WELDING RIG TOUR | WALK AROUND AND TOUR OF MY WELDING RIG | PIPELINE LIFE

[@tomlamont8539]

I would like to se someone do a pipe line TV show like Ice Road but all welding

[@colebenson2063]

When he said he carries 3 rod boxes and a bottle jack I thought he said a bottle of Jack haha I was like yeah rock on!!

[@AustinandKayla]

haha I am sure there are some guys with a stash of Jack in their truck. - Kayla

[@LandofNonecom]

I would fab up a headache rack to protect the back window. Window replacements are not cheap. Granted, everything seems to be secured down good. However, you can never be too safe.

[@garrett8101]

I want to get into pipeline welding but I have a few questions and it would be great if you could answer them. 1. Why do you have to supply your own rig 2. Is it better to be in a union 3. Why do pipeline welders make so much 4. Is there a ketch to the job or are you getting paid for your skill 5. Is there a lot of work out there in pipeline welding 6. Is it true, do some companies pay a bonus if the weld passes x-ray 7. If I have all my certifications, will I still start as a helper or as long as I have a rig can I start as a welder 8. What do I do if I get out of school with all my certifications and I don't have a rig. Will a company supply one or will I have to be a helper until I buy a rig. Thanks. Again

[@jbob6429]

You keep saying it's a work truck but it's the cleanest I have ever seen.

[@woottey9169]

It’s nice seeing another welder from the ole home land posting information videos

[@javierramirez7065]

Great video trying to get started in my own Mobil rig and this helped me get a lot of ideas thank you !

[@AustinandKayla]

Glad it helped. Wishing you well.

[@calebdowning4283]

Great purpose built rig. Would love to see a more in depth video on tools and the bed itself, also maybe a video talking about ways to find a helper positions.

[@AustinandKayla]

Thank you for the suggestions on videos. - Kayla

[@snoopydoggy5196]

I've only just started learning how to weld and only have a small everlast welder but one day I want to build out a rig like yours. Great work.

[@IAMSCOTLANDFOREVER]

Cool beans brother, ya done a great job, and that's the most I ever heard ya talk son lol

[@bobbymorris3350]

IAMSCOTLANDFOREVER

[@sebastiangdad]

Its good that you did something to prevent rust i see a lot of guys that build their beds but dont paint them or anything

[@MouseToes]

I had no idea how much stuff you had back there! So custom and organized-you have mad skills. How do you keep the items secure back there from theft?

[@AustinandKayla]

Some things are locked and some things you just hope people will do the right thing. We have had things stolen before and it just means replacing it because there is no real good way to lock it up. Not fun, but just the way it is. Thank you for watching. - Kayla

[@frigginpos]

You have some really intelligent brain cells working there. Good work, and thanks for the awesome video.

[@arosswelding]

frigginpos You bet. Thanks for watching.

[@wailnshred]

Nice craftsmanship on the truck bed.

[@arosswelding]

wailnshred Thanks

[@dustylane6061]

Also compliment you on design and work!! Awesome!!

[@BaileySchellDE48FF]

Those Carhartt vests are the shit for layering !

[@HerbertHopkins799]

I'm not a pipe welder but I love seeing purpose built trucks.

[@AustinandKayla]

Glad you found us. We have a lot of non welders and pipeliners that hang out with us here on YT. Welcome!

[@blueZsilverado]

I feel like I seen this truck awhile back here in Indiana , there was a few of them and they all had a pretty nice set up

[@saltandpepper4u]

Hey I live in Oklahoma too. I just got my first welding job yesterday.

[@AustinandKayla]

We love it when other Okies find us. Congratulations on your job. That is awesome!

[@turbovicsatx2910]

Yea I have a question show us how to build it “the bed”

[@MikeHunt-zf5yb]

Brotha you have a clean rig. I work for SWAT and run shutdowns. Sometimes I wish I would have became a row dog but I don't know anyone on, so it would have been hard. Maybe one day

[@zacharylustfield6902]

Yess please post a video on the details of your bed or if I just haven't found it please link it!!!

[@716Eqz]

I don't know anything about welding but this video was very interesting. Maybe because I love trucks 👍🏽

[@AustinandKayla]

Probably so. A cool truck is a cool truck - right?

[@claynipp]

i noticed you’re from oklahoma. enjoy the videos!

