137]

Are there any electric welders for this sort of work? Thank you in advance and excellent work, as usual.

[@slbleadworks]

Not that I know off but I could be wrong. Thanks for watching. Hopefully part 2 will go live tonight.

[@theorutherford8026]

Hi mate nice video! Just bought a welding kit and I just need some oxygen and acetylene bottles I was wondering whether to get the regular ones or integra and if there’s really much difference?

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed the vid. I just use the regular bottles. Thanks for watching.

[@Cammboz]

Hi, what are the ins and outs of acetylene vs propane along with the different types or torch/nozzle? For example, can I use a BOC Saffire DH with a swagged nozzle and oxy propane for lead work?

[@slbleadworks]

Hi, to be honest I’ve never used propane. I always use acetylene. Just the way I was taught. My advice with the torch is to make sure it’s a genuine model o torch. And not a replica. You can really tell the difference. The flame seems to creep on the replicas. And I use a number 3 nozzle.

[@Cammboz]

Thanks for getting back to me, much appreciated. I will go with acetylene to give myself the best chance :-) Thanks again for your videos 👍

[@alexandrerodari4431]

Hello, can I ask you what is the thickness of the lead that you weld ? And if it's the same that you use is addition to weld. Thank you very much, good videos

[@slbleadworks]

In this video I was using code 4. That is 1.80mm. Yes I always try and use the same code lead as filler rods too. Thanks for watching.

[@AmirHandle]

Would you please recommend an equipment to find in Canada for welding lead joints please?

[@slbleadworks]

If you go onto the welders warehouse website you’ll find everything you need. Not sure if they ship to Canada though. But it will give you an idea of what you need to find. They’ve got some pretty decent lead welding kits.

[@asroofingservices]

Hi Stuart would you recomend them 110 turbo kits at all just as a beginner to get the feel for welding or are rhey a waste of time ?

[@slbleadworks]

I personally definitely wouldn’t recommend it. Especially as a beginner. They are quite hard to use. If you want to go down that route make sure the kit is fitted with an original model o torch. Go for the progas 500 model o kit if you don’t want to open an account. They sell them on the welders warehouse. Around £250.00 I think.

[@davidwhitelaw2354]

hi..ive just bought same set up as you..what size bottles ar you using and how many hrs welding would you get from your bottles?cheers..

[@slbleadworks]

I’m using a K and a E. I’m not sure how many hours I get out of them. It depends on what I’m doing. But I’d say probably a couple of months or so.

[@pking9966]

Bit of Sunday morning leadwork 👍

[@slbleadworks]

Thanks for watching

[@reece8311]

another great vid mate. I’m looking to learn lead welding. Do I have to get acetylene or can I get a propane/propylene kit?

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. You can get oxy propane kits but In my experience they are harder to use. If you do go down this route make sure the kit comes with a model o torch or you’ll struggle even more. If your really serious about lead welding it would be better to get a oxy actylene kit. It will be easier to use and cheaper in the long run. And when your in a tight spot trying to weld a vertical you’ll thank me lol.

[@benrichards1]

Nice. I've got the little jet nozzles. With the little holes around the edge. Its a model o torch. But I cannot stop burning holes through the lead. I spoke to the guy that sells the jet nozzles and he said you cannot get a little ball flame with them, they will always be a small little cone shape. Have you used them, are they hard work? Maybe I'm just a bit sh*t 🤣

[@slbleadworks]

I don’t think I’ve ever used them to be honest. The nozzle I use just has one hole. You can get them from the welders warehouse. Maybe get one and see if it makes any difference.

[@benrichards1]

@@slbleadworks will do. Cheers.

[@joshlal1414]

Are you using it with map gas by any chance?

[@slbleadworks]

@@joshlal1414 no this is oxygen and acetylene

[@paulacreman5342]

Great video thanks.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@domenicoritardo4107]

Ciao, potresti dirmi che spessori usi del piombo x i rivestimenti? Quale è la misura dell’ugello da usare per la saldatura a ossigeno propano, grazie e complimenti , sei molto bravo.

