I enjoyed, and learned from your show and tell about your Electrode Motel. I am seventy-four, and you are the first person that I have heard use the technical phrase; "Dryer than a popcorn fart." since my grandfather died fifty-one years ago. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing that. Half of my vocabulary comes from my grandfather. The other half come from construction workers. And half of that I can’t say lol
It’s funny you got that going for the rods. Years ago I started doing the same with my charcoal for my grill. You’re right. Keeps them dry no matter what. I’ve never had an issue lighting them.
Stick old dry newspapers in the gaps in box help fight moisture and stop them shaking off flux from vibration when travelling. Good video, I learnt something
Sir, you are putting people on some serious wisdom with that part about just listening to the people you can’t afford to not listen to (troopers, gas companies and game wardens etc). Thank you for the wisdom
Hello! Thynks for the video! Tips from old guy.... made the separation with wood ( all old metal equipment , more than 50 years, was always conditioning with wood... wood is a strong regatator for moister... Br from switzerland☺
Awesome advice, also seeing that Louisiana license plate made me remember an earlier video, because I said that area in the back ground reminded me of Hwy 30 Gonzales, Louisiana.....
I use to work for a construction co and an old portages welder/ machinist had an d refrigerator with a light outlet and a 100 w incandescent bulb it kept all the welding rods dry and warm.
If you're in to outdoors and camping like me you might just have or know someone who has a vacuum packing machine. I think the easiest way to keep rods dry is to open a large package and repack them in smaller vac packs. Stores indefinitely and easy to take along and you can se what's in the package without opening. Doesn't require heat or electricity either 👍
@@TaylorWeldingJust bought myself a vacume sealing machine for 130 euros. I split new packs of 7018s into bunches of 10 and vac pack them with silica gel packs inside. I leave 100 mm extra on the bag so if I only need 1 or 2 rods I can cut the bag open , take out what I need and reseal the bag. No waste at all.
Like what you've done bud great idea speaking about old rods iv got some nasty very old rods love to use them they teach you how to weld with a bad rod got some old hippy rods to you can really tell the difference in a good dry rod and a old nasty rod it helps you become a better welder I think you know what I mean like your truck looks like a good setup turn and burn brother
I welded one of those lock hasp U-bolt to my 20 mm can, fits in between the cans flip close handle. Then made the other side so it still hinges but cannot be removed / opened. Thanks for all of your great videos ! Hello From Alaska 👍👍
@@TaylorWelding Right on ! Theirs another major pool of oil sitting, waiting, along with the big natural gas line to be run from Prudhoe. Perhaps it can be more than a visit for you 😂
I experimented with storing rods in a vacuum charged container. I pulled a quick 19-20” vacuum just using engine manifold vacuum, then just closed a valve. Unfortunately I couldn’t really tell if it helped
Mr Taylor thank you I use 4 inch pvc with screw on cap and we put desciant packs in each one to absorb any mosture and seems to work great I will try this with the desicant packs thank you
"Rod Buddy" containers worked best for me! Also with the belt loop and the racks to hold the tube containers. You're using 10 lbs. at a time and by placing the cap on after you take 6 rods out at a time the rods will stay fresh!
Some people use those disposable hand warmers to "vacuum pack" or "absorb" oxygen in long term food storage. Would tossing one into an ammo can of rod help or hurt if you weren't going to use the rod for a while? Thanks in advance.
I can’t do any of that until the boxes get here. If I build them now for sure they’ll be different measurements. I don’t know if I can find that same box again. They’re getting hard to find
How do you get that lid to hinge up that far? I have some of those 20mm ammo cans and the lids won't go back that far. The lid catches on that piece of metal right above the latch. Did you trim it back?
Just curious, so I'm thinking about buying a used mini fridge to store rods in, do I have to do anything to the fridge for that to work? I'd imagine as long as it's sealed good and they don't get wet it should be fine. But I've heard some people say you need to put something in the fridge to dry the rods
With Low-Hydrogen rods, from the time you crack the seal off a new can you have a four hour window before they have to be inserted into a heater. We very rarely use low hydrogen but when a welder shows up with a new can I help him out and put the date and time that the can was opened with my initials so no one can walk up behind him and try to get onto him for not having them in the heater.
I enjoy the way Lo-Hy starts when they’re hot. I keep ‘‘em hot when I’m told to avoid getting runoff. I’ve found in super humid environments Philippines, Dominican Republic, South Texas, Louisiana Lo Hy will suck up moisture if not kept in a rod heater and will indefinitely f**** your welds up. Porosity problems All in the X-ray films. Just my personal experience. Take it with a grain of salt.
The atmospheric exposure limit on Low-Hy rods has absolutely nothing to do with how "crisp" they weld or the final appearance/suitability of the weld. Moist rods will leave too much hydrogen in the weld. Hydrogen greatly contributes to weld failure, however you can't tell that until the weld fails (Bay Bridge collapse).
They’re above the law. You Gotta do what they say. It’s a bummer actually most of the time, but they do have their place. The problem as authority is so easily abused.
they make throwaway dehumidifier for gun cases, about the size of a hockey puck that you could throw in the can after working in the rain for a few hours and then toss in the garbage if that helps you to
You’re videos are really good. I rely on them for information. But I’m trying to switch to rumble to stop supporting UA-cam and Google. You should start uploading your videos to rumble too and maybe make some extra money.
