JUST getting started welding? Do this

[@imagesinconcrete]

Chris just out of high school . You had your welding certificate immediately you went to the power plant at got the job . You told me they were going to get you a helper ! You never asked for a dime .

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks dad! The helper never showed up, lol

[@Shasta_Rayne]

Thank you for this video! I loved it. I am a 50 year old woman who literally just graduated from welding school. Long story short, my life was cut short when I was 36. I woke up to go to work and I collapsed, I couldn’t walk and my body hurt so badly from head to toe. It was discovered that I suffered from a rare autoimmune disease. I was never expected to recover. Here I am 15 years later, I went into an unexpected remission! I have my college degree but didn’t want to go back to work in what I was educated to do. I am good at woodworking so I decided to try welding. I signed up for school, absolutely fell in love with the work, now I have a little fab/welding/woodworking shop at home and that’s all I want to do! My husband helped me obtain everything I needed so I can practice welding so I can pass a welding certification test. So, being that I’m older, been through hell and back, have raised 3 sons, I have a lot of life perspective. Because of this, I can tell you that what you said here in this video is 100% true. You have to pay your dues, you have to be willing to do the things no one wants to do, you have to prove yourself, have a good attitude and be willing to accept that you can’t start at the top. This not only applies to welding but it applies to most everything in life. Anyways, my biggest challenge will be getting someone to give me a chance, to give me a job since I haven’t worked since 2009 due to my illness. Even though that is working against me, I believe in myself, I really love welding and will work hard and I know I will find my way. Again, thank you for this video. You did a great service by providing this information. Oh, and for those who stayed and listened, they will benefit greatly from your message.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. You’re a tough cookie. Keep me posted on how your business does. I think it’s a great idea.

[@Shasta_Rayne]

@@TaylorWelding I most certainly will! Thank you for responding and reading my story. I’m excited to see where this chapter of my life takes me. It’s been a hell of a ride and I’m loving every minute of it.

[@dennischafin9160]

Don’t know where you’re from but I enjoy your videos. I worked construction as a helper and fitter several years AFTER college. Learning to be a “Good Hand” at what ever I did paid dividends all the way to retirement.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you. It really does.

[@fantanaranja]

every time you said dont click off saved me!! it was a close call

[@fantanaranja]

and i made it to the end with 2x speed. a file is a good tip

[@TaylorWelding]

Good deal. thank you for the feedback.

[@americathefree3708]

I wish I met you 40 years ago! Love the enthusiasm!

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks brother. You’re very kind. I don’t get fired up

[@dbtoney1]

Doing stuff no one else wants to do...applies in every job not just welding. Being successful takes hard work it is not luck 👍

[@tudyk21]

That's right. Don't be the guy that goes around saying "that's not my job". Do all the jobs and your job opportunities will expand!

[@carterbyers6172]

Been watching your videos recently and between you, meltin' metal Anthony, and Jody from welding tipsandtricks, I made the all in decision to sign up for my local community college welding program. I have bounced around different programs and jobs these last 6 years and now at almost 24 I'm saying screw it, time to get a trade under my belt. Been in railroad maintenance for the last two years and that really taught me the limits I can put my body through, time to put that effort towards learning something I can maybe one day do on my own, good luck out there guys! My advice if you're young, coming out of high school or even my age, just pick something and try it. Don't think of it as failing to find your career, think of it as one career you don't want, crossed off your list! It took me a longggg time to truly realize this. Pick something, go all in for a few years. Then decide what you want to try next if it's not for you. It's cliche, but true. " It's not about the destination, it's about the journey". I did a general trade program for a year out of highschool, then I did 3 months of aviation maintenance, decided the lifestyle wasn't for me. Worked for a year at my meat dept job in a grocery store. Then I took a pre-health program to get my chemistry and Biology because I thought I wanted to get into nursing, did nursing for a few months, decided also not for me. Quit my grocery job, and now I'm currently working at a small industrial railroad maintenance contractor. Don't get stuck, keep trying new things, find your interests, one foot in front of the other! Don't get stuck in a shitty minimum wage job unless you're in school, put yourself out there, there is so much beyond that first job! keep up the hustle everyone!

[@TaylorWelding]

You’re going to crush it

[@samuelscragg7052]

Grandma gave some really good advice. I’m an old man and the advice your giving is excellent these young people have got to paid their dues just like everyone else has. I really like your welding tips especially the 7018 rods. Keep up the good work

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks Mr. Samuel. It means a lot when you old guys come around.

