I just started Tulsa welding school 3 weeks ago, I attend the weekend classes full time. Also I just got my first welder in, it’s not an engine driven machine but it’s what I can learn and get by with atm as a beginner to learn at home while in school, and maybe even make some money on the side! I am thankful for your videos through the past few years, they helped keep me in the loop of wanting to weld. Now I’m going to school and have my own welder!
@@omarvaladez8785 personally I enjoy it a lot for a few reasons, this was my first choice of schools and I ended up there. The weekend classes allow me to have the week days for work or anything I need, because life doesn’t stop. Also one of my family members graduated top of the class there. The instructors are super cool and respect towards you. For example, if you were to need to leave (FOR LEGIT REASONS) they’ll be super respectful about the situation. If you need help they will give you one on one demonstrations and instructions for you, if you were to need or just decided you want some tips or pointers. Overall it’s pretty cool so far. I’ve been wanting to weld for 3 years, I am FINALLY am doing it! Glad to see others want the same thing in life it’s super enjoyable and is an insanely great career, great pay to look towards!
Caleb, I started the same way (32 years ago) minus the school. Definitely let the welder make your money, save until you have enough for engine machine and so on, good luck going forward. Hood down lights on.
Save the 18k buy a miller or lincoln and your own material and practice every day , graduated couple years ago from TWS , its not worth it, you dont graduate prepared for the field, imo currently im QC
Hey Austin, my name is Connor Bomhoff. I started out welding with a Lincoln ranger 8 doing small farm work for my family, now I’ve moved onto starting my own rig welding business with the same ranger 8 and I cant tell you how much I’ve learned from your videos. I live in Okarche Oklahoma and have been a Oklahoma state fan since birth (my dad Dan was the spirit rider from 2001-2002) I even have seen you driving around a few times and always wish I could meet you!
My dad was a welder in a shipyard from age 16-49. He passed away at 49-- I was 16 at the time. Was in school to be an oil refinery operator, didn't work out for me. Now I'm a 28 year old real estate agent, thinking about going to school for welding, for multiple reasons. Love your channel 💖
Hey Austin, I'm a big fan of yours. A while back you posted a video about how passionate you are about welding pipe and how you miss the pipeline. I was devastated cause I got a divorce , lost custody and became an alcoholic cause I was out on the road living that pipeliners dream! Eventually I lost it all moved back to my parents house and got a job at a small welding shop. Life ain't easy but I'm doing one step at a time
I often wonder if you had stock in a left handed glover maker lol 😆 😜 I can believe you can hold on to those clips, without burning your gloves. Your 100% right in being or getting comfortable, welding cutting you name it! Not everyone has the ability to teach, but you heart and passion is definitely in it. I can see the next class after building fences, will be on how to make a fire 🔥 wagon, LOL 😆 😂 😄 Kudos to the both of you for all your hard work, it not easy! God Bless!
Yep just last week while sitting cross legs under a truck welding in an awkward position I felt that extra warm sensation by my calf. Sure enough the fuzzy tear in my coveralls started to burn 🔥. That’s a feeling you learn if you ever weld much in awkward positions. Had it happen from the cutting torch as well. Probably more time that I should admit all in the life of a heavy equipment mechanic/welder
You were definitely having a good day and in a good mood during this video. I just started using 6011 today on my 3rd day of school for welding. I need improvement and more practice but welding is super fun.
Certainly do appreciate you making these videos. I've got a lot to learn so I need all the help I can get. Also loved the "go-back-for-camera" rerun routine.
Hey “A” man, little jobs are sometimes the most fun. Challenging yourself to work fast and clean. The funny part is, even if you didn’t have the camera there, I think you would still be talking to yourself, I know I do. That’s when I get my best ideas. Hood down lights on.
Austin: Very informative video. Nice not having music. QUESTION ----- Why do you through so much unburned rod in the bucket [@10:03 // 11:33 // 17:18]? Looks like several inches of rod wasted unless you use them of something else later.