[@headofthetable5369]

Coming out of welding school, I don't even know where to start. 😅😅😅

[@AustinandKayla]

Share tips soon. Be on the look out.

[@maxigarcia3469]

Man i think a good video would be how to lay out a branch from start to finish. I think alot of people would enjoy that as well. Have a blessed day.

[@AustinandKayla]

We have had a couple people interested in that before. We plan to make some more pipeline videos this year and will add that to the list of possibilities. Thank you for the request. Hope you have a wonderful day also. God bless. - Kayla

[@zachfarley93]

yeah that would be a very interesting video to watch i agree.

[@joesouzapwi]

when you said bottle jack at first I swore you said a bottle of Jack lol

[@AustinandKayla]

I am sure there more than a few rig tucks equipped with that too. lol

[@darmstrong9334]

That magnet trick to get the rods blew my mind! Great rig man.

[@georgemcelroy9441]

awesome truck, good build on box, and dodge truck A++++++++

[@AustinandKayla]

Thank you. We agree on the Dodge. - Kayla

[@kenneth9542]

Love the welding rig

[@AustinandKayla]

Thank you for watching - Kayla

[@mariocaja3279]

Nice setup... like the look and functionality!

[@AustinandKayla]

Thanks

[@zachfarley93]

bad ass rig dude, cant wait to have one of my own.

[@johngibbs872]

Great looking truck👍👍

[@silverbackc7818]

What type of fifth wheel hitch do u use and how do u set it up back there

[@wh1techerry]

at 10:03 the use of the electrodes to hold the grinder guards lol

[@BadNewssz]

Beautiful set up! Makes me just wanna go to work looking at it!

[@arosswelding]

Tyler Alexander Lol I know what you mean. Thanks.

[@fredbowes316]

Can you make a in depth video on how you actually made your bed? I'd like to put a bed similar to this on my 09 dodge.

[@AustinandKayla]

We are going to do some more videos on specifics on this bed but to actually show how he made it may have to wait until he builds another one. Thank you for the suggestion. We will add it to our list. - Kayla

[@northjerseykevin3915]

That would be great. I was thinking the same thing. A friend of mine wants me to make him a bed. I’m carpenter by trade but live welding. I would love to do it but it might be a little to ambush for me.

[@cocoaman435]

Gosh dang!!! Nice truck!!!

[@timwestendorf8303]

nice set up.... can't beat the dodge Cummins setup

[@AustinandKayla]

Ya no doubt

[@omarrojas8372]

Austin and Kayla can you explain why most welders own cummins trucks rather than duramax's or 350s? Im going to college in 3 weeks to learn how to weld so i want to learn everything i can to be a good welder and make that money!

[@linetrash4298]

Omar Rojas reliability, can't make money if you can't get to work

[@hendersonstoney5704]

Nice rig setup 🤩

[@texaspipeliner9432]

All YETI ice chest are that way now. I bought one in the beginning and it did what they said it would do. However, I have to buy ice everyday with the one I have now. It's like everything else, they sold out and the new company cut cost jeopardizing quality.

[@cutemace]

You should put electrical tape over the ends of your Hose when u ain't got your bottles hooked up iv had junk get into mine and It can b a pain getting it out depending on what it is

[@arose460]

I'd like to know more about the fenders.

[@nizamharold6858]

i like your setup and i wish you well you look and sound like a very decent guy happy 2018

[@arosswelding]

Nizam Harold Thanks. Hope you have a great year also! Be safe!

[@davezorn]

any build pics or vids? also anything you wold change if you was to build another, and last but not least why is the lincoln sitting lower then the deck (noticed this in a lot of welding rigs)? oh yeah are both windshields broken on the dodges? and next time your in Nashville, goto "wild horse saloon" (you was right by it) Thanks For the vids (I have watched them all now - time for you to make some more)

[@rick-uo8gg]

Great video

[@paularculeo2394]

Shoot I just wanna know where you picked that chrome hard hat up

[@qcn_cummins4146]

Would you recommend a van for welding and service vehicle?

[@ethansartin8085]

are you from southeastern oklahoma swear I've seen this truck around McAlester a few times same welder and all

[@nicaboy310]

Would like to see a video of the specs/build of your rig’s bed

[@brokrokdale4909]

How does a helper practice welding during off time? Do helpers have their own rigs?

