Tig Welding 6g Pipe Test part 2

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This is part 2 of a series on tips for passing a 6 inch 6g tig pipe welding test.
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[@workwillfreeyou]

Thanks for the help. I just passed a welding test at my job. Out of the ten people that tested the welding test administrator said you did the best. A direct result of your help. I watched the videos and then went out to my garage and practiced.

[@phendrix9476]

Inspector here and it’s safe to say your welding is acceptable under any code I’ve inspected to my friend. Great video, especially the close ups on the arc

[@porkycrook]

You are a top class welder and teacher, so much as a part-time diy welder I have subscribed to your channel.

[@ChrisLawley43]

I've been using that tig finger more and more lately practicing on the 6G pipe test can't thank ya enough for selling me a couple of those things. I'll be using them till the day I die there the best. Thanks

[@aarongreen39]

Been watching your videos for awhile you have some nice tricks, just subscribed keep up the good work and teaching us! Thanks man

[@weldingtipsandtricks]

I have never heard of any rule in the code on how many stops you can have. Bottom line is that It all depends on who is administering the test. Some testers impose their own preferences and you have to live with it.

[@phendrix9476]

Neither have I but it’s generally understood that the less you have, the less chance you’ll have a related discontinuity and/or defect. There are codes that da** near allow an old PBR can and a dead cat if it’s a small enough % of the circumference. Haha

[@SWC44]

I was Close, As we didnt Know what to expect,, So the 24 Hrs I was Up, Made My Hand, ???? Maybe Tired, I had a 5/32 Tungston, So It Got hot FAST! And had 2 Coolers Hooked Up!, But Once the Root was Done, I Changed Torches(He Gave us Permission!) And Well Got er Done,, I Asked to see the Cut thru, and the xray, and the Bend Test!!, NOPE!!!!!!!,, Well in Ct. Anyways, But there was SOOOOOOOOOO, Much Work Back Then!!!,, DO NOT COME TO CT!,, no industry!,, And Ived Owed the Co for 38 Years Oct. and the Co, is 109 Years Old!!,, Great Vids!,,,Thank you, Jack

[@spelunkerd]

So, 'suck back' would produce a blob of metal on the back of the weld, inside the pipe?

[@jessienieto89]

Thank you for all the help controlling my travel speed and cup walking I'm now 6g certified thanks to practice and you bro

[@Quarvy]

every one of your vids helps so much man thanks

[@JohnSmith-ub1wy]

I know this comment was made 3 weeks ago, but since nobody has answered I will: I am currently working in a machine shop as a welder and training under an instructor who was a welder for more than 20 years. You will rarely need more than basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. You will need to be able to convert fraction-decimal and vice versa. You will need to be able to use a measuring tape, steel rule, and combination square. There is no algebra. Hope this helps.

[@0208ajones]

Ive learned more from watching your videos than i did in college for a full year

[@rc8rsracer]

I agree with Samuel same at my shop though I am a specialized welder I used algebra once but not usually

[@oscarclacio4831]

this is a lots help to everyone newwelders and jmen welders.

[@joelyboyblue]

FRIGGIN OUTSTANDING- BUY THE DVD & FORGET WELDING SCHOOL- JODY WILL MAKE YOU A PRO

[@aneelrafiqe8002]

Very good site and have strongle knowledge for welding students i appreciate their struggle.

[@Jetta-Liner]

Great Video and very well explained,,

[@mgjr009]

Hey Jody I was wondering, how did you learn all these different techniques and welding procedures? Did you teach yourself or were you a pipefitter or boilermaker before you had your own shop?

[@tonymurphy5078]

Hi Jodie could you do the same video with stainless pipe instead of carbon would be a great help thanks

[@lennoxriley9376]

tony murphy z

[@granmachuca]

it`s really helpful what you`re doing very clear and professional

[@mohamed2469]

I have a question about welding.i would like to know what kind of math is encountered for all types of welding. I would like to make a career out of it but its just that lack of confidence ive got towards math.im smart but math has never been my strong suit.i have a bit of experience on mig but i would like to take myself to the next level and take welding courses. I just wanted some advice on what i should expect.thank you. Your videos are very helpfull and educational.

[@acaciah.inferis721]

What about porosity on the weld inside the tube? Don't one need Argon in the tube to prevent it? And by the way, I really appreciate your effort. //Nico

[@davidpierce7318]

No on steel

[@davidpierce7318]

Not

[@hotified2]

Your videos are really educating! Thank you for putting them out on the tube and sharing them for no cost! Btw, I sent a e-mail some month's ago, but I did not get an reply. Do you have an alteranative e-mail? It's some questions about your tig finger and shipping it to Sweden :D please PM me here on the tube if you dont want to post contact info in the public.

[@GrandpaBill]

Can you do one where you're feeding the rod on the inside/torch on the outside. I believe the gap was 5/32" or 3/16" (?). Grandpa Bill

[@charlie29943]

Hey Jody .... could You do a video on welding cast steel with Ni -rod 99 ? I'm always band aiding old equipment. Need some Pointers.

[@zoixy82]

Common fellas, atleast give him a like for the effort he went through to make this.

[@CBsoocano]

amigo como se chama esta tocha ?? também sou soldador gostaria de saber para mim compra uma . obrigado

[@adrianabas1091]

Now I'm keep on praticing welding s.steels pipes, when i make root pass , i still if problem with filler rod speed.still floor.