Old habits are hard to break, but this is a good habit for pipeline welding. You are not allowed to arc any where on the pipe but the bevel area, inside the bevel. Restarts are hard because the rod can stick and trying to pull it off increases the possibility of arcing outside the bevel. To prevent this you restart with a new rod . So he is using the rod up to a certain length and then does not use it. If the rod does get stuck then you release it from rod holder and remove the rod from the bevel and then grind that area clean. That's my best guess.
Good video. I know exactly what your talking about when you start feeling that warmth around you. Most of the time it’s the sun, but I have been on fire a few times. Keep up the good work and work hard and be safe!
From another Okie who has had to deal with govt agencies and CFR's: get that placard off your fire prevention rig. You're not haulin' combustible liquids.
I'm not much of a welder, I used to manage Vinyards, but it can get damn uncomfortable driving around checking things with the sun shining through window glass on your legs. So, I switch from blue Jeans to the wheat colored ones for the summer .
When I was tower climbing the guys would weld and I would fire watch which turned into fire fighting very often, not major always fun and manageable. But we had a saying that with water an once of prevention was better than a gallon of putting out.
Thanks for another great video! In your future videos, would you also do some close up shots of the work you did? Maybe some before shots of what you are welding, and then some after shots? I would love to see some up close shots of your great work! Appreciated!
Welding in class one day, and it seemed like it was getting warmer than usual, then noticed it was getting bright in my helmet. My shirt was on fire. The shirt I was wearing was ragged on the edges, lesson learned that day,
love the water rig. I welded up a pipe entry way to my property a couple years, middle of summer. A couple times I would be welding and start smelling smoke and feel heat around my feet, raise the hood and I'm surrounded by small flames! Only a few seconds into it, doesn't take long. Luckily I had some full water jugs with me to douse it with. Would be scary without it. Good idea, sir!
My son is in the FFA program at school , he's in the welding course. He really enjoys it and gets to do something different aside from regular classes. Hopefully he will want to continue with welding after high school.
I love the " Fire Rig " as well ! Great points on getting in the rhythm and being comfortable . Yes at 13:50 . Many times I generally wait until I smell clothing burning or feel extreme pain if the weld is flowing good LOL 😀 I sure love the feel of the sun this time of year and keep up the good work Austin !
Awesome man love the content yep I was doing that the other week welding a dog kennel and I thought my leg cought on fire look down trippen and it's just the sun
Turn her up then! Go up 5-10 amps and practice striking and long arcing for a moment to let the rod heat up before returning to your nice and tight arc length.
I have never felt a burning sensation like that but I built a steel building on my property and when I started the concrete was not fully cured and I was sweating and I was getting a little electrical feed back in my legs and sweaty pants.
So I haven't stepped foot in a sawmill in ages alas you can never use to much water in a flammable environment! (There's a reason they have garden hoses with high pressure nozzles everywhere!) The biggest jolt I got my pants were soaked. My gloves were soaked. I was changing out a 6011 (It might have been 6013) rod. BZZZZZZZZT! I think it was shortly after that I switched to a clamp style stinger lol. In through the hand out through the knee welp!
Greeting from Australia Austin- you videos are very helpful and I enjoy your style. Could you tell me some of the reasons why you prefer 6010 to 6011?.
My girlfriend and I always enjoy your videos, Austin. I’m pretty new at this, but wonder if you can easily acquire some sort of fire prevention blanket or shield to cover those dry bushes with. Just curious. Best regards from Vancouver, BC. 🇨🇦 👍🏼 🇺🇸
I just started doing a little bit of mig welding at my school. I was wondering do you use the machine cheat sheet for different types of steel or do you practice on scrap pieces to figure out what settings?
Both! Start with the cheat sheet suggestions (usually a little cold) and then fine tune on scrap before welding on the actual project. Every welder, weldor (learn the difference) and situation are a little different.