[@markdeere5495]

I really like the chipping hammer file idea

[@sparksandchips]

Chris, your best vid yet! One of my first pipe jobs in the 80's was at a small refinery of Ergon in Vicksburg MS. They put me to welding 2" in position fill and cap with 3/32 7018, I didn't such a good job BUT WORKED AT IT. They didn't let me go and kept me because I WOULD WORK. They had me doing everything else like you said from running a crane to socket welds. Like you said be willing to learn...! good job.

[@TaylorWelding]

Being the bull works. I’ve weld with people that were better than me . But I could usually out work them. If I couldn’t keep up I would work though lunch. Thanks for the comment brother

[@Greghh1960]

The part I like about your videos is to think of your future, having side hustles and different income sources. My father put me in that mind frame when I was about 24 years old which made me a financially secure person today. I am 64 year old now, have been welding for 50 years now, seen and done a lot of things. However, I am never too old to learn and watching your video's have made me rethink some of the techniques I have done over the years to a better way.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you, Mr. Greg. That means a lot. Side hustles really help. Multiple streams of income. That’s cool your father sent you in the right mindset. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@hectorvilla1723]

Hell, you got me laughing and learning. I’m a 25 year carpenter turned super’. Amazing content.

[@safdarally5690]

Love your vids bud . I’m a structural welder in NYC been welding for 27 yrs . In NY structural welding is where the $$$ is

[@jaybraithwaite6839]

I appreciate your videos. I have found value in them. Thanks.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks for watching Jay

[@jaybraithwaite6839]

@@TaylorWelding keep up the good content. **for what it is worth, we all know there is a song and dance to youtube and clicks, but real videos from professionals who teach REAL things are truly appreciated.

[@luiswilliams1330]

I’ve done 6 years in the United States Army National guard as a mechanic I am 24 and I’m joining the United States Marine Corps Active duty as a 1316 Metal Welder. I plan to make a career and your channel has inspired me heavily. Thank you !

[@TaylorWelding]

Good deal! I’m so glad. Thank you for your service brother

[@StackingIron]

2nd year rig welder. New to pipe fab and tie ins. Lucky to move close to work and be home alot. This 7018 Is diffrent than 8010 but good yo learn. Currently learning tig every day after 12-14 hr days. Dont got to be the best got to be the most hungry. Don't practice then don't expect to get better. Hustle hustle hustle. Love this trade and people.

[@TaylorWelding]

that’s cool Dylan. 7018 is definitely different. Period but you’ll love it once you get good at it

[@bryancrews9339]

Thank you for all the tips.Really enjoyed your videos.

[@garrettrookard4867]

Ended up finding your channel last week and watched almost all your vids. I’ve never welded before but always been interested in it and start welding school in June. Your channel has the best advice on KZbin.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks for the feedback back I appreciate it. That’s a pretty high bar. But that’s my goal. Let me know if you got any question what you get in school.

[@jeffgregorius4596]

I wanted to thank you for all the energy you spend on helping your viewers with welding tips and the importance of people taking control of there future. Looking forward to more videos from you. Wishing you and your family the best Jeff

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks Jeff. I'm planning on making many more. So far it's been very rewarding thank you for the comment

[@williamstubbs9737]

when I was learning to weld my instructor wouldn't "teach" mig either. He said " a trained zoo monkey could mig weld". eventually we got around to it, but not before becoming competent in tig and stick. When we did mig weld , it was then that i understood what he meant. It is a breeze compared to the other two. Not near the amount of skill involved with mig welding. I find your videos very entertaining as well as informative. Some things I've forgotten and there's always something you can learn from those like yourself whose willing to educate/help others. you earned my sub and like.👍

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks William. I learned stuff from other people all the time As well . You must’ve had a good Welding teacher too.

[@jamesbostic5866]

Passed my first 6g sch 80 up hill hyp 7010 , 1976 46 yrs , mostly plant work steam line’s boiler maker ,code pressure vessel alloys lots of SS pipe , carpenter276 hastalloy,carbon pipe chrome 21/4 . Hard places , tight places in difficult to make the weld .Job Superintendent would ask me can you make that weld? My answer was always yes ,dirty wet sloppy mud cold even inside a cooling down Economizer air temp inside 120, degrees “can you make that weld” well yeah !!! I have welded my share of O BOY HANDRAILS !! But when culling time came on the job the R O F pink slip they would be for the other welders , because I willing to do what they ask me to do with whining about the hard jobs. No buddy like’s a crybaby welder

[@TaylorWelding]

46 years … you are the senior Welder here. I can’t imagine the stuff you’ve done. Thanks for sharing. I hope some people read your comment.

