Mig Welding Technique Taught by Old Timer

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I learned this mig welding technique over 20 years ago and have gotten a lot of mileage out of it. I use it for almost everything because it is simple and it works. What more could you ask for?
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[@littlemoo52]

Any time an old timer gives you a tip it's a tip worth listening to.

[@karbonxiii]

This is not true. I mean we hope it is, but the older I get the more I realize alot of these "Old timers" were never good, never got good, but because their hair got white all of a sudden their wisdom is solid gold. Any tip given by anyone who is knowledgeable or proficient at something is worth listening to. Age does not necessarily make you worth listening to. unfortunately.

[@_Wai_Wai_]

@@karbonxiii some people may be good at very particular things. but be dumb at most things. For instance, I would not listen to my mother about anything, except for maybe cooking tips.

[@jacobpereira7045]

Papa Bear that’s true, it’s the most useful information coming from someone with so much experience

[@jonhunt5408]

KZbin commenters excellently exhibit the Dunning-Krueger effect. Especially on skilled work training videos. Just ask the keyboard welders for links to their videos. What no link? Yep, just some inexperienced, overconfident keyboard trolls.

[@johnstone8760]

I've been a welder for 30+ yrs. In all except under water welding, but I have some friends that have and told me that they have had to deal with jelly fish a lot. So yes I am a old school welder...

[@TheRunereaper]

I've worked on ships all my life and have always been in awe of the welders' skills. My last 20 years have been on aluminium ships and some of the welders' work is sheer artistry. It's only when you are as bad a welder as me that you can appreciate the talent these men have.

[@jeepcollector91]

That is the way I have MIG welded for the past 20+ years. Since nobody taught me how to weld properly, I always figured I wasn't doing it correctly though it always worked good. After seeing this video, I feel much better about my welds. Thanks for that.

[@joepriebe6068]

Thanks for all your efforts, I watch all your videos and have learned a lot from them. I'm commenting to thank you for a couple tips in particular. This one using cursive e's and using aluminum to block a steel weld from going too far. I just returned from a pheasant hunt in South Dakota. The farmer broke a sickle bar on his combine mid harvest on a Sat morning. Last time this happened it was a $1200 repair and would have meant three days down time before he could get a replacement part installed. My hunting partner took apart a small section of the sickle bar, used an old aluminum license plate to shield the broken bar from the bar it rides on. I then welded the two halves back together using your techniques. Down time for the farmer was an hour and a half, cost was a few feet of mig wire. He finished the soy bean harvest without issue. I wouldn't have been able to do the weld without the aluminum trick I got from one of your videos. I do mig, tig , gas and stick with no formal schooling. All my training has come from your channel and a couple others. What you are doing has a huge impact on a lot of people, and is greatly appreciated. Joe

[@justincunningham1976]

ALWAYS listen to the old timers. Welding school and two decades of shop experience helped me to learn. Listening to men in the trade that have been doing longer than I've been alive taught me more than the previous combined and helped secure a $60k+ a year spot in a precision fab shop. Shut your mouth and open your ears. That J.

[@tedpeek76]

justincunningham1976 Im a 5th generation wood worker. Old timers are the encyclopedias of their craft. You'd be amazed at what tips you can pick up from someone who has 20 plus years of experience. Just in random conversations

[@leegenix]

$60,000 a year?..I'm turning in my spatula for a Stinger.

[@whiplash8277]

Worked in a shop myself...mostly TIG on aluminum industrial duct work, but plenty of MIG and stick too, as well as some layout and custom work. I loved welding, but it's been years now.

[@johnmacdonald5483]

I only wish there were more like you. In my day I would love picking the brains of older tradesmen. Now it seems no one is listening everybody knows everything cause they seen it on u tube. People are waiting for you to breath so they can interject. Anyway , good for you and its paid off. EVEN BETTER.

[@michaelszczys8316]

No welding school but 40+ years shop experience. Wish I was making 60k

[@bend.9069]

I've been practicing my welding on some scrap metal I have sitting in my garage and just want to thank you for showing this technique. I feel like my welding has improved a lot just from seeing this.

[@brianlewis6254]

People make fun of things learned on KZbin….all I can say is I’ve learned a lot from watching this man…..what a true gem to the art of welding. Not only is he a master of the trade, but he can communicate and teach it with no ego, he never boasts or brags. He’s helped me in many ways and he has no clue I even exist. He’s a good human being 👍

[@jimzivny1554]

That's what my first high school welding shop teacher taught us. He was a fabricator in the Air Force for 20+yrs before he retired and started teaching in an A+P program high school. He made us draw a half page of different size circles on lines then a half page free hand. I've used this technique working on cars and trucks including chassis repair, fabrication, installing snow plows and tailgates. No failures, gas, mig or tig.

