Welding on a ROTTEN carnival ride! (Can it be fixed!?!)

[@pierre7540]

Your videos are great. I'm studying in trade school in Québec and seeing your work has given me lots of insights into the type of work welding entrepreneurs do. It seems to me it requires a good baggage of knowledge and self-sufficiency. I'm curious if it's mostly a choice made because of the perks of for example working for yourself, doing different jobs everyday and travelling which are attractive if regular welder shifts aren't for you or is the pay-check a big factor? Thank you looking forward to your future videos.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

its a bit like chasing a high. that next big pay check. Some weeks you make 10 grand, other weeks your lucky to have made a dollar. I like high risk high reward situations. Im also a mountaineer, down hill mountain biker and ride a motorcycle when im not working. I like difficulty.

[@Jon-jk8vd]

Rejoignez votre syndicat local de Chaudronniers 271

[@pierre7540]

​@@Jon-jk8vd Faudrait que je commence par devenir un chaudronnier. J'ai fait des recherches il y a longtemps au sujet et la job avait l'air intéressante, quelles sont les bénéfices d'être dans le syndicat 271?

[@Jon-jk8vd]

​@@pierre7540 Oui, vous devrez suivre l'apprentissage. Vous obtiendrez les meilleurs salaires et conditions de travail où que vous soyez. Vous gagnez très bien la première année en tant qu'apprenti. Ils travaillent sur les projets les plus importants que le pays a à offrir. Vous seriez traité avec équité, respect et apprendrez de la bonne manière.

[@JewFroBoi]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony I've never found a way to put it into words the reasoning behind why I want to be mobile, and have variety when welding. You sir put that perfectly. We fill the gaps where 9-5 shop/office guys can't! - AND LITERALLY FILL THE GAPS

[@rzbkfan190]

This is why I quit riding carnival rides years ago.

[@weldernotmechanic8588]

Lol

[@bige.3474]

When that ride gets to Ohio, the inspectors will condemn it. Internal corrosion like that is why the Fireball came apart and killed people. These garbage operators give the good ones a bad name. Adding a clause that says you aren't responsible doesn't make you not responsible. He would lose everything.

[@weldernotmechanic8588]

@@bige.3474 #liability

[@DieselRamcharger]

@@bige.3474 trying to stick the welder with the liability here would be nearly impossible.

[@Sffker]

@@bige.3474 well, it does though. If I tell my boss, somethings broke, but he says to make it work and keep running it, am I responsible for doing my job or him for ordering me to do my job? The blame will land on him ultimately. In Florida, the building that collapsed, Is it the inspectors fault he told the building owners their building was shit, but they chose not to do anything about it? Nah, it’s the owners fault.

[@krylonkidd9539]

Haaa haaa welding yoga LOVE IT!!! thanks for always keeping it real!! Love watching your jobs! I'm always like "crap hows he gonna fix thaaaat!! Great job man!!

[@longdong3889]

I am welding on a quad frame of similar thickness and rust problems, flux core Lincoln wire is saving the day! Thank you for posting your videos I watch at least one per day

[@mrmidnight32]

Jesus this just shows how sketch carnival rides are. And amazes me they don’t snap more often.

[@rhythmblackheart917]

There not all like this

[@briansumner2700]

I like to see you giving details like 6013, 6011, 7014, 7018. etc. Very good.

[@REVERSE_BIAS]

4:25 You killed Roxy!!!!! One minute she's under that beam...then it drops! Lol 🤣

[@77Wallen]

yesssss. you being you finally. the pre flight checklist a+++

[@mariajacobs3649]

Another great video! Love to watch the removal of the old rusty stuff to the build of like new again. Grandpa would be proud. Keep the videos coming ☺

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

love ya ma!

[@Thabzzz]

Like new again? You are reaching there lady. These rides need to be scrapped

[@rhythmblackheart917]

This is by far the best video I've seen in a while. As a ex ride jock I love this!

[@chuckcole988]

That was cool! Wish we could of seen the rest of his storage yard to see all the rides!!