[@luisrosario8709]

Im a welder but when there’s no welding I’m also a pipefitter and a plumber so the company I work for I do it all but I’m there welder when there’s welding to do. It’s good to learn everything if you can learn how to fit, it made me a better welder good tip.

[@TaylorWelding]

Truth!

[@TaylorWelding]

Need to learn it all that’s for sure. Cracks me up people that think they’re just gonna weld and that’s it.

[@thelegendofcool7974]

Don’t click of the damn video 😂 man you’re the best I stick it out every time. You’re my og

[@TaylorWelding]

Lol ! I’m so glad you like it. Likes brother!

[@keithtune6819]

Lone Wolf Welding Another great one you have the best welding channel out there

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks brother! That means a lot

[@cullenmyrick4023]

Been subbed for about a month now, enjoying the videos cause it gives me something informative to watch. I've been a pipeline helper for 4 years now and by hard work, no complaining and learning everything I can I moved to straw boss doing everything under the sun from operating, hydro testing, welding when I can and so on. Just went to my locals welding school, passed with flying colors and this is the year I'm breaking out. In the process of building me a sweet, convenient bed and then getting my a$$ to work. Love the videos and how you tell it how it is. Thank you

[@TaylorWelding]

That’s cool you’re gonna do great. I’m excited for you

[@aaaacr9595]

I’m a union Ironworker and joined to be just a welder but there’s so much more to the trade than just that, I learned that being an all around IW is way better than just welding cause once the welding is done what’s next?? Learn everything the trade has to offer, layout, rigging, connecting etc. goes for all other trades too

[@TaylorWelding]

So true

[@SilverbackE12B]

This 🙌🏿. Union millwright. Joined because I love mechanical work and fell in love with welding too. Having a trade behind a great skill is probably the best thing anybody can do for themselves. Met a cat with every welding and rigging cert our hall offers and this dude makes well above scale. He gets dispatches to go weld for pipe fitters year round across the world. Love to see it

[@jamesgilmore1785]

Talk to you before, I think you've got a good show. I've been doing at forty five years and i'm glad to see somebody trying to help

[@TaylorWelding]

thank you Mr James I appreciate it. Give me some ideas for a good video. Something that needs to be covered

[@bellatoramatbellum]

Appreciate the file over chipping hammer tip! Currently in school for welding, and working a part time job at a fab shop trying to get a head start on paying dues. Thanks for the words of wisdom, love learning from the old hands!

[@wadepatton2433]

You'll do well. It's great when a younger person will listen to the wisdom of the experienced. You've got that. Just know now that there are things you'll hear now that won't register or make any sense at all- until months or years later. Then it hits you! And that's ok, it was like that for us with dozens of years of doing stuff experience too. Military jobs are what pay the best-Chris has a video where the other guy talks about working on bases and installations-with very little competition. Check it out and great luck and fortune to you! Build the bank and invest wisely. Let the investing retire you--it is than simple, but then it's not so easy. Go for it.

[@redspain349]

I am a old fella changing careers so far I love every bit of it still in school getting ready to graduate this May. mid way of 50!🤷‍♂️

[@Truckboy383]

Your content is always valuable. Many will learn if your ears are open. Keep sharing.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks truck boy! Glad to see you over here brother

[@Flamer-eq9pb]

22 yr old here, this is gold brotha keep on sharing i felt you on the shut downs on to the next

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks bro

[@jamesandrews598]

Love the energy and lessons!! I just got some land near Tulsa, Oklahoma and started building pipe fence. Never welded a day in my life, aircraft mechanic by trade but I like the challenge of stick welding! Looks like bird crap on a wing but I’m figuring it out! 😂 keep up the good vibes hoss! 👍

[@williamthomas9463]

Thanks for the acknowledgment of my comment Chris! Blessings from Virginia.

[@TaylorWelding]

It was a good comment

[@yomama9191]

I'm new in the game and have been working on a structural production line straight out of school. Glad your channel was recommended because I have plans to build a business in years to come and the advice you and others I watch is invaluable.

[@jeffgregorius4596]

What a great video! And yes, I watched it till the end. I’m 56 and have been retired for over 10 years. I was a carpenter for my life and invested in properties. I live in Fairbanks Alaska and California and spend all my time building everything out of steel. I love welding ( stick ). People approach me in my truck all the time and ask what I do as a welder, I smile and say “ I’m just pretending I’m one “. My truck looks like it would be at home on one of you pipe jobs.lol! Lincoln gtx 250, bottles, hose reels and all.

