Let's talk amperage! To me this means GEARS

[@mattharper588]

I'm a retired union boilermaker years ago had a apprentice pimping for me and I told him to trace down my lead and see what my machine was set on he came back and said it was set on a pallet I asked him where the f--k do they get you guys true story

[@kenyanr1]

Man, that was funny

[@mikecubes1642]

well you asked....hahaha

[@chingonyayo]

Lol

[@notsure7874]

​@Craig Hebert I got ran around a shop for about a half hour looking for a metal stretcher one day. I was like WTF is that??? He said go to the tool cage, Deon will know what it is ... Deon sent me way to the back, they sent me way up front, those guys said it was in the paint department, paint department said they sent it back to the tool shack ... then the tool shack guy points to this huge chunk of metal with rollers on the floor ... so I bring it back to my fitter and ... "Oh, I don't need it anymore, take it back to the tool shed" Those guys were DYING laughing at me! All I could say was ... "You mfkers ..."

[@chrishouchins6757]

I think thats the most apprentice thing I've ever heard

[@sydneysmith8121]

That dog taking a dump in the background got me 😂 couldn’t focus

[@DaveEsel]

tears are rolling!

[@eddiehollis7662]

Thanks for getting back with me. They are definitely different. I am trying to figure it out. That is what the company has to work with. I’ve watched a lot of your videos and they are really helpful.

[@yanghigh1942]

"is that right jed.. Ah i dont have a clue" hahaha i love these moment keep on keeping on you guys are great

[@phillip1489]

This dude had a fifth before vid...

[@Fullchiselchainsawartistry]

I am no pipeliner, I am just learning mig. It's amazing how much there is to welding in general. I have much respect for welders. Good video, there is a feel to welding you can't quite describe it and I understand what you mean.

[@JacobSchofield]

for sure keep us informed on how your doing with mig

[@willc3586]

I've done every kind of welding except for pipeline downhill and I understood every word. I'd love to come out and weld with you guys for a week or so.

[@jth1699]

The way you figure it out is like this you take the total amps available in the gear say third gear is 100 amps - so if third gear starts at 100 amps and tops out at 200 amps then when u set ur machine at 3rd gear and 45 - for you to know how many amps you are putting in your work you take the lowest amperage in that gear and add 45% of the available amperage in that gear - so 3rd gear (if it goes from 100 amps to 200 amps) would be 100 amps plus 45% of the available range - which in this case Is 45 amps - so the total amperage would be 145 amps.

[@robertpilkinton6231]

This is how I figured it to be. 190A-120A(gears)=70A, so you have a 70 amp range. 70A/100(points of fine tune)=0.70A, so a single “notch” on you fine tune is 0.70A. 45(of fine tune)x0.70A(per single notch of fine tune)=31.5A 120A(stating point of third gear)+31.5A=151.5A(total of working amperage) So 3rd gear and 45 is 151.5 Amps. Let me know what you think. Thanks! Cole.

[@JacobSchofield]

Robert that is awesome thank you for taking the time to write this out for us.

[@codyosborn8302]

I was about to say. But yes, right nob is percentage of range( “gear”) selected. Do alittle math. And get your amps.

[@BuilderCannon]

The knob on the righr is arc characteristics as well as amps.

[@dover5581288]

How I figured those types of dials on machines like that work are that the"gears" as you call them have the amperage range, and the fine current dial is the percentage of the range is used. For example: if third gear's range is 120-190 and you are set on 50, that means that you are using 50% of the current range, so you would be at about 155 amps.

[@JacobSchofield]

see im learning new stuff also. i was never taught that i was taught by feel and guess amation lol

[@shlarticus32]

I think you should explain how that hoosier pole works and folds out, maybe give us some dimensions. cant find good information on that anywhere on the web. A whole lot of up and coming welders are looking for that info and would appreciate it. Thanks for making a commitment to explain some of the work involved in this field!

[@JacobSchofield]

mark casares mark great freaking idea you bet I can get it pulled out one of these days and do a whole break down

[@shaunsafety4175]

190 - 120 = 70 (the 3rd gear range is 70 amps.) 70 ÷ 100 = 0.7 amps per fine adjustment ( in 3rd gear) 0.7 × 45 = 31.5 & 120 + 31.5 = 151.5 Amps.

