The Fastest Welding Technique? | Lay Wire Root Pass | TIG WELDING

Introducing the newest member of the WeldTube Squad Issac Medrano Abes twin brother! Issac is going to show you how he does the fastest root pass we have ever seen using the lay wire technique! Camera man Last Cartographer could not even keep up. Fastest welding Technique? Let's find out!
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[@trevorpummill853]

Are you using 1/8 or 3/32 wire?

[@wendelsantana7332]

those voice overlays are funny, sounds like those sensei flashbacks from old kung fu movies

[@jonathanescobar3699]

Ong🤣😂😂 bro spoke words of wisdom

[@michaellamon9829]

Lol

[@surprisemosagotko7255]

Voice like in heaven 😂

[@tristinkelsoe3029]

🤣like he was speaking his thoughts

[@gcwelds3481]

Im a teacher and i teach this to my studends but this only works in perfect fit ups some time u have to weld bad fit ups and that is where u have to learn how to weld big gaps and play with the wire but good technic👍

[@douglasmueller4684]

We found that when we welded crazy gaps or other bad fits we would feed each other wise through the pipe. Try it in you school tobget the hang of it. It does come in handy.

[@gcwelds3481]

I do believe me i know about bat fit ups had to weld a 3/8 gap in one side and a 1/16 in the other one time 24in pipe made it work but hard but yes you are right they should teach different scenarios

[@jeepwk6.5L]

Eh kind of. If your fit isn't completely jacked you can always swap to different wire size through the weld to accommodate for tight spots or loose spots.

[@shanehumphrey4827]

That’s right. !!

[@ajwilson313]

Seriously though, the slo-mo with the voice overlay... genius.

[@DigitalN8v]

Yeah...i thought so too.

[@starwars910]

It’s amazing. So chill

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

Man... the definition of genius sure has changed 🤣🤣🤣

[@juanalmanza1645]

this is how classes are going to be taught in a few years

[@schamnlacktav2612]

It’s echo not slo mo

[@galengarren7212]

Good technique if you have a perfect fit and gap. The way the fits are now days that’s why a lot of welders go to the backfeed method to compensate for uneven root gaps or high low in the pipe in the field. Not taking anything away from the man welding he was slick.

[@lalogzztx]

Galen Garren very true ! Lol

[@Mr215Alive]

True indeed

[@markcampbell3317]

I feel that pain. LoL

[@kazzTrismus]

damn straight, real life dont throw gravy work at you very often. that said, to get a good idea of the technique and the principles a gravy setup doesnt let you get distracted from what the idea/process is. now someone will know how they can hit some speed in the gravy spots and slow down around the corner where fitment went south for whatever reason

[@duanewilliams7676]

Hey don't accept that weld!!!at the end of the day we are the ones that will get the pink slip for a shitty fit up if we weld it

[@lakeschoolrestorationchann1567]

It’s so cool to see how many different techniques there are to achieve the same goal. Not to mention taking pride in a ones work and sharing it for people to learn from. I will have to experiment with this in the future. I don’t weld pipe but I do open root plate welding while fabricating things. I always preferred running hot with a tighter gap, which most other people seemed to run colder with a big gap. It’s nice to see how well running hot can work with the right skills 👍🏻. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@williamminyard5517]

I fully agree.

[@weldplanet8806]

This might literally be the best Tig pipe video I’ve ever watched!!!! He is literally giving up the game so much information but correct information hats off awesome 👏🏿

[@austinwilson4440]

Lol... easiest way to root pipe If you can't figure out why this works then probably wrap the rig up

[@shaunjay6040]

My man said “when I used to work back in the day”... I’m clearly going about this welding thing wrong!!

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

Back feeding only required when they want extra reinforcement on the inside.

[@jeepwk6.5L]

@@wheels.and.wrenches nah, if you do this lay wire right you can get 1/8” no problem.

[@guitarplayincowboy]

Lol the dj screw vibe brought me back

[@bobmoffatt4133]

A very nice explanation of technique backed with justification. Impressive, valuable intel and tossed some humor in the mix. Good stuff. Best you stay on your toes Abraham, brother has skillz.