[@michaelosmon]

Mine too...Mr. Merriman

[@jminkvihubyb]

Seems like a good way for me to practice before I take my cert test. Thanks

[@karenschrader8068]

Jim Zivn

[@Hotchips1]

I also got taught this at tech school in Australia. I think that most welders that have attended welding school would be taught this technique. Still great to watch.

[@paulk5311]

in my welding class we started out on oxy/acet welding before moving on to smaw. there we would do flat then onto vertical down followed by vertical up and then overhead before winding up with smaw pipe. by the time we went through all that the mig was a cinch and my instructor just told me to go out and and run a few welds and see how it turned out. i think i was on mig about a day before testing it was so easy after so long with stick. then onto tig which i loved the most. i found tig was easy after doing all that oxy/acet welding prior.

[@Wilson20093]

I learned that technique back in high school and it worked great for me. Gives you great looking welds that hold up to your tests. In college I was questioned by an instructor about it and once he tested multiple welds that had been done that way he finally laid off me. Great video!!

[@charlesdjones1]

Thanks as always. Second time through school for welding, first time was a wasted 4 months at a community college, this time its at Tulsa. Neither school is perfect but in the end its all in what you put into it. These videos from you really help thousands of students everyday. There are some real hacks posting weld videos all over KZbin but you most definitely aren't one.

[@michaelwhite9845]

Best welding tips on youtube

[@jasongrady8590]

I know nothing about welding (yet), so I appreciate the video. I always crack up at how quick people in the comments section are to spew hateful remarks at each other over the video content. If all these people are such experts, why are they here watching a how-to video in the first place? (Feel free to hurl insults at me for commenting.)

[@deletedaccount7974]

Ik I had practice yesterday after school I sucked today I got the hang of It takes practice so be patient I wish u the best of luck

[@1pcfred]

+Jason Grady Things that interest people attract their attention. Practitioners are often fans of their field of endeavor too.

[@bobreichel]

+Robert Watson Best way to learn is to do and constantly test yourself. Have pride and be willing to try different procedures. Nuke welders constantly test themselves. It keep them on top of there game. Do not allow yourself to be tided to just doing 1 or two types of welding. The more you learn the better you get. Different process test your skills and push you to improve. I have done welding for 42 years in Aviation, Cryogenics (Meaning tanks that hold liquid nitrogen, oxygen, and helium.) also done welding on flight simulators for Private as well as for the Government and for NASA. In my opinion never limit yourself. keep learning and enjoy what you do. From a (ferrous non-ferrous metal fusion specialist.) :)

[@casper1240]

I know m8 these so called experts probably dont even own a welder or have never welded anything in there sad lives

[@TORCHish]

ide call bullshit on the 7018 not being used on the root as I have a 6 g T.S.S.A. 2 inch pipe ticket that was completely done with 7018 root to cap. I have also done testing for a company with 8018 root to cap as well the reason 6010 is used on the root is because it is such a fast flow and fast freeze process that allows you better consistant control for the root besides 60 series rods are not low hydrogen rods and are way more brittle than 70 series low hydrogen rods

[@MA.CUTLER]

People like this guy makes people a good welder... going to school will have you all jacked up...🤷🏾‍♂️

[@destroya_2345]

You’re the old timer now! Thank you very much for the tip!

[@weldingwithravi956]

I'm a welding profesional for more than 10 years. And this video is definitely one of the most realistic and professional video I came across on KZbin.

[@azza9423]

I can tell this technique is very close to your heart, anytime someone shows me something, I take it very personal, in the sense that their experience and teachings are vital to me, because should I ignore their advice, it is not only an insult to their time and their skills as well as them, it is an insult to the countless experiences passed on from generation tradesman to generation tradesman... Information from people with plenty of experience is vital in the learning process of young-ish (23 years old) minds like mine, it's just a shame my tradesman went to go work in the mines, but I will never forget what he taught me. Of course the downside is, there are people out there who don't exactly know anything and pass down falsified information without realising the repercussions of such actions.

[@killuminati8194]

Whoa. That was awesome.

[@DuchessofEarlGrey]

+Azza ​ Of course, it's also annoying when they ALL want to pass down information, and it's all different, and you get confused and screw up and get angry...

[@TeflonDonz4444]

Well said

[@azza9423]

Thank you everyone :)

[@FranchiseSIX5]

+Merlyn Pyndragon Your anger sounds like a personal issue, not a welding technique.

[@1-shotslinger108]

The guys that criticize this guy should be making their own videos Because this guy is a good weldor.

[@anonanonymous3456]

I watched all of your videos before I went to school...I passed school for MIG,TIG and STICK with flying colors....and I wanna thank you for all your hard work in showing everything to do and how to do it. I took it all to heart and it impressed the instructors. Lol. 😎

[@workonitm8]

I gotta tell you, those are the prettiest mig welds I've ever seen.

