Welding overhead 7018 tips and tricks

[@gordjohnson70]

I've welded for years and always did things the same way. It's great to see another welders perspective. I pick up a lot tricks watching your videos. Your videos are good for all welders and a God send to the new welders. A lot of us older guys had to figure it out ourselves and we picked up a lot of bad habits and misconceptions along the way. Keep up the good work. I hope you get a lot of followers and make LOTS of video $$$$. Ps My friend always wanted to learn to weld. I'm now retired and live in a condo so I set up his garage with all my welding equipment. My new fav. pastime is now teaching my buddy and doing a few small projects. All we need now is a beer fridge.

[@TaylorWelding]

That’s cool brother. You should start a KZbin channel.

[@06131942]

In all my years , I have never seen a person use a torch like you, little or no slag and straight as an arrow , and your welding skills are awesome , a true professional , great videos , keep them coming , Frank T

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks buddy appreciate that

[@georgesimpson3113]

...I never got past how clean and dead nuts straight the cutting was... I've seen less smother cuts from a band saw. And free hand?!?! Such a small exact flame. _Just_ what was needed.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks, George

[@brendanmurphy2070]

I love your content brotha! But Don't leave us for THREE week's again! Us KZbin welders need you!! Haha. Seriously! Keep them coming.

[@TaylorWelding]

Things have changed at work. It’s really hard to do videos

[@TaylorWelding]

Sorry dude I’m back scratch it

[@neilheriot2361]

Sweet retractable table, that alone is worth the thumbs up.👍👍

[@TaylorWelding]

It’s usually the first thing that comes out

[@newmissionusa]

God works in crazy ways. Went from a corporate desk job suddenly falling into a MIG welding gig. My welding sucks so here I am watching your channel. Thanks for the tips sir.

[@TaylorWelding]

Hey Bud, good to see you over here. Let me know if I can help.

[@dakotadingo9083]

You sir, you're a real one. One of those bosses I'd take a cut in wages to make it thru a downturn and stay w the outfit.

[@socalwelder]

Welders never get any respect, tight work man, experience full throttle for sure.

[@RuffEdgesBakery]

It's really nice to see someone who is experienced and is actually out in the field showing realistic, hands-on tips and demonstration on how to weld. I've only got a couple hours under my belt at home, and this really helps to listen and watch. I'm not trying to make perfection since I'm not working as a welder, but I am just interested in doing the best I can with what I've got. Thanks again!

[@mikec5513]

"Hesitate at on top then come down to the bottom" I have seen other videos on overhead and saw them do it but it's nice when you actually explain it. Thanks for taking the time for the videos.

[@luaybader6538]

Two years old video and it never gets old... Lost my account on KZbin and now im here again... Great welds... Awesome video bro 💯

[@johnconway8492]

Thumbs up man…I roll like you. I’m full timer in a heavy , hard and nasty high volume sanitation company. I make good use of 6010 and usually always pre 7018 .👍

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks John

[@Streetbiker121481]

You are an awesome teacher. These kids could learn a lot from you.

[@TaylorWelding]

I appreciate that!

[@jackgreen5722]

Good man helping the youth!

[@josephmendoza9142]

Thanks for the tips! Helps to hear from guys with your experience

[@waylonclark7036]

I'm glad you make your video cuz I just now starting to weld self-learning lol and I'm glad that you make videos cuz it helped me a lot on learning how

[@TalRohan]

When I first bought a set of rods I wanted some 1mm rods (theyre like matchsticks) and the shop didnt want to sell me them, he decided I would have so much trouble with them I wouldnt use them......... I really like using them to be honest Something I picked up fast, because I learnt by welding up car chassis' was that you have to run atleast two beads,Do one and clean it ... the first one burns all the junk off then run the second one and that one will come out nice and neat because I already got rid of everything the grinder wouldnt touch with heat..I also learnt not to be under that stuff cause things fall off and set your butt on fire...I'm a blacksmith so being on fire doesnt panic me but being under a car with a hot bead down my back..not funny These videos are great btw really enjoying following and learning

[@משהיקותיאל-צ6ב]

Hi brother.... you are excellent exsaytit professional man.... good to lernnig from you...big God 🙏 bless you..moses il

[@raymondquave2843]

Every body makes complicated ,,but you make simple great job

[@weswagner4093]

Hey bud can you do a video on 6g downhill , like 6 inch schedule 80 preferably. That’s what I’m working on in school I’m advancing with pipe I got a job lined up for air and gas welding . If u could break down the lower quarter of the pipe and how u position ur body for it , especially, that would be awesome, thanks. Really getting a lot out of your channel .

