THIS SIMPLE TIP CHANGED HOW I RUN BEADS (ROOT PASS WELDING)

When I was pipeline welding is when I really was able to refine my welding skills because of the constant repetition that is required on the job. So what did I learn as a pipeline welder and from older pipe welders? I’m going to share simple tips and best practices for each pass that are easy to do and make the world of difference.
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[@jesseinness9874]

Something that has always stuck with me since I was apprentice . My journeyman used to preach 5mins of prep saves you 5hrs of f’’’ing around ! Great video mr.Ross on the tips.

[@robbert2308]

So true

[@ronfussell8244]

Hey Austin, been awhile,best education you can get is from an old Hand that's burned pallets of rod,my first job was with a small contractor that didn't have bevel machines,had some old clamps and that was it,an old hand around 55 seen how nervous I was and changed everything for me,priceless learning,beveling with a 000 tip,no grinding a ballpeen and an 18" half round, on a 250 wall 12 in,I was good with a torch so that helped,where to set the line back,cut it,pound it square,file it,wedge it and go,that was 74,after that job I had confidence to go anywhere, so teaching them not to fear it,just watch and learn burn the hell out of a lot of rod,I still have my original pipeliner.

[@jamescosta1174]

Love the no fail caveman homade api bevels

[@gega9979]

Nice explanation of how to float a root in. I’ve been waiting for someone to pull me up on this style of rooting. Thanks.

[@kevinkelly5430]

My first job as a helper the welder I was helping busted my butt for weeks till I could run bead's. He gave me solid advice like your giving. He also said that being able to put in a bead is like learning to walk before you can run.

[@DG-zn5xy]

Hey my 798 brother. I worked with you on a job for "Welded" up there in PA working for Rod Kelly back in '18. Hope all is well. Keep pumping out this great content for the KZbin world. Stay safe brother!

[@arosswelding]

Hey! It’s good to hear from you! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel! Hope all is well with you also. That was a good job. 😉😎

[@ddotson111]

😂 I was on tie ins what a money grab

[@Diesel67]

That pushing the rod to side instead of pointing is the same thing I was told by the welder I helped for a few years. Great video Mr. Ross 👍🏼

[@cranerigging3604]

Great points Austin ! I had a similar experience at my first job . Picked up a lot of tricks and ideas from the shop owner in the 4 years I worked for him . Looking back I should have been paying him on the hour for the education . Keep up the great work !

[@arosswelding]

I feel the same way! The older I get the more I don’t take education for granted.

[@jamespuckett829]

I've welded on lots of .188 wall 8"&10" building headers for sprinkler systems. Great video sir. Keep up the great work.

[@jamescosta1174]

Damn. That is paper. Would make perfect grill!

[@RinkyRoo2021]

it's really helpful that you can learn stuff like this off the internet, I took a pipe welding class once and the guy was a real weirdo who never showed tricks like this .

[@johnlowe2943]

I always liked my whip with air-cooled Tig torch line. Really help reduce the amount of fatigue on your arms when your working 7/12 for a few months. I rember dragging alot of jobs just because of small things when the economy was good and companies were paying 1000 bucks to pass a combo weld test and travel pay I dunno if that still goes on I've been retired since 2013. Secret to working shutdowns and pipeline jobs you gotta have a good contact list and you have to have a good reputation as a welder. My phone used to ring all day with offers from other companies.

[@masonlocke7817]

Thanks for the info. I'm in welding school right now. Eventually my goal is to get into shutdowns/turnarounds. How did you get your first opportunity? How do you get started if you don't know anyone in the industry?

[@andrewmckeown6721]

Good explanation Austin, spot on, I call it welding light and tight, So not forcing the rod and keeping that arc in close.

[@jmfarms3555]

I honestly think there should be more welding videos like this where they show the hand and arm movements and not the puddle. Too many new welders don't understand exactly how to minuliplate the body to make the good welds.

[@morganweller1491]

Agreed it's all about positioning and hand manipulation seeing the puddle is good to but these type of video's will help newbies way more

[@ARdave311]

hey brother, your videos are very helpful, i am a aspiring welder, went to school for it when i was 18-19 but never got a job in welding till recently. i start my new job mig welding for a fab shop in town tomarrow but i aspire to do pipeline and even rig truck eventualy, im just getting my foot in the door but your videos help me alot. thanks

[@arosswelding]

Pleasures all mine! Thank you for watching! Good luck at your new job! Whatever you do, make sure you have fun!!

[@ARdave311]

@@arosswelding that’s right man! Thanks a ton! Please keep up the great content 💯🙏

[@stephen_crumley]

@David Ulmer so hows the new job going? I imagine you’ve grown miles by now

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing Austin, stay safe and keep up the good videos. Fred.