[@MiguelelGarcia]

Shout out to my boy Issic man. that man can weld hot af🔥! I remember seeing him at the Fab yard @LACC ,Louisiana with letti. One of Best welder ever meet . Keep hustlin bruh

[@stevedawelda9036]

🤣🤣🤣

[@isaacquintanilla1726]

Thanks bro . Appreciate it . Keep at it Miguel i do remember you

[@Boylandinho]

If you did it 5g would the bottom suck out more?? Do one in the 5g with the gap that tight please.

[@dylan24848]

No it doesn’t. You can run it 6g too. I do ah m it everyday

[@khaleelmohammad1323]

Yes Show us a 5G with this technique please

[@jeromebob352]

SAY THATS NEAT..BUT WHAT IF YOUR IN THE FIELD WELDING A PIPE WITH A FLANGE WELDED ON BOTH ENDS...HOW WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO USE THAT GAP.. WITHOUT LOOSING YOUR TOTAL LENGTH ON THE FIT UP..NOT BEING FUNNY..JUST REAL CURIOUS😜

[@markcampbell3317]

@@jeromebob352 You take it into consideration when you pull your measurements and make your fit up.

[@markcampbell3317]

As long as you can keep moving fast enough to melt wire, you shouldn't get suck back. Gotta pay attention to the angle of your tungsten and your wire, too.

[@thurlravenscroft2572]

Young people out busting their butts instead of being couch potatoes makes my heart happy!

[@Houstonruss]

Corona killing my weld practice time! I wish I had a machine at home to use!

[@guitarplayincowboy]

Same here.

[@moto51legend]

I think I’m going to buy one to take advantage of social distancing. Hopefully airgas doesn’t close

[@Doodlett]

I just bought a everlast powerarc 300 . Runs 5p+ just as smooth as the big pro lincolns . And has a smooth ass lift tig arc. 690$ to your door with stinger . You need 50 amp service for it though.

[@Houstonruss]

@@Doodlett that's nice. I forsee a lot of aluminum work in my future so id have to get an ac dc box.

[@muhamadhanifuddin2222]

same here brother. just bout to take the my exam and the virus came in.

[@Peter.Lecomte]

As a boilermaker, we don't get much call for this stuff, but that's straight artistry. Crazy fast and consistent.

[@michaelcostello6991]

I love the discussion on cup sizes and how you select to correct size cup. Thank you.

[@JuanHernandez-mc3vt]

“Damn that was fast” he impressed 😂

[@Lucaxus1]

I didn't experience tig welding yet but that was so nice maaan thanks for ur demo hope for more.

[@josephgonzales3573]

Does anyone know the difference between laywire, keyhole, backfeed, regular feed, what's the difference?

[@mwmike123]

“Fastest lay-off technique” props to the skill level though for sure.

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

It's actually the easiest of all the methods.

[@mwmike123]

@@wheels.and.wrenches easiest ok. Most productive and efficient it is not.

[@youngduckpark9333]

Good 👍 i am Korean welder

[@DCweldingAndArt]

Yo twin bro did GREAT for the being "new guy". He speaks great and very instructive. Keep flippin those beads to the beats yall, that's sick. Lol yall made me laugh with that "flippin that wrist" song and the weave video. Killer and original, only the best!

[@fredokush]

*That Chop n Screw part thoe*🔥

[@simpulsive_4484]

For reals!did they make th7s beati need it so bad!!

[@dylanoliver4570]

About to try this for my TIG pipe class coming up! I appreciate you guys thanks for the help!

[@ChaoticNeutrality1]

That’s beat was fire too

[@jamesposs]

I’m new to your channel & learning! Starting Tulsa welding school in Houston October 26th! I love what you guys are doing. Period!

[@appalachiashellfighter2269]

Did Larry set you up with Tulsa, guy comes to my highschool all the time. Always a good day when he’s there

[@nationsofx7182]

I’ve been having trouble with suck back in my pipe roots. I’m going to school today and hoping this helps

[@mikemullins3761]

Talented! It's like martial arts. The young ppl are constantly coming up with new techniques.

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

Lay wire is the first method taught to beginners because it's easiest.

[@diegog6162]

Do it 5G, with 70S2

[@_kline9571]

I agree 💯

[@clevelandwilliams5009]

Great video! This helped me INSTANTLY with my root! All I did was back feed, even when not necessary🤦🏾‍♂️😂

[@gomezaragonezpena9854]

Omg they are professional, definitely will go to south coast welding academy!