[@Schnot]

The dog taking a shit in the background 😂😂😂😂

[@JacobSchofield]

that will happen lol

[@Inwetrust-qy2ly]

The gear knob is amps, and the fine adjustment knob is voltage, kinda the same as a miller pipe pro the gear knob is the amp adjustment knob and the fine adjustment knob is the little dig knob on the miller. The only difference is that inverter machines once you adjust your volts/dig it stays the same no matter what what amps you have set, on generator machines if you go up in volts the amps will tend to go up too. 4th gear 40 is the same as 3rd gear 70, just that 4th gear 40 will have lower volts less splatter and will dig more

[@chrisrenaud4141]

Gearing is amps and the other knob is volts, voltage increase makes the puddle more fluid or "soft" low volts and higher amps makes the puddle more crisp, the arc force or "dig" function on modern inverters sometimes you see a knob that says chrisp or soft is also a voltage adjustment. Arc length is also a voltage adjustment, longer arc higher volts tighter arc lower volts, when your in say 3rd gear it gives you an amperage range.. that range is the motor speed full throttle would be max amps for that gearing, at least i think this is how it is, i'm not an expert on the generator welders, I usually weld 220v powered welders.

[@peetky8645]

no . both knobs are amps. you add them together to know what you're output is. dig / arc force/ inductance have nothing to do with amps or volts. they are a characteristic of the arc manipulated separate from amps or volts.

[@abreitenbach]

Travis field (aka fieldres) does an amazing job explaining how these dials affect amperage and all of that. Hes from canada too. Have you ever thought of working up there?? What are your thoughts?

[@JacobSchofield]

I would love to work in Canada its something ive dreamed of and just need to dive in get the info and go do it.

[@dannogreen561]

we would love to have a weldor like you up here buddy!

[@Glockrocken21]

Yeah after awhile it just becomes feel. You can see it, feel it, and hear it. Love your rig by the way man.

[@JacobSchofield]

thanks Brandon wait to see what im building Im doing a whole serious

[@peetky8645]

i think the fine current is a percentage of the difference in the coarse current gear. thus 3rd gear is 120 to190a. 190 minus 120 is 70. 70/100 is the coarse difference divided by the # divisions in the fine adjustment knob= 0.7a/ hash on the fine knob. So, in third gear w/ 10 fine would be 120a plus 10x0.7 = 127a. third gear plus 60 fine = 120 plus 60x0.7 = 120+42=162. fifth gear plus 60 fine = 220+(60x0.8)= 220+48 = 268amp 1st 20-90a fine is 70/100a=0.7amp/hash 2nd 80-130a fine is 50/100a=0.5amp/hash 3rd 120-190a fine is 70/100a=0.7amp/hash 4th 160-240a fine is 0.8amp/hash 5th 220-300a fine is 0.8amp/hash these numbers would change with bigger or smaller machines because the coarse range differ

[@rogerharper6060]

Great video I weld with an old sa250 with the Perkins in it I love it

[@JacobSchofield]

great great machines

[@ericsmith8961]

I tig weld aluminum at work I run root beads I get asked all the damn time from co workers what do you have your welder set at? What’s your balance set on? They put it where mine is and it doesn’t work for them. Everyone welds different find what works for you and get results and stop asking me questions before first break lol

[@damienPJ20]

Hey there Jacob, Damien here from Alberta.. I really enjoy your videos you make, good show. Knowing your amps on these machines is all about percentages, for example... 3rd gear at 45... so you're at 120-190 on the coarse and 45 on the fine. 120-190 is a difference of 70 and 45 is a percentage of that. So, 45% x 70 = 31.5... so there for 120 + 31.5 = 151.5. You're at 151 amps give or take. With these it's all about knowing your puddle and then you just get used to knowing where you are at on the machine for the size of rod you're burning. I've got a 2001 Classic 300D and a 2011 SAE 300, awesome machines. Be blessed ; )

[@JacobSchofield]

It true Damien eventually its all feel a muscle memory you know exactly where you need to be.

[@melonmelon3997]

151 amps using 1/8" rod on the root pass? This is madness! I saw videos when guys run on regular shop welder 6010 1/8" rod 85-90 amps on the root pass. Or is there some differente between field diesel powered welder and regular one? 90 to 151 amps is damn difference. Thanks

[@welderdude1]

The gears are the range/amps the right nob fine current is actually voltage and a percentage of the range/amps/gear setting. For XX10/XX11 rods run the voltage a little higher while the inverse is better on LH settings.