[@kiwidiesel5071]

Thanks for the effort making this, I regularly might this way now and only thru trial and error did I stumble upon this technique. It is a great way to have professional looking welds especially when you don't weld daily to keep your skills sharp. I am a heavy diesel tech working on construction equipment and when I have to break out the not so current welding skills this style helps everytime. Cheers.

[@tripledstickers]

From watching your videos I noticed the distance you keep is very critical to keep the weld going smooth. I think if more people would watch more videos like yours they would see how easy it is when you see it done right and just duplicate what they see. I'm currently welding without my tip with flux core wire and from watching your videos my welds are working out great.

[@skyliner32gtr65]

Ppl that leaves negative comments on this video has no life what so ever.... this guy has opened up his experience and knowledge and passing on to others... Show some respect cause not every master's of every trade in the world will past on straight forward easy and effective techniques... i never weld before and I'm great full for the knowledge that he has past on... thanks for uploading this helpful video 👍👍👍

[@nifty1940]

Don't give a hoot for the "professional/tradesmen long experienced" commentators here, this bloke would out weld me, and so many, day in and day out. I hate nit-pickers. This bloke is HIGHLY skilled and if you want to naysay, put up your own work and add to the body of his lessons.

[@pauldyer4773]

Jody puts out a video a week and his welds always look perfect.

[@drizler]

EXACTLY. Well said!

[@Daltonleach11]

This is how I learned to mig weld, I now use a stitch 95% of the time. Beautiful looking welds and walking out of the puddle and coming back helps dig deep in front of the puddle and let’s the puddle freeze a bit before washing back over it. You have to be careful in over head as sometimes I have found that the pause required for this technique can cause the puddle to sag too much.

[@chrisrasku2261]

Finally another welder who knows what he is doing.

[@luciusirving5926]

That old timer that did and showed you this squigly line welding technique was badass. Gotta reconsider getting a mig welder, and have underestimated it's performance on thick mild steel. All in all, mig welding plate steel is easier than welding on cast iron, without nickel or nickel alloy filler material.

[@yevrahhipstar3902]

Spot on! Exactly the technique I figured out for myself after many years of welding. It was an adaptation or progession of techniques used for solid wire pipe butts and vertical up fillets. Gun angle; push gives a wider, flatter, shallower bead. Drag gives a narrow, high, deep bead.

[@pyromaniac12345]

I'm going to start practicing mig welding soon so this video helps massively. Concise and straight to the point.

[@superjamesworld]

This looks great. I'm just getting started with my mig welder so this is the technique I'm going to try.

[@austinsaunders2616]

I watched this video 3 years ago and to this day this is how i mig weld. looks amazing, its even, and for a young welder like me picking up a good technique like this early is gonna impact my future for the best

[@joshuasantiago788]

I took a welding class in highschool don't regret it. My welding instructor showed us this

[@maxcohen13]

This is the first time I've seen someone suggest a welding pattern, then _actually do it and back it up with the example._ Well done, very helpful. Thanks!

[@Waltkat]

Beautiful beads. Thanks for the tip!

[@johnhilder645]

Jodie does a great job in showing you all his experience and it helps novices learn much easier. Every welder has their own legacy of doing things and that's fine. Listen and learning will make you the welder you want 2 be some day. The welding procedures defines the method of welding and compliances.

[@markf.4063]

This is essentially the way I was taught to stick weld in high school. Now that I think about it I learned a lot in that class and not just about welding. Mr. Portman I know you are no longer with us but thank you.

[@antoleyo3857]

I am an electrician, in my eyes (and my heart, ofcourse) this is absolutely state of the art. Cheers for your

[@richardnutting9497]

Other welders always try to find fault with your work, But they will never say "what a great weld job.

[@BigBADArt89]

+Richard Nutting im a welder (3 years) and even i know i'm not the best, but im great. trust me i feel like punching anyone who thinks they're the best, so far every welder ive encountered always try to put others down, ego trip.

[@stevea5985]

I.iN.T.J - And depending on where you work and what your welding , the bead gets primed and painted and nobody realy see's your work correct ? I just started welding and work with an experienced welder and I ask for advise to improve , as soon as the ego kicks in I walk away . Plus if your welding like exhaust systems under a car or what not , who is going to see or judge if your beads are perfect ?

[@stevea5985]

I.iN.T.J - Hey I'm just saying that there are the internet experts , and the ones who realy know what they are doing . Since we are on the net , and we are only reading ones words an we realy don't know if what they are saying is true .

[@stevea5985]

I.iN.T.J - I already can it's pretty easy

[@stevea5985]

I.iN.T.J - When a video starts with , I'm not an experienced welder . But hey at least they are trying right ? I don't see Alot of videos by these internet experts claiming they have 30+ years experience . Plus what makes one an " expert " at any given field when are updates on technology and there is always something new to learn

[@jarrett5624]

Appreciate your time and the video , I'm 51 years old and just now trying to learn how to weld. I know absolutely nothing about the process , But your beads look close to perfect to me.

