Stick Welding Tips- 7018 2g Plate Test

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This week, we are stick welding a 2g horizontal welding test plate.
Thanks goes to to Triangle engeering for the plates as well as the test stand.

[@fawlco112752]

I'm a experience Welder but not certified, with your help I was able to prepare in short time for the test and pass very easy, thank you!

[@yng7952]

What test did you have

[@RR31982]

Was it the single v joint plate? Vertical or horizontal?

[@robertkline6454]

I learn more from you than my welding school

[@dazdavis7896]

Most definitely.

[@andrewbledsoe131]

Most of what I learned from school is from them telling me to come to videos like these they don't really teach s***

[@builtnotbought7787]

Lmao why do you think I'm here rn, I can't keep my beads consistently

[@BreninCyhyr]

In mine literally they just gave me my tools and a booth and said get to it, I had to ask all the other guys what to do because i'd never even welded before 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sthcv8755]

Literally

[@aroxchannel]

As a metallurgical engineer I can say that I sincerely appreciate the craftsmanship that it takes to make a good weld.

[@Serenityword]

mcwhite1002. How did you go about becoming and engineer and how long did it take?

[@frankish5314]

@@Serenityword The 4 year Bachelors is standard then if you want a Professional engineering license (required for some disciplines) you have to take two further exams administered by the State. One you can take (called the FE exam) in college, the second you have to wait till you have 4 years working at the level of a PE. Then you can sit the exam. Upon passing you get your PE license.

[@Yasirali-oj5do]

Hii

[@Yasirali-oj5do]

Hii

[@kaitlynengelland2723]

​@@Serenitywordfor metallurgist it's honestly not worth the amount of time for schooling and the student loans. As a welder you can make well over 6 figures. As a metallurgist you are making the same but obviously you need your 4 years. I'm so thankful I didnt move to Colorado and go to the school of mines. Instead I'm doing commercial diving and being an underwater welder/construction worker on an oil rig

[@falkenhagen.406]

I just watched your video and I'm 17 and in trade school and high school at the same time I also watched your 3G plate video (and also commented on it) to help me with the plate test for 3G. And I came across this and I already passed 2G plate in school but you can never have too much help. Thanks again Jody.

[@TourettesOrc]

Thanks a lot. This channel is invaluable as started school a month ago and will be watching your content during downtime 👍👍

[@brandonthornborough4433]

Thanks. I've upped my welding game quite a bit in both stick and mig thanks to your videos. It's opened up so many avenues to take my career. I focused mainly on mig in school but now I'm quite proud of my stick work too. Keep up the good work.

[@gregmaggert8561]

No one better bail on any of the high quality content that you create. Not even the adds

[@bojengels1]

Back when I passed this in school I remember we had to gouge the backing plate off with a torch then grind it all flush, cut the coupons then bend it. It was always an eye opener for an imperfection to come popping out. My teacher would look at you and say, get some more plate and donut again. I do miss stick welding.

[@alia5957]

Yes that' what I'm currently doing for 2g and 3g mig and stick for a cerification. For our coupons first we pass visual then we strip off the backing then we grindem smooth and bendem.

[@valleycraftblades]

I learn more in your videos then my dumbass teacher at school. It makes me so angry that im paying 15k but still having to research almost everything on my own while the teacher sleeps in the office. Your videos are a lifesaver. The little tips you mention give me an edge and I immediately improve while applying your tips where as my teacher will give the same crappy answer for everything: "do little circles."

[@michaelsalazar7303]

I hope u found a better weld instructor!

[@awdawdawdawd3511]

I'm new to both welding and your videos and i really enjoyed this video's cross sections. Helps a lot to understand the importance of amperage selection. Hope to see more of that. Cheers from Denmark!

[@DrBrobat]

Jeez in Canada this is a lot harder haha.. we have to do 2 root passes, and we have to do a stop start on each root pass and those stop starts get bend along with the cap gets bent.

[@cornellkirk8946]

Jordan Atlin that would be a K prep not a V prep, more common for structural joints than pipes

[@oliverkauper6015]

You have some excellent tricks and tips Jody and you definitely know your stuff and care about your viewers. I've learned so much and have gotten so much better at using my everlast equipment. I'm getting a lot of value from my equipment because of your videos.