[@dannyharvey5623]

It has been a while but the way it was explained to me is 120 to 190 has 70 amps range. Fine current is 0 to 100 so setting of 45 is 45% added to 120. 3rd gear 45 ~ 150 amps?

[@theviper6602]

Example 3rd gear on my short hood is 200 I do 200×45% gives you the amps or general idea that is every machine is different. So just times your fine adjustment as a percentage.

[@JacobSchofield]

Oh got it thank you very much.

[@theviper6602]

I mean I'm sure you already knew that I was explaining more towards the newbies

[@WillsonChill]

Hi! great video...i know welding is a lot about feeling and experience, but dont you guys have to weld according to a wps?

[@lankell3067]

Thanks for the information man good vids and really informative.

[@JacobSchofield]

thanks Landon

[@ecr125x]

Think of the dials as voltage and amp control. Your not just controlling the amps buts also the voltage. That’s why/how you can stack more metal/burn the rod faster but not hotter. I’ve been meaning to get an “amp clamp” to see what kind of amps I’m actually putting out... one day some day!

[@JacobSchofield]

for sure be something to know.

[@stickermigtigger]

Here's the mathematical formula for this: ((Percent * (max-min)/100)+min = Expected Amperage Output Percent is the number your fine current adjustment selector is set on. Min and Max are the bottom and top values in your current range selector ('gear'). Reality is: every machine will be different and it's up to the operator to know how their machine behaves. Try the formula with your machine; odds are the math and the machine won't match; probably close, but won't match. Compare to a friends machine using the formula vs reality; most likely they'll be different.

[@b_rad5678]

Watch out for the dog poo behind you!

[@JacobSchofield]

Brad Turner hahahah funny stuff

[@modsquad8817]

I was laughing my ass off when I seen him taking a shit behind him 😂

[@paulw9089]

I always thought on mine the bigger numbers dial is just to get a bigger gap inbetween then the smaller number one is the numbers in between the other gap. So add lowest number dial on leaft bigger then what your small number dial is pointing to add is to other and yes its a all about feel once its a job for over 5 or so years then your hobby too i just listen to it is if it sounds like risescripys is what my dad always says its welding good

[@danieljones9951]

To add to what you said about different machines running different. People with different levels of experience are going to be on different settings. I know that when I started welding 15 years ago my setting were a lot colder than they are today. So for you running third gear and 45 for a root pass might be way too hot for someone just learning.

[@JacobSchofield]

very true Daniel

[@jamiewells5816]

keep making these videos, very helpful

[@user-mt9tn1ni4g]

Do you double clutch when you change gears????

[@JacobSchofield]

no... I just turn the knob.

[@tatertot470]

Love the videos man! There was a desperate need for this kind of material on youtube. I got a video request if possible. I've been working shutdowns for the last 3 years and im currently in a pipe fab shop. All my experience is with tig (carbon and stainless), and 6010 root/hot and lohy out. But I'm trying to get into rig welding. I picked up a couple cans of some 4mm and 5 mm 8010 pipeliners and been practicing a lot but just can't seem to get a good looking cap. Everyone says there's a trick to it but I can't seem to find it. Long story short could you do a video of you running a cap or a good explanation of how you run your cap? Thanks man!

[@JacobSchofield]

great idea i will see if we can get something recorded

[@dabdaddyjosh]

Awesome information. I've only done pipe fab in a shop so i guess I was spoiled with having digital dials and arc force. Never once messed with a field rig other then a bobcat or a trailblazer so this is really informative. I've been looking at those machines just trying to get to know them and what to look for or what is/isn't repareable. I assume that machine on your truck isn't your first one, is there anything to look out for when buying them or even like what you do to maintenence them. Maybe an idea for another video? Once again guys another great video thanks a bunch.

[@JacobSchofield]

great thoughts Josh I will right that down and see if we can get a few people involved in what they look for in a machine

[@melvinmariott8609]

What's up. I wielded with all kinds of welders out there. Looking to get me a 300. Right now I'm using a 260.

[@willperry8644]

Is it worth buying the ultra flex lead for all of your lead or just put a whip on the end of your regular cable?

[@Mikefngarage]

Looks to me like Glamis Sand dunes the wash area. with the train in the background.

[@SuperRync]

What’s the typical fit up (land/gap) for downhilling? Love the videos

[@eddiehollis7662]

Do you have any videos of someone on sae-300, on how to set when welding the root in and cap.i know you have a Miller

[@JacobSchofield]

I don’t man those sae are a different kind of machine

[@leroygarcia5754]

Your videos are great 👍

[@brianwood876]

Don't you have a Miller now? How was it adjusting to the new machine after using a Lincoln so long?