[@stevehollingsworth5750]

Don't understand the thumbs down from anyone, took my 1st pipe test in 9/20/79, almost 40yrs in the Trade, you young welders, listen to EVERYONE who is willing to show you or help you in this Trade, matters not what weld process, learn all you can adout changing molecular structure with heat and make your next weld better than the one you just made. Always be Welder Proud and not a Dick!

[@69virgin1966]

Nice tip for a beginner like me. Thanks

[@pennywisetheclown9090]

Wow look at the penetration into both pieces being welded, the heat discolouring alone is as straight and true as the bead. Man i wish i could lay it down that nice, shop is too cheap for good equipment :(

[@wade5941]

Not a welder, but have to say them is some of the best looking welds I have ever seen.

[@raymackey8031]

I've been a stick welder for over 60 years, but I just can get the hang of the material speed and heat settings....winding up with a foot of wire sticking out and hung up makes me a little more than testy! But I personally appreciate your time and effort with YOU TUBE... passing on what you know means there will always be someone behind you !!! Thanks! R

[@Duppavich]

I was taught never to weave a root run due to less penetration. But I don't see anything wrong with what he did there! I'm sure there are always expectations (boom welding maybe). I think with welding, there is more than one way to skin a cat as well as people having their own personal technique. Cool vid :)

[@LabRat355]

You are correct. If you whip or manipulate the puddle on a weld test or certification. You will fail. When xrayed you will see a sawtooth pattern in the weld that is prone to cracking

[@onyx4969]

@@LabRat355 so the e tip is pointless then?

[@shaneprestidge8097]

Push for solid wire pull for flux core. No need to move in circles just a steady hand and steady speed, the right settings and you will have an awesome weld.

[@horatiohornbie7395]

True story: I've been referencing Weldingtipsandtricks since way back when it was just an online forum... Helped me out a lot way back when I was just starting out. Now I'm an instructor myself and use his videos in my classroom. Anyway.... Here's the scenario, weaves look really nice but when everyone's trying to use 100 clamps and STILL have to use the brake-press to straighten it out, try running the part WITHOUT the weave and see what happens... you're welcome.

[@jeffjones951]

You're the first person I have heard agree with me about pulling a weld. I taught myself to weld and I pull welds always and have never had any problem with the strength of my welds.

[@Bluelightbandit]

It's crazy being new at welding and reading through some of these comments. Push don't pull! Pull don't push! It doesn't really matter, do whatever feels better! And everyone making a statement feels that they are 100% correct! Some are bashing the video and some are praising it. Makes it difficult for a novice welder to know what information he should take in and what to discard.

[@casper1240]

I personally find the left to right pull method the best no doubt ill be corrected by someone whos never welded a thing in there whole life

[@colto2312]

Depends if your left or right handed. Never welded. As an artist its easier and more natural to extend your arm away from your heart than it is to bring it towards it during prolonged work. But what do I know.

[@Bluelightbandit]

coltin engle Thanks for your honesty lol!

[@tylervxxx9256]

Push > pull unless u have to.

[@LT-fm8ei]

i learned to always push when using a mig gun from my welding instructor

[@benoittardy9979]

Been welding on bulk tank...all verticals down hand (or downhill) welding with 7018instead of 7048(everybody does that,if you'r not working for a company that gives you 7048).My partners and I got full X-Ray shots full good,and we're really proud....not something to get a fuss about but still......If you guys got welding tips I'willingly open to get them....'till I die I will never be satisfied.Just like I said ...welding is art....don't ever forget that

[@AllodialTitle]

I've been watching your channel for years. I'm not a pro but my welding has come on so much thanks to you. This video helped so much. Many thanks.

[@robertsteinmetz3181]

Just for a change, not a critic. Been welding steel and aluminum for over 30 years and that is not only a very nice weld but a very good not overly complicated tutorial for a beginner.

[@BriggsGuy54]

I was taught this too by an "old timer" but it was when i went to college for welding that i was taught about how this method looks good and i still do this at home too but it IS NOT used for structural or anything requiring great penetration. What happens when you go back in the circle is the puddle gets cold and then you circle back into it pushing hot filler into a cold puddle. I was taught zig zags with pauses at each point to build the puddle ( /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ ) as a preferred method as it keeps the puddle flowing and doesn't allow for any material to become cold. I've learnt to be careful about the old timers tips. Once i was working at an automotive shop and i forget what i was doing but the head tech came up to me and said "why are you doing it that way?" so naturally i said "this is how i was taught??" Then he said "Ohhh okay, well i have 28 years of experience and that's not how you do it" Then i said "oh okay, the guy that taught me this way has about 35 years of experience" Then he paused and said "......oh well tell him he's wrong" Since then and including then i've worked at many shops, my advice is to earn as much as you can from different people and let that shape your own opinion as to why you do things your way. Never be ignorant and always look for a better way to do something. There's a thousand ways to skin a deer and they all work great, some work better for some people and not as good for others.