[@TaylorWelding]

That’s awesome Jeff! I think everybody needs their own rig. It’s so useful. Congratulations on your investment properties. I really get into that.

[@wantutri7225]

youre the best chris. keep em comin. fixin to breakout. im 23 and ive watched most of your videos at least twice. best info on welding out there. just wanted to thank you for taking the time and teaching us all of this!

[@TaylorWelding]

That’s cool. If you’re able to break out at 23 that would be great.thank you for the comment

[@ThePurposedWright]

My first job out of school was a structural welder on a coal fired power plant at 19! It was tough out welding 50 year old men.

[@richardthompson7419]

My grandmother told me one time, if you go to work for someone and you are throwing rocks over the fence do it. Then if he comes back and says to throw them back over the fence, do it. Done complain it just do it. He’s paying you to work. I always hated hearing someone saying it’s not my job to do that. Myself if I seen something that needed to be done and no one around to do it so I could do my job. I did it.

[@TaylorWelding]

I don’t think we would ever fit into the union. Lol.

[@sparksmobilerepair4025]

In the industry going on 12 years. Learning everything you can and all trades will always keep you fed. Now I don't ever worry about work. And bank is always full.

[@rodolforodriguez8521]

You have to do what everyone else is too proud to do!

[@TaylorWelding]

💯

[@waynespears5664]

Keep this kind of video coming Chris,You making learning fun some of the names you gives things while your talking makes me bust out laughing,my wife tells me to be quiet thats how you know its a good video,It affects the wife......................LOL.................................................Fort Worth,Tx

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you so much i'm glad you like them. appreciate the feedback

[@cliffordpace6921]

Chris that is great stuff for the young buck's boss man!!!

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks Clifford. Another channel would absolutely wear me out.

[@raymondquave2843]

Chris I'm a self taught welder never took a class,learned from experience on heavy equipment heavy welds ,your vids are great wish I had you around 40 years ago I'm 75 still at it

[@TaylorWelding]

That’s cool Mr. Raymond. 75. I hope I make it there blowin and going as well.

[@matthewmcdonald6535]

I related to this video a ton, I’ve worked structure and pipe in a shipyard the last five years use a mirror just as much as you start your truck. But when I get a 6g test in the wide open it’s like cutting hot butter. The hard jobs that don’t feel like they’re doing anything for but wasting time. Those are the jobs that make your career.

[@TaylorWelding]

I agree Matthew

[@neilshahndynasty.8882]

I like when my welds "slag" ,scorpion tails ,while welding bar joist . flat welds .

[@WELDER-UP]

Very informative video. I’ve been welding for 16 years now. And there’s always something new to learn. I wish someone would’ve given me the info that you are when I was younger and starting. But I wouldn’t be where I am. One of the best informative videos I’ve seen about welding compared to all these other KZbinr “welders”.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks brother.! It would have helped me a lot too. I gotta figure out how to record the puddle. But really, I can teach most of it. Sitting behind the anvil. Let me know if you have any ideas. On what might help people. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@WELDER-UP]

@@TaylorWelding the videos I’ve seen. I believe the guys just use maybe a fixed welding lens. Possibly shade 9 or 10 so it’s somewhat visible. I guess I’ll be experimenting on that as well. Best of luck brother. I’ll keep in touch

[@noeldickerson2798]

Tell these guys about keeping your work area clean picking up putting up your tools when your done with them etc . This is what the customer expects you to do. You can do a really good job and leave your area a mess and that’s what they will notice. That half round file has many uses great advice. I just subscribed to your channel keep up the good work.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks Noel …you’re right

[@dennisshort2580]

I really enjoyed your channel .. Keep up the good work.. My wife said you have a Billy Bob Thornton Vive going on😄

[@TaylorWelding]

Mmmmmm ain’t got no gas in it . Mmhmm lol

[@cew995]

You do sound like Billy Bob

[@gunnerlrr]

Chris I have been doing this for 35 years and I’m still paying my dues.

[@TaylorWelding]

I know brother. But not on galvanized handrail.