Hey Austin, I just picked up an 84 Blackface at a job when I was out in ND and it came with a straight pipe on it. As someone that has run an SA200 before is it worth putting a muffler on to quiet it down? Or does it not make a big enough difference to justify it?
Quick (?)😂 Note on fire supression: I ALWAYS have a gas-powered air compressor on my tiny pull-behind fence-building welding trailer to run a pneumatic T-post driver and for airing tires. For fire suppression, instead of carrying water in a tote, I have an 80-gallon aluminum RV water tank filled 7/8-full with fresh water. There is a bias-cut-end "dip tube" that rests on the tank bottom, providing a tig-welded valved outlet on top of the tank. I charge the tank with air and it is always ready (Can you tell I was in the US Coast Guard; Semper Paratus?) . . . ALWAYS READY to push (pump) that water onto a fire without having to listen to that stinkin' engine run. I buy me a combination welding gas hose at J&I, split the red from the green, doubling the length, add a nozzle and I can chase a fire 150 feet if need be! The tank fills through a 1" threaded full-port ball valve on top of the tank and the tank came with 4 legs to bolt it down. That gas-welding hose rolls up easily on a spool originally designed to wind up wire. Home Depot uses one to wind spools of wire they sell. If need be, the sides of the spooler reel fold down and the hose feeds off rapidly as hose is pulled by you chasing down a brushfire.
Siwy Wabbit By my calculations: The air-over-7/8 full water doesn't seem like much air volume and will drop to low PSIG in a very short time. Then you will have to start up the Low Pressure Air Compressor [L-PAC] to maintain pressure. What would make any difference if the gasoline engine is running an LPAC or a water pump as far of "stinkin' engine run" ? QUESTION: what is the 80-gallon aluminum RV water tank rated at for positive pressure? I would be surprised if even 60 PSIG.
@@donaldguffey6883 The RV water tank hasn't popped yet. If it does, I'll fix it. One-half pound per square inch raises a water column one foot. The hose is less then 1/4" I D and the orifice at the end is about 3/16". It REALLY squirts a good bit, pribably 30 feet, never measured. Also, as air pressure above the water inside the water vessel drops off with usage, it gets replaced automatically, as it is tied to the compressor's 20 (?) gallon day tank, so all that fancy math stuff never comes into play. Hey, it works for me, that's all I know.
@@WhatDadIsUpTo 10-4. Thanks for the explanation. If it works-----that's all that counts. BTW what is the cut-in and cut-out pressure setting on the 20 gallon compressor tank? I may think about building one of your design water rigs for myself? Sound like a good piece of equipment to have handy.
@@donaldguffey6883 I don't really know. It's a standard two-cylinder gas-operated compressor mounted atop the tank. I took the wheels off and welded it onto the trailer tongue. The pneumatic post pounder uses (I think) 60 psig and it runs that, if that helps. The water tank is centered and directly above the converted (Jet Ski) trailer's axle.
Just bought a Miller bobcat 250 with a Diesel engine finally. Wondering what kind of sugar scoop your wearing this video? Your videos are very enjoyable to watch especially with your new rhymes 😂
Hey Austin! Just wondering it seems like you pitch a rod that still has a bit of life left in it. Is there a particular reason why or is it just a personal preference / convenience thing? My instructors at school would scold us if there was much more than an inch of flux left.
I think that is learned through pipeline welding, minimizes starts and stops. Rods ain't cheap burn em up they are worth more in a bead than they are in a scrap barrel.
Are the lead holders bolted on your machine or welded on the bed somewhere? I’m trying to make something for my truck like that so I can just take off what I need. Really like the set up you have
Hey guys and austin, I live in canada ontario, Id like to know the process of focusing on becoming a specifically focused pipeline/pipefitter (pipes) welder. My plan is to take a certificate about a year for level A welding I believe, then find a union with openings for pipe work. Sorry as I have no knowledge but I would like Austin and your guyses opinion. Thanks!