[@TaylorWelding]

Yes I will do that for you . But it might be a while I’m going to Puerto Rico

[@davidspin5353]

Brah, that slide out table is bad ass!

[@TaylorWelding]

What’s usually the first thing that comes out

[@waynespears5664]

There is so much to learn from this man about welding and general working skills its not even funny,...........Thank You,Sir..........................Fort Worth,Tx

[@TaylorWelding]

Wow, thanks

[@driftinso]

I wish I could cut like that. You need to do a video on just making a perfect cut like you do. How you set up your oxygen and acetylene amounts, pre-heating, starting and stopping mid-cut, etc. Awesome skill you have.

[@keithtune6819]

Lone Wolf Welding Another great one

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks Keith

[@elliottberry5317]

Great video brother. Much obliged. 👍

[@johnw4590]

Nice tips! I don't have 6010 rods for a root pass but I find if you pre heat to 150° 7018 will lay like magnetic butter! Also is you want the bottom weld to look like the top.. just mess the top up also so it looks consistent

[@tomeuler1979]

Great tips, great video. I'm a new welder. Just now welding my first red iron shop and had to do a lot of horizontal and vertical welding. I burned the hard way and figure out almost every tip u shared after burning the hell outta myself! Slag down shirt, in ear, EVERYWHERE. DEF BUTTON all the way up! Hat over ear is great. Your position means everything!

[@TaylorWelding]

Right on

[@yazminbarrios8356]

Shoutouts to Jose the camera man for all the great angles :) Great tips. Thanks! Still have any of those stingers left?

[@lancejames4351]

Best torch job I have ever seen.

[@tariksmith1980]

My instructors don't even cut that well and heating ahead of the cut was never mentioned, I'm definitely trying this tomorrow

[@SirCarlosMusicBMI]

SIMPLY AWESOME 👏 Thank you Chris for teaching us. Blessings, Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊❗️

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you Carlos ! You’re the best

[@samuelscragg7052]

Thanks for the demonstration. I simply haven’t gotten a good grip on over.

[@romanianmoto]

I'm in welding school. Kistler started Stick. Huge help on moving the Wrist inorder keep bead strait !

[@wantutri7225]

good to see content from you again chris!!

[@allamerican1248]

I always wanted my bottom welds to look as good as my top. So I started making the top look crappy too! Haha Sure you have heard that one but I had to say it! Great advice as always.

[@commietube4273]

This guy is a boss!

[@ypaulbrown]

hey Chris.....when I went to the a D1:1 f4 test on 1/2" plate, [2001] they would not allow me to run a 6010 1st bead, telling me I would always have to run a 6010 1st bead....so I just went with 7018.....I pretty much run a 6010 bead on any structural that I can get away with, cause grindin' and wire brushin' paint ain't my thing...... great video here my friend.....Old man Paul in Florida

[@TaylorWelding]

I’m glad you like it Paul .

[@dolphincliffs8864]

I wish you were my instructor at my school. Almost one year since I quit that shit show. 51 when I started school,made the deans list. Yay. I learned so much on youtube and brought that knowledge to school,went for SMAW ,skipped GMAW and had a lot of fun with GTAW. They didn't teach overhead SMAW,dorks,did it myself.

[@TaylorWelding]

That's cool.you can learn anything on KZbin

[@williamthomas9463]

Hi Chris! Good to see you, my friend. I understand exactly what you’re accomplishing by running the 6010 root. Me personally, I’ve never done that and, like you, I’ve never heard of having to grind the mill scale off. Heck, I can’t even tell you how many times that I’ve been questioned about why I’m waisting time grinding the paint off! Me, I always put my root in with 7018 if that’s what the detail calls for but I also manipulate the puddle with a sort of weave and back step pattern that I didn’t even realize I was doing until I was trying to show someone else how to run overhead one day. Bottom line, there’s more than one way to skin a cat and as long as you’re comfortable with it and you’re passing inspection, it’s not wrong. Be blessed.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks brother this great advice

[@TaylorWelding]

I was reading this comment again and that is exactly what I do when I root with a 7018

[@ouroboros5378]

Excellent video, thanks!

[@micmike]

Thanks, great tips

[@jackshipman9209]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for showing your technique. Appreciate it.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks for watching Jack

[@CasaDin30]

Just looking at This video I realise that I don’t know nothing about real welding. But what is important is that I’m willing to learn. This is a true craftsman at work.

