Master 7018 Vertical Uphill Welding with This ONE Simple Trick!

[@TaylorWelding]

Sorry for the bad audio. Spur of minute videos are what they are. If you have any questions or good video ideas please leave them here.

[@TaylorWelding]

I had a heck of a time in welding school because I always got the base metal too hot. I didn't think I was ever going to pass my plate test.

[@TulanePass]

Need in&outs on getting a better down hill cap.

[@ypaulbrown]

No problem…love all you do Chris….Paulie

[@TaylorWelding]

@ thank you PAULIE

[@invisibleman-sd7qi]

I would love to see some videos on welding with obstructions and in tight places where it's hard to get rod angle right almost everything I weld is either spend 2 days removing or weld it in place stuff like backhoe frames skid steer cracks in chain tanks also cast iron with ni99 rods can't afford to burn though 5 lbs just learning to use the rod better. Thanks for making the videos I didn't go to school I've learning what I know from people like you and ic welds and Jody welding tips and tricks

[@Robalo-2660]

My dad taught me to weld. He was a production welder for GM . He welded up blocks for Electromotive. Taught me to watch the puddle, weave the stick and don't weld over slag. I do mig and tig but my heart still loves burning a rod. Thank you, brings back memories.

[@Tator83]

Me too brother.Daddy tought me so much.the sound brought me right back to looking over his shoulder and learning.

[@vorsprung2330]

When you say “ it is real life weld and and i am gonna show you “ i really get motivated and encouraged, because you know every time someone shows you his best welds and you weld and the result is not like theirs, it really makes you down and you say i cannot be welder. So i really love your saying and showing us real life staff

[@TaylorWelding]

Most welders act like they never have an ugly Weld. we all get them. I’m glad it was encouraging. Make each weld better than the last.

[@lectro88]

My dad handed me an electrode back in 70's I think I was 7 years old. I couldn't do anything but stick a rod and turn it red hot or burn a hole. Finally made it to the "Turkey $#!ting" stage... Finally able to stick 2 pieces together. With time,.. I will say a lot of time I got better, then the joy of welding overhead and vertical. Now at 55 I look back and even watch others try their hand and fail and I remind them and myself, this skill/Art... Didn't happen overnight. Just like running equipment, especially an excavator,. it takes time in the seat and if it's not a everyday thing, after a few years you will get the hang of it. Learn this and nobody can ever take it away from you. Don't Give Up.

[@vorsprung2330]

@@lectro88 thank you so much Really appreciated from my heart ❤️

[@larescats9228]

Your are by far the best welder ive seen in my 60 years of welding

[@TaylorWelding]

Wow, thank you. That means a lot man. I hope I don’t let you down. Because I plan on showing some ugly ones. One of my biggest pet peeves is people showing only their pretty Welds. Everybody has ugly welds. Thanks again

[@vorsprung2330]

@@TaylorWelding Yeah It happens to all of us

[@TaylorWelding]

@@vorsprung2330for sure

[@charlienewman9824]

Looks good ! I thought that first run was darn good ! I am always chasing the slag peel Lol Thanks for sharing

[@TaylorWelding]

@ you bet thank you for watching

[@socalwelder]

Don't be a stranger man! I know it's hard, I just got back from a 6 month job of 6\10's, couldn't even imagine doing YT vids and working at the same time, much appreciated content.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you for the support! It’s the editing that so time consuming

[@EvoFXDL]

Thank you! The best vertical 7018 arc shots I've seen. Awesome!

[@namarhodge568]

I agree with you on the best video of the weld puddle . Absolutely the very best demonstration of vertical welding. Awesome, Great video.

[@TaylorWelding]

Glad you liked it!

[@6pekXX]

Yes, great close-up arc shots! Many thanks!

[@bsquadrider]

Laying in that first one is always tough. Putting a bead of 6010 in that tight corner first makes the 7018 bead over the top easier. Great video as always.