So i haven’t been following along 110% life’s been busy. So you are no longer still waiting on work from the union, you are full time UA-cam and working local with your truck? Keep up the good work!
What can you charge for a project like this? I find it hard to quote little jobs like this. You got more invested in your fuel and drive time than the few clips being welded on are really worth. I know you're paying for skill and the Mobile ability, but how would you go about quoting it and still being in business? Btw, it says alot about you for you to go Ahead and close up that spot on the brace without being asked to.
Yeah I’ve felt the heat on my pants. But I’ve also had my jeans on fire🤣 Can I ask why you welded the top instead of the bottom of the clips? I’d think you’d want to be able to lay the wire in it for support, no? Gita love backing up short trailers😉
Can I burn sum rod with you.. I have about 5 yrs building pipe fence and another 15 stock trailers to life stock feeders.. I love the pipe jobs from 4 rail to pens tubs etc
Everytime I feel that sensation of being on fire, I usually am. 😳 I can’t tell you how many times I’ve burnt my pants legs because my jeans were frayed at the bottom. I usually smell it first and then feel it. Of course, I won’t break the arc unless it’s really burning me up. 🤣
I think Mario Serra is right. The only thing that is Hazmat 1993 rated on your fire fighting trailer is the gasoline in the engine. Just put a big sign saying "WATER" on the tote.
Re: warm laps and good welds; I'm sure you heard this a looong time ago but--- If it *sounds* like frying bacon, keep going, your doing good. If it *smells* like frying bacon, time to take a break 'cause yer on fire.
I work on concrete plants now , but yes I've set myself on fire a good bit ,. Guess it's being in bad positions doing things that should have been done before it for bad .
“A bug or a cow. They like nice things too.” 😂 That is so relatable!
I just started Tulsa welding school 3 weeks ago, I attend the weekend classes full time. Also I just got my first welder in, it’s not an engine driven machine but it’s what I can learn and get by with atm as a beginner to learn at home while in school, and maybe even make some money on the side! I am thankful for your videos through the past few years, they helped keep me in the loop of wanting to weld. Now I’m going to school and have my own welder!
How are the weekend end classes ? I’m attending in July
@@omarvaladez8785 personally I enjoy it a lot for a few reasons, this was my first choice of schools and I ended up there. The weekend classes allow me to have the week days for work or anything I need, because life doesn’t stop. Also one of my family members graduated top of the class there. The instructors are super cool and respect towards you. For example, if you were to need to leave (FOR LEGIT REASONS) they’ll be super respectful about the situation. If you need help they will give you one on one demonstrations and instructions for you, if you were to need or just decided you want some tips or pointers. Overall it’s pretty cool so far. I’ve been wanting to weld for 3 years, I am FINALLY am doing it! Glad to see others want the same thing in life it’s super enjoyable and is an insanely great career, great pay to look towards!
Caleb, I started the same way (32 years ago) minus the school. Definitely let the welder make your money, save until you have enough for engine machine and so on, good luck going forward. Hood down lights on.
Save the 18k buy a miller or lincoln and your own material and practice every day , graduated couple years ago from TWS , its not worth it, you dont graduate prepared for the field, imo currently im QC
I’m going to compete in kwi
You're always positive man and in a good mood I need more people like you around me. I appreciate your knowledge you share us!
I appreciate you watching!
That's what keeps me watching to, as well.🙋
Hey Austin, my name is Connor Bomhoff. I started out welding with a Lincoln ranger 8 doing small farm work for my family, now I’ve moved onto starting my own rig welding business with the same ranger 8 and I cant tell you how much I’ve learned from your videos. I live in Okarche Oklahoma and have been a Oklahoma state fan since birth (my dad Dan was the spirit rider from 2001-2002) I even have seen you driving around a few times and always wish I could meet you!
