I Got a Very Difficult Weld | What To Expect On The Field

Whats up WeldLab fam today I had a very interesting weld to make! I had a few obstacles in the way to make the tie in had 2 pipes on side of each other, also had got water dripping on my leg and I had pipes over my head. So today ill be showing you what kind of welds to expect on the field and what technique I use to weld it!
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[@TheWeldLab]

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[@alexfrost9950]

That fools sick

[@r1t0]

Hey bro im pipe fitter welder and im trying to start my own side gig of shirts and sticker do you mind if i send you some shirts and sticker maybe you can give me a shaut out if you think they straight?

[@CesarHuerta-ih7oj]

@@r1t0 RICCO A BEAST FOR SURE HE WILL😎

[@laylashow7391]

We’re do I get a shirt like that

[@xsqd5e7en30]

95% of the worlds population can't do what you do. Only 2% of the worlds population can do it with a mirror or in the blind. Only 1% of worlds polulation can weld supercritical pressure boiler tubes

[@patrickdingman6934]

43 yrs in the trade. Retired now. Was good financially but rough on the body, eyes and lungs. Where ever the money was I went. Took family with me .yup still married too. Son's now in the trade. Pipe ,structure ,pressure vessels, didn't matter. Retired from aviation welding. So brothers its out there, it pays if you're good ,and it will make you a nice retirement if you're smart.

[@latinace1981]

What time u usually get home

[@raunchymangos7468]

Just got my 6G cert. My plan is to weld pipe at the plants in south Louisiana and save for 5 years so I can go back to school

[@indiopatadediablobarbosa5337]

These are the kind of videos that teach us the most. On the field! Good job bro.

[@TheWeldLab]

💯

[@rogerrettinger3225]

You learn on the job not on you tube.

[@laylashow7391]

@@TheWeldLab we’re do I get a shirt like that

[@cedricjardouin598]

Exactly bro like he said we need more videos like this not like the other guys making everything look like nothing goes wrong but video’s like this bro is realistic bro shit happens and you didn’t give up 💯💯💯💯 in my books

[@inscruitablefilletknifesha2681]

What's wrong with shop videos?

[@sshep7119]

The people that talk smack about welds in situations like this are the people who are not in the industry, or have not been in the industry long enough to come across this type of situation. All the work looks good from what the video shows. Just a few things, practice welding with a mirror. Make a small C shaped bracket that can hold a mirror 8 to 12" from the face of your helmet, put the pipe in between the mirror and the helmet then practice. The mirror being held by your helmet frees up your hands, if you are doing the work sometimes you just have to get creative. I was shown a "welding helmet" from one of the guys who taught me a lot about welding, he did a lot of work in nuclear power plants. The helmet was basically a small piece of plastic with a lens mounted on it with some small protective plastic for the face, he holds the plastic bracket in his teeth and the glass does it's thing. He had to use it multiple times doing pipe work. The big thing when you are dealing with planned distortion (the pipes not being parallel like in the video), learn the percentage of shrinkage and keep a field journal. You can use some simple math that will allow you to determine how far up the pipe to place two tacks to act as fulcrums and how big of a tack to put at the top. As the top tack cools and shrinks, the top gap will close and the bottom gap will open through the 2 tacks becoming pivots. You will get really good at predicting where to place the tacks and having your gap settle at an even distance top and bottom.

[@TaylorWelding]

10/4

[@Yattayaddamean]

Now roger that 🤝🏽

[@austinwilson4440]

You could buy a magnetic mirror setup.. not Like they don't make them 12 year tube welder never had to hold or put my mirror on my hood lol

[@jacolbysailele8489]

Write the book bro ❤ excellent description of how to overcome challenges

[@erocia8838]

Whenever you have an issue with steam/heat tracing because its hot or blowing talk to the operator for the unit we don't mind turning it off for so you can do your job. They even know about the issue since its tagged.

[@RadDadisRad]

As an electrician we just blanket it with a welding blanket.

[@ImplantedMemories]

have you ever considered that they need the steam 24/7, and can't Turn it off ? Industrial units are usually operated 24/7. Only time for maintainance is a turnaround. If they wouldn't need a constant steam supply they would fix this yellow hole in the steam pipe as soon as possible. Welding is a cheap fix for them. Wasted steam ist expensive over time

[@ChanHarris96]

We don’t have use steam in our facility we use basically a oil that is heated up using gas turbine generators and fired heaters but to get back on track turning off that steam line might not be an option bc if the steam is there and lined up while it’s leaking it’s still lined up for a reason heat is pretty important for the unit depending on what it’s used for heating up reboilers, reactors, or dehydration units on heating cycle. If heating is lost some units will need to be shutdown because they’re off spec. It’s a domino effect in this industry you might not think of it that way but shutting that one valve to benefit a job might mess up a whole unit.