[@UniversalGamer647]

I love your videos sir. i really appreciate you taking the time to put up videos because im new to welding and ive just started a class about 3 weeks ago and im learning how to weld so your videos have been a huge help on understanding beads and pieces of work as well as fundamentals of welding. Thank you so so much sir

[@carls72dart]

Jody, thanks so much for the videos & help! I also appreciate that you post your welding without cutting & pasting just perfect work!

[@Domm2495]

Perfect!!, I'm just about to do this tomorrow at my college, thank you!! Helped me a lot, the thing I struggled with most was when I was doing my root run, the rod kept sticking.

[@LordNecroflesh79]

Very much appreciated for your tips. One never stops learning. Thank you, as a journeyman welder/fitter

[@Froggetatts]

I do a lot of macrosectioning for my tests in RSEW, AND GOTTA SAY I LEARNED ALOT JUST NOW, EVEN BEFORE YOU SHOWED THE CROSS SECTION IN THIS VIDEO I WAS THINKING TO MY SELF LETS MACRO IT...... AND YOU DID, WITH ONLY THE RUST BUSTER.... PURE AWESOMENESS!!!!!

[@Procharged32]

Excellent instructions, a true tradesman.

[@tonixtube]

another great video Jody. im going for a cwi exam in may and found the evaluation at the end quite helpful. keep it up.

[@cheapstixxx]

I love your videos Jody. Im always Learning something new, also brings back memories when i was in class and a student showed us your videos using a tig finger. Anyways, keep up the good work.

[@pierresgarage2687]

Hi Jody, I don't have to pass anymore exams to keep me hired in my own machinist and welding shop but, this is useful to me as well... Thanks for your trouble, Pierre

[@alexrodriquez6451]

I mostly tig weld with my powertig welder but for kicks and giggles have been using it to learn stick welding. I learn so much from your videos too Jody.

[@canniggiasweldingfabricati8541]

Pierre's Garage well said

[@daveosland3199]

Jody- I appreciate seeing the slight mistakes/problems encountered on the test plate (instead of a flawless, edited, "show'") We almost always have something that isn't "perfect" and need to know how to deal with it and improve our welds for next time! Thanks for the great videos! Dave

[@hav3n593]

I'm in welding 1 in hs and I was having so many problems with 7018 and this helped so much

[@oleksandrkozyr2434]

Thanks Jody! Great video as always! I’ve learned lots from you.

[@gringolito5000]

Jody, you are the man! Have learned a lot watching your videos. Thank you! Keep them coming 👍

[@JRsVsO]

Great video as I'm doing this exact test tonight. It will be cut and bend tested. Looking forward to upping my grade.

[@crabbyfrog]

The cut and etch was an eye opener. Would have been cool to follow up with what adjustments you would make and do the whole exercise including the cut and etch over to show the resulting improvement. Always learning from you Jodie, thanks!

[@designmatters3844]

Great job on all your welding videos,from a welder to a welder. Local 92 Boilermakers.

[@jeremycampfan]

love your videos very educational i am studying for some upcoming weld test. thank you in advance

[@sixthsky5376]

When you already have the root pass in try using the grinder on one side to make an even little Vally to weld into. It insures that you don’t have any air pockets or porosity in your weld as well and makes it less likely to exceed the hight of the weld once its all filled. Do it for each side until you reach the top. Ive passed many weld tests this way and had a solid plate.

[@Iron-sy4yp]

No Grinders on a AWS chipping hammer brush and maybe a file

[@ashleypaddenburg6568]

Hey from Canada. In Canada our weld test forces us to demonstrate a tie in. I'm working on it this week in school and we also do not weave on this position; at least at my school. Other info provided can be useful but not quite what I was looking for to get a pass on my cwb test but an awesome vid anyhow. Thanks

[@killerms2221]

I'm going to try 135-140 amps this week while I practice my 2G groove plates. I tried 125 for the longest time and my rod would occasionally get stuck halfway through a bead, even after cooling the plate down. Thanks for everything you do! :)

[@Keeter94]

You get your certs?

[@bobl5335]

Keep working on it !!!! Great TIG welder though... I'm a Certified Stick Structural welder

[@moisesuribe5388]

How do you keep a steady hand? Seeing you keep it so still amazes me!

[@jeburkhart]

Great vids. I'd be interested in seeing the options for removing the back strap for bend testing.

[@shanegrangrad8559]

Great vids . I learned years ago to leave the flux on the welds when stacking horizontal fillets . Help provide a ledge for the next bead and keeps the lower bead clean from spatter. Except of course if the flux peals by its self . Lol This I find works well with iron powder rods or flux cored wire mig .