[@brokenhands512]

Hell yes, I hope one day I'll be at that level.

[@HooisHootie]

What about in 5g coming from the bottom? Seem like it wouldn’t penetrate from the bottom because of gravity playing against you?

[@darmstrong9334]

Chopped and Screwed @6:24! Thats that Southside Baby!!!! Already!!!

[@somborn]

Your welding looks super clean, beard looks clean too, maybe a little bit too much.

[@joelkassen3733]

Production is dope! Even the beat goes hard. Tied it in like a boss

[@mattgaynor319]

Great vid, all information this guy is sharing here is 100% accurate. Just shows all these outdated 30yr welders could learn a thing or 2 from guys that are 4 yrs welding, and can weld circles around the more experienced guys.

[@skaven9er]

Passed my journeyman exam years ago using this, i kept getting suck back doing it the regular way and just happened to try this in my booth while practicing.

[@henrybresyn9204]

Videos keep getting better and better. Great work all those hours in editing is what makes the difference.

[@donleejr7624]

YOU HAVE JUST SEEN A Really GREAT WELDER AT WORK!! I WOULD WELD WITH YOU ALL THE TIME AWESOME BROTHER!!!!

[@aaronmccurdy8614]

Isaac or GIJoe lmao

[@pawekrzywinski4047]

Hello , nice welding , can you show your welding skils from free hand ?? Because in america every tig welder show his skils from the layed cup on the pipe .

[@eharris6347]

This A-1 if you fit up and bevel is perfect and especially if you are on a roll out , But most of the time the fit up is not all that and the bevels are not always consistent

[@jacobriver198]

“Fastest way to get a repair” it’s to easy to miss a edge just keyhole everything so you know it’s going in.

[@darmstrong9334]

Little to no land and burn hot. Fastest way to get run off some jobs is being too slow. This technique is also good when working on stainless or other alloys when excessive heat input is bad. I mostly keyhole dip myself but sometimes lay wire is the better option.

[@stevedawelda9036]

Preach! 🙌

[@donleejr7624]

I have always used LAY WIRE !! It's the easiest for me but you can stay on the wire and run fast pulling rings

[@joeconnors7505]

I love the videos you guys put out with great understanding and detail for what need to be done to get the job done. Please keep the video's coming!

[@2759591]

Wow, Weld Tube videos keep getting better. Real skill!!! I'am an old timer wishing I had seen this video a while back.

[@keithmartinez07]

Yeah 5g is the most common welds made in the field or at least for me!! Need this on a 5g guys

[@peterneufeld9807]

Man that was fast and it looks really good and clean too brah...And thank you so much for your time

[@noride11]

I was thought this technique by my welding instructor Dan Sterry out of Wyoming a long long time ago... Dan called it a "wiggle" root, I've come a cross more than my fare share of folks that thought I was nuts for not key hole and dabbing. It's nice to see other folks using this technique..

[@kobesevin2792]

My instructor wants us to keyhole and dab the rod. I’ll ask him about this method and see what he says. It seems easy

[@quankutzdasickest5354]

Do a lay wire with hi-lo fit

[@eharris6347]

Lol

[@Chanychanyshow7485]

wow that is awesome. I hope that I would love to see the 5G, 6G position with same technique too.

[@Wanglicker42235]

Chopped and screwed edit was fire lol

[@stillirise505]

HellYeah! That was a clean weld love how yall slowed it down went #Screwston for a minute. That is a slick technique tho thanx

[@dannysanchez7526]

This is one of my favorite videos great pointers 👍.Please do a fusion technique on SCH-14 argon purge on stainless food grade pipe . Thanks

[@trevorpummill853]

Are you using 3/32 rod or 1/8?

[@AppSkii]

1/16 of reinforcement? Code book calls for flush to 1/8th. If it’s not flush with basemetal you fail? If it’s over 1/8th you fail..

[@buddybell4426]

The stadium voice over with that chop n screw tho! Video is gas!

[@dmitrypetrishin7799]

It's like Jesus's preaching you

[@williamminsinger9956]

You guys a big help for the young apprentices out there. keep doing what you're doing and can i make a request to see a UA 21 test? 2 inch schedule 40.

[@mwmike123]

william minsinger it’s 2” XX wall bud and they don’t do UA tests in this page but Jody at Welding tips and tricks does some UA test videos check him out.