[@Jimi-gq3ok]

Dude I am a bench welder and seeing you do this shit literally blows my mind lmao 🤣 I can't imagine having to deal with the field welding obstacles you do. You are a true craftsmen bravo 👏

[@raunchymangos7468]

You could do it man. If you ever get bored on bench come on out!

[@jessedelreal6816]

@@raunchymangos7468 where do I sign up?? Sick of bench work!

[@raunchymangos7468]

@@jessedelreal6816 Relocate to Louisiana or Texas. Send your resume to Brown and Root, they're looking for combo welders.

[@ernestoperez1465]

Never broke under pressure big dog respetos!

[@TheWeldLab]

😎

[@user-qp8yl1pw9t]

Was a welder 40yrs. Every time I thought I saw it all there was a new challenge.mirror welds , back welds in 18" pipe, upsidedown from two lanyards . It definitely kept you fit! 😅

[@meddlewithmetal5054]

You handled it big dog don't trip you being to critical of yourself.. don't let your passion for perfection get you down keep it moving in a positive direction like you do!!

[@RayScott2123]

I’m in school right now for this trade and I can honestly say that I’m having the time of my life, I can’t wait to get a welding job

[@romero-3567]

You in SoCal ?

[@RayScott2123]

@@romero-3567 im @fortiscollege in ohio

[@johnathanperez1552]

@@RayScott2123 Lol ima ask about you tomorrow.

[@RayScott2123]

@@johnathanperez1552 I graduate In October, let's get it

[@gelato3389]

Update?

[@johnm6492]

Love how real you are man, keep up the good work and videos dude, much appreciated!

[@jeremiahkastner6374]

BRO you inspire the hell out of me. I just started a mobile welding business, will DEFINITELY be hitting you up and be giving you a visit to your shop to learn. Keep killing it brother. Respect.

[@4tibonn]

Nothing but love and respect here my brother you got it done in the toughest of situations and Against All Odds

[@TrickyMickTrucking]

1:42 INSTANTLY SUBRSCRIBED WHEN THE BEAT CAME IN. My dad welded a few tankers together, and the associated truck/trailers were his daily job. I loved watching him weld as a kid. I'm really hoping to learn to weld one day. This is just artwork what you do. I'd love to see you weld together a set of headers!! I started out in labor doing insulation and jacketing for pipes like you're welding.

[@terrysibley4849]

When I was working with LeTourneau's in Vicksburg, Miss. I watched the pipe fitters do those tight pipe welds with a mirror. Really impressive

[@allenhover3230]

Props to you bro. That’s some hard shit right there. I’m gonna go out to my first process pipe job site this coming Monday and I didn’t know what to expect. This definitely helps. Thank you bro.

[@HARLOWDAVIDSON20]

You did great 👍. Welding that in tight spot. Learning from videos. Thank you.

[@johnbrennan4759]

That broken cup and bust hose just as your were ready to wrap up was so familiar even though its been over 30 years since I last melted some wire really felt it 💔 these things never happen when you have plenty of time and under no pressure. I'm thankful and got the lucky 🙏 break and moved from welding to inspection and testing and have not looked back. Keep your arc tight and the amps hot 🔥 good luck. JB

[@Justintimemetal]

Like the real world situations. We run into stuff like this all the time lately with tight conditions, obstacles, etc. Can't imagine doing it that close to a leaking steam line.

[@TheWeldLab]

Yeah bro everyday can’t be gravy

[@IndigenousWelder]

You’re a hell of a welder man! Adapt and overcome, true tradesman. Keep up the good work and spreading that knowledge.

[@barrytaylor8422]

All welds you make aren't going to be perfect. Being able to make a repair is as critical as making a good weld. B.U.T.H I'm out.

[@Phillebrew]

DUDE! you should be the voice of a nation. The planet need more hard ass workers like you. Thanks for making the vids!

[@wolfsburg88]

This is normal industrial working, worked in big ships and last 15 years on industrie, always a suprise what kind of work and situation you get. Greetz from Holland Rotterdam

[@ChanHarris96]

I’m an operator and I love watching the welders it’s like art.

[@irelandssons]

You watching the welders or the welding process, sounds fruity

[@ChanHarris96]

@@irelandssons I mean after I issue a permit for you guys to work on my stuff I hang out and chit chat with them. Nothing wrong with that. You sound like the group I don’t issue a permit because you’re being an ass.