[@slbleadworks]

Hi I usually use code 4 and 5. I’ve never done any oxygen and propane welding. But for oxygen and acetylene I use a number 3.

[@lukaszzielinski8314]

Super film 👍👍👍 Co to za materiał który spawacz??

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. This is lead. And the gas being used to weld with is Oxygen and Acetylene.

[@stlPXjoh1]

What units are your pressures in? I live in that uncivilized part of the world that still uses pounds per square inch

[@slbleadworks]

Yes mine are in psi too and also bar

[@J-Mc72.]

What welding glasses do you recommend?

[@slbleadworks]

Oxygen and Acetylene

[@J-Mc72.]

@@slbleadworks I mean goggles. There are certain shades 👓 . What do you recommend

[@slbleadworks]

@@J-Mc72. my apologies my head turned that into gases 🤦🏻‍♂️. To be honest I’m not really In a position to recommend any as I hardly ever wear them. I do have some of these Bolle TRACWPCC5 Tracker Glasses Nylon Welding Shade Anti-Scratch Lens, Black amzn.eu/d/h4NZeuD

[@thomasskarratt5653]

Anything over code 4 is good for strips… Does that include code 4 🙏

[@slbleadworks]

Yes it does. Thanks for watching.

[@MrBuffulo]

Hi Stuart, awesome tutorial but I found that the seams tear and become brittle when I try to work it into shape. Any thoughts?

[@slbleadworks]

I’d say you’re not loading it enough. The weld must be thin for it to tear.

[@stewartmccombie697]

I'm having trouble with my acetylene the bottle full but not coming throw eny ideas ? thank stewart (aberdeen)

[@slbleadworks]

I would start right at the source and then work back. Take the acetylene bottle off and open it up first to make sure gas comes out. Then add the regs and try again. It’s happened to me before. It was the flashback that failed and wouldn’t let gas through. I swapped it over and it was sorted.

[@stewartmccombie697]

did what you said.. the flashback is letting gas out... also took the torch to bits seems to be clear... I just don't no ??? what's wrong

[@slbleadworks]

@@stewartmccombie697 that’s really strange. I assume the oxygen is ok ?

[@fredhines8169]

Hi Stuart... I'm thinking of getting the Sievert Pro 86 Jewellers Gas Blow Torch Kit which they say is ok for lead work. As mine is hobby welding I didn't want to go in for "Oxy/Acc bottles. Have you welded with propane? I appreciate your comments please.

[@slbleadworks]

Hi I’ve no experience with this kit to be honest. And I’ve never welded with propane either. But if it was me. I’d be inclined to go with the ProGas 5000 lead welding kit if I didn’t want to go down the oxy/acetylene route.

[@fredhines8169]

Ok, Thank you.@@slbleadworks

[@danielwoods621]

Shame there are no close up shots. Thanks.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you for your feedback. I try and improve the vids all the time. I’ll take this onboard and make another vid soon with close up shots. Thanks for watching.

[@leemilsom7025]

Hi mate. Where do u get your regulators from.. I've always used boc multi stage but always seem to have problems

[@slbleadworks]

I used to use boc but then moved over to the victor edge regs. Much more durable as it’s all built in. I can’t remember where I got them. Pretty sure I just done a Google search and went with the cheapest.

[@leemilsom7025]

@@slbleadworks legend

[@ReeceGeee]

Would you recommend the turbo set 90?

[@slbleadworks]

No I wouldn’t at all. If you want to go that route you’d be better off with the ProGas 5000 lead welding kit. This is much better and comes with a model O torch. Thanks for watching.

[@ReeceGeee]

@ thank you. Appreciate you replying 👍

[@LouisianaSpey]

Is welding lead dangerous, or it's not the same as lead paint. I work in a chemical plant and before we cut pipe we have to get the paint checks before we cut because of the risk of lead paint.