[@MKlemoff]

Finally!! Haha. Such a clean ass rig! Have you had a problem with the flux breaking off the rods at all? What rods do you usually carry with you? 6010? 7010? 7018?

[@AustinandKayla]

I don't have trouble with the flux breaking off. It depends on the gas company but normally 6010 & 8010.

[@braapsnowdirt1snopro193]

nice rig

[@austinburnett9189]

great vid. maybe a vid about your prior welding career and how to get on the pipe line welding for people in school? thanks!!!!!

[@AustinandKayla]

Great suggestion. We will add that to our list of video ideas. Thank you. Take care. - Kayla

[@user-bp4qq7tt1u]

This would be very helpful, I'm about to be going to school for a cert and would love to know how to get in the pipeline side of things, i used to be an NDT level 2

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

what are the benefits of this over a transit van?

[@maryl2305]

That was amazing. Thank you for sharing. I learned so much.

[@AustinandKayla]

Thanks for watching Mary. Glad we could teach you something new today. :) - Kayla

[@Visaliaipa]

Wow...impressive. I miss my Dodge 3500 megacab........

[@markc2545]

love it great gob on it..take care..

[@AustinandKayla]

Thank you. You too

[@adamcampbell664]

This is great I have a flatbed dually I'd love to do something very similar to. Pipeline welding is definitely my dream job.

[@arosswelding]

Adam Campbell Thanks man! That’s great! Keep up the hard work. You’ll get there.

[@rustrtal]

Can you explain your 5th wheel to gooseneck conversion and how everything tows being moved back so far?

[@nickbaldino5139]

Slick rig! I really like that bed! You should do a more in depth video on tools I noticed a jack stand clamp I'd like to see if you have other home made stuff. Do you carry bevel machines normally?

[@amfautomotivefocus8825]

I am just asking if anyone knows of any welding company taking on with a sponsorship so I can move from England

[@loganlopez3185]

Really nice rig you've got there. Sure wish I had that setup for my Everlast equipment for those times I have an onsite job.

[@coreysmith1397]

I'm glade ya'll finally got out to show off the rig. It was a great video. I would agree with maxi though. There isn't to many videos on youtube of experienced guys laying out branches. I myself will be practicing laying them out starting next month. maybe we talk austin into doing a short video on dos and don't when laying out a branch. These is food for thought. Anyway you guys stay safe out there god bless.

[@AustinandKayla]

We have added that to the list of possible videos. Thank you for the suggestion and for watching. God bless. - Kayla

[@travisshamp3580]

Corey Smith look up 12" branch lay out. A buddy of mine Has one on KZbin. It's actually very good and informative. The Blue Book tells How to do it.

[@joshuac2224]

12:12 I thought you said "a bottle of jack" it was funny. Good video man.

[@Jimmy_in_Mexico]

I would like to see a detailed view of the lead rack to support your welding leads when welding on the opposite side of the pipe.

[@AustinandKayla]

Hey, Jimmy. Thanks for watching. I will let Austin know and hopefully we can get that out for you eventually. Hope your well.

[@Jimmy_in_Mexico]

I just bought a Miller Bobcat 250 and want to add it to my two ton truck and would like to see how I could make these cable support racks.

[@calebhurteau4230]

Hi. Wanted to ask a see I you could get sum arc shots of you welding on the pipeline. Think that be awesome thx brother

[@viking8781]

Great video dude, nice set up. We are going to customize an old Ford flat bed at my company and I have some good ideas for tuck away storage now .

[@arosswelding]

Vikingz Beard Thanks. I’m glad you were able to get some ideas from it. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@arosswelding]

Vikingz Beard Thanks. I’m glad you were able to get some ideas from it. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@TairnKA]

Nice setup. Did you say there's only one space for a bottle (argon, oxy, etc...)? Time for a rebuild. ;-) I was thinking if you got an older coach that had a toy hauling space you could travel quite a distance and save money (no motels), that's if you're not married and/or have kids. ;-)

[@AustinandKayla]

1 of each. Austin is ready to build another too. This is the longest he has ever kept a bed. lol - Kayla

[@josephgeisser111]

awesome rigs! I'm welder myself. always want buy rig like this one. love Diesel! nice work with video! and thanks for sharing. u guys are awesome! do more video with pipeline too. love ur RV living! looking in to 5th wheel right now. first time with it. been grew up with travel trailer that my parents owns. hear 5th wheel is bit better and easy to handle? true? so keep up with awesome videos! stay safe!!