Bugs and cows like nice things too. Had me rolling brother great video
The ABC’s of welding always be comfortable ✨✨✨
My dad was a welder in a shipyard from age 16-49. He passed away at 49-- I was 16 at the time. Was in school to be an oil refinery operator, didn't work out for me. Now I'm a 28 year old real estate agent, thinking about going to school for welding, for multiple reasons. Love your channel 💖
Thanks for all you videos Austin! You are. a joy to watch.
Ok so I'm not the only one who talks to themselves out in the field under the hood! Props brother making the best of it
Hey Austin, I'm a big fan of yours. A while back you posted a video about how passionate you are about welding pipe and how you miss the pipeline. I was devastated cause I got a divorce , lost custody and became an alcoholic cause I was out on the road living that pipeliners dream! Eventually I lost it all moved back to my parents house and got a job at a small welding shop. Life ain't easy but I'm doing one step at a time
backing up a small trailer is so much fun!!
I often wonder if you had stock in a left handed glover maker lol 😆 😜 I can believe you can hold on to those clips, without burning your gloves. Your 100% right in being or getting comfortable, welding cutting you name it! Not everyone has the ability to teach, but you heart and passion is definitely in it. I
can see the next class after building fences, will be on how to make a fire 🔥 wagon, LOL 😆 😂 😄 Kudos to the both of you for all your hard work, it not easy! God Bless!
I was thinking the same thing about the gloves! They look relatively snug, but comfortable also. What brand are they, Aaron? Thank you.
Yep just last week while sitting cross legs under a truck welding in an awkward position I felt that extra warm sensation by my calf. Sure enough the fuzzy tear in my coveralls started to burn 🔥. That’s a feeling you learn if you ever weld much in awkward positions. Had it happen from the cutting torch as well. Probably more time that I should admit all in the life of a heavy equipment mechanic/welder
great job getting them fences done. Keep up the QUALITY work! I enjoy watching your videos!
You were definitely having a good day and in a good mood during this video. I just started using 6011 today on my 3rd day of school for welding. I need improvement and more practice but welding is super fun.
Certainly do appreciate you making these videos. I've got a lot to learn so I need all the help I can get. Also loved the "go-back-for-camera" rerun routine.
Hey “A” man, little jobs are sometimes the most fun. Challenging yourself to work fast and clean. The funny part is, even if you didn’t have the camera there, I think you would still be talking to yourself, I know I do. That’s when I get my best ideas. Hood down lights on.
Always wanted to be a welder now at 33 i still want to learn this trade its about the love of the craft not about what everyone is doing
It’s funny see you be happy about the water trailer, tbh I want one too 😁👍
Austin: Very informative video. Nice not having music. QUESTION ----- Why do you through so much unburned rod in the bucket [@10:03 // 11:33 // 17:18]? Looks like several inches of rod wasted unless you use them of something else later.
Old habits are hard to break, but this is a good habit for pipeline welding. You are not allowed to arc any where on the pipe but the bevel area, inside the bevel.
Restarts are hard because the rod can stick and trying to pull it off increases the possibility of arcing outside the bevel. To prevent this you restart with a new rod .
So he is using the rod up to a certain length and then does not use it.
If the rod does get stuck then you release it from rod holder and remove the rod from the bevel and then grind that area clean.
That's my best guess.
" I try to keep things nice to the eye, even if it's a bug or a cow" 😂
Good video. I know exactly what your talking about when you start feeling that warmth around you. Most of the time it’s the sun, but I have been on fire a few times. Keep up the good work and work hard and be safe!
Great job Austin, enjoyed the video a lot, thanks for sharing with us. Fred.
Idk why but this is the funniest I’ve seen you
the steering action in reverse lol. keep it up man, content is great.
From another Okie who has had to deal with govt agencies and CFR's: get that placard off your fire prevention rig. You're not haulin' combustible liquids.
Happens all the time in southern Arizona
Very helpful video
So can you make a video on what all you need to start rig welding and how much it all costs and how to price your jobs?