[@TaylorWelding]

You are right, I usually put down 6010 First period but sometimes they want 7018 only

[@jefffrayer8238]

@@TaylorWelding I do see in the service manual for my J.D. 310C backhoe it says to use 6010 first then follow with 7018. Preheat base metal to 130* it says. 6010 for penetration? Glad to learn that they can be welded up. I pretty much use 7014 for repair and fab here on the farm. Love using it. I never tried welding vertical but with your excellent video I will give it a try. Thanks for posting.

[@juice8057]

As someone in welding school who will be testing for 3G stick soon enough, this was very helpful! Love your content!

[@TaylorWelding]

Glad it was helpful! The next video will be right up your alley

[@michaelc9507]

I give you a million dollar tip for passing your test. Clean your plates well remove all mill scale from the backing bar also before you begin! Don’t rush over heat the work piece most important clean slag and clean slag take your time on the restarts. Carry over your beads to the backing bar. Don’t be in a hurry

[@Magquest]

Thank you, it’s so refreshing to see a video of someone welding and actually knows what they’re doing!

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you.

[@thebluecollarwelder]

I like your take on teaching and showing people without being cocky like some these others lol awesome video

[@TaylorWelding]

I appreciate that Mr. blue collar Welder. I’ve been around a lot of welders that were cocky and arrogant. For some reason, it goes with a territory. Thanks again I never want to come off cocky

[@ryanj2071]

I know you're overall opinion of inspectors, and not saying I am or am not one, but regardless...you put out good, real world content with tips that can only be learned through hands-on experience. Unfortunately those lessons often come in the form of mistakes, and you make that very clear as well. We all know that guy thats "been welding 35 years and never had a bust " Gonna keep watching and liking, regardless of what you think about what i may......or may not do for a living haha.

[@vorsprung2330]

Hello dear Chris Very glad to see you Please keep teaching us

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you

[@6pekXX]

Yes Chris! I'm missing your welding videos much more than the ones with the finansial stuff! And learning how to get better in a trade, equips you with a skills which in my humble opinion are one of the biggest investments you can have! God bless you and your family!

[@vorsprung2330]

@@6pekXX i totally agree No one is going to snatch away your knowledge and skills.

[@SFS13-01]

Good to see a video from you Chris! Hope you and yours are well and blessed.

[@TaylorWelding]

@@SFS13-01 thank you

[@dougvazquez6571]

Yep, would have been a better production with good audio, but the photography was really nice. I really like the close up of what is actually going on. Thanks for the nice video.

[@teis79]

Dude, I really appreciate your stick welding videos, they inspire me and are a display of pure craftsmanship which is a rarity these days, keep them coming 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@ls2005019227]

Great video- Glad you're getting the arc shots figured out.

[@72timhall]

You're really smooth with the torch too.Best ive seen

[@scooterinvegas1]

Good stuff. Great at teaching straight forward info without all the BS. Thanks for posting.

[@TaylorWelding]

I appreciate the feedback!

[@boilerhand1]

Good instructional vid. Thank you for teaching others Patience is key, i agree.

[@zeus2292]

Oh hell yeah. Always a treat when you upload!

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you

[@richardhaen]

Very good video, u do a very good job of explaining the way to do it, most of my problems are c ing we’re I am going. I could c what and how u went. Thank u

[@gordonmair377]

Nice to see someone working with a crisp arc to keep the slag behind the weld pool and also holding the edge and forgetting the middle to get a flat weld surface

[@michaelstafford781]

100% correct process, burning into the shoulder on the vertical up to prevent undercut. Exactly what I want to see in a shipyard if I am running a crew. Thank you for the time to show them. 😮🎉

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks, Michael. I worked in a shipyard in South Carolina for a little bit. It was fluxcore.