[@AustinandKayla]

Hi there. So glad you found us then. We look forward to doing more pipeline lifestyle videos soon. I (kayla) have been around trailers all my life and find 5th wheels much easier to maneuver and they for sure pull smoother in my opinion. They do have great options now though for travel trailers so I think they are doable, but the fifth wheel is our preference.

[@josephgeisser111]

Definitely 5th wheel! Looking forward to see more of videos of u and Austin. I enjoy it! My finance really like that cooking pressure pot. I showed her the video that u show how to use pressure pot. Now she is going to get it sometime this week and try it. Lol so anyway looking forward to see other video!

[@AustinandKayla]

We plan on making videos for a long time. Hope she loves her pot as much as I do. I have used it to death. Making rice right now actually. Y'all take care and talk soon!

[@ctrlaltdreamers3827]

Neither of us are super hip on welding rig trucks but we both really enjoyed this! I really liked the intro! Austin is super talented making that bed himself I can dig it!!! Beto loves the custom bed as well. It is sleek an organized it doesn't look like a million things are going on when really it looks like that's what it could be lol

[@AustinandKayla]

It could be a mess for sure. He did a great job with this bed. I love it more than the last, but he already has ideas for another so I am sure he will be at it again eventually.

[@davesmith1574]

Austin and Kayla , It would be interesting if he started a custom bed building business and made that his money maker.

[@thomasprehn268]

Curious man: I work in the Permian and see rigs like yours all the time (I'm a Landman so I'm just back and forth getting easements. Etc) and I'm curious: why do y'all always have 3/4 or 1-ton DRW trucks as welding rigs? Thanks

[@AustinandKayla]

The beds themselves can be heavy, but regardless once all the tools and welder are added the larger motor makes sense because of weight.

[@JuanCarlos-lo6po]

Looks almost like the bed I'm building now

[@73yameboy]

Been looking to get into pipeline welding for years and curious and looking for advice on where to start.

[@AustinandKayla]

We will be sharing our advice soon!

[@JesusGonzalez-kp4wp]

Nice rig that's skill on doing your own bed

[@londel1767]

Nice rig man. I work in the oil fields in New Mexico and Texas so I see a lot of welding rigs. Yours is nicely set up.

[@arosswelding]

Lon Del Thank you. Be safe out there.

[@gregwilco2647]

Do you have a problem with any of your boxes filling with water if it's raining or anything

[@maxigarcia3469]

man thats a awesome rig man. beautiful!!😍

[@AustinandKayla]

Thank you.

[@Jayadams2004]

Cool video! Your not to far away it looks like. I'm in WV, looks like work is gonna be picking up after a slow 2016.

[@AustinandKayla]

Not far at all and we think (and hope) so too. We are ready!

[@getlowbullieseric]

Show us a day in your life at work bud? Fellow pipeliner over here in California! UA local 246

[@AustinandKayla]

I will pass along the request. Stay safe out there. - Kayla

[@soflo12valves22]

Did you have the same truck and setup before but white? If so I've seen this truck but in white at tractor supply in south florida... blue yeti cooler tho

[@AustinandKayla]

We haven't been to Florida yet so that much have been someone else. Austin's white dodge was a crew cab and the bed had a drag up tank and wasn't as round or low profile.

[@za4604]

Rarely pull a trailer, not a pipeliner, but want this rig bad lol just know it would be better than my 10 Silverado 1500

[@AustinandKayla]

Kayla here. I don't know. I kinda miss my 06 Chevy. That thing had such a comfy ride.

[@johnnorton2182]

My husband would like to know if you have a rod oven also where do you keep your spare tire. Thx great videos y'all do

[@AustinandKayla]

Jeanette Norton no rod oven and no spare. Living life on the edge. Lol we try to keep good tires on it and if all else fail and he has a bad blow out he could just limp to a station with only one tire on one side of the rear. Not idea but that is how we justify it.