[@rvseradoy]

Hi Jody. Just want to ask if you know how to tig weld a mismatch on pipe fit up? On my knowledge if a pipe has a mismatch or it has a hi-lo, it wont pass an xray. So as you said its not a perfect world out there. There are flaws in pipe fit-up. What is the remedy. Thanks man.

[@jessewane8191]

Show me How to fit up and weld out a 12 on 12 branch test that would make a good video

[@PoptartOnRye]

G stands for groove, as opposed to F which stands for fillet.

[@crackmixtape]

What were you running on? Certification test very soon!

[@jimfleming2488]

Any tips on mirror welding ? Got a job comin up, 2-4 " ss sch. 10 . Thanks, Jim.. 40 yrs. welding, about 24 in U A Steamfitters Union L U 486 Baltimore M D.

[@josephknoll2494]

What kind of tig torch is that with the wierd extension. I need one

[@kareemowheat4107]

beautiful welds.

[@mikehauncho992]

thanks so much for these videos.

[@thunger86]

the "G" stands for groove weld. If it were an "F" it would be a fillet weld

[@jessienieto89]

This dude started my career along with jesus and practice know doubt . I'm am now certified ..

[@g6qwerty]

I'm guessing why its called a hot pass is because the pipe or metal is already hot or warm.

[@boosted_l6787]

hi mate are you only allowed to stop once on the 6g test

[@macmac369]

u r Champion mate

[@hddm3]

congrats, jody is awsome

[@Falih123]

I can't stabilize my hand in circular moves in 6G . Any advice?

[@timmwhite9218]

Walk the cup! Take a basic tig torch like profax wp19, set it up w/ a collet, cup, and tungsten. Put on a pair of Tillman tig gloves and practice 'dry runs'. You can do this on a table, school desk, practice pipe coupon, etc. Just do it in your free time (or all the time!), in a few weeks you will achieve 'muscle memory'. In martial arts this is like 'wax on, wax off' and 'sand the floor' (from Karate Kid). You'll just do this automatically without even thinking about it. When you get to this point your stress level will drop and the nerves of having a weld inspector looking over your shoulder in test mode will just vanish! Good luck.

[@appLeCrackz]

This is really a general question for TIG welding. When I'm welding I always floor my pedal. Is this something you do as well? I hear my other classmates saying they floor it at first and then back off the pedal. Personally I have no troubles while I'm flooring. I run 100. Currently I'm doing carbon steel plate. Next month I'll begin my pipe class. And any recommendations for stainless or aluminum?

[@HotLikeButta]

If your just flooring the pedal you might as well just take the pedal off and get a switch or do scratch start. The point of the pedal is amerage control, which you're not really taking advantage of by just flooring it. As far as stainless you want to get in, puddle, and move out as fast possible otherwise you'll burn and distort it. Good argon coverage is essential so a gas lens isnt a bad investment. Stainless only takes about 2/3 the heat of carbon. Aluminum likes to be welded hot and fast, keep your AC balance set to where you have an etch zone about 1/16 inch wider than your puddle on each side. Watch your arc length because it doesn't take much to dip your tungsten with aluminum then things go south real fast.

[@ekoprasetyo6759]

good job

[@mrfrenendos2156]

can teach me how to avoid porosity...

[@terion00]

Is it ok to free hand side to side on the hotpass.

[@kf8575]

terion00 Youre better off practicing both methods tbh, otherwise if your ever in a situation with other parts in the way and you cant walk it, youre gonna really struggle. Plus when it comes to filling it out and capping off, some inspectors will knock it back for weaving

[@thingman100]

It's because of the higher amperage

[@camomaster94]

Anyone know what torch that is?

[@joelyboyblue]

BUY JODY'S TIG FINGER FOR $10- YOU'LL NEVER HAVE THAT PROBLEM AGAIN

[@Aleksandr2975]

It is easy to weld cover passes TIG, though there is no really usefull videos on how to stainless steel stick weld cover passes on pipe: that is what you actually need to pass the test, no one asks you to TIG weld cover passes, TIG is required only for root...

[@Poshy331]

Groove Weld

[@MrNielsen13]

Why don't you show a 5/32 gap with walking the cup on the root, I asked my teachers about your method and not one of them said it was a good idea! Mainly bc your not forsure fusing the edges every time compared to walking from one bevel to the other and keeping the filler on the inside of the pipe to get nice reinforcement like you! Plz demo this! Thanks

[@krs1732]

he cant demo that because he uses a different technique.

[@marktitus6598]

Pipe welding for 30 yrs and RARELY if ever will you see a 5/32 gap. Most places don't want you going beyond 1/8 gap for several reasons...1. Simply takes longer to put more weld metal in. 2.Cap width can turn out to be too wide.

[@krs1732]

Mark Titus if u use a 1/8 gap, do you use a 1/8 filler rod too? here in houston, nearly everyone uses 5/32" to even 3/16" gap.

[@marktitus6598]

1/8 gap. 1/8 filler rod.

[@krs1732]

Mark Titus how do u tie in to the tacks?

[@zzantium6152]

No purge needed for carbon pipe just stainless

[@SergeantTubesocks]

not for my job. navy requires it.

[@prooutdoorsman]

keep that dislike at zero! great vid! thanks for all you do!

[@Cumminator2005]

I refuse to watch any welding videos that aren't made by Judy