[@dylan24848]

You can run this a lot hotter. 230amps all day. If you want more reinforcement in the back just push the wire as you run it over. I can do a 54” seem in about 40 minutes running around 224 amps with 1/8th gap and rod.

[@jeromebob352]

Fr man...i would be scared of suck back ...with that technique would it tight on ya..cause i dont wanna have to open it up..exspecially on my qualifiers...😳

[@Ruben901]

Speed is one thing. But it all takes that one bust for everyone to throw the stink eye at you....i use to run my hot passes at 200 amps with alot of wire and finish those 4 inch pipes, it took that one bust for QC and upper management to throw ny name under the Repair quality log....very embarrassing, since then i take my time on everything

[@paulhammons53]

@@Ruben901 man if you aint getting any repairs you aint weldin very much. I met alot of plant welders that dont get alot of repairs. I always tell em thats because all you do is tig and do 1 weld a day!If I just tigged and did 1 or 2 welds a day I wouldn't have any repairs either!lololol

[@isaacquintanilla1726]

Yes sir . very fast

[@saifon2314]

I will try it if I have time more than now. I like your tutorail Thank you

[@brianrandall6341]

I know that you're from TX I here the music anyway great teaching

[@AliKanlıkılınç]

Eline sağlık çok güzel kaynak yapıyorsun 👍👍👍👍

[@jblood1098]

What about 5g can u get penetration from 6 oclock to 9 with this technique

[@Mr215Alive]

Absolutely. You actually get about 1/64 more pen lol.... but i still would practice other techniques because most inspectors wanna see more pen

[@ivanloredo4524]

Hagan videos hablando el español

[@milansevcik8092]

It's just as you say. I like to play, too. Big gaps of wire between the bevels. But it takes a long time to get through the root. and most companies want and pay for fast work. That's why I like to use the lay wire technique. And even with stainless steel, 1 pass through the cap and the root. And we all know over time that if there's a fused edge. X-rays are always OK. X-rays don't decide whether the root is 1 or 3 millimeters.

[@fontunetheteller410]

I'm guessing this only works if the filament is wider than the gap.

[@glennwest4438]

I mostly weld in fabshops now. 66 years young. This technique I have used for years. This works on a vertical weld also.

[@Primetime_dads]

And you say 3/32 gap, is that tacking it with a 1/8 wire, or actually tacking it with a 3/32 wire. So if you tacked it with a 3/32 wire you mean a tight 3/32 gap, or the other way. Thanks

[@thejourneyman2043]

Why did he say not to feed while lay wiring? That’s like the most important thing you can do while lay wiring because if you have the ability to feed wire you know without a doubt you are breaking everything down. If it’s not breaking down, the puddle won’t accept more wire without getting bigger. If you keep the same size puddle while feeding a little wire you know you are getting reinforcement on the inside.

[@Meowface.]

I’m 38 and looking for a trade to get into Could use some career advice from the guys who’ve been through it Would you recommend welding ? Something else like steam fitter perhaps ? I’m really not sure what direction to go, there’s a lot of construction out here on he west coast of Canada... oil and gas industry seems like it’ll be taking off again so maybe careers in pipe fitting will take off again Just don’t know what to do as a 38 year old starting a new career

[@Useruserusername790]

How do you battle Suckback when you laywire? Tig seems like it works by pulling the puddle out of the base metal, its not just melting it. It looks like the ark is coming from the torch to the metal but since Tig is Dcen then the electric loop is backwards so its coming from the metal and jumping to the tungsten. I think.

[@aracecar4627]

Jesus ...my 2nd day welding. Your root is fucking amazing. Lmao God help mine

[@thahoustonbassrunnaz4389]

My G's slowed it down Texas Style! 💪🏾 Props 🔥🔥🔥! Rest easy Screw 💪🏾

[@markmahurin8891]

Nice work! How fast can you weld exhaust pipes? If its anything like this right here in the video, you could start a custom exhaust empire!

[@garretrecker247]

Good video but you avoided the main learning curve of the lay wire technique which is getting adequate reinforcement on the bottom of a 5G join which is like 80% of the weld joints we encounter in the field.