[@rsmith3033]

thank you for showin us through tha lens ! as far as tha slag i still use my tomahawk but tap tha side & it falls off i love to see a nice bead no grinding

[@TaylorWelding]

10 four thanks for watching

[@terryrust4973]

Very nice! Love the sound of 7018 running - that Excalibur is a great running rod, it runs so nice on DC buzz boxes !

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you for the comment. Atom arc are as good or maybe better

[@nealesmith1873]

Great! Will need to practice this!

[@ypaulbrown]

Thanks Chris…really appreciate this, Paul in Orlando

[@larescats9228]

Beautiful. Chris. I’ve always used ex caliber. Love it Great video as always Larry

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks 👍

[@daleferguson1233]

😮 Great Video 😮

[@gunnerlrr]

As usual good job Your the man

[@johndeninger8905]

Another great video bud, thanks 👍

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you, John. Any ideas?

[@spks-nj7kl]

Good video. I learnt loads. Thanks.

[@claudegermondo2968]

Bonjour de France à Marseille Good job perfect😊😊

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks, Claude from France

[@LarryScott-y3m]

nice arc shot.shows exactly how to wash in the edges

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks Mr larry

[@sudimantanker]

Wooow very nice sir good luck good job success for you Indonesia always support your video thank you so much sir

[@gabrielesposito2735]

Great video Taylor Welding! 🔥 Thank you! 💯

[@TaylorWelding]

Appreciate the feedback!

Do you ever use kemppi remote(to up or lower the amp while welding)? Not sure how common it is in the states. And Yes, I've burned through doing this in class.. Got too greedy instead of waiting a moment.

[@buddhudd1054]

Subbed. Vertical is hard. Im getting tear drops 😭

[@zjtr10since80]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@TaylorWelding]

I hope you can use it to your advantage!

[@whatsbooln7881]

Man you make it look so easy im stuck on vertical 7018 at my school. Also what electrode diameter are you using?

[@scottboykin9487]

Hi Chris, do you have any tips on how to steady your hands and position when welding 7018 uphill. I weld 7018 in every position and get great welds except for uphill. My hands shake so bad, and no matter how much i practice i cant seem to get any better at it.

[@TaylorWelding]

Yes I do. I will make you a video

[@scottboykin9487]

@TaylorWelding that would be great and much appreciated

[@briarpalek9254]

Try draping the welding lead over your shoulder from behind with just enough slack to allow the travel needed for the weld. Bring enough lead over your chest to reach about waist or crotch level. Or perhaps even knee level. You need to be as comfortable as possible for the situation at hand. That will take 95% of the weight of the lead away from your welding hand. Another HUGE help is to find a way to steady yourself against a solid object (generally the structure you are welding), to remove the need to balance in the dark. Steady your breathing, that has a big impact on your weld quality, too. There are times when I have even held my breath for the last couple of inches of weld to remove all movements from breathing. Those weld connections were put under X-ray to rule out any flaws. Failure would result in losing your employment. Lastly, be sure to wear leather work boots and leather gloves, and do NOT tuck your pant legs into your boots. Hot slag dripping down will seek out your tender flesh and roast it. Good luck!

[@cmthumboldt6896]

Great job! I've always used 5p or 6011 for the first pass. But all in all, it was a great presentation. I've also known journeyman welders blow that last 3" out trying to get to the next weld. Bad habit..

[@TaylorWelding]

Awesome! Thank you! I usually do too. But I’ve been on jobs for they only had 7018.

[@keithwarkentin]

Did I miss your instruction or did you tell us what amperage you were using ? And if you used that rod for a root pass would it be wise to use a thicker rod for the 2nd pass and if so would you use the same amperage for a thicker rod? Can you do a root pass with a 7018 and then use a 6011 for your 2nd pass or is it better to use the same rod type? 😀🇨🇦

[@TaylorWelding]

It was 7018 all the way. If you’re going to use a cellular rod, it probably needs to be first. But it really depends on whatever the client wants

[@mikeperks2897]

Nice job easy explanation thanks

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

Great advice!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jeffharper7579]

I need to get me another welder and learn to weld vertical, most days at work I can do a decent horizontal weld but not vertical.