[@09alvaha]

Thank you, ive been welding pipe since 2016 and it cant always be pretty, some jobs you got the time, some you dont, i appreciate you showing non ig welds in a bad position. Its the reality of what we do

[@abrahamanham]

Handled that like a badass bro I’ve ran into a couple of tight spots before myself

[@TheWeldLab]

Yeah bro can’t ride the gravy train everyday

[@richardkawucha1232]

Retired, certified, high-pressure, Boilermaker welder. Over the years I've welded standing, sitting, on a ladder, kneeling, laying on my back/stomach, even kneeling welding between my legs. Welded in 100 degree+ weather, snow, below freezing, and at a blast furnace (at night in the winter) had one side roasting while the other side froze. Followed procedures and even told engineers how they were screwing up, with a faster solution to the problem. Had to weld on "dead metal" hundreds of feet in the air. Yes I got the big money, but I earned every penny.

[@mattharper588]

Shout out Local 107 retired

[@richardkawucha1232]

@@mattharper588 Detroit, Local 169, retired here!

[@richardkawucha1232]

@@mattharper588 Hello LU-107! Detroit Local 169 here.

[@Praising_Pillars]

Salute my brother. Keep up the great work. I’m going to school to become a welder and your videos inspire me to go harder. God bless you.

[@TheWeldLab]

Congrats man hope you achieve your goals

[@ricardodegollado2150]

Keep it up bro that’s 🔥🔥🔥 Don’t worry about nobody you do you !!

[@alecj9227]

nothing but respect for you on this shit. nobody else showing us what its really like out there in real world

[@benjamincompian2562]

You will get better. not bad for a young welder. Lil welds like that are good practice. Keep up the good work

[@antoniogalvan821]

Badass video bro! Keep em coming big dawg . Beast mode

[@freedom8gemini2]

Beautiful work

[@tw-qj5tn]

Awesome bro . This is what is it. Have a long cup better than nothing. But only finish the job

[@jeremyhansen8186]

This video resonates with me bc I was that guy and hung steel and welded it for six yrs till I had a bad accident at work where I fell thirty feet and shattered both arms. It was the height that got me and the amount of weight I had in gear that drove me into the concrete when I finally hit. That said, I often lamented the amount of time and energy it would take to get myself and all the tools and leads into position to start welding. Then if the fit up was bad it only compounded the issue further.

[@dusty6345]

Looks pretty damn good. Tough/ awkward position. Thanks for the honest videos. You talked me out of purchasing a Yeswelder.

[@manbearpig2164]

Looks great, I started out tig welding, then I went to flux core and dual shield, my tig has suffered, yours looks great

[@erikcourtney1834]

Only ones that are gunna hate are the ones standing in a shop rolling out. First video I’ve seen of yours and I’m glad someone out there is showing how it is in the real world. Keep it real brother👍🏻.

[@TheWeldLab]

Welcome to theweldlab homie

[@stevepereira8898]

Good job, like they say take the good with the bad, an old saying is a welder will never be remembered by all the good welds he made just the bad one, keep up the good videos 👍🏻👊🏻

[@dominicstephens781]

God damn! Those welds are beautiful! I wish I could weld that good

[@reaperp7414]

Hell yeah bro keep the great job u good. I'm a welder my self only we know how it is on the field. Keep the great work!!!!

[@sethhoward9300]

I wish I could post pics and videos . I jUst completed a turnaround near New Orleans . Had a 14” heavywall chrome weld directly under the grating ! No head room at all but we got it done ! Them tight spots is what separates you from the average welder! Great content!

[@TheWeldLab]

Yeah those welds make you a good welder ...New Orleans is not far from my hometown

[@sethhoward9300]

@@TheWeldLabI was livin in Kenner . Just got back to Houston tonight. I’m from the Galveston area but I been traveling for welding 12 years now. I’m single Hand .

[@joseofno]

@@sethhoward9300 you wereat valero or shell?

[@sethhoward9300]

@@joseofno both but where I did this weld was at shell . Working with repcon/TWS

[@stout8807]

Last plant I was in, the flanged most of the rack work. Tried to minimize the butt welds, plus made replacing and modifying sections easier and for the most part faster

[@tylershimek6167]

You are a beast my guy! Great job!

[@imacrazyguy5831]

So... FlexTape wouldn't be an option for those hard welds? 😅

[@U-TubeSurfer45]

Looks great bro. Its not a show car in an enclosed building. As long as its closed, your good 👍

[@kamplayz2565]

Massive respect man.

[@SH19922x]

Youre a legend man. A+

[@marcolozano4169]

DUDE! I thought I was the only one giving the hard shitty one welding jobs! I wish I can be slim as you are! Send the X ray guy the hell! That job was Spot on Brother! Blessings to you! You are the Man!

[@shadowhunter9713]

Awesome! Keep em coming!

[@dennispratt559]

Nice Welds, congrats.

[@sammiller171]

Young mister it is awesome seeing you take the challenge and kill it.