[@markscott5699]

Hey buddy! I just came across your videos a few days ago and enjoyed watching them. I've been a rig welder for almost 40 years now actually over 40 years since January of 1979 when I broke out. I'm from Houston Texas originally but I live in North Carolina now and I am retired. I just turned 69 to months ago and have a enjoyed the life that I've LED from oilfield work coming out of the well to the tank yards with the finished product I guess you can say I've done a bunch of it. I have lost my sight in my left eye due to macular degeneration and so I do not do any pipeliner code work anymore. I'm just retired to welding on some farm equipment and logging equipment from time to time when the guys call me. It's kind of a bummer but I've come to face it. Anyway I enjoy watching your stuff to try to help the new guys out that are breaking out or some that have been into it a little while but don't hold the hold the experience that I have had and you have had. Thanks again for your videos I enjoy watching them and I passed them on to other people. Have a great weekend coming up. Mark Scott AKA t e x x. Shelby North Carolina

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks brother! I love hearing from you guys that have been in it longer than me. You have literally welded more pipe than most of us have ever walked by . I can’t imagine the stuff you have seen. That’s a bummer about your eyes. I guess that’s a Welder‘s end is his eyes. I bet you’re still a hell of a welder though. Thanks for watching and thank you for the awesome comment Texx! If you have any good video ideas let me know

[@FIGGY65]

Hello Tex. Great history Sir. You should look into having that easy glaucoma like surgery that everyone gets. Both my parents had it in their 80s and it was fantastic and simple. My grandfather was born in 1916 and started his boilermaker apprenticeship in 1935…..built all the stream boilers for the WWII Liberty Ships in Richmond/Vallejo/San Francisco, Ca and supervised 200 Rosie the Riviter/Welders for hull construction during the war years…..then he had an industrial marine repair/fab shop from 1946 to 1986….He had that RK surgery at around age 88 and said he should have had it done 10 years sooner ! Anyway, best of health and happiness to you in your retirement! Be well and safe, Shawn in California

[@ethankelsay1767]

I really appreciate the quality of your videos man. Keep them going!

[@TaylorWelding]

I will brother thanks for watching and going the extra mile and commenting

[@tudyk21]

14:40 Guys here at the power plant (permanent employees, not outage contractors) use a piece of saw blade about 2" wide and about 12-14" long instead of a file. Works the same way, though.

[@geshaun1]

Wow. I use to work for GE as a winder. I bet we worked at a power plant together back in the day.

[@jasemattix1478]

Just found your channel I’m about to be done with school hopin to get in to the structural side of thing but your tips are very helpful there things they don’t teach in school you explain them very good as well! I made sure to whatch the whole thing !

[@TaylorWelding]

That’s a good place to start. You’ll learn all kinds of stuff I’m excited for you.

[@ericavery3054]

your content is great keep going. im just staring out at 40y.

[@douglasallen1311]

Can't stand people that think a job is below them. I spent years on a pick and shovel before I got my seat as a heavy equipment operator. My dad was even the head supervisor for the company. He made me and my brother crawl for years before we could walk. Thank him every day for making me suffer through that so I appreciated it when I got those keys and seat.

[@TaylorWelding]

It really is important. When something is given that should have been earned. It causes real problems.

[@jonl40]

Appreciate the wisdom you share I am not as young as most of the followers but I still learn a lot from the videos keep grinding hope your day is awesome as well

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks brother. I really don’t have that many young Subscribers. According to my analytics most of them are between 28 and 35

[@jonl40]

Still a little older than your average lol 😆 I look forward to the next video appreciate the response I know you are always busy

[@jonpacheco5711]

Hey, Im 42 and have a small fab/welding business in Torrance, Ca. Most of my work is with gate, handrail, and random odd jobs but feel like specializing is something would help business. I have more experience in the tig and mig but open to learn stick. Love the channel man and thank you for all your hard work!

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks Jon .

[@brendanmurphy2070]

Keep these videos up!

[@TaylorWelding]

I’m going to do my best. Thank you

[@sanchezy6732]

I just wanna say I appreciate these videos and I hope they keep coming out, I’m a first year helper trying to get into a ua apprenticeship. Thanks for allowing me to soak in this information 👍🏻

[@TaylorWelding]

Good deal sanchezy! Are you practicing?

[@sanchezy6732]

Yessir but I’ve been splitting my time welding with rebuilding my sa200

[@treverwhoever]

Good videos..watched em all, thanks

[@TaylorWelding]

Glad you like them!

[@johntaylor8]

Thanks for your words of wisdom, By the way what type anvil is that and weight?

[@kennethbriody8396]

This was great ,maybe do a comment video once a week like this

[@aidanlamborne]

For your last point man, break down your videos in segments so people have checkpoints. Love your vids brotha.

[@west3226]

I’ve been watching your vids for a few weeks I’m in high school wanting to become a welder. I just wanna say great videos and thank you for making informational videos.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks for watching West. I like that Waylon symbol. He’s one of my favorites

[@west3226]

@@TaylorWelding He is a great one 😄

[@goodlifegreenscapesbrecken5928]

I like this style video.