[@Hoodamax]

Great arc shots! I have some cast aluminum TIG welds in my future, and I would really like to know how to set up to record the welds while I'm learning. Then I could send the shots to a pro like you, or post them to see what I'm doing wrong on a junk part, to get the proper technique for the good parts. These are old harley pieces that I would like to save. Is there any way you could post a how-to video or some pics of your arc shot setup? Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@TaylorWelding]

iPhone dark setting with a dark lens

[@JeffreyWindley-n4i]

What I do is on the root. I jam the rod in there and a tight root . That makes my welds look good . Welding to hot will make you speed up and mess up . Welding takes practice , time , and patience . I polished my skills welding acid soaked metals .

[@doglegjake6788]

Nice work !

[@lukearcher886]

Thanks Chris!

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you!

[@fastbusiness]

Is "holding the toes" the key to preventing undercut with the 7018 rod on vertical up?

[@TaylorWelding]

@@fastbusiness yes if you go over there and don’t stay long enough, it’ll undercut it

[@acs66562]

I started welding in 1987. I think the biggest problem with most welders just starting out is unrealistic expectations. You might get some decent results fairly soon, but you have to burn buckets of rods to get the consistency to be a good welder.

[@TaylorWelding]

Easy to do hard to be good at

[@jamesbrooks5442]

Start with 7014 it's a very smooth welding rod make shure to use ac rods on ac welder

[@Arriowolf]

Hey Taylor, thank you for the video! Im in school and struggling with my 6010 open root with 7018 fill n cap. Root is good, but my 7018 virtical up is terrible. I get really fat/thick beads in the middle and arc blow. Am i not pausing enough on the toes?

[@TaylorWelding]

Maybe. Send your welding pictures to [e-mail]

[@albertwilson386]

Great video

[@neizyl18]

Hello! Sr can I apply at your company? Since I have 3 more years experience of different kind welding. And working abroad is one of my dream.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

what set up are you using to get your arc shots? Thanks in advance

[@TaylorWelding]

iPhone with a cutting lens

[@rustyshahan935]

Thanks for the video. Too much heat, arc blow and undercut are usually issues with my 7018 verticals. I am starting a project I’d love your input on. A 60’x62’ corrugated grain silo that they want a 10’x10’ overhead door cut into. Any thoughts?

[@TaylorWelding]

Box it in. Is my first thought

[@BillyCaldwell-m2k]

Chris, what is your opinion of “weld engineers” who spec that they don’t want weaves, and want you to run stringers on vertical welds?

[@TaylorWelding]

Great question. That weld really was too big. It would be considered a wave for sure. I’m not sure why they do that. In my opinion, it’s no big deal as long as your flux isn’t drying up behind you. But it doesn’t matter what my opinion is. If they won’t stringers, you got to give them stringers.

[@SouthernGround]

Many moon's ago the Navy sent me to "high pressure plate welding school at a shipyard on the east coast, all we did was vert and horizontal overhead" stringers, no weavywobbly what so ever, all 3/8" V'ed w/ a backer plate. the reason they told us not to weave was the risk of trapping slag. I did as ordered and got my thumb print on a piece of paper three months later. I think I suffer from 7018 vertical PTSD to this day over that ordeal 😳​@@TaylorWelding

[@6pekXX]

I'm just about to make a rack in the garage of a friend of mine and I'm gonna use angle ~ 2" × 2" × 3/16" for the verticals and horisontal frames for the shelfs, for which I'm gonna use 3/4" plywood. I think to use 3/32" 7018 and I'm gonna have a lot of short fillets and butts in overhead, vertical and horizontal positions. Overal dimentions are around 13' × 9' × 2'. My question Chris is, should I bevel the ends of the members (with some landing) or not? Thank you in advance!