[@3ricFtp]

Good Info, badass weld. Good shit 💯

[@onez7490]

Keep up the good work man stay humble

[@davidrios8872]

most important thing bro you didnt quit gave it the best to complete the job after everything breaking apart

[@jermainejohnson4890]

amazing video man so much to learn from it

[@colbysheppard3682]

As a pipe welder I know your pain! Great job getting it done in a shitty spot! Much respect

[@anthonytorrens9948]

Nice job making something out of nothing anyone can weld the easy welds it’s true welder that can weld in the tough spots!

[@charlesbucholz8079]

Nice work G. And that rap is sick Dawg.

[@joserosa2717]

a WELL DESERVED DRINK YOU SHOULD HAVE MY BROTHER ! YOU EARNED IT! KEEP ON WELDING ON!!

[@jerry81ize]

Bro honestly it looked great, I don’t think anybody could have done better it was a tough spot to weld in. Looks great tho keep it up man.

[@andyd9199]

Well done, I enjoyed it

[@WardWeldz]

I know you don't usually get to choose where you start but when I do get to choose I start on the hardest one first to get that crap out the way! Keep on keepin on!

[@barrytaylor8422]

Always get the hard shit first. Most welders do. I'm retired (B.U.T.H) brother under the hood 38+ years. I'm out

[@6sixty1gixxer80]

Ayy that track.. for a welder. Good choice

[@thomasgunter3632]

“Haters talk your shit” love it 😂

[@billarroo1]

WOW great welding, love it, 😃😃😃 keep it going

[@TheWeldLab]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@johnhodde1187]

Lose the pancake hood up in the rack. And run the bead looking thru the top bevel. Left hand right hand👌

[@iamenergy9310]

Respect bruh, you killed it nice job

[@TheWeldLab]

Thanks !

[@benperez8424]

Omg i be moving in circles like this too, just moving/twisting my body into awkward spots while trying to find the most comfortable position to give arm flow

[@theboss-be4er]

sometimes you just have to use what you have and make it work man good video 🤟

[@melvinalex330]

U got it done with what u had man. Good job

[@TheWeldLab]

yeah man I was frustrated brother!

[@raya472]

Damn never heard a welding rap before, that shit was nice...got me thinking about the construction site.

[@tristincollins9308]

Love your videos man keep it up

[@TheWeldLab]

Thanks brother

[@adamabarquez8257]

Shirt and cap lookin fresh bro

[@mateocastro909]

U got it G keep it up luv ur vids one day I will be welding

[@TheWeldLab]

You keep pushing homie !

[@DanielRodriguez-eg7em]

That’s what’s up bro. like the truth about the welds. not always what we like but We get it done .

[@TheWeldLab]

Yessir as long as it shoots!

[@joserosas4100]

Good job bro,

[@joshua.recovers]

Love the hype for this video!

[@TheWeldLab]

🔥🔥🔥

[@jonathanmartinez6948]

Good shittt ! I’m waiting on that next video. That’s literally what i am struggling with 😭 shit always moves

[@TheWeldLab]

Yeah man It takes practice just keep checking it after each pass so you can he a idea on how it moves

[@jonathanmartinez6948]

@@TheWeldLab yeah it ain’t that easy. There is a lot of things you need to keep in mind. To know how to work with they pipe. I’m learning that the hard way

[@deltathunderfalcon8512]

YO! just discovered Dante Terrell, that shit goes hard my dude! Great video brother, keep beading up! ✊

[@neftalimalave9832]

Good job dude keep it up 👍

[@johnjabster2247]

Very nice welds brother . Like the weave can you use a finger slide attachment on torch or do you usually just set amps and go.

[@robertocontreras4006]

Nice ! You make me want to start working again .

[@TheWeldLab]

Haha I love what I do !

[@alecj9227]

when you jump cut to the new cup I started laughing my ass off that looks ridiculous. u got it done tho true welder

[@AzGiant24]

Hell yeah bro good video $$$$$$$$

[@Naturelifeja]

Bro I love your work I’m from Jamaica also a young welder

[@vidalsanchez5588]

Taking notes ✍🏽🔥

[@BrookieCooki84]

Mad respect.

[@jasonsmith3726]

You are a damn good welder brother

[@sammorris1452]

Good work man

[@gregartman9827]

That's real nice

[@kentrellcastle3]

Keep up the good work bro!!

[@TheWeldLab]

Thanks Kj!

[@RadDadisRad]

Damn that’s a sweet drill

[@savagesouth1806]

That Takeoff Rell 🔥

[@jackw.3480]

It's good welding in the both out in the field it's very different.

[@jackcarroll4251]

Capped looked great

[@ivanvasquez3052]

You really good at explaining the process to this bro by the way you working around Texas city ? I always see your truck on 146 road

[@giovanygaray4773]

Dope asf bro 🤍

[@jammyb90]

👍👍 Very Very Good!

[@-n_hunter8403]

Shit that's better than 90% of the welds out there...good job!!

[@ImSupr3m3]

Beast mode