[@leehancock2782]

You are living my son's dream life. any suggestions on how to get going. He's a great welder

[@AustinandKayla]

+lee hancock hey Lee. That's awesome. We just uploaded a video that may be helpful. Check that out and keep coming back. We are doing a series called "New to Pipeline" that should be helpful. Posting new videos every Thursday at 7pm eastern time.

[@leehancock2782]

Hey thanks, I'll check it out

[@AustinandKayla]

+lee hancock your welcome. Asked us questions in the comments or have him find us on social media somewhere to send a private message. We wish him all the best!

[@davesmith1574]

Nice rig. Just wondering how much did you spend on total for everything??

[@arosswelding]

Dave Smith Oh goodness, there’s over 70k in this whole rig if everything was brand new. We have a video in our playlist called “new to pipeline” on the expenses of welding am traveling. We talk bout different prices of different truck if you want to go check it out.

[@mitchgibson7569]

How much did you pay for truck

[@jacobsessions6631]

dang that truck has cruze control

[@solowmafia903]

did you cut the frame? I got 16 goat with a 8' bed wondering what is the Length of your bed

[@AustinandKayla]

solowmafia903 he didn't cut down the frame but it was tempting.

[@alangrant9558]

can someone explain to me the purpose of a welding rig truck. not really sure as to why its beneficial

[@evanatkinson613]

Do you need a helper im tryin to eventually get my own rig but they tell me its not worth it because i wont be able to find a job without experience all the weldin skills need it i just need some experience on a pipe line

[@thomasmarin2323]

What companies does have your husband worked for? Does he know of any companies needing any Welders? Thank you god bless

[@abraham1513]

Hes probs in local 798, welders pipelining union...last few mainlines i was on they were from 798

[@griptact4666]

is a truck that size really necessary for everything you have? seems to me like its a bit overkill?

[@cwozildjian]

Did you get some work done on that truck in tupelo, ms? I saw a guy with that exact same setup I thought it might be you.

[@arosswelding]

cwozildjian No. Wasn’t me.

[@Jthornton64]

Nice rig ✌🏻️

[@cwg1998]

I'd like to see how he set up the b&w turnover ball as I am about to start my bed I really like that idea

[@AustinandKayla]

cj glassey I will try to get some closer shots and maybe have him give some pointers on that specific part. Have fun with your bed. We love the process.

[@wvclassiclincoln1324]

Nice rig brother. Stay safe

[@d.j.9961]

Man, nice rig & you look young but, have 1 heck of a truck!!! I don't go anywhere w/out a toolbox!!! prob why my car sags a bit. maybe if I had a truck all decked out, maybe id have better a job? I look at it this way, if I have to rebuild my car on the side of the road, I want to be prepared!!! only difference is, I don't have a welder in my car & that looks like a big, no nonsense welder!!! I like your rig brother man!!! I had a 87 f-150 w/ 429 & c6 transmission, park didn't engage!!! Had 2 jump out & throw a 4x4 behind the rear wheel & sometimes, get out & chase my truck & hope to god that I could stop it!!! Several times, it rolled over the 4x4 & I was barely able to stop it!!! the old fred flinstone way w/ my back up against the tailgate & my feet on the pavement!!! Ghetto!!! NOTHING LIKE YOUR NICE RIG!!! THO MY 78 WOULD RIDE WILLIES!!!

[@barrylarry3782]

Single cab. Damn . Must be easy to stay awake driving

[@ryanstafford8839]

Oklahoma plates? I'm from ok too! Sweet truck!

[@arosswelding]

Ryan Stafford Oklahoma baby! Thanks!

[@thaddeusnewman4834]

Awesome video! Best up close video I have found on u tube. This job u have is a dream of mine, I just don't know how to get started, I have 7 yrs on the job experience welding and fabricating. Union wise the only thing I see is 798 in Oklahoma..but I'm from Georgia! Is that my only option if I want union? Any help is much appreciated

[@ttboost6494]

You working on the rover line?

[@RVLifeInTheUSA]

Great video, Big Daddy enjoyed very much ! Have a great day...

[@bigshortstack2929]

I couldn't tell from watching the vid, if your rig has a standard trans or an automatic. This may be a dumb question, but if it's an automatic, is it an Alison or some other brand? Alison makes automatics for the big 18-wheeler tractors, so their units should be tough as hell. Just curios. Beautiful truck, man.