[@jaredschroeder]

Thanks mate

[@KravchenkoAudioPerth]

My shop teacher taught me that Near 40 years ago. But it's as true now as it was then.

[@Nonpresstitute]

Yes i have learned this way and i am no welder but i have built many things and the comments are enough to drive you to drink, i appreciate the reaffirmation in what i already practice, sorry you have to read "everything" do what you love and enjoy the fruits of you hands. Nice stuff, God Bless.

[@bigm9512]

Thanks for the tip. I just started welding school and I'm very excited about it. I will definitely keep this video in mind when I start in the shop. Thanks again!

[@popsoldboats3406]

I learned to weld watching a old guy that never would tell any one how he did anything. I never ask him about welding just if I could help him with anything. For a year or so he always said "Thanks I have this one under control." Then one day out of the blue he ak me to go get a bottle of Iodine out of his tool box and threw his keys at me. I am glad I had fast reflexes or I would have lost teeth. That day he told me hours worth of stuff as he kept putting iodine in a cast iron frame he was repairing. Years latter I put it to use repairing drill heads on a 10 inch well drill by putting all new teeth in. The Forman got mad because he thought someone bought new drills. Then everyone point at me and he was smiling like the cat from Alice. Thanks for the tips on the tips.....

[@chadthun9856]

Why would you put iodine in a cast iron frame?

[@maxjansson3672]

I have no idea why I'm here, I have never welded in my entire life

[@markmolberg9699]

+Max Jansson Maybe you're exploring a new career?

[@lopendepaddo]

+Max Jansson so now you have the info to start :)

[@loosewheels1000]

+Max Jansson because you are a frustrated welder in the back of your mind !!

[@BuckingHorse-Bull]

+Max Jansson called a youtube black hole

[@mceperformance8978]

Me either, but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night.

[@RicTester]

I learned to stick weld decades ago - and have only just started MIG welding. This video is of great value.

[@tommybenham3833]

Iv done all sorts of welding, structural steal, welding components for jcbs etc and have been a coded welder for 15 years and I say this video is pretty good for someone who wants to learn and advance there skills.

[@johnnyturbo8460]

Thanks for the great tips! Damn those are some good looking welds.. i know what I'm going to try in the morning :-)

[@rogerfossette2097]

Morning sir, I have a problem with alot of guys doing film on how to weld... I can weld most things and feel pretty good on the job itself... But!!! I know I am no welder and I can stick, mig, and tig buy again I am no welder.... I can make it look how ever one would want to want it... But still I am no welder, With about two years of schooling learning types of metal and gases, rods, filler types and why I might be a pretty good welder.... I know enough to see that you are a professional and have some faith in what you are trying to put out... My problem most of the people watching you on film see a good bead and think now that is how its done... Explain to them... learning to run a good bead on metal does not mean you can go and weld a spindle or cut a frame and weld it back to together.... I had a close friend killed on a construction job because the " the welder welded a man lift and it broke at 40 feet" ... My friend was just walking along the job site..... The welder did not take into the job of the two different types of metal and the outside weather being so cold..... It take so much more to being a welder than a bead that look good but we really have no idea of its strength..... good luck to all and there is nothing wrong not knowing, we just have to admit its a on going education to be a professional anything... Thanks and I look forward to more of your incite...

[@elc0n]

I dont know where you live, but here in Norway you are not allowed to weld anything that has with human safty to do, unless you are an educated welder. Cranes,lifts,carframes etc. The welds also have to be shot with radiation to see if the welds are good or bad. They can look good, but you cant see inside the welds. It does not matter if you have been welding for 15 years. Safty first. Sorry for your loss! May your friend rest in peace!

[@rogerfossette2097]

Midwest, Chicago....Cold winters.... Yes ANSI says every time you weld on a man made life it must be x rayed and tested..... You think it gets done.... not...... Jody does try to point out try to know what you are doing before you do it but there are guys on here that are dangerous... We cheaping any skilled person when we we think we can do things that took others years to do.... But I retired now... I do not have to worrk about such things, but I do....

[@mr_enigmatic]

Roger Fossette ^^^ THIS ^^^Words of wisdom.

[@Evokun]

What a beautiful welding job. I just bought a MIG machine myself and will be testing out this technique. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@jertap9415]

Fantastic beads, I'm learned on arc welding in high school and trade school and at that time mig welding was not introduced to me yet but now im thinking of getting back into welding after almost 20 years, this tip is very useful.