[@TaylorWelding]

I’m glad you like it. Thank you for the feedback. I didn’t know if it would go over or not

[@PaulFarrell04]

enjoyed the video.

[@lisalovelylpa]

I never welded , I almost 60 , just bought an oxyacetylene torch to build my art lol but pretty good on the backhoe lol But I do agree , in any field you gotta pay your dues and be up in front to take on any challenge. Nice video. Thanks.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you Mrs Lisa

[@TreatsOnTheStreets]

You said any question... What is your favorite color frosted curcus animal cracker- pink or white?

[@TaylorWelding]

lol . I’ve never had a frosted animal cracker. That I can remember. but I’m going to bet it would be pink.

[@imagesinconcrete]

Lol I remember the call . Bottom of the food chain is the way up . The Indians were so good . You told me they really took care of you .

[@TaylorWelding]

sure did … Very giving people

[@Donsguncorner]

23 on my first stint leaving home welding, on day 12 in a row but get to go home for the weekend finally

[@TaylorWelding]

👍 nice

[@MadebyKourmoulis]

The camera angle on that anvil. Looks like a monster.

[@TaylorWelding]

It’s really not that big is 440 pounds

[@MadebyKourmoulis]

@@TaylorWelding just to let you know I clicked to look at the anvil, then started scrolling other videos. And just about every time I was going to click off you said "don't click off" it worked even though I wasn't interested in the content. May check the analytics on this video and see how effective that technique is.

[@SuperTheController]

I got blessed with my first welding job at a LNG plant as a combo welder in louisiana very well payed and the main thing got some people that really like me, was fresh out of school green as can be payed attention at work took advice from all the guys there RESPECTED what everyone told me never said "oh I already knew that" even if you already knew say "thanks for the tips i really appreciate that" also HELP YOUR FITTERS young welders like me!!!! no one cares your daddy was a welder is a super none of that help people out get them to like you make contacts!! EDIT : I was 18 when i started and im 20 now...... at that place stayed there a good amount of time about 9 months i thought i was going out on the first lay off but had people vouch for me and got to stay a couple more weeks because I helped people and welded what they wanted me to weld, when there was nothing to weld go get up on that scaffold and help them fitters fit that pipe they are setting up for you. (also dont be stupid, if they are telling you to do something that sounds dangerous ITS PROBABLY DANGEROUS your life isnt worth more than a job) MAIN THING IS HAVE FU**ING FUN and make that big money

[@TaylorWelding]

I agree with you 100%

[@cursiv2818]

You chuck a cat up in that lathe, and you got my attention for life. - behalf of the youngsters P.S. road flare, coat hanger….

[@TaylorWelding]

I’ve got the road flare in my box. Having a hard time getting that done at work

[@tylerchristiansen7299]

Thank u man

[@TaylorWelding]

You're welcome!

[@trevoremmett4941]

Hey Chris what do you think about the pipe fitters union? Where I’m at in Washington it seems like the union has a monopoly on all the pipe work

[@TaylorWelding]

I have No experience with any union ! Up north is predominantly union. I’m in the south

[@_kline9571]

I'm in fitters union in florida.. pay is better up north but we do pretty good here also. I weld/travel for shutdowns just like he says but now I'm sticking to local work. been a nice change to be home every day. What's a non union rig welder making nowadays if you dont mind me asking.. all the KZbin rig welders always talk about getting rich so it must be alot? ;) good content man. I enjoy your videos. I'm gonna call and buy some silver also. Not sure why I get of work welding and I watch a welding video my wife must think I'm crazy lol

[@jackshipman9209]

Chris, coupla questions, I used to see weldors with welding lead over their shoulders. why do they not do that anymore?

[@TaylorWelding]

I don’t know

[@kaleb6206]

Keep saying dont click off verry helpful

[@TaylorWelding]

Glad you think so Kale. Nice.

[@oldmate8626]

I call it a scratching hammer. Never belt my welds with it i just scratch the edges of the slag. File sounds like a good idea

[@TaylorWelding]

I think you’re like a mill bastard file

[@lanix17]

Paying your dues: Something they never taught at school and something your parents should have taught you. It doesn’t matter if you have a PhD, when you show up the first thing you need to do is learn how your skill is applied to your new position, learn who is to either side of you, and learn where you fit in. The fastest way to do this is to help them and in return ask about the history of this place. Unless you are the new CEO you are not coming in as the know it all that is going to rescue everyone.