[@slbleadworks]

Yes it’s very toxic. And the way it enters the body the most is lead fumes from welding. We have to have blood tests once a year to check our lead levels. Thanks for watching.

[@LouisianaSpey]

@slbleadworks o man, be safe out their, and your work is amazing way to stack them dimes.

[@reecewright3468]

Hi there thanks for the video, I'm just starting to learn on an Oxyturbo set and I think I'm running it too hot. Do I just need to add more oxygen and lower the gas to stop it being too hot? Cheers

[@slbleadworks]

I used to have one of those myself. Yes that’s correct. That should lower the heat and give you more time. Thanks for watching.

[@SuperWayneyb]

highly skilled craftsman 🤘😎🤘

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you.

[@Victoria_2005]

Thank goodness YT has a zoom option now 😊

[@slbleadworks]

Oh really that’s good. I’ll have to check that out. Thanks for watching.

[@Victoria_2005]

@slb lead works FYI, zoom only works in full screen mode 😁. I enjoy your videos, BTW 👍🏻

[@slbleadworks]

@@Victoria_2005 I’m glad your enjoying the vids. Hopefully lots more to come.

[@patrickrevins9519]

How did you manage to zoom in?

[@Victoria_2005]

@@patrickrevins9519 You have to be in full screen mode to zoom in and out 😊

[@mrFyrguy5]

What’s the thickness of the lead?

[@slbleadworks]

I think this was code 4. It’s 1.80 mm thick

[@jonharris9479]

Anyone know the best way to cut a large circle out of a sheet of lead?

[@slbleadworks]

You can use a Stanley knife , curved snips, or a welding torch if it hasn’t got to be neat. If you need to mark the circle to be cut out too you can use a pair of dividers to do this.

[@jonharris9479]

@@slbleadworks excellent 👍, thank you

[@octymocty132]

Funny how i had to ware nitire golves and a tyvex when i was working with 100% lead and we had a dedicated tig welder for welding it so no cantamination at all . Yet i see roofers using cotton gloves ?

[@slbleadworks]

Oh I didn’t know you could use a tig welder for welding lead. Is that electric ?. Yeah and some roofers don’t wear gloves at all.

[@PrettyGreenMonk]

How far ahead are you booked up mate?

[@slbleadworks]

I can’t see me looking for anything for quite a while

[@iancook55]

Great video and very skilled, but please, for the sake of your eyesight, get a face shield & a sparker or piezzo igniter.

[@slbleadworks]

I will do. Thanks for watching.

[@dberry99]

Do you ever use flux?

[@slbleadworks]

No never you don’t with lead burning

[@willbee6785]

Love it.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you

[@justlead1]

Interesting

[@slbleadworks]

Thanks for watching

[@bernardbrown4880]

Good vid

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@anthonyjohn9819]

Hello are you provide job in this field lead burning I having 20 years of experience

[@slbleadworks]

No I’m not looking for any labour right now. Thanks for watching.

[@ericrobillard-n7r]

can you weld cheese?

[@slbleadworks]

I’ll give anything a go. Thanks for watching.

[@ericrobillard-n7r]

@ i just wonder, where lead is needed? seems very fun to weld. i never saw lead sheet and i was wondering the application.

[@slbleadworks]

@@ericrobillard-n7r it’s used in roofing. And has lots of different applications. Its sole purpose is to prevent water ingress into buildings. I have lots of different examples on my channel if you want to take a look.

[@ericrobillard-n7r]

@ thank you i will

[@C14KEY]

Nice instruction 👍 Always wear goggles …. Bit of molten lead in your eye. Not worth the risk.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. You’re totally right. Thanks for watching.

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you

[@hyperdimension9485]

Maybe next time a close up

[@slbleadworks]

I’ll make it happen. Thanks for watching.

[@PeterrAre]

need a side view really

[@slbleadworks]

I have lots more welding vids on here too. I’m sure I have better view on those. Thanks for watching.