[@elderwelder]

Just don't run your acetylene over 15 psi. Just dont

[@myfoundrylife]

Making it look effortless.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks nick

[@waltergutierrez1241]

Excellent information well explanation

[@Thunderdomehomestead]

I thought I was a good welder coming out of the local welding trade school....then I joined the Ironworkers Union. I found out I wasn't as good as I thought. That was until I had to 3g and 4g in a tiny cramped spot hanging upside down by my pecker. I think I'm decent now. Never forget, there's always more to learn and even tiny, tiny tips, tricks, or adjustments can make you a better welder. Never think you know everything.

[@altheapuavin4748]

a very helpful tips sir i love you video

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you

[@aaronwilson3952]

Pretty cool, In welding lab we'd just get a good fit up and weld. Passed 3/8 open root bend tests without grinding the mill scale. Liked the info on using 6010 on the fillet overhead.

[@luke-bookbear]

Good presentation. Your videos are very helpful. I like running a 6010 first too.

[@mrguiltyfool]

Will be getting some formal welding training next week. So exciting

[@carbtec259]

Muchas gracias por compartir tus conocimiento.

[@coctailer]

Well done Chris!!

[@dolphincliffs8864]

7018 overhead is smooth. Open root flare ,had to put a 2" hitch on my dump trailer.

[@patrickpk6299]

thanks, nice video, lots of good tips!

[@gunnerlrr]

Great video zoom in so we can see as you weld

[@TaylorWelding]

Lol . You’re funny

[@Brocephus77]

Great tips 👍🏻Thanks

[@DimeLayer8010]

I want one. I’m working over around springhill and shongaloo and could pick it up one day

[@osvaldorivero4242]

BRAVO !!!!

[@DimeLayer8010]

Also, I’ll get with you tomorrow. I’ve figured out how to get the arc shots you were looking for

[@maneateroftsavo]

I am amazed! I didn't know you could cut so clean with a torch. I thought you had to use a plasma cutter to cut so clean. Blown away. How thick of steel can you cut with a torch?

[@TaylorWelding]

Idk I’ve cut 3” I think 🤔

[@maneateroftsavo]

@@TaylorWelding for just getting my feet wet in welding and fab I thought I needed a plasma cutter but I can see clearly that a torch and grinder can get me started way cheaper. Trying to do more with less, the first welder I could get my hands on was a 225 Lincoln ac/dc so I'm outfitting it with a 50ft power chord and 25ft leads, 300 amp stinger and ground clamp. It's not fancy but nothing is going to make me better faster than getting started and doing the things.

[@maneateroftsavo]

@@TaylorWelding 3" ...thats amazing.

[@luismejia2515]

Hey Mr Taylor. I will like one of the stingers

[@TaylorWelding]

If you want a stinger you use Venmo and send $45.00 to Taylor-weldingLLC Don’t forget to leave your shipping address

[@aerotech1bob]

Great information, thanks

[@JuanMartinez-lj1rk]

Love your videos man hope you make a lot more.

[@peetky8645]

nice cut

[@TheOldKid]

I'm sure there are no stingers left but if by some miracle you have one I'd like to buy it

[@lazarocardenas2436]

Great content good way on explaining things , shout out to your camera man Josay with them good camera angles. 👨‍🏭 👍🏼

[@TaylorWelding]

Lol .

[@infoSignDynamic]

Outstanding Content my Friend. I've been Mig and Tig welding the past 4 years and just bought a motor driven lincoln. Trying to learn stick and I spend more time filling holes that I blow out (Sucks) but occasionally I lay one down that meets with my rather high standards. Recently I was rebuilding an old smoker 3/16 sheet steel and try as I might I just couldn't do the overhead stuff, had to get the mig out to get it done for thanksgiving. I don't do much with stuff thicker than 1/8 and 3/16 but plan to do some pipe fence and a metal building on my property. Any tips on the thin stuff? Keep up the great videos. Thanks Bud!

[@iflyrcplanes35]

There ya go...HIT LIKE!!..lol....at least u did it safely...that deserves a like!

[@scooterinvegas1]

Weld looks great!

[@Federicodesalta]

Con varilla de 7018 de 2.5 mm se logra penetracion en primera pasada o es mas dificil

[@DIESELMAN8V92]

awesome video :) could you please do a 7018 verticle up. I can do verticle down, i the rod in and it looks nice. but my up falls apart and looks like crap! I love your vids and awesome tricks thank you for sharing

[@TaylorWelding]

7018 is not supposed to be run downhill. I should have A video on that

[@DIESELMAN8V92]

nice! the things you learn when you ask a pro

[@jerodbroussard2832]

The Ranch Fairy of welding channels. As soon as I get some 7018 flux-core wire I'll be in bidnit (derivative of the word "business"). 😁😁

[@mborrego66]

Can you do a video on lo hy but on pipe how you do it Chris. That would be helpful.