[@TaylorWelding]

Well said

[@catskinner3254]

My wife had to have a C section so I had to be in the waiting room. When the doctor came out he said "It's a boy and all went well and I think he will grow up to be a pipeline welder" I asked why do you say that? Doc replied "Well he is crying."

[@TaylorWelding]

Lol ! That was funny I laughed out loud for real

[@sonnymunoz6037]

Thanks for the advice I am a 22 year old welder been welding a year started on my own and now just going to finish schooling and trying to figure out what type of work I want to do but for now I plan on working for ranchers around my area to get started and get my foot into the door. Is there any more advice you could give me that would be great cause I’m doing my best to soak up as much advice I can so I’m better prepared.

[@TaylorWelding]

Gonna try to give you some every day

[@PIAZI123]

A few men left out there!

[@neilheriot2361]

Great info, but on another note, where did you get that awsome hat? I've been in the trade since about 2016 and I'm still learning what ever I can and from who ever makes logical cence. Then I take that info and Taylor it to my style . 👍👍

[@TaylorWelding]

I had it made I’m having some more made if you’re interested. They’re made in the USA. So they will not be cheap

[@grandandes294]

Hey there. Like your stuff. I’ve been a welder on and off over the years, mostly working for myself. After watching what you had to say about paying your dues: I got to wondering what you thought about jobs like a pipefitter/welder position that only paid 18 an hour… take them or walk away?

[@TaylorWelding]

There’s nothing better than on the job training. You could use it like a school for 3 to 6 months.

[@justinking2238]

I been loving the videos but i got a quick question for you. Currently a senior in high school and will graduate and be going to welding school. But my question is should you be picky about the pay if you are trying to get your foot in the door.

[@TaylorWelding]

Go where you’re going to make the most money in the LONG run. Don’t go to mig welding job.

[@_kline9571]

I love the honesty about the mig jobs... I would put more on the experience your getting.. remember pipe pays.. there are a bunch of different types of welders.

[@GKRTANKLINESLLC.]

Get some responsibility and the young’ns will make it if they are determined… Comes down to: you will eat what you go out and kill and drag back to the cave…I myself enjoy filet and lobster…but it didn’t come on the 1st job… Blue collar bastard for life…be the best at whatever you do!!!! Love the content my guy!!!

[@TaylorWelding]

Glad you like it Greg. I like your analogy. Be the bull at whatever you do people will notice. I wish I could’ve learned that earlier

[@bullyZeus]

were you @ belews creek scr project in 2002-03?

[@TaylorWelding]

Yes I was!!!

[@bullyZeus]

@@TaylorWelding I was a rigger on night shift, the guy who always had a 4 wheeler on a trailer behind his truck. I would take it out and ride the PowerHouse trails before work...

[@woodrow6611]

Hey Chris. I'm in welding school now. I'm 60 years old and I retired from law enforcement in 2017. Anyway, I live on a farm now and weld on equipment here. The neighbors found out I weld and come over when they need something welded. I decided to go through the school and start a little mobile welding business for farmers in the area. Not depending on it for making a living but I would like to supplement my monthly retirement check. All I have to weld with at the moment is an Everlast PowerMTS 211sI Mig, Tig, Stick. Once I start making (extra) money, I want to buy a used engine driven welder and put it on a trailer. I also have an Oxy/Acetylene torch. I could spend money on a generator to use my Everlast, but I feel that would be a waist of money. Any tips and tricks for an old fart like me trying to do what I'm trying to do? Thanks

[@TaylorWelding]

That’s great woody. I would get a good (older) truck, through a welding machine (gas or diesel) in the back of it. Get 80’ of leads per side. On your torch hose I really like the Cox hose reel. It really helps. Get an ammo can to keep your rods in. Maybe I’ll make you a video. There’s too much subject matter here to text …Let me think about it

[@woodrow6611]

@@TaylorWelding Thanks so much for your help.

[@Blaze_1133]

How can I become a helper if I have no contacts or know any pipeline welders? Im young and work in a shop in middle bury Indiana I can’t find any pipelines around here

[@TaylorWelding]

There might not be any pipelines around there. You might have to go to a power plant or a paper mill.ect

[@KC9RXP]

5 years welding, i tell my boss im going for my cwi, he tells me they dont need one for the work we do. So now ive got to figure out my next move. Any advice?

[@TaylorWelding]

Weld pipe, save your money, buy assets that pay you to own them. I’ve never wanted to be a CWI. you can make more money Welding with less headaches. but if that’s what you wanna do you do it.

[@redsmobilewelding]

Name is James Dunn owner operator u speak truth would love to figure out how to interact with you more... You spak truth...