[@javierbecerra9754]

I love your videos they really helped me a lot.

[@mc182061]

Hey great video and explanations on etching and seeing the weld nuggets. I was wondering if you have ever welded with stick inconel rods in the verticle and overhead positions. I just passed a welding test for a better job and man welding with inconel was pretty hard for it being my second time welding with that rod ,any thoughts.

[@krazziee2000]

another very educational video, nice torch kit there,,,,,, thanks

[@ethanbreedlove3482]

Just past my test..thanks for the videos

[@megaprojodha7038]

I'am from Indonesia. Thanks buat pembelajaran nya.. Yang dari Indonesia siapa aja disini😁 jangan lupa koment ya

[@aerothh]

Akbar Wahyu Santoso hadir

[@hermanz4788]

Pakai Amper brapa bang klo kawat esab 2,6m

[@bricofast]

Great video thanks, leengths here from Portugal 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹

[@rudycesneros5122]

Thanks Jody! Great video as always ,keep it safe thank you, and God Bless to you and your family

[@davemegaw5282]

Really like your videos would love to watch how you do a CWB TEST COUPON

[@kirankumar4879]

Hi Jody good welding tips to easy method

[@michaelphillips5445]

Excellence in welding fundamentals

[@jessebuis756]

hey Jody i love your videos and learn a lot but for the first time i might have a quick tip or not to tip that i learned from a guy at work, I kept blowing through my aluminum cans because my arc was wondering and I would turn up the voltage. i talked to my friend at work which is an old school welder and he asked me if my welder was close to me. I said yes next to my table he then asked of my ground wire is coiled up and hung on the welder and amazingly he was right. he told me to move it and not coil it for it creates a magnetic source and my arc will wonder to it. and to my amazement he was correct as soon as i moved it my arc stopped wondering and my welds looked better. Its tips like that i feel more should know and the only reason he knew was working in the ship yard they would wind up there grounds around their arms and set them down close then the arc would wonder that way. I don't know how true that is but it worked for me and I thought i would share for i havnt seen or heard you talk about it yet until a small portion of this video. i look forward to more videos and enjoy all that you do and your attitude is amazing. its a pleasure to even be able to learn what i have from you so thank you. Jesse

[@jondoe6618]

Thanks for sharing that tip.I never thought about that but it makes perfect sense. I am going to remember that forever now.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Your buddy was right about the magnetic field. I have seen single lead lines jump when pulling higher amps so a coil would make a strong field too. Remember a generator has coils and what they do. Always something!!

[@weldingtipsandtricks]

thanks, Jesse Buis for sharing that tip about the ground cable here...that is how we all learn.

[@pierdolio]

Thanks for that tip. I would never have thought that the magnetic field created would have such a far reaching effect. I try to never leave my extension cords coiled up for that reason and the fact that it will cause a voltage drop.

[@artgoat]

I've seen shavings line up around my welding leads, but it didn't occur to me that it could actually be pushing the arc around. Great tip!

[@The75mischambelanes]

Fantastic video. Thanks.

[@lextonabdo8269]

Really helpful man I appreaciate you

[@joshawawilliams37]

Awesome video sir!

[@islandofice]

Some great tips in there, especially about running the root as hit as possible. But a few things to note and WARNING TO ANY CANADIAN STUDENTS, many of these techniques will not fly in Canada when testing CWB W49(2G standardized stick ticket). CWB doesn't allow any arc manipulation, period. Twice the width of the electrode toe to toe at most. 1/2" gap +/- 1/16". You have to tie in to the stop and start which MUST fall in the dead center of the coupon, I've had buddies who have failed on the first pass on the root for going 1/4" too far. The 2G differs slightly in that it doesn't require 2 stop and starts, you only need one on the top edge. Awesome video Jodie, have been watching and learning from your videos for about 5 years now and still keeping up to date! Really gotta get some more TIG fingers!

[@weldingtipsandtricks]

Thx for your input on your experience in Canada. It's also worth noting that while codes for weld tests say one thing, the employer has the right to require specifics like a tie in at a certain location. I once took a 5g open root mig test and was required to put the root and second pass in without ever breaking the arc. That's 12 to 6 o'clock with a u turn at 6 and back uphill to 12 without stopping on 8 inch schedule 80. Sheez my back was killing me after that. Haha

[@4570Govt]

weldingtipsandtricks Jody, what on earth was that job for? Carbon pipe?