[@dans8169]

Should have done 7018 over the 6010. Even on rust covered metal 7018 will still work. We use 6010 root with 7018 fill and cap on old existing pipe all the time. The problem with 6010 is it has a tendency to crack. Yes it works good on rusted metal but 7018 over it will strengthen it and keep it from cracking.

[@sgf13]

What would you use with an AC stick welder, 6013 or 7018 AC?

[@dans8169]

@@sgf13 I would run 6011 then 7018 ac over it. 7018 is good to strengthen welds after running 6010 or 6011

[@sgf13]

@@dans8169 Thanks. I have been welding many years but with a very limited backyard skill set. I have only run 6011 & 6013 on my Lincoln buzz box but I recently became aware that 7018 AC existed! I thought 6011 & 6013 were the only AC options. When I asked people what stick I could run the answer was always 6011 for the dirty stuff and 6013 for prettier welds on prepared steel. I wonder what other options I don't know about.

[@Room_for_1_more_fruit_tree]

Ellis 1800 beats the piss out of the Evo saw, I sold mine since the blades cost more than bandsaw blades and cant cut stainless.. Best used tool I ever found on Craigslist. Cool video man! Great work!

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

wooo those are expensive when new

[@Room_for_1_more_fruit_tree]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony I jumped on it like a fly on stink. Came with 3 HD rollers and he gave me a free standing drill press. Only deal I've ever got 😆

[@joe964]

Would have never touched that ride period. Not without an inspector with signatures on every repair that was made. A ride like that deserves a certified shop/welder and a certified inspector. Not saying your not up to the challenge your a pretty good welder. I love your content but would hate to watch a vid next year stating remember when I was liable…. Stay safe sir thanks for the great content

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

in a odd turn of events the guy who owned the ride died. now its sitting in the repair yard

[@joe964]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony wow life is nuts man. Stay safe great content and thanks for the reply and interaction.

[@johnmorrow7080]

A lad I met in the 80's used to be a welder in the ship yards , he told me his favourite trick if he was welding above people was to run a big blob of weld so it would drop off and splash near them , I was gas welding under a car years ago on the ramp big pop and splatter every where one ball went down my front all the way down squealed like a pig lol , remember lying on my back car on axle stands took the torch away stuck it near my knee and set my overalls on fire , no damage to me just got a bit warm lol .

[@Erwin-eo7iv]

Safety first,

[@adamfreiburger7839]

Hella dangerous

[@tommyp4728]

dude love the channel. very relatable i do bridge maintenance and want to get into my own rig one day. love it

[@carof08]

Down hill is very common especially in pipeline it still passes x-ray all the time it's 7018 you never want to run down hill

[@peetky8645]

isn't a 7018 - 100% pen open root sometimes run downhill and dcen?

[@blueweld75]

@@peetky8645 hey dude. 7018 is used for open roots over in Some countries in Europe . 7016 is used for low hydrogen roots as well. Over in the states most pipe welding that is stick will be a 6010 root and 7018 fill and cap if its mild steel, for chemical/refineries plants .6010 roots down hill for pipelining welds with 8010 down hill and or 7018 uphill. . 6010 root uphill in chemical plants, power houses, and places like refineries. 7018 fill and caps for power houses, chemical plants ,and refineries. 7018 is a rod that is labeled to run in all positions but its really not. The slag is to Fluid like . If you run down hill with it, your going to get slag inclusion in the weld. I have heard some stories of it being done for undercut being filled but just stories as I have never seen it. Also this is a video with the dude working on rides . From my experience rides are under structural codes and most structural codes you will use 7018. You can do almost anything as long as you spend the time money to get whatever you want qualified to the code you are welding too. Hope this helps dude.

[@blueweld75]

@@peetky8645 oh and I forgot . Yes you can run an open root 7018 dcen and dcep but again uphill.