[@TaylorWelding]

You can email me [e-mail]

[@UnitedWarGamers]

When I got started in welding. I took a course at my local Community College. Our teacher had us weld 6013, 6010 and 7018. I couldn't weld a 6013 to save my life, I was 2 weeks behind everyone else in the class. My Teacher thought when I got to 6010 I would fall even further behind. For whatever reason on my first pass and handed it in. My teacher looked at it then back at me and said "did you do this?!" I was "yes I did" then told me todo 5 more passes and show him again. I did and he passed me on to 7018. He told me in 30 years of teaching his never seen anyone struggle so hard at 6013 and just breeze so quickly with 6010. That was about 15 years ago, what am asking is. What should I have done as far as looking for a job? I had no idea where to go. At the time I was just an 18 year old kid fresh out of high-school. I've done pretty well for myself nowadays being a mechanic but am looking to start welding on the side. If only to build up my skills and have some fun along the way. Thank you

[@TaylorWelding]

Get a welding machine and practice for 30 minutes to an hour every day. After you get good enough. Take a test at a shutdown or turn around. Maybe put a ad in the paper for pipe fencing

[@UnitedWarGamers]

@@TaylorWelding take a test at a shutdown or turnaround? Sorry if thats an odd question for you.

[@UnitedWarGamers]

@@TaylorWelding also thank you, I did buy a mig unit awhile ago but maybe after watching your video I should have gotten a buzz box.

[@TaylorWelding]

@@UnitedWarGamers Yeah every welding job will make you take a test. They won’t take your word or a piece of paper

[@UnitedWarGamers]

@@TaylorWelding no am asking what is a shutdown and turnaround?

[@cliffordpace6921]

A third channel Taylor fitness and gardening?

[@cheryljason9617]

Buddy just my curiosity... what did that anvil run you brother??? Edit... 25 years in the electrical trade these journeymen passing trade school or IEC think they know it all I've put many 4-8 year guys in their place wanting to be top dog and think they know the codes and when it comes time for inspection well doesn't end well... the best is when they want to argue code with myself foreman and the inspector... I don't know it all I'm still learning and that was the lesson I always tell the young kids... the man that says he knows everything knows nothing at all

[@TaylorWelding]

I paid a measly 500 bucks for it. It was a family friend. He actually gave me my first piece of pipe to practice on. It’s somewhat sentimental. He had a machine shop and now he’s retired. I was able to get my large and mill from him as well

[@TaylorWelding]

Lathe

[@cheryljason9617]

@@TaylorWelding near story thank you from the anvils I've seen that's a deal ... and a heirloom ...

[@kaleb6206]

Some one told me if you do the hard stuff you will always have a job

[@Royalewitchee]

I passed 6G today

[@TaylorWelding]

Awesome

[@Royalewitchee]

@@TaylorWelding I wanna start out doing stick any ideas

[@TaylorWelding]

@@Royalewitchee Shut downs, pipeline Helper & weld on breaks

[@Royalewitchee]

@@TaylorWelding I don’t even have a truck yet to do any type of traveling

[@bladesofglorylawns]

I prefer to use the term, making tall grass short. Everyone else cuts grass 😂

[@TaylorWelding]

I like it

[@bladesofglorylawns]

@@TaylorWelding I also mow some lawns blindfolded as well, we offer quite a few different options so technically we’re not all alike and just cut grass. Now with welding, that’s different story tho. I can dang weld just as good as the next guy who just started out and left the film on the inside and outside of his auto dark hood man. No question. Speaking of my side hustle skills…. Did a job for a buddy couple Weeks ago, dang bugger nest 🪹 was so knarly up in this dang corner, didn’t leave any welding rods on it afterwards tho. Cause I got the whole freakin grinder stuck up on there wit a cutting wheel on it and cudnt get that sumbitch back so I let it ride, rolled the extension cord back up on the wall and just wrote it off to training 🫡 Also just let me kno if you need anything welded up

[@jackowens9440]

Love the videos just found your channel iam 61 years old just weld for my self iam a won't to be welder iam interested in the file over the hammer could you help a old fart out. Thanks jack

[@TaylorWelding]

Chipping hammers scar up the Weld when you smack it. I file will rake it off. And you can also use your file for bbs and other things

[@johnmollet2637]

I just want to watch the anvil. LOL

[@TaylorWelding]

Lol I’m gonna use it one day for something other than a prop

[@johnmollet2637]

@@TaylorWelding That could be an idea for a new channel. Financial Fitness, Taylor Welding, and Fringe Blacksmithing.