I spent many weeks at college trying to leadburn (weld) and I only wish I had achieved that kind of result. It is a difficult thing to master. You either have it or you don't. The instructor told me to whistle because it relaxes you. I got the whistling down to a fine art but not the welding.
@copperworks5 жыл бұрын
Skill Builder try using a soldering iron. I can use a torch or iron. Ive done it for 32 years
@philtrysstrongman3 жыл бұрын
I didn't have it, but I stuck at it and I'm getting there now anything can be taught if the person is willing to lern
@peterbalac19153 жыл бұрын
Practice makes perfect,,,, lots of it !!! I used to do I bit but a mate of mine was shit hot at it and that's all he did , he came from a roofing background witch was handy and he knew exactly what I wanted. I could send him while I went fishing or shooting job done.
@999dubstepgranitt8 жыл бұрын
I have just completed a 3 day lead welding course and use this video as a reminder of good practise.
@georgepickhaver497410 жыл бұрын
I am now 79 andb aftermany years of workingm wvith lead its good to see the traid is still carried on great leadburning skills
@lifeshort6 жыл бұрын
'traid' ?
@mrc82214 жыл бұрын
lifeshort grow up you know he meant trade. Think about others don’t try and put people down, his an old man that has done his life work and doesn’t need people like you mocking him online, where in reality you wouldn’t question yourself let anyone else. Understand? Comprendae?
@seaspray2848 жыл бұрын
There is no substitution for good leadwork. If your looking for a long term solution to flashings or guttering lead is recommended. It is however not a DIY skill and skilled lead workers make the difference.
@IrishPikeHunter4 жыл бұрын
A steady hand,clean lead and the right flame is what's needed to achieve a nice consistent weld,bossing is something you can not rush it takes alot of skill to be able to boss corners up,i have seen alot try on site thinking they could do it easy and end up making a fool out of them selves lol the best part of the job is all that scrap lead from old buildings,churches ect,,a nice bonus at the end of the week on top of your wages😉👌
@omegaleviathan66610 жыл бұрын
Very informative video , very good indeed.
@tonyarnold97849 жыл бұрын
I would so like to use lead on my garage roof as an alternative to an ugly asphalt one. If I can mange to do it myself it would only be a material cost and therefore no more expensive. These videos are extremely helpful and interesting. It isn't rocket science but getting something right the first time is testing....
@مغربيةوافتخر-ح6و7 жыл бұрын
Can anyone help me. It's for my son's homework. Would you use woolen gloves or latex gloves when working with lead
@philtrysstrongman3 жыл бұрын
I don't wear gloves antill I'm oiling I know I should but I can't work in them
@5e34nutАй бұрын
Brilliant, just what I was looking for
@lojtoy3 жыл бұрын
Isnt lead in danger of being forbidden to use due to its toxicity?
@stevienicholson11669 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why u are scraping new lead clean when it is already clean ?
@mickdoyle56707 жыл бұрын
new lead will oxidise very easily which makes the weld slip cleaning will assist the weld to grip.roofer leadworker with 30 years exp
@dumbo8006 жыл бұрын
An oxide layer forms quickly on most base and alloyed metals soon after solidifying or rolling/shaping. The metals it doesn't form on immediately are not going to be a viable roofing solution due to rarity and cost. In soldering (say, copper) you would usually use a flux separately or as a solder core (such as rosin-core solder).
@Sm17hy13 жыл бұрын
Also 😂😂 Anything that involves filling, you always clean first 😋
@matkansas54414 жыл бұрын
Does it also work with oxygen and propane?
@fourneaujean75936 жыл бұрын
Souvenir selon l'épaisseur buse de 10 ou 15 litres bacs d'atteintes en 3 mm et 5 mm beaucoup plus résistant à la soudure à la baguette 40% d'étain et au coutil en important les bacs d'atteintes du restaurant de la Redoute à Roubaix en diamètre 300 souvenirs souvenirs!