[@TaylorWelding]

I wouldn’t. When you’re talking about shelves and plywood it doesn’t really matter.

[@6pekXX]

@TaylorWelding Thank you for the answer! We changed the angle with 1 3/4" × 1 3/4" × 5/32". I didn't bevel the edges and still melted the edges on a couple of places. Using ~80 amps for 3/32 7018 works good for me and my lack of experience. 🤭 God bless!

[@TalRohan]

when you weld up hill like that are you still watching the weld pool? awesome welds btw thanks for sharing

[@TaylorWelding]

Yes I am! Watch where you go And also watch where you've been

[@Jessewren1968]

Where can I get one of those stubby rod savers?

[@TaylorWelding]

stubbyrodsaver.com whenever it's up and running

[@ronmckee8132]

Most just want to make video think I (we )will get bored so they play at 2x speed ... How do I learn from that? Thank you Thank you Thank you

[@rafalfediuk505]

Damn!! Didn't even clean his plate before hand and still totally killed it!!

[@berwidwhitaker2360]

Nice weld... X-ray quality

[@steven458791]

Your tip about using white out instead of soapstone helped me out.

[@TaylorWelding]

I am glad you found it helpful!

[@6pekXX]

White out?

[@botsbass842]

​@6pekXX yeah get yourself a white out pen for marking steel that you're going to cut with a torch, it works great

[@MinaHazrati-g2c]

Really nice

[@wilmarmoss5211]

Awesome Bud ..

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you!

[@theessexhunter1305]

Very nice, not easy filming and welding

[@nocryers1173]

what makes the red areas?

[@smittyp6684]

When is the new stubby rod saver gonna be available

[@TaylorWelding]

We are waiting on the web nerds

[@smittyp6684]

🤣 that could be a long wait

[@timberslasher4899]

I guess this is a dumb question as much welding as I have done on big ol' equipment. But... Do you often choose 3/32 to run vertical? And upside down? Reason I ask is I hardly ever use anything under 1/8 unless its smaller welding in tight spots or something im trying to keep cool like a hydraulic cylinder rod. But it makes sense that 3/32 may be an easier choice because although I have no trouble running 1/8 in most any position (with the right machine), I do sometimes struggle if I try to run 5/32 in an odd position. Too much heat needed to burn the rod I suppose. Most of the time I won't run 5/32 vertical but I have never really thought about dropping from 1/8 to 3/32 specifically because of weld position. I must admit I have gotten frustrated enough a time or two on vertical or upside down outside of the shop that I have figured out how to get a mig to it, and have considered a suitcase...lol. But most of the time my Bobcat and my Idealarc have no trouble with anything, and if they do it's mainly me. I have one of those lil' Harbor 225 titanium stick machines that I like to use when something is far out the door of the shop where my Idealarc 250 cables wont reach. The Lincoln or Miller struggle at nothing, but that little HF welder struggles to keep a 1/8 burning under 90 or 95 amps, which is about where 1/8 likes to run vertical, maybe even less with the Lincoln or my Bobcat 250 for that matter (don't use Bobcat unless really necessary mainly because mine is an LP gas model and I like to keep my 6 cylinders full incase of power outage). Not sure why that little welder struggles there, because in a position where you can turn it on up you can almost melt those tiny leads and not trip its duty cycle. It just does not accel in lower amps. Maybe thats an inverter thing vs transformer? Or maybe its a 300 pound Lincoln vs 15 pound HF thing...lol? I am working on a CSI slasher saw frame right now and I have a pile of 3/32 9018 and a few pounds of 7018, maybe I will give them a try on that little machine in vertical.

[@TaylorWelding]

A Smaller is more forgiving. I use the bigger odds when filling. Most of the time I’m not welling on really thick material and 1/8 and 5/32 just get too hot. Unless you can stayon top of

[@fafa8447]

Good job

[@xAKB7]

Yes a new vid!