[@YarmouthMark]

I am just starting out and know nothing. I am English and find the comments by Lee Riddiough rather shameful. No-one from one particular country is the best, everyone is different. We all strive to do the best we can. Arrogance = Ignorance if you ask me. To the poster thank you for the video, I shall try this method. :-)

[@phelanrocks1]

I MIG welded (GMAW) short and spray for 12 years. Now I Stick & Flux Core. Great video, good consistent techniques, good presentation and nice beads.

[@billstmaxx]

in my experience it has a lot to do with the welder and the gas used. its mostly getting the speed and heat setting correct

[@barryking8966]

BILLSTMA

[@scarzdeztro3387]

Clams. Current. Length of arc. Manipulation, speed of travel.

[@michaelszczys8316]

So many different factors going on. In MiG welding they are all going on so fast all at the same time. You have to train your head to handle them all automatically. When it comes to pushing versus pulling, in MiG welding it doesn’t matter a whole lot one way or the other, what I have found is that pushing just makes more spatter shoot off the end all over the place while in pulling most spatter that may be shooting off the end goes right into the puddle. That’s about it. Unbelievable just how much guys in a shop will argue about it.

[@Sassenhaim]

For Gas use the next trick : if the cup has a 10mm opening use at least 10 liters of gas. If it's 12mm use 12 liters

[@1966cambo]

@@michaelszczys8316 also penetration is different......

[@jonmcgill533]

Great videos Cody, I was a pro for 10 yrs, welding cylinders prepairing for sub-arc upto 150mm/6" inch to you American's. With stick before mig came in. Now I'm just an old hobby welder, best skill there is, used mig sets with very basic settings these mig welders today are someting else😊

[@TheChadPad]

This is great. Thank you. I am learning mig welding now and I have already gotten through horizontal stick welding. Very different beast

[@jeffreybaker8467]

These welds are as good as you can get, i know i have been welding for 50 years. All you knockers here dont know what you are talking about. Lets have a look at some of yours, by the way i am a panelbeater and welding light guage even butt welding and fusion welding with oxy and no filler rod.

[@issackrupps8229]

If after 50 years you didnt know that this was in fact WRONG then now is the time to listen old man !

[@danielmcbain8097]

No filler ? lets hope your parent material holds up

[@jeffbaker655]

I didnt say filler as bondo,look up fusion oxy welding without and rod.

[@jeffbaker655]

Tell me what was Wrong in your comment.

[@michaelszczys8316]

Get a job welding things that have to be leak tested. That will make you good. Learn how to run your welds together so they don’t leak at the joint, that will make you good. Learn how to weld something so that after it is all welded and cooled it is the size and shape it is supposed to be. That will make you good

[@tabcreedence6553]

I like to start with a 'W" when i do this so my welds always say "weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee" it makes my day more fun

[@rrrusted2883]

That's hilarious! I enjoyed that one!

[@stevenblack268]

I'm a novice, I have just begun welding classes. Mig is what I'm in for, my first time welding was last week. Thanks for the insight.

[@jeremyarnold629]

Just got an old 1986 millermatic 200 with new gun and ground clamp, nice old machines your vids are helping me out getting it dialed in, thanks for everything Jody and by the way the new tig finger co and the furick cups are flat out awesome thanks again.

[@filmjarvis81]

actually this is the way i obtained a good result for the first time while learning but my teachers once saw it and told me is useless to do that for a straight line, anyway i still use it expecially in the corners...

[@raginroadrunner]

Many times the push method cannot be used. You have no choice but to drag the wire. Welder since 1963...

[@hiro16ification]

I've never welded but I really want to learn. In what situations wouldn't you be able to push the puddle along?

[@DONK3YPUNCH33]

raginroadrunner thank u, any welder who said always push never pull isnt a welder they just watch to many videos. shit gets in the way, so often the situation is what dictates weather you push or pull. i guess if they cant push it they just dont weld it.

[@hiro16ification]

Thank you!DONK3YPUNCH33

[@BigPlaneFixer]

Lol...my step dad was a welder and despite his best efforts to teach me to weld, this video with the illustration showing the technique is what I needed all those years ago. Very nice quick to the point video. Many thanks!!!

[@switchgearw66]

Always good to see different techniques at play.

[@frequencyzx11]

Could this technique also be applied to stick, I usually do it with 7018 and it works just fine but i'm not sure if it is the entirely correct way to do it, could you also just drag the stick in whatever direction that you are welding and yield a similar looking bead?

[@LightGesture]

with 7018, no occil is needed, really use a triangle technique

[@thenugster1]

FREQUENCYZX11

[@leago2917]

FREQUENCYZX11

[@burple54]

I just drag with the 7018

[@richardyelich6026]

FREQUENCYZX11 u

[@BJSmith-sp1dh]

I am tired of all these guy saying that it is never correct to weld down hill. That is but crap. If the employer wants it fast and pretty and the engineering says down hill is strong enough for the application then down hill it is! I have found that "never" is a big word. There are always exceptions to every rule.