[@peetky8645]

@@blueweld75 thanks for the info

[@MrBoilermaker28]

@@blueweld75 we run 7018 downhand on tube membrane so the membrane will break before the tube does

[@davidwatsonii9469]

LOOKS GOOD, CUSTOMERS HAPPY AND IT'LL HOLD IS ALL THAT MATTERS

[@johnkelly1083]

Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing. It was mentioned the manufacturer was Tivoli? I believe that they are based in the UK.

[@davidspin5353]

I'm a mobile welder down her in SW Florida, cool videos.

[@jamessimeone5179]

great job on that deck repair hope all are well Uncle Jimmy

[@frankcuoco1501]

Props to the cutting saw 👍👍👍👍

[@summersoldier3311]

This man"\'s a welder and an acrobat! Good job!

[@theusconstitution1776]

9 AM START TIME😳 oh yeah ............. you were on THE OTHER job at 6 AM! KEEP WORKIN KID!!❤️🇺🇸Good informative videos!

[@chrisguice139]

I would be more concerned with the liability. Speaking from experience. Your fault or not you could be the fall guy. Be careful man

[@scottcarr3264]

What you need is the ride inspector, re-inspect it and call it all good, then you are free and clear.

[@chrisguice139]

@@scottcarr3264 If it is a child of a government official they can do as they dam well please and they will. That means the inspector butt also. Like I said speaking from experience.

[@stewartsharpe9258]

Mate big fan I'm studying welding at the moment I'm hoping to get side work I actually deliver gas oxy acediline etc but I love to weld I have a stick and just bought a gasless mig welder set myself up I love to see the little jobs like trailer repair etc it's exciting and inspiring I love the challenge of thinking on my feet keep making videos just liked and subscribed thanks

[@Johnniiboii]

I love your attitude! You have a great personality man, super down to earth you get your shit done. Very respectable.

[@time1800]

Darling you look good working that pole!

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

😂

[@sworix3341]

Peoples lives are at stack from this job. If it’s rusty I wouldn’t touch it knowing someone could get hurt

[@overtimemechanic1778]

Nice work 👍🏻

[@chrisunander1774]

Good work man, keep it up

[@rhoward134]

Yeah man. Florida weather is up there. Great vid. Informative

[@leshreddur]

Smart wearing that respirator

[@williamg9441]

Made a huge difference in my breathing

[@rogeliocontreras963]

wouldve been a good pole dancer lol, nice job and greetings from california

[@joshua.recovers]

I love your videos, man! Inspires me to make own welding page

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

you should! let me know ill watch!

[@joshua.recovers]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony what?!?!?! That would be so awesome! I'm in school right now so getting tips and hints while you watch would be awesome! I go back to class next week. I'll start! Thank you for the inspiration! I'll be sure to tell you after my first upload!

[@chadkennedy529]

El Blanco diablo was the name given to my service truck.

[@tomasmerino1039]

"el diablo blanco" would be the correct way to say that :P

[@drich6816]

When you square your saw square it off the blade not the frame.

[@SegoMan]

yup!

[@inferno7181]

Excuse me, what?

[@inferno7181]

Did you have a stroke?

[@phillhuddleston9445]

@@inferno7181 What you don't understand English, he said you should square your vice to the blade not the edge of the frame because it might not be parallel to the blade in which case if you squared your vice to the frame your cut would not be at a square 90 degrees.

[@mikebennett6001]

Hahaha Miller box car on tracks in back ground! 🤣😜

[@gurban333]

yo buddy, look up Cavity wax its what they use in automotive industry. for inside square tube frames! cheers!

[@simpsons5050]

Your a good welder bro. I'm a new subscriber hi from the UK

[@BabyxPluto]

"Welding yoga" 😂

[@jesse1136]

The smell that comes with rain is called petrichor.

[@lesterntomson4988]

Favorite sticker I ever had " Real welders can do it in every position... ladies welcome aboard " 👍😂

[@dwiltd]

Good video, smart move on making an agreement for not being liable on this one! Goodluck

[@phillhuddleston9445]

That will work about as well as a prenup in a marriage.