[@G777-o8s]

0:25 your welcome 😂😂

[@Whatdayawanttodowithyourlife]

Saw it too...scrolled comments to see if anyone commented. Good info in the vid but the dog doesnt give a ....

[@AntonioHernandez-ub5cq]

Where do you find those orange welding leads

[@randygomez8996]

What’s a good welder to practice pipe welding?

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

People should really make videos on this

[@titopagan1561]

Cool videos. I'm assuming you're self-employed and that's your own welding rig ? If so how do you guys get work and what do pipe welders normally make ?

[@synysterrhodes7025]

what is your thoughts on a miller pipe pro and a lincoln sa 300?

[@BigSmiles214]

What gauge cable do you recommend for a vantage 300

[@FG-qh7qx]

I was looking at how you have your leads rolled up. Is it better on a pipe line to have them on a rack vs in the storage cabinet below?

[@JacobSchofield]

No man either way works good

[@oceancowboy3573]

Those dogs eat good there shitting the whole time your filming lol 😂

[@dodgezilla1012]

The only time i ever jump to 4th gear is if I’m running 5/32 jet rods

[@cliffordbarker2728]

What kind of lead cord is the cheapest but good

[@JacobSchofield]

I like #1 lead and that’s up to you. I don’t cheap out on lead because I have to hold the stinger all day so soft and flexible is best but you will spend some money on it

[@cliffordbarker2728]

@@JacobSchofield thank you I respect you as a person and hav made big difference in my life watching your videos on life and welding I hope to see you out there one day soon

[@mikecubes1642]

every welder acts different especially a generator, you just use the amperage as a ballpark setting

[@JacobSchofield]

you are right for sure.

[@willc3586]

I've been at it for 20 some years and very few machines weld exactly the same

[@107boilermaker2]

What degree bevel do you guys run? Thanks for all the info! Trying to get torches and beveling machine right now :D

[@JacobSchofield]

hahah a factory bevel or a bent tip bevel I have no idea. 30 degrees maybe 37 far enough back nobody has a problem but steep enough i dont sped all day trying to fill it up. I just do whatever inspection tells me to do. but i think its between 30 and 37

[@WilliamWest74]

Standard is 37.5

[@l.p.5259]

Left hand knob= stack. Right hand knob=drive/weldability.Simple..

[@JacobSchofield]

hahah simple way of saying it forsure

[@ericpellier2262]

All gear....all number ....all feel.....ahahahahah....u the boss

[@brandonwhittington9926]

The right side is a percentage of the left side (gears) 45 would be 45% of that year selection.

[@JacobSchofield]

see im learning stuff too

[@johnhimes575]

Thats right the right hand dial is percentage of what the left hand gear is at. That being said it is all set by your ability and experience as a welder even tho some jobs have procedures that make you run amps set by the procedure

[@adamleonard6902]

Ok best welder to start pipelining with?

[@JacobSchofield]

Adam Leonard I would pick, Jesus he’s the best at everything.

[@adamleonard6902]

Haha smartass. How bout my lincoln 305 g or will I get laughed at

[@JacobSchofield]

Adam Leonard oh hahahah lol I totally read that wrong... I thought your asking to help or something now I’m reading it. Yeah ranger is a great machine for around the house for sure but I would get an sa 200 there great machine easy to work on and cheap to buy.

[@BP83299]

Will you turn the arc down?

[@JacobSchofield]

this machine dosnt have arc force but the 200 i gave Jed does. this machine i just control tempeture

[@joshuabailey1825]

Diggin that haircut bro. Edit for No homo...lol

[@JacobSchofield]

Joshua Bailey say what now? That didn't make any sense.

[@generikbroderick3030]

@@JacobSchofield He's saying he likes the new hairdo but not in a gay way. Bro. And thanks for your stuff. I'll put in a good word for you if I go before you.

[@Koreyrp92]

How many ft in leads do you have?

[@JacobSchofield]

100 feet on stinger 100 feet on ground

[@frankdelmonte2019]

I bet fieldres got so frustrated if he watched this video lol

[@JacobSchofield]

Hahahaha I bet he did too. Love Travis and have learned a lot from him.