[@blakekenley1000]

B.J. Smith I'd agree, especially if the man running the gun is skilled and welding a correctly prepared joint

[@isaacwhite7411]

Exactly,Im combination welder and if machine is set right you run a good deep burn in bead down hill and look like it's flat welded and very strong.

[@michaelszczys8316]

Like I have said before, in the real world sometimes you have to stand on your head. Sometimes the only choice is welding downhill. So what? You do the best possible downhill. I once operated a robot arm welder that welded seams on metal boxes. The only possible position was downhill welding with the gun itself pointing downhill. You would never do it that way by hand. I made it go the best I could get it. Worked just fine

[@musicaldooder20]

Thanks for the video! I’m about to start training on MIG so I’m gonna watch a lot of your videos to give me any help I can get.

[@vicc6744]

Thanks- it's been about 15 years since I picked up a welder- but you have given me confidence- I'll let you know how it goes- Thanks for posting

[@robertm8250]

you must spend two thirds of your time on the bottom and one third at the top of the joint or you will have cold lap. this short circuit arc is cold by nature and you must also be on on the front edge of the puddle and never in the middle of the puddle or again cold lap will be the result.

[@ernesta5459]

Ok Mr welder show us one of your videos so we can see how much of a badass you are like u say

[@4Gehe2]

My instructors have basically said that this method is a sin and we should focus on the steady constant weld. And they are really old school, to the point of sometimes almost being outdated, expect my primary instructor who is basically up with the latest and the greatest. Only place I been allowed to use the loop technique was in a filling job that wasn't structural, other than that we must adhere strictly to the ISO guidelines, PWPS and WPS.

[@Heritagepostfarms]

Straight line welds have less penetration/strength

[@blakekenley1000]

You'll be a better welder because of it. Thats the NASA way of welding, hot and fast. I've made it work quite well in many applications, though I will say that if you "weave" correctly, you still get an unscalloped bead with uniform toes and penetration. If you ever look at the back of a woven bead, often the penetration is wishy washy, whereas a stringer will be uniform, easier to clean if you're back welding, and some say (myself included) under less stress.

[@FIFAHERO90]

Great vid I’ve just started a class in welding and I started doing the loops naturally so I’m glad to see there’s a video telling people to do this!

[@gerardorubio5983]

i learned that technique back in 1987 from my welding teacher at rio hondo college in whittier california. i got a perfect 10 my t-joint mig using this technique. keep an open mind to all techniques, positions, heat ranges, etc.

[@calebroach4008]

i have to get a welding machine because i am rusty

[@sirrealist5897]

Mig welding. So this is how you make a Cold War Soviet fighter jet!!!!!!!

[@jaredschroeder]

Thanks dad

[@luckydogx2]

Pretty much the way I learned it 40 years ago. Good job, good looking welds!

[@yello4bangazuki147]

Don't worry about the people pointing out "faults" you are awesome I wish I could do a week of training with someone so talented

[@stevoinco]

I really liked this video. But sometimes I think that people comment on stuff just to be a douche. Just get over it. Jeeze. Good job, weldingtipsandtricks

[@mr_enigmatic]

1st off, like the video/site, nice work. :) 2nd: Why would there be any argument over Push vs Pull??? Each has it's own purpose, usage & place. & any welder worth his salt should know this already but... 1: Pulling is best used when fusing thicker material [or anywhere you want to maximize your penetration & the higher crown is not an issue or impediment] 2: Pushing will give you a lower crown[flatter weld] & about 25% less penetration ***Less... NOT NONE!*** - I tend to mostly push when on fusing material 1/4" or thinner. & I tend to pull on material 3/8" & thicker [to ensure proper fusion by maximizing penetration into the parent metals] *note 1* Keep in mind anything past 5 degrees of straight is either push or pull* *note 2* If you want more penetration [when pulling] Set your gun/whip angle at 30 degrees, also, your gun/whip inclination will be between 45 deg & 15 deg either way, depending on the type of joint. *** For reference, I am a Red-Seal Journeyman Welder, Trained at N.A.I.T. here in Northern Alberta... [Qualified for every type of welding other than "B" Pressure]. I have 12 years experience as a custom metal fabricator, & am proficient in all welding processes from Oxy/Fuel to TIG, but my specialty is GMAW & TIG *** Hope this help clear up any debate over the "issue" Cheers, Wrath.

[@slickrickthereal]

what temp and wire speed is good I failed a mig test even though the weld looked beautiful but did not penetrate

[@mr_enigmatic]

slickrickthereal I need more info than that man... 1: what is the material & how thick is it? 2: what is your welder set-up? What wire thickness? what gas are you using? 3: what position are you testing in? (Uphand, flat, horizontal?)

[@deebo29pit]

Yo this dudes welds are on POINT!!!!! I think all us welders have our own tricks but a good weld is a good weld at the end of the day. MAD props!!!