[@cmthumboldt6896]

Wire wheel, pancake hood, no safety glasses or face shield? I'm gonna half to write you up Taylor!

[@Skeetmgeett]

The first pass 6010 is really nice for j bevels. 7018 hates those

[@manuelmendez8419]

Hoo body Brenda is right 😂 we need you

[@TaylorWelding]

Wut?

[@louiebre3886]

Looking to purchase a stubby rod saver if you have anymore?

[@richardwales58]

Nice welding but do they still use a lot of stick welding these days?

[@TaylorWelding]

High-pressure pipe is usually stick welded in the field. That’s been the majority of my career, but most of the prefab stuff is mig welded

[@louiebre3886]

Do you have anymore of the stubby rode savers? Would love to purchase one if you do

[@pops77s]

Do you still have the stubby stingers? Thank you!

[@TaylorWelding]

I’ve got a few left

[@ls2005019227]

Excellent video and just what I was needing! I've struggled with 7018 overhead in the past, but the tips you provided are perfect! Subscribed & keep them coming. Thanks!

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you, Robert It’s always good to know you got something out of these videos…Makes it worth doing you know

[@stuartlewis6017]

Hey man. Love the video! I’m doing overhead in school currently. Where could I get a steady rod saver? I definitely need it for my 7018

[@itsourenity]

Great tips, thanks! What are your thoughts on respirators/fume vents for stick welding indoors vs outdoors?

[@TaylorWelding]

Whatever you Gotta do to protect your lungs. If you’re outside it’s usually OK. But it still gets in your face. Wearing a respirator for me is just not really an option. I can’t stand it

[@oazlast8844]

u did very good

[@raylares]

@TaylorWelding I would love to get one of those electrode holders. Do you still have any you can part with?

[@TaylorWelding]

no sorry I'm out

[@jackowens9440]

Hay chris I liked the way you cut the metal free hand I can not do that but I ran my gas on 3 and 30 I don't think that helped O won't to tell you I love the rod saver hop you got your money Thanks jack

[@TaylorWelding]

Did you send the money JACK? I don’t know if my wife shipped it or I don’t know what going on

[@anthonystevenson3941]

i just started watching your videos bro! slick, intriguing, informative. I weld pipe everyday for work and still keep learning and love seeing tips and stuff! but a question, what kind of stinger do you use? I haven't seen yours around at all!

[@TaylorWelding]

It’s called a stubby rod saver

[@MRCHUYGARCIA]

Thanks Sir!

[@orrinwilcock2654]

I have torch envy.

[@jonchacon2718]

@TaylorWelding are any stubby rod savers still available?

[@TaylorWelding]

Yes. I've only got a few left. they're 60 bucks, I'll cover shipping You can venmo Taylor-WeldingLCC make sure you leave your name & mailing address

[@ddaro7990]

What technique do you use for 6010 whip and pause ? Hard to tell on video.

[@TaylorWelding]

Step pause

[@TheOldKid]

Looks like I'm late to the party but are there any stubby rod savers left?

[@TaylorWelding]

No sorry 😢

[@commietube4273]

Come on Jose!

[@TaylorWelding]

Jose is great… I don’t know what I’d do without him

[@commietube4273]

@@TaylorWelding I know. I was just playing. 😉

[@DavidCrase-jb2nx]

Would you happen to have any of them stingers left?

[@TaylorWelding]

I’m not sure 🤔 I’m think I’ve got a few.

[@alanbutler7712]

If we are welding with an AC welder, what rods are equivalent to the DC rods? Thank you!

[@TaylorWelding]

I haven’t welded stick with an AC welder since I was a little kid. I don’t know the answer to that

[@alanbutler7712]

Ok, thank you!

[@EdwinReyes10]

Still have more stubby rod saver ?

[@TaylorWelding]

I’m trying to find some more. I’m gonna have to go up on the price though

[@dr.feelgood2358]

safety third. you gotta look good first, and then make sure you've got your groove on, THEN you make sure you don't die. priorities.

[@TaylorWelding]

Lol

[@TaylorWelding]

Haven’t been in the comments in a while. I’m laughing my ass off.

[@j.d.ensminger1710]

Always love your content Chris. An old dumbass crane operator learning "tons" watching your vids. Thank you so much about the White Out tip, Saw that in an earlyer vid you posted and tried it. Ill never use chalk again.

[@TaylorWelding]

Nice glad you liked it. Don’t talk bad about yourself. People will start believing it.

[@bhyll2489]

Dope

[@anniedinga7890]

got any stingers ?

[@TaylorWelding]

I got a few left.