[@johnlerrytorres3695]

weldingtipsandtricks k

[@ivanpanz536]

First I want to thanks Jody for his videos which are awesome and truly helpful ! I would like to know if I can find any videos about Canadian welding tests as 2G standardized stick ticket or mig , tig .. I am sure that it could be really useful for people like me who has to take welding tests in Canada .

[@luisdamian5771]

hello men you videos are fantastiscs, I learned a lot of your techniques You are master welding saludos desde mexico.

[@elsart0]

Nice video. Keep them coming.

[@Qntn_1003]

Question quys im a fitter Ima gonna do a weld test this week coming up, he was running 135amps Should I run at 135-140amps throughout the whole process

[@michelle76678]

Very lovely video

[@MutantHippieGaming]

Doing v-butt vertical up and T-Fillet overhead soon, cant wait for the vids :)

[@edohgache]

Good video. Pls what's your polarity on the first pass?

[@theshop6057]

Thanks for the tips!

[@oeddy5751]

Hi Jody I’m doing a 2g welding test , is it better to do a 2 pass 3/32 rod for the root pass , do you think I will get better root and edge penetration?

[@kai0319]

I want to see you do the root pass. And what is the gap between both plates ? Have a trade test coming up so want to be perfect. Your welding is top knotch !

[@traypow1]

Nice video very educational Thanks!

[@soldadurasarevaloweldingre598]

Am a welder, but this guy to me is the best

[@barrowlatasha86]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@mattcero1]

Better instruction than most anyone I've had up to and including my professors and instructors at Purdue!

[@redcitadel]

Great video!

[@andreclarke5644]

Hi sir...i respect your welding techniques...can u please do a video doing a root pass with the 7018 in the vertical position please

[@Fwixi]

Appreciate Jody!

[@rafihussain]

Thanks for sharing. For business good luck.

[@rakibahmed4611]

Thanks sir very good information

[@ABOUT32NIXONS]

hey, what is a good welder to buy on a semi-budget that can still weld metal up to 1/4" and maybe slightly above?

[@mdcgtimes5518]

Do you have a CWB 2G test as it is a 7/16 gap and you need to have 2 stop and starts one on the bottom one on top

[@colincfour-zp9ul]

When taking a weld test aren't there restrictions on travel path, if you start from the left all beads must flow from that side ?

[@Rob69rickysdonkey]

Love the videos. Weld tests aren’t the same as welding in the field. Old rods, weather, shitty steel and bad positions all play a part in it.

[@user-pn7sw5py7z]

Very nice!

[@Brainmalfuction]

That's an interesting test procedure. Would that be for ASME ? Here in Canada its completely different for CWB (Canadian Welding bureau) they get you to have two 3/8 plates with a 3/8 gap (or half inch i cant remember) top side beveled bottom at 90 and you have to travel in one direction only and you have to have two stop starts in your root. Not only that but your not allowed to us a grinder unless its just a wire wheel and they take 3 coupons out of your place two roots where you stop/started and one face.

[@jomesser6637]

I'm 15 years old in 10 th grade in a welding class and this video was extremely helpful because it helps me see how you need to run it

[@iw63boomer]

Hi Jo! Angles are critical to all welding. You MUST pay close attention to the work angle and travel angle. Look those up if you aren't sure what they are! Go to the Tipsandtricks web page, click on the 'Forum' tab and check out the Forum. Register and introduce yourself! After you do your introduction, feel free to post pics of what you are doing and ask for advice! Good luck!

[@jomesser6637]

thank you I practiced it today and did very good

[@iw63boomer]

Good work, Jo! Repetition is what makes a good welder! No one masters this skill by sitting around and doing nothing! Like I said, go to the 'Forum' and post some pics. of what you are doing. The guys love it and will always be respectful and willing to offer good advice

[@jomesser6637]

Thank you

[@valenntinelopez2146]

Jo Messer

[@ericrepass9653]

I am taking Metallurgy and thinking of doing the horizontal bend test. is t alright to lean the test plate back about 5 degrees?with the horizontal 7018 stick test

[@miceskin]

So how accurate is that cross section if the plasma cutter melts the metal it touches to cut the plate?