[@ajgwelding]

Great video brother love how in depth you get!!

[@mattdickey5493]

Like I said before. "Hood time is the best way to learn for your self all the little tricks that makes welding so much fun and makes u a better welder so get as much hood time as u can and keep a open mind and u will learn something new every time".

[@stevenlarsen1691]

Every day is a school day. Thank you.

[@IMPERIAL_AT-M6]

Im really good at stick welding, and one thing that really helps correlate my skill, is how I write. When I write, I write delicate and swiftly

[@samuelscragg7052]

Good tips thank you. Holding stinger lightly and pull up to help stop blowouts and push rod from side to side. I will never be a pipe line welder due to age however I do lots of welding on our farm equipment and these same tips will apply. Lots of different types of damage to implements as you drag them across the face of the earth.

[@arosswelding]

You bet! Thank you for watching!

[@PaulJones-bo8gt]

Thank you for what you do and for taking the time out of your busy day to share with us . Your full of priceless unlimited knowledge about everything about welding ,I love it. I've said it before your video content is second to none awesome man.

[@arosswelding]

Thank you. We appreciate you watching!

[@glenngosline1710]

Something I was taught also about running beads at least from say 3 o'clock on down. If the bead is grey in color with no lite slab coating can almost bet there is internal undercut. If the bead is shiny good chance no internal undercut.

[@johnedwards882]

Thanks for the help man! Needed this!

[@johndeninger8905]

real helpful bud, thanks 👍👍

[@kevinsnow6591]

awesome video more tips on real word bead running than I've ever seen thanks for taking time to teach these small things. I used to weld a lot of 4" .156 wall and the bead is everything don't push it will undercut the bead and on the bottom tack roll out of the bevel so you don't leave a big keyhole to try and tie into on the bottom when you come flying in and leave a suck back. light wall pipe will make or break you

[@shawntate2149]

I'm the first viewer, yes thanks for the tip Austin I'm a Millwright in Seattle thank you for all your tips!!!!!

[@Zykeem02]

I saved this video 4 years ago but just now understanding what he's saying I hope this works tomorrow

[@jamescosta1174]

I busted a thinwall test, minnesota. 60k dollar bust in 04! Wish i saw this then

[@mborrego66]

Skating in them beads ole son! Hell yea Austin love the content brother I hope your staying busy and this rain ain’t rainin you out to bad as it is me. Talk soon bro!

[@DallasJohnson-g6u]

Thank you for the good tips

[@m.stallcup3173]

Awesome video, I enjoy all of your videos and advice.

[@Warmachine-tz3vf]

Another awsome video appreciate the welding tips.

[@arosswelding]

You bet! Thank you for watching!

[@AerialLensVideo]

SUPER HELPFUL -- Thanks!

[@scottyglenwalker2345]

I graduated apex tech a year ago got a fabrication job here In brooklyn they taught us structural but all I've been doing is mig on thin gauge 1/8 3/16 and 1/16 angle iron mainly but I was supposed to get a dot certification when I graduated ending up in the field like I have I just don't have time to go back and take it plus I need to practice we did the 1 inch plate with backing strip and the quarter inch landing the walls I believe were 35 degrees whereas the aws was 45 I got to much porosity in the 35 I would do that pointing technique and I ended up gouging the sides instead of blending them in that light shift would of worked thanks for the tip

[@jrneff9773]

take the time today sir to go to the next step or be where you are for the rest of your working life

[@Mr.Crosbyy.]

Like the old timers say bud… “You learn something new everyday” . . All because I used to say “I know” to my mom ALOT. And when it came down to it, brothers and I would ask her for help, she’d look and say “Ask your brother, he knows everything” 💀💀💀🤣 Since then I learned to shut up and listen. 👍

[@TheGMan.]

Great tips man thanks for the videos 👍🏻

[@mattthompson9480]

Great insight thank you for your instruction

[@Ilovesports977]

I appreciate the advice Austin. I’ve been watching you for a couple of years and would love to get involved in the pipeline soon. If at all possible meet you in person and learn from the master.

[@antonioespinosa6041]

Nice truck, 360 of your truck video ! Appreciate it.

[@superseamstersewingshow514]

Thanks! You game me some really good information to t think about.

[@Yoxicofficial]

How did you go from pipeline helper to welder and what do you need

[@erichill5208]

Great tips video

[@timmywarren2349]

Very good video 👍 👍

[@freedom8gemini2]

so building up the "new" material in order to have access to close it up?