The ABCs of welding, Always Be Comfortable. Getting a good stable position helps you keep a steady hand.
I'm not much of a welder, I used to manage Vinyards, but it can get damn uncomfortable driving around checking things with the sun shining through window glass on your legs. So, I switch from blue Jeans to the wheat colored ones for the summer .
When I was tower climbing the guys would weld and I would fire watch which turned into fire fighting very often, not major always fun and manageable. But we had a saying that with water an once of prevention was better than a gallon of putting out.
Thanks for another great video! In your future videos, would you also do some close up shots of the work you did? Maybe some before shots of what you are welding, and then some after shots? I would love to see some up close shots of your great work! Appreciated!
Welding in class one day, and it seemed like it was getting warmer than usual, then noticed it was getting bright in my helmet. My shirt was on fire. The shirt I was wearing was ragged on the edges, lesson learned that day,
18:42; impressive run, LOL!
love the water rig. I welded up a pipe entry way to my property a couple years, middle of summer. A couple times I would be welding and start smelling smoke and feel heat around my feet, raise the hood and I'm surrounded by small flames! Only a few seconds into it, doesn't take long. Luckily I had some full water jugs with me to douse it with. Would be scary without it.
Good idea, sir!
My son is in the FFA program at school , he's in the welding course. He really enjoys it and gets to do something different aside from regular classes. Hopefully he will want to continue with welding after high school.
Yes 100% I feel the heat come up under the hood and my shirts on fire lol
I love the " Fire Rig " as well ! Great points on getting in the rhythm and being comfortable . Yes at 13:50 . Many times I generally wait until I smell clothing burning or feel extreme pain if the weld is flowing good LOL 😀
I sure love the feel of the sun this time of year and keep up the good work Austin !
Or if you can smell burning hair.
@@daleweiss9507 AMEN on the burning hair ! 😀
Mobile welding on pontoon boats as I do, comfortably is not in the equation! But love your videos! 👍
Hell yeah that fire rig is awesome 👌
I caught on fire during weld test for oil field work up in Alaska on my root pass, passed the tests
Awesome man love the content yep I was doing that the other week welding a dog kennel and I thought my leg cought on fire look down trippen and it's just the sun
Pretty sure that if you do a little looking around you might find a used Hannay hose reel for your fire prevention rig.
He makes striking the arc look so damn easy , I’m over here sticking it to my piece I want to weld . 🤦🏼♂️😂
Turn her up then! Go up 5-10 amps and practice striking and long arcing for a moment to let the rod heat up before returning to your nice and tight arc length.
I’m in north Alabama looking to build a corral. What kind of post do you use and where’s the best place to purchase?
Hay Auston that water tank you got make it for 2 purpose your fire fighting and you can spray weed killer around fences
11:29 Why do you toss the rod? Seems like it is not all used up yet
I have never felt a burning sensation like that but I built a steel building on my property and when I started the concrete was not fully cured and I was sweating and I was getting a little
electrical feed back in my legs and sweaty pants.
So I haven't stepped foot in a sawmill in ages alas you can never use to much water in a flammable environment! (There's a reason they have garden hoses with high pressure nozzles everywhere!) The biggest jolt I got my pants were soaked. My gloves were soaked. I was changing out a 6011 (It might have been 6013) rod. BZZZZZZZZT! I think it was shortly after that I switched to a clamp style stinger lol. In through the hand out through the knee welp!
great video as usual , thanks pal 👍👍👍
Thanks for watching!
Greeting from Australia Austin- you videos are very helpful and I enjoy your style. Could you tell me some of the reasons why you prefer 6010 to 6011?.
My girlfriend and I always enjoy your videos, Austin. I’m pretty new at this, but wonder if you can easily acquire some sort of fire prevention blanket or shield to cover those dry bushes with. Just curious. Best regards from Vancouver, BC. 🇨🇦 👍🏼 🇺🇸
I just started doing a little bit of mig welding at my school. I was wondering do you use the machine cheat sheet for different types of steel or do you practice on scrap pieces to figure out what settings?