[@KK10155]

I've been trying to weld two 4mm thick square tubes on top of each other , am I right in assuming they are in 2G position? it sux being a beginner welding I've been working with a cheap chinese welding machine which has a dial all the way to 400A !! and cheap ass rods as well , can't start arc properly and if I did I can't maintain it cause most of the time it keeps sticking, I'm more successful with 6013 but it didn't hold those thick square tubes well and I have to redo the welds again. any tips for a beginner like me? even though I can I'm afraid investing more money in better equipment cause I'm only doing this occasionally and I don't feel my level of skill merits pro equipment yet. should I keep trying with the 7018 rods? played with ranges 120-200A , I suspect the machine isn't so accurate in that regard anyway so god knows what the actual power its pushing through

[@tyler-jamesdenton1212]

Hi Jody, every time I do a restart with a 7018 I have porosity at the restart, I chip my slag off and clean it with my wire brush. Any ideas as to why?

[@jerryleach5415]

I learn more from you than I did in my 9 months at 2 different welding schools. Unfortunately I never passed this test, but etching probably would've helped a lot because although each time the test plate looked passable, I failed for slag inclusion. Great video! Makes me want to buy a stick welder and learn how to do this properly this time. Thanks for the great video content

[@nemorri]

Hi. How do you remove the backing strip on a real job? If using a backing strip on a real job, do you grind out the back some more and run a cover bead? Is the backing strip used for distortion control?

[@Mgarcia-cq2wk]

are all structural welding test with a backing strip? or does it depend on the company? thank you in advance

[@redfordjamisola8452]

great video.

[@Nicolas456able]

You my friend are the welding god

[@onetimer13541]

Question for you welders in the field. Ive been in a bunch of different hands on fields from machining to wood construction for a few yrs at a time but have always enjoyed welding. From a young age my dad had me arc welding all of the repairs and projects around the farm. In the last 5 yrs ive been welding for my boss a wide variety of projects in a wood metal stone type fab shop. Mostly tig and very little mig. He wont allow arc because of splattering as most of the projects are art based and looks take the priority over strength. But its cool stuff and a lot of stainless. I haven't got into aluminum and has yrs since i have arc which i felt i was above average at. So the problem is I want to get into welding as a career. At 40 yrs old would i be wiser to go to school and get the proper training or hire on to a full time welding fab shop and continue my learning and career that way?. Ive always thought i get good penetration in whatever im welding but that penetration test at the end of the video opened my eyes to the fact i dont know what my welds look like on the inside. And some of the projects are somewhat structural with live loads or suspended from above. Ive had a few welding classes in college and tech school but more of a wide range of basic skills. And my instructor never told me i was so good that i should choose welding as a trade but i think my welds look good and always consistent heat signs. Unfortunately my boss is more of a designer than a welder and truthfully is horrible at welding so i rely on KZbin for tips. What to do haha. Thanks to those who took 5 minutes out of there life to read this novel. Anyway any advise my next move will greatly be appreciated. Big country

[@Andrew82688]

Hey can you do a welding pipe through plate video like they do on boiler tubes and a plate to plate outside corner like on outdoor hydronic wood burners?

[@tudpodcast5377]

i have a question. I'm using a Lincon electric 300 using 3/32 3g ( i know this is 2g ) running at 80 amps why is it digging so bad it almost eats completely through the plate.

[@Monahanweldco]

Good video!

[@gmcjoker0578]

I’m trying to find a video how to do 2G plate I am stuck and I think I found the video good video hopefully I can do the 2G test and move on to 2G horizontal and then 2G overhead and then to the next class very knowledgeable video

[@jackarecito7270]

Thank you very much, sir

[@rembertitijerina7212]

jody when doing the 2g test did you run all beads on 135

[@kadenw.223]

Wow this is welding career suddenly seems a lot harder than I though it would be. May need to rethink this

[@zoteroparra2533]

Desde México Saludos muy bien good

[@micmike]

I like looking at your sale products. Would your weld have passed the 2g plate test?

[@davidrollend219]

Is it okay to switch directions when laying the beads?

[@clyde8759]

The backing strip is easy....I'm stuck on horizontal open butt joint right now...got my flat 1st try.made a 17 out of 20 but as soon as I turned that plate sideways it all changed....what sucks is that it happened Thursday and we don't have skool on Fridays plus we have monday off.

[@patrickramsey8501]

You should do an open root tank procedure with back gouging or back grinding.

[@9toenick356]

My teacher uses your videos !

[@mtrevino4595]

I had a little trouble with the valley thing lol on 2g, 2g is a little pain but what I found to work a lot is a horseshoe you can tie end the toe of the welds with it and doesn't sag looks something like this ---> C or a half moon works great after you get the hang of it