[@paulsmiths7215]

Thank you this helped me out a lot, you really are a great help, I love to come to your videos for tips, I appreciate it. Off topic but, is Industrial Tradition still running? I liked one of the hats on there when I was watching your videos while back. Thanks!

[@arosswelding]

You bet. Here is a link to industrial tradition. industrialtradition.com/

[@Stump55]

Penny thickness on the landing and penny on the gap. What amps are you using with the 1/8 6010? with those parameters?

[@the_borax_kid2233]

Step on the gas... funny joke for a guy who's running arc! Love it.

[@waterislife.9204]

Good tips.

[@bartbley1269]

On small inch light wall pipe you don't push the rod in the bevel to hard you let it kind of lightly sit on the pipe bevel not straight in burning the edges off the bevel and incorporating the pipe parent metal into the bead . It's called skating them in . It is crazy fast . It is a way different feel , technique ,body position ,and touch . I was not a bead hand and the best ever I got was 50 joints of 3" .125 wall in an hour with 3/32" rod . Best bead hand I've ever followed one day got 56 joints of 4" .125 wall in 45 minutes 100% xray . hahaha wanted to prove a point and get into the bar early . There are 2 wall thicknesses smaller I experienced .109 wall and .083 wall . get it wrong here and it is a real wreck .

[@peetky8645]

hey BB. Hobby welder here... i have a question and would like your thoughts... i wanna make a 20x20 carport with 2x6 11ga (.120 wall) i need to weld butt joints at the tops of the trusses. would you bevel or just do a butt? gap? quick 3/32 6010 root with 7018 cap?

[@johnlowe2943]

@@peetky8645 I know u didn't ask me I used to work as a combo welder for alot of companies like foster wheeler, Zachary, Siemens ect.. for one of those carport project would probably be best to use 6013. Just make sure you don't run it cold so it will be easy to tell the molten slag from the weld puddle and you won't get holes in your weld 80-85 amps on a 3/32 6013 would probably be okay.

[@peetky8645]

@@johnlowe2943 thanks for the input! i made a weld stand and plan to try each weld that people recommend to me to see which is best- thanks

[@brandonb7496]

That's insanely fast for a sideboom and crew,

[@jamescosta1174]

Damn Bart! Paperwall, huh?

[@johnnielocklear2911]

What land and gap do you prefer

[@omidaghaei3719]

How many joint you can weld per day usually? For 24 inch pipe

[@dangrimes5078]

This is what I wanted to do when I was very young but the work was so spotty I had to switch trades. I still have great memories though. The Boiler makers union was a joke. I'd work for a few months then be laid off for 6 months. Finally I just couldn't go back any more. I really loved it while it lasted though.

[@andrewwiese7705]

Great videos! Very informative! What’s the best way/place to buy drill stem for fencing?

[@lunchboxweldor]

Ironworker here, I had a Ironworker tell me first pass was just to stick the two pieces of metal together.

[@sammesser7144]

Could you show us a root pass on some pipe and how to avoid the brad to sticking to one side of the bevel wall

[@rehmangusandapiary9024]

Austin, thanks for another good video! I'm interested in the stinger you were holding. It visually looks light in weight. Can you tell me more about the stinger? Thanks!

[@arosswelding]

It’s actually just a knock off of Tweko brand. I believe it’s a 250 amp. Nothin special.

[@gilhernandez605]

i'm learning pipe on 6in .25in thick pipe and i cant stop key "holing" - any tips currently working 2G.

[@remdut4634]

Wondering if you use 7018 or 6010 on your root pass. Also, from personal experience, the prep of the wall thickness should be not less than 2 mm or 1/16 inch and gap of max 1/8 or 2.5mm, especially with 7018 rodes. What do you think?

[@madcapmagician6018]

question i have noticed the end of your lead seems to be missing and u have exposed contacts? is there a reason for this?

[@johnkries8189]

Thanks,

[@arosswelding]

You bet! Thank you for watching!

[@devanmoore5240]

The root is my favorite pass to lol

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

What welding caps do you use

[@MrDillaKilla]

I've been welding 10 years for a living, taught college for the last 4, and they are downsizing this upcoming semester. Have any leads or any tips to get on pipeline or any profitable jobs? I have a rig and 2 machines, just at a loss as to where to go

[@jamescosta1174]

Tank farms

[@MrDillaKilla]

@@jamescosta1174 could you elaborate on that?

[@jamescosta1174]

@@MrDillaKilla hi patrick! Yes. Was it about breaking out? Tank farm for instance, will able you to get exposed to the whole pipeline process/ people. Tank farm is a great gig in between pipelined, since they never last. You Will burn 1/4" jetrods (7024). You do need a diesel truck and machine( explosion hazard) those rods are 280 amp ( i believe) rags your machine, but whatever gets you in the door. I am most sure you will advance w/ your skills. Need to pipefitting. Let me know!