Both! Start with the cheat sheet suggestions (usually a little cold) and then fine tune on scrap before welding on the actual project. Every welder, weldor (learn the difference) and situation are a little different.
Hey Austin, I just picked up an 84 Blackface at a job when I was out in ND and it came with a straight pipe on it. As someone that has run an SA200 before is it worth putting a muffler on to quiet it down? Or does it not make a big enough difference to justify it?
Should’ve added that “wiggle wiggle wiggle” song clip when backin up the rig 😂
Quick (?)😂 Note on fire supression:
I ALWAYS have a gas-powered air compressor on my tiny pull-behind fence-building welding trailer to run a pneumatic T-post driver and for airing tires.
For fire suppression, instead of carrying water in a tote, I have an 80-gallon aluminum RV water tank filled 7/8-full with fresh water. There is a bias-cut-end "dip tube" that rests on the tank bottom, providing a tig-welded valved outlet on top of the tank.
I charge the tank with air and it is always ready (Can you tell I was in the US Coast Guard; Semper Paratus?) . . . ALWAYS READY to push (pump) that water onto a fire without having to listen to that stinkin' engine run.
I buy me a combination welding gas hose at J&I, split the red from the green, doubling the length, add a nozzle and I can chase a fire 150 feet if need be!
The tank fills through a 1" threaded full-port ball valve on top of the tank and the tank came with 4 legs to bolt it down.
That gas-welding hose rolls up easily on a spool originally designed to wind up wire. Home Depot uses one to wind spools of wire they sell.
If need be, the sides of the spooler reel fold down and the hose feeds off rapidly as hose is pulled by you chasing down a brushfire.
Siwy Wabbit By my calculations: The air-over-7/8 full water doesn't seem like much air volume and will drop to low PSIG in a very short time. Then you will have to start up the Low Pressure Air Compressor [L-PAC] to maintain pressure. What would make any difference if the gasoline engine is running an LPAC or a water pump as far of "stinkin' engine run" ?
QUESTION: what is the 80-gallon aluminum RV water tank rated at for positive pressure? I would be surprised if even 60 PSIG.
@@donaldguffey6883
The RV water tank hasn't popped yet. If it does, I'll fix it.
One-half pound per square inch raises a water column one foot. The hose is less then 1/4" I D and the orifice at the end is about 3/16". It REALLY squirts a good bit, pribably 30 feet, never measured.
Also, as air pressure above the water inside the water vessel drops off with usage, it gets replaced automatically, as it is tied to the compressor's 20 (?) gallon day tank, so all that fancy math stuff never comes into play.
Hey, it works for me, that's all I know.
@@WhatDadIsUpTo 10-4. Thanks for the explanation. If it works-----that's all that counts.
BTW what is the cut-in and cut-out pressure setting on the 20 gallon compressor tank?
I may think about building one of your design water rigs for myself? Sound like a good piece of equipment to have handy.
@@donaldguffey6883 I don't really know. It's a standard two-cylinder gas-operated compressor mounted atop the tank. I took the wheels off and welded it onto the trailer tongue. The pneumatic post pounder uses (I think) 60 psig and it runs that, if that helps. The water tank is centered and directly above the converted (Jet Ski) trailer's axle.
@@WhatDadIsUpToThanks for the info Wabbit.
I was wondering what gauge and length of leads do you recommend for a miller bobcat 250
Just bought a Miller bobcat 250 with a Diesel engine finally. Wondering what kind of sugar scoop your wearing this video? Your videos are very enjoyable to watch especially with your new rhymes 😂
Hey Austin! Just wondering it seems like you pitch a rod that still has a bit of life left in it. Is there a particular reason why or is it just a personal preference / convenience thing? My instructors at school would scold us if there was much more than an inch of flux left.
I think that is learned through pipeline welding, minimizes starts and stops. Rods ain't cheap burn em up they are worth more in a bead than they are in a scrap barrel.