[@madrad3]

Hopefully they have a good insurance policy for that ride

[@ypaulbrown]

I got to do a little work over here in Taft many years ago for James E. Strates Shows.....darn metric stuff made in Canada....lots of fiddling with USA steel to fit....but got it done, great people....looks like you got it done A OK....cheers Anthony, Paul in Orlando

[@SooSmokie]

Love your channel man!

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

I appreciate that!

[@MrCow269]

Awesome job! Why was 7018 not an option?

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

7018 and rust don't get along

[@3rdgenjose699]

Great stuff keep the vids coming great content

[@johngaltman]

Great video on the BS you may come across in the field and need to just, "Make it work." Note to self, never ride anything at a carnival again...

[@alexanderirons7650]

Great video. KEEP IT UP!!!!!

[@codestools1528]

Great video

[@dustinnorris584]

Great videos. Wish you would wear a go pro somehow if it doesn’t get in the way. Multiple camera angles is where it’s at.

[@MichaelRoachWV]

Kind of confused why they didn't open it up for you lol, seems like it'd be much easier than playing musical ladders!

[@richardhowe6218]

Nice job!!

[@reganswan6727]

Always going to be in awkward positions when welding , it goes with the gig , but another job done mate

[@jamarisajohnson5811]

Good job man I would of customize it

[@jaredhammonds8255]

This is one of the reasons I'm hesitant to go out on my own. The welding I have no problem with. It's the knowledge of these carnival rides or whatever thing I'm working on that I'm ignorant of. Any advice? Tolerance on carnival rides isn't all that common knowledge where I live.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

The inspector tells me what they want me to do and I do it.

[@dennisisaac746]

We’re is your dam cold cut saw

[@slywind30]

Odd question but what blade do you use on that saw! Whatever we keep getting goes blunt after 4 cute of small box section!

[@leochinchillaa]

the doonaloungas awooooooga

[@georgelasala6588]

like u are good welder i mand my frust commal weld in 1986

[@blueweld75]

So just curious do you have to have any welding certs to weld on rides in Florida? Iam a welding inspector and the places I have been, you need to use 7018 if you are going to weld with stick. You also need to do some ut thickness for the beams to see if they are in code compliance. Thats becasue its a AWS job. I haven’t done any inspections in flordia. So i dont know what their rules are. Iam not criticizing your welding or being a smart ass . I really dont know , so i figured I would ask . You said there was an inspector there and thats what got me thinking about all of this stuff. Thanks dude.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

I don't know of a aws code that covers carnival rides or 1/8 wall tube. I do have d 14.1 and d 14.3 that covers lifting equipment. but that test was exactly a d 1.1 unlimited open root. so I can't see how that applies.

[@blueweld75]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony rad dude. Its usually d1.1 from I have worked. Every state is different though. Some folks just use the Iso specs from the folks over in Italy. Lol cuz its all from Italy. Some stuff is just no cracks. Thanks for the response dude. I dont plan on doing anything in Florida but its always good to have some info.

[@WilliamDumoreGlobz]

Meth carnies are so reassuring.

[@joshualeonardo9815]

Hey great video!!

[@masongreen2284]

What brand of headphones are you running?

[@georgelasala6588]

it come out nice

[@johndorazio2400]

Someone is going to die on that thing lol 😂

[@terrydown5389]

Great job.

[@georgelasala6588]

any thing like that in nyc and ny state is got to be welded by ceritfid welder

[@26feironworks79]

Hey what's the story with that Hobart welder behind you there are you happy with it and how has it worked out for you? By the way great content Big love from Phoenix Arizona

[@ypaulbrown]

those Hobarts are basically Miller Bobcats.....Same company owns both [Illinois Tool Works].....to my knowledge, Hobart no longer makes any machines.....Just consumables

[@ohfawkbud.4948]

You can get engine drives from tractor supplies. I just bought one and I'm really happy with it.

[@ypaulbrown]

@@ohfawkbud.4948 fantastic....best wishes, Paul

[@lanceschmidt555]

How long have you been running the green Wilton vise and how happy are you with it

[@daddybear7062]

Is this the area in gibsonton fl where all the carneys live?