[@bradvincet1848]

Notice they didn't do this in the 5G position? You would have suck-back on the bottom curves. All you need is a gap that matches the wire size with no hi-lo issues and you wouldn't need all that heat and guessing what the other side looks like.

[@jeepwk6.5L]

With 70s2 i always feed a little as i lay wire. Seems to help out quit abit.

[@mikeresen-pickrell8380]

Lay wire is all I or anyone I know uses. I think back feeding is a down south thing. Use it in all positions, match filler wire size to your gap size. Using a pointed tungsten works beautifully, but that's personal preference. I generally run closer to 125 amps. Never had issues, passed many many X-rays, consistent 1/16" root reinforcement.

[@Mr215Alive]

This! ^

[@Mr215Alive]

True, but then again, it's best to practice back feed for bad fitups

[@mikeresen-pickrell8380]

Yes, if you have a thicker pipe schedule it is better to use more amps. Also bigger diameter of pipe adds more amperage. With a 1/8 gap and rod I usually am at 125 on schedule 40 6".

[@isaacquintanilla1726]

Jake L probably run around 155 to 165

[@davidreyna]

Would you use this technique on a 2.5-inch monster coupon? If so what size cup and would it be the same amps 150+?

[@real_stickyy2062]

Actually i will correct you on the technique where you made the tungstens point flat. The electrons on the tungsten will jump from a 90* angle to the base material where there is the least resistance/where the electrons can jump to the material the easiest. on a sharp tungsten this happens higher up the tungsten therefore making the arc wider. With a flat pointed tungsten the electrons will jump from a lower point on the tungsten. Both with a 90* angle. So the conclusion is that the flat pointed tungsten gives a thinner, more penetrating arc than the sharp one.

[@dalesimonds]

You have no idea what you’re talking about. A cut off tungsten is called a truncated point. Should have used a truncated point for the root pass.

[@chaoticfiend2107]

embarrassing to watch know welders who'd leave him still putting a root in while theyre almost flush fixing to cap

[@tyrikcain1560]

background music is wangin then to throw the screw in there as well....ok H-Town!!!!!

[@sturmstug]

Cold sides and penetration inside tube 8:48. Its all about root. Not all places needs that. You did it for x-ray which is fine. Just saying.

[@Matt-uj6jm]

Nice 👍Multi coded pipe welder Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@NOBOX7]

bro thats a dam 20 deg angle yourrunning

[@entity5279]

that beat had no business going that hard

[@andronvolga]

Please tell me 🙏🙏🙏 what is the name of this welding mask?

[@PigeonSwag]

i know its not the point of the video, but it almost makes you wanna give up. this man looks like he was born with a torch in hand, im still getting a lot of sharpening practice and trying to hunt down an argon leak thats making my welds look crusty. maybe some day ill be half that good

[@thomasquinlan8704]

Already too many variables it seems like something you works for you but I wouldn't throw it out as a teaching method

[@S0lidStewie]

What type of wire er70s6???

[@juan91617]

But can you free hand it tho? I like walking the cup but thats not always an available option. Would love a video of you freehanding it ❤

[@Unavow]

The best part...the porno music! 😂

[@CandidTheArtist]

This might just be my new fav video on the channel!! Going to try this technique tomorrow. 🤘🏾

[@tig376]

Question - In the US do you guys call your wedges - fox wedges like in the UK? 🤔

[@gregdavidson4212]

Get the cup of the pipe free hand it with a lot tighter gap with 3/32 wire run at about 180 to 200 u will love it im a piece worker in Tulsa trust me u will love it

[@morganahmed6245]

Im a biggener and im left handed so i got many electricity shocks cause the rod still touch the torch 😔 any idea how to balance the rod and the torch to avoid getting this electricity shocks

[@daveosland3199]

Great job! Thanks for sharing. Originally learned by "dipping", now prefer the lay wire....

[@markcampbell3317]

Hey Dave, I'm a fan of your work. Your videos on how to create a template for branch connections are the best I've seen on KZbin. It helped me immensely.

[@daveosland3199]

@@markcampbell3317 Glad they helped!

[@АндрейКлименко-к7ы]

@@markcampbell3317 thanks for pointing that out. Finally I found some videos with a decent explanation.

[@lingslinger2786]

He says keep the torch Angle straight in, but it really seems in the video that he is using a bit of a forward angle on the torch. Or am I just seeing things ?