[@jasonchampion9932]

Thank you ! Sabine parish, LA

[@TaylorWelding]

You are welcome, Sabine Parish!

[@XMan-ub8zf]

what make/model electrode holder is that

[@Drobert882-ix3zf]

Hay thanks I needed that lol

[@FredDelva-s5e]

What do you mean it’s starting to crown? Does that mean the weld is getting too thick?

[@jamesbrooks5442]

I mostly do just like you do 7018 is the strongest one

[@reloadNshoot]

Actually 12018 has a much higher tensile yield strength. I have welded a shit ton of that.. 7018 is on the low end of strength of low hydrogen rods but it's the standard and takes care of most jobs.

[@Mr416cat]

If you mentioned it I didn't catch it are you running AC or DC

[@TaylorWelding]

Dc 7018 is a dc rod

[@Mr416cat]

I guess you didn't know 7018 comes in AC or DC

[@zstang01]

Damn your a good welder man

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks bud

[@ChristianSeitz-u4k]

Yea man I like doing a 3/32 so I can watch my heat and then come back with a 1/8 to fill and cap

[@grumpyguysoutdoors]

It is definitely hard to make your self wait.

[@haldanson2183]

Biggest thing I tell people when using 7018 uphill or overhead is ......slow down! Make a puddle, and take it with you!

[@TaylorWelding]

That’s good instruction

[@BERZOweldingprojects2022]

Very Nice

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks

[@gilhernandez605]

How about welding inside corners?

[@TaylorWelding]

That’s always tough

[@gilhernandez605]

@@TaylorWelding I hope that you would do a video on it sometime.

[@mikebaron4525]

I Enjoy Stick Welding

[@TaylorWelding]

Me too

[@stevesmith2171]

I can out weld you. Know for a fact I can't out video you! Keep throwing the things out there that the click bait channels won't bubba. 👍

[@BobbyThompson-x7q]

What 7014 good for

[@reloadNshoot]

In my past life as a welder I always used 7014 is a flat or very slight uphill position. It has a heavy but fairly fast freezing flux. It will usually peel upwards and easy to chip/clean. Always used 7/32" or 1/4" rods on heavy welds, you have to have some amps behind it for good penetration and deposition rates.

[@MrPipeliner99]

Yep hold the toes.

[@jake-mv5oi]

Same technique for uphill butt welds?

[@johnnybenoit841]

Puddle /size of a dime stay in the puddle move the rod slightly up and across repeat anytime your welding over head try this or that matter all the time you'll see the difference in your welds / relax put your lead over the shoulder it gets the weight off of the heavy cable which feels like it's always pulling your hand down. Bend your rod at a 90° angle while in your lead it gives you better control of the rod. let the puddle tell you when to move fill in your undercut/ puddle

[@TaylorWelding]

Sounds perfect

[@TaylorWelding]

You’ve done this before for sure

[@Pete9999100]

Watching this welding video.. Do I need to wear a welding helmet ?

[@TaylorWelding]

If you want

[@I.W.439]

Semi-Pro

[@dougdillenbeck-jz1gd]

Wanna impress me do some overhead

[@dankrzeminski6370]

It’s so hard to do it wrong lol

[@mattywho8485]

On your thumbnail, "too" has two o's

[@MegaRiffraff]

👍🏻

[@dankrzeminski6370]

Hardest thing to teach a welder is to just stop when its going bad lol

[@TaylorWelding]

It was for me. I was a hard case.

[@georgesimpson3113]

How about telling us what makes it too hot? You keep saying it's too hot but I can't see why. It looks fine to me... a little too much build up but, not bad. What am I supposed to look for, to be too hot?

[@TaylorWelding]

Just all the symptoms. Up in the middle. Buckshot. Hard to manipulate Etcetera

[@neshazzz]

your name ISNT taylor????

[@TaylorWelding]

Last name