Are the lead holders bolted on your machine or welded on the bed somewhere? I’m trying to make something for my truck like that so I can just take off what I need. Really like the set up you have
They are bolted to my machine
@@arosswelding I appreciate it
No no no’ UR a rapper now ‘ blessings brother
Hey guys and austin, I live in canada ontario, Id like to know the process of focusing on becoming a specifically focused pipeline/pipefitter (pipes) welder. My plan is to take a certificate about a year for level A welding I believe, then find a union with openings for pipe work. Sorry as I have no knowledge but I would like Austin and your guyses opinion. Thanks!
Do you have a link to the windshield sun gaurd you have in your truck?
I felt my leg warming up and....my frazzled pants were on fire....that is another good reason to have water handy..
When you started talking about vitamin D you sounded like hank hill. 😂😂
Might be a good idea to take the 1993 placard off the tote, if you are using it to carry water.
Good work
Hey austin what is more important college degrees or experience doing welding
We got payed by the foot ‘ yea!!!
awesome video
So i haven’t been following along 110% life’s been busy. So you are no longer still waiting on work from the union, you are full time UA-cam and working local with your truck? Keep up the good work!
What can you charge for a project like this? I find it hard to quote little jobs like this. You got more invested in your fuel and drive time than the few clips being welded on are really worth. I know you're paying for skill and the Mobile ability, but how would you go about quoting it and still being in business? Btw, it says alot about you for you to go Ahead and close up that spot on the brace without being asked to.
Yeah I’ve felt the heat on my pants. But I’ve also had my jeans on fire🤣
Can I ask why you welded the top instead of the bottom of the clips? I’d think you’d want to be able to lay the wire in it for support, no?
Gita love backing up short trailers😉
Ya I have thought I was on fire and had it just be the sun, but I’ve also just thought it was the sun and been on fire, so now I always stop and check
What gloves u wearing the brown ones so hard to find good rigger gloves in aus with a long length for wrist / arms
“…come onn, …. heLLOO”
Something catchy about that..
What brand of pants do you wear, if you don’t mind me asking?
Thanks.
Can I burn sum rod with you.. I have about 5 yrs building pipe fence and another 15 stock trailers to life stock feeders.. I love the pipe jobs from 4 rail to pens tubs etc
What machine do you hv on your truck now ?
Right on
The amount of times i stopped mid weld cuz i believed i ran outa gas when at the end of a bottle only to notice it had quite some juice left in it
Everytime I feel that sensation of being on fire, I usually am. 😳 I can’t tell you how many times I’ve burnt my pants legs because my jeans were frayed at the bottom. I usually smell it first and then feel it. Of course, I won’t break the arc unless it’s really burning me up. 🤣
What welder do you use
WHERE DO YOU GET CLIPS FROM
I’ve been gone for awhile
What happened to pipe lining ?
wish we would've had this and the internet in 78 when i started lol
Hi Austin I suggestto remove the flamable label on your water tank, best regards.
I think Mario Serra is right. The only thing that is Hazmat 1993 rated on your fire fighting trailer is the gasoline in the engine. Just put a big sign saying "WATER" on the tote.
Re: warm laps and good welds; I'm sure you heard this a looong time ago but---
If it *sounds* like frying bacon, keep going, your doing good.
If it *smells* like frying bacon, time to take a break 'cause yer on fire.
What khaki jeans are those ?
Have you ever done any welding in kansas?
What welding hood is that
Like I said before …. Sprinkler fitters…. 40 hour week …. 80 dollar’s an hour with benefits
How are the clips made?
Awesome ...
I work on concrete plants now , but yes I've set myself on fire a good bit ,. Guess it's being in bad positions doing things that should have been done before it for bad .
Come on now. Another awesome video
Every time I have felt my body warm up it has been fire unfortunately haha
You worked with a buddie of mine before the the UA-cam channel