[@georgelasala6588]

nice work

[@americathefree3708]

Love the video's! keep them coming! What made you go stick instead of mig?

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

rusty metal

[@americathefree3708]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony my bad! That's what we used on our boats on the gulf,6011-6013

[@jeffreyullrich8511]

Hey, you're making a living out of your welding, right? No structural fails? It's all good

[@jorgeeusquiano5686]

What blade are you using for your chop saw

[@mikethewarrior1870]

I’m just a hobby welder that mainly uses mig, but why would 7018 have been a wrong choice?

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

7018 and rust don't do well. we could've capped with 7018, but there's was really no point

[@cak752]

Do you keep a generator to operate your mobile activities?

[@codyarmstrong9055]

Gas or diesel welders are actually welder generators.

[@teto-um1vt]

What earbuds are those

[@Thabzzz]

The problem with this ride is you only fixed the waiting area. Owner needs to get you in to redo the entire thing, would hate to be on it when it comes down

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

the main ride components where made of I beam so the owners where able to maintain those areas and keep them rust free

[@Eden_Maker]

Well at least we have proof that SOME maintenance is done on carnival rides 🤣

[@JubeeHS13]

Dam bro didn't know you got a KZbin channel, Juat subbed 👍

[@billstevens720]

How do you store your 7018 rods?

[@chrishigdon1070]

no mig setup just stick ? the saw is good tho I have one and love it good job fixing that rust

[@williamg9441]

I feel like you would lose too much gas coverage in the field but I don't know shit about farting

[@veve9942]

If you don't mind me asking what is the yearly average salary for a mobile welder

[@BasedBidoof]

The inside of that frame was kinda disturbing... Makes me wonder how many other fair rides are like that

[@eccentricsmithy2746]

This is why I dont go on fly by night carnival rides.

[@DanielMartinez-be6ly]

Pole dancing anthony😂

[@ch0wned]

The unsung hero here is a signed and notarized liability waiver: Holy G-d Batman, this is what they had to have welded/fabbed up outside of family, I bet there is some Real suspect metal they Cannot let some folks peep at! 😂😂😂😂

[@guypatts494]

Tell them paint it will help with the rust issues

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

I made them as soon as I was done, we awls osph'd the inside of the tubes

[@jacobyjackson3530]

Where is the inspector or the criteria for clearance and tolerances? I would’ve called a mechanical or structures/structural engineer for help!

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

each of these rides come with a hand book. the inspector has them on hand they have all of that in them. if I did exclusively carnival rides I would invest in them.

[@georgelasala6588]

annts u the man

[@jdeluisa]

Hello, where do you work out of?

[@RJ-tm9zr]

What is metal rot?

[@RedNeckWelding]

Anthony, stay away from carnival rides. My insurance company threatened to cancel my policy after seeing a post on my Facebook business page. They ask me each year since in my yearly policy assessment. They are watching!

[@exoduslnx]

Seriously. That shit breaks and kills ppl your on the hook. Even if your policy is 5 million, if 50 ppl get busted on a ride 5millys not enough.

[@x91s55]

@@exoduslnx but, i doubt he be liable for that. He clearly mentioned to the owner about it, and was given the go ahead.

[@exoduslnx]

@@x91s55 you typically need an engineer to give you the go ahead. Even a custom hand railing out of metal has no standard building code, like one made with 2x4s etc. Everything needs engineers stamp and welding procedure. In North America anyways.

[@x91s55]

@@exoduslnx Alright didn't know that. thanks for the info

[@exoduslnx]

@@x91s55 yeah, It's one of the reasons hiring a welder is typically over $80/hr. Have a good one.

[@georgelasala6588]

hay borther u know were a 350 like the one you got on truck for sale

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

one in Arizona on Facebook market place for CHEAP!! nicer than mine too

[@Jon-jk8vd]

none of those are in straight

[@Yeye3040]

Some day you'll invest in a portaband and thank yourself

[@tobeywelch1963]

Hey I’m looking to get started as a mobile welder what would you recommend for a machine?

[@METALMUNCHERS77]

Sweet