[@freaksamungus]

2:18 dog shitting. lol

[@user-mt9tn1ni4g]

Yeah cuz at 7 minutes different model machines.. 90% of the time the large amperage selector on the left.. each gear as you call it will have different amperage maximum and minimum... there are so many things that can be variable... the length and size of your welding cable.. also the length and diameter of your ground cable... if you have other power sources drawing off your welding machine while you are welding... the number of tweco connections.. between the posts on the welding machine.. and your stinger.. so an experienced welder knows what you're trying to get at and knows that you don't have a clue!!! LOL.. and any inexperienced welder is scratching his head... I don't know everything!! But I've been welding for 40 years.. and I'll never understand why you guys lug those huge machines around and rarely use half the amperage.. capacity..?? It's kind of like the song says.. I bought a Lamborghini but I can't get it out of second gear.. LOL !! I've used hundreds of different machines.. and with that machine.. you can run 3/32 innershield.. anyway to make a long story short.... the one major thing I want to say to a young person like you.. is """""wear a personal respiration device of some kind..!!!!!!!""""" Good luck and stay safe brother

[@matthewsinger4902]

These are how HE runs it. Buy a machine, a 20’ stick of 4”-6” pipe, cut yourself some coupons and burn rods till you get a beauty queen. Then, just try to duplicate that over and over. Becoming a pipe welder takes a few hundred bucks for consumables and 6-7 hrs of practice. Being successful at it takes YEARS! Do the above mentioned steps while you’re working as a helper and you’ll breakout in no time and be in the money.

[@sepulvedaoutdoors]

So each gear just makes it dig more and makes the puddle more wet?

[@peetky8645]

no. each coarse adjustment "gear" is a Tap in the generator that has a prescribed range. the fine adjustment is a % of each coarse range which is added to the output amperage. wetting of the puddle is a function of "inductance" or "dig" which was produced mechanically in the old days by wrapping the output current around an big iron bar. i don't think these machines have variable inductance or adjustable dig. the dig makes the output softer or harsher and the puddle stiffer or wetter.

[@brianrandall4640]

Thanks

[@anthonyla3104]

Learn to weld and you'll be able run the welder not let it run you.

[@JacobSchofield]

true that

[@woodswaterninja]

Lots of info. I'm half way through a seven month program n I still d ont know what a hotpass is..?

[@JacobSchofield]

I am about to fix that. Stay tuned Logan.

[@MrThenry1988]

You gotta learn your machine.

[@Jay-cv1un]

Jacob, how much would you charge me for hands on lesson?

[@abreitenbach]

jesus cisneros your best bet would be to go to a trade school! These guys are too busy workin so damn hard haha

[@randomchannel4886]

jesus cisneros apply for a helper job youll learn everything you want to learn a trade school wont teach you how to weld downhill.

[@davidspin5353]

@@randomchannel4886 Lincoln electric has down hill course, I think Hobart is getting the game to.

[@65Lynchy]

put her into 'Alabama overdrive'! freewheel burning🤘great video,as usual you guys rock it👍

[@JacobSchofield]

Thanks david we are trying lol

[@notsure7874]

I HATE those machines with "gears" and I can't stand it when people tell you their settings in gears / percent - because the taps aren't all in the same amp rangees for one - but mostly because I was stuck on this piece of shit esab mig machine once, that had 5 voltage taps, and no fine control. So you're stuck with nothing but wire speed to control it, and you're now stuck moving at a speed machine likes too. After that job, I never EVER wanted to see another machine where the settings had taps. Now that I'm looking - the fine control on that machine also sets OCV? So if you go say - 2nd gear 100, then go to 3rd gear 10 - you just changed the arc characteristics by a good bit with the same amps, but it's one or the other - but if you're 3rd gear 50 - you can't change the arc characteristics. Hell, the first old dinosaur box I had was from the 70's and even it was infinitely adjustable through its range.

[@codypearson1095]

#dogpoo

[@JacobSchofield]

yeah cause there dogs lol

[@leroygarcia5754]

Your dogs are pooping

[@lonniegutierrez7856]

Typical me to welder Open up a book that's not how it's done

[@frankbertola3662]

Seems like lots of practice now go clean up ya dogs jobs

[@JacobSchofield]

every day on both couts.

[@omarandpedro]

if you have no clue, why make a video???

[@JacobSchofield]

What I do know is what I explained In The video. Gears and ranges is how you run a Lincoln now my new miller is totally different I can tell you the amperage on that. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Even if you where just trying be a dick. Have a great night.