[@jamescosta1174]

@@MrDillaKilla what state?

[@DavidWade-fm3pb]

188 wall is 3/16 . 375 is 3/8

[@jacobwilson3807]

float your rod too much to compensate for a wider gap and the risk to internal undercut goes up. 🤙

[@robertnelson4755]

Pushing rod side to side was called 'MAKING Z's" in my day

[@jackowens9440]

😅can you make a homemade grasshopper for welding

[@arosswelding]

You bet

[@thomasarrey317]

Austin API test Pipe clamps 50% of rut pass before removed clamp grind stops and starts complete stringer pass in a hot car filler And cap

[@aaronwilson3952]

Hey Austin, you should find time to get back on a pipeline.

[@arosswelding]

We’ve decided to stay home for the time being. We may hit another pipeline gig or two in the future. I sure miss parts of it.

[@grahamcifuentes4451]

You hit the nail on the head with that one Mister Ross!, Australians and others call that a Root Run, but whatever you call it, that's VERY helpfull info! I deciphered all the lingo except eighteen eight. No idea what that is, unless it's low grade stainless.

[@dangrimes5078]

I think it is

[@el5495]

Why wouldn't you have welder consistency

[@thomasanderson6008]

My Daddy said, the pull out method doesn’t always work. So be careful boys!

[@mikeomaly]

Do welding jobs ever hire gougers?

[@jrneff9773]

thanks my guy have you ever just stopped a bead the rod would only weld on one side you fight it and it wont do right same box of rods . i think it is the curent and or the dry ness of the rod . jump the ground to both sides . dry your rounds on the grill . 6010 plus soak in water bahbah bah it not right like 7018 i think its the same thing 30 year fighting this 30 yrs under the hood tryit

[@alejandroruiz3333]

💯

[@markbroad119]

when in doubt, pinky out you get that clout.

[@jb243wp]

Get on to Bohler fox cel + 6010's Set your machine to +4 crisp (or dig as you American's say) Way more user friendly than any other brands 👍 BTW love how you getting the best out of your stinger with the end cap insulators knocked off, I keep an old one like that handy for emergencies or for non cridical jobs too 👍

[@codywallace6948]

Do you like pipelining or mobil and in shop welding

[@arosswelding]

I enjoy parts of both.

[@Mr.Crosbyy.]

Once you Pipeline…. It’s in your blood for sure. But it’s something you adapt too. The joy of learning something daily is what I shoot for. So ima go where the money is.

[@lowthery]

@@Mr.Crosbyy. It's in your blood alright. I worked pipelines offshore and landlines in Australia and Bougainville. I've been retired 12 years and still miss it. Made many good friends.

[@davidhester8597]

Pull out....thats what she said!

[@ГаухарСембаева-ц4н]

Мне интересно тем кто не знает английского чё делать? Мог бы и показать как сварил трибу

[@rustycollins8575]

Best wierd advice I've had If you flash yourself Immediately drop your hood and start welding - you won't see spots as bad if you sit there and rub your eyes your fucked

[@brandonb7496]

This guy looks like hes 50, yet hes young

[@DdDd-zo2ll]

Still ain’t workin?

[@arosswelding]

I’m workin. Not on pipeline though.

[@DdDd-zo2ll]

Starcon They are looking for guys They pay $39-42$ Based outta Illinois ..shutdown work .

[@arosswelding]

We are going to stay around the house for the time being. Thank you though.

[@josealbeepico6098]

Talked too much..

[@frankthespank]

All I managed to do when trying to stick weld my first time yesterday was a few sparks and getting the rod stuck. Then I let my rod stay stuck for too long to the steel I was trying to weld and the rod got red hot and roasted all the flux on it and stunk up my garage…. I’m back on KZbin watching more videos… 🫤

[@dontaeblount3448]

frank keep trying my brother you got this keep working on it

[@Mr.Crosbyy.]

Frank when you get stuck, just take the stinger off the rod. I was always told by an old legend, “think of your rod as a match and your material the strike box” . Been weldin for 6 years and still learning a thing or 2 everyday.

[@bartbley1269]

hahahaha you will find it to be a steep learning curve for 5 years after the first 3 years . Get a kick out of your handle I once knew a fella they called Hank the Crank

[@jriverson713]

Strike it like a match and a box, if your too slow it will stick. Just a small quick scratch, also if your running to cold it’s easier to stick it.

[@Mr.Crosbyy.]

@@bartbley1269 Yo my handles “Big Chief Swingin Beef” 👍

[@JohnDoe-lx5rm]

Thanks for the video man👍