[@danielluck1880]

I was given an old torch with a pencil jammed in the swan neck and a pad of lined paper. Wasnt allowed to even go near a welder before id filled the pad with perfect circles. Old boy was a ball breaker but taught me the skills i needed to get on. Nice technique bro!

[@ChrisD4335]

I have used this type of weave before but I don't see much benefit over wip and pause

[@trickcyclists]

I agree with this.. doing nice little circles may give a 'pretty' bead, but unless done by a competent welder, can also leave undercut at the toe, which is a stress raiser and a fail in any test. The controlled and steady whip and pause.. from one side to the other helps to ensure crater filling and avoids any undercut, especially when in a positional weldment. Too many are concerned by the simple appearance of the bead. Although I do agree that a good weld usually also has a nice bead, but the 'niceness' should be secondary to the functionality of the weld

[@StormDogg]

I like to use the circles for

[@justinestell2333]

ChrisD4335 whip and pause is mostly for stick welding or smaw sheilded metal arc welding using a 6010 6011 or 6013 electrode

[@ChrisD4335]

justin estell no Justin that is not accurate at all, you are defiantly not a welder.

[@justinestell2333]

ChrisD4335 excuse me i am certified for flat and horizontal welding and going to college for welding so yes i know the 6010 is a fast freeze electrode that is a whipping or whip and pause method i

[@bobreichel]

You should always push your weld, if you pull you take more of a chance of contaminating the weld. Ive seen it happen many times and I've been a welder for 42 years. The process does mater.

[@bjarkebgebjerg8206]

+R Reichel approved

[@Customwinder1]

You are right sir. Pushing the weld pool in Mig welding is best. A vertical down is usually pulled down. Flux core can be pushed or pulled. Innersheild should be pulledor dragged along. I've been a Boilermaker 1st class welder for near on twenty five years and have been taught by all sorts of ol school tradies. Listening and learning from them all has got me where I am today. Too many armchair experts giving opinions as usual.

[@rockdawg1467]

+Customwinder 1 i agree with you its important to keep any contamination out of the weld

[@Customwinder1]

Thats it mate contamination means failures . Especially in coded welding. Bad things can happen if a weld fails.

[@rockdawg1467]

yep iv'e seen it happen

[@hethn13]

Speed, angle, gap, the 3 main tips I was taught by a boilermaker. Not quite the "beautiful" coin stack but still a hint of the stack, most important thing is the penetration to actually hold the material together. Awesome job dude, good penetration and tidy weld, vehemently impressed. Thank you.

[@jzap1888]

You sir are one hell of a welder! Thats one clean, consistent, tough looking, sturdy, badass weld.. thats how i wanna be able to weld one day

[@JerickaBingham]

asalaam Aliakum Rahman tu Allah ( means I'm wishing you good tidings, loves, peace, mercy n blessings from Almighty God ) wow you are an excellent welder.. Awesome! have a blessed day. . Salaam peace

[@Angry_People_Media]

MIG of peace

[@adelmehdi6174]

wa 3likoum a salam w rahmat a alah w baraktouch

[@TheFirstAmendment]

JESUS CHRIST IS LORD SAVIOR AND OUR LOVING GOD WHO DOESNT TEACH DEATH BUT COMPASSION allah is satan

[@TheElevatr]

@Adrian Verhalen Jesus Adrian, not again. Back in the box... I SAID BACK IN THE BOX. Sorry folks, he just sticks to whatever he hits, my apologies.

[@5440bubb]

The end of alla is is revealed in Revelation 20 but I hope it's not yours as well-------

[@TechniPat1958]

you guys been breathing too many welding fumes

[@hardcoredemise]

haven't welded in 12 years. I welded for the first time sense then. I find it hard to become patient with unsatisfied work. I issue is technique and speed. I believe your oscillating when you weld? greatest welds I've ever seen and very clean. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@DB-dt9rn]

After years of recreational welding, I bumped in to your you tube videos. In one of the mig for new to welding vids you mentioned that you like to use the cursive small e, but that it wasn't necessary. Just habit, I think you mentioned. But I must say, of all the tips and knowledge I have picked up on, this tip really changed my welds. Amazing ah ha moment after laying some sweet welds, Thank you so much for sharing.

[@timothylassche751]

it is metal active gas MAG, not metal inert gas MIG. and if you do a destructive test (break test) you will fail.

[@JuanRodriguez-fe1ss]

stfu.. Jody knows what he's doing!!

[@Ryan_1997]

+Chuy RDZ. lmao omfg funny as hell man

[@arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435]

Tim Lassche BULLSHIT.

[@timothylassche751]

pc565gilmer1 pc565 sorry for that I called it Metal active gas, because thats how we call it in the EN book for europe the exact name for america is GMAW, Gas metal arc welding. But if its bullshit, please explain me then.

[@Flippy2007]

you are right, i thought the same.