Idk… but your right . They must’ve drank the Kool-Aid. I’ve seen them throw whole boxes of rods away because they were left open for a certain amount of hours. So dumb
Just realized something your only using 14 inch / 350mm rods, not 18 inch/ 450mm, that shape ammo box/can is about 14 1/2 -15 inches in height , maybe M548, M592 or CNU405 Nato type cant say which. shorter rods must be a pipe welder thing. in europe we mainly get 3/32 or some 1/8 in 14inch length but anything thicker is 18inch. granted I am talking 10-16lbs packs, never bought any thing bigger (just a hobby welder not a pro). I have stored tools and packs of welding rods (horizontally ) also mig wire reels in smaller ammo cans (even made a wheel trolley for a couple), but never that way, very interesting. By the way watching you picking up the full can gave me a backache , I need more muscles.
@@TaylorWelding yeah I’m just getting into my own business and mobile welding and that seems like an awesome idea. I have kind of a goofy set up with everything being on a trailer but I couldn’t pass down all the equipment with less than 20 hours for the price I got. So all these little idea and helping me make my goofy set up better is great.
Man that was copied and pasted from my other channel financial fitness. That's some trending words that I got from a buddy of mine. I quit putting it in. I wasn't sure if it worked or not anyway.thank you
I enjoyed, and learned from your show and tell about your Electrode Motel. I am seventy-four, and you are the first person that I have heard use the technical phrase; "Dryer than a popcorn fart." since my grandfather died fifty-one years ago. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing that. Half of my vocabulary comes from my grandfather. The other half come from construction workers. And half of that I can’t say lol
It’s funny you got that going for the rods. Years ago I started doing the same with my charcoal for my grill. You’re right. Keeps them dry no matter what. I’ve never had an issue lighting them.
I never thought about using it for charcoal that's a great idea
Stick old dry newspapers in the gaps in box help fight moisture and stop them shaking off flux from vibration when travelling. Good video, I learnt something
Awesome thank you for the feedback
My favorite instructor on UA-cam hands down. The fact you call bullshit, bullshit...I love it. "Wingus dingus" (buenos dias) from west Texas
Thanks Bud! I try to keep it real appreciate you watching and I appreciate the kind words in the comments!
Sir, you are putting people on some serious wisdom with that part about just listening to the people you can’t afford to not listen to (troopers, gas companies and game wardens etc). Thank you for the wisdom
Thank you, Rusty
Thank you for sharing. I love the ammo can trick.
Cool 😎
This channel is so underrated keep it up man
I’m glad you like it man. I just started. If I can keep getting people hit the like button and share the videos it’ll grow faster
Thank you for the kind words
Underrated comment. This channel is great 🫡🫡
Those cans were designed by the military to keep rounds dry, so it makes sense as to why they would work well for welding rods also
Hello! Thynks for the video! Tips from old guy.... made the separation with wood ( all old metal equipment , more than 50 years, was always conditioning with wood... wood is a strong regatator for moister...
Br from switzerland☺
Thank you ! that’s a great idea. Thanks MR. V
Awesome advice, also seeing that Louisiana license plate made me remember an earlier video, because I said that area in the back ground reminded me of Hwy 30 Gonzales, Louisiana.....
No I’m in North Louisiana
Thanks for watching
Had a young kid in WS comment on a tiktok last night and he mentioned this video. Keep up the good work
Thanks for sharing that. means a lot
I use to work for a construction co and an old portages welder/ machinist had an d refrigerator with a light outlet and a 100 w incandescent bulb it kept all the welding rods dry and warm.
Brilliant. I've used the smaller cans for other stuff for many years. Will fix up a rod can soon.
If you're in to outdoors and camping like me you might just have or know someone who has a vacuum packing machine.
I think the easiest way to keep rods dry is to open a large package and repack them in smaller vac packs. Stores indefinitely and easy to take along and you can se what's in the package without opening.
Doesn't require heat or electricity either 👍
This is a great tip. Thank you.
awesome idea! couple packets of air desiccant would probably do wonders for long term storage or if opening up daily in a humid environment!
No doubt it would. That’s a great idea
@@TaylorWeldingJust bought myself a vacume sealing machine for 130 euros. I split new packs of 7018s into bunches of 10 and vac pack them with silica gel packs inside.
I leave 100 mm extra on the bag so if I only need 1 or 2 rods I can cut the bag open , take out what I need and reseal the bag.
No waste at all.
Like what you've done bud great idea speaking about old rods iv got some nasty very old rods love to use them they teach you how to weld with a bad rod got some old hippy rods to you can really tell the difference in a good dry rod and a old nasty rod it helps you become a better welder I think you know what I mean like your truck looks like a good setup turn and burn brother
Very true.
What mm is that can. I love your videos, burn,learn and, earn. Very useful information you are providing people. Thanks.
I welded one of those lock hasp U-bolt to my 20 mm can, fits in between the cans flip close handle. Then made the other side so it still hinges but cannot be removed / opened. Thanks for all of your great videos ! Hello From Alaska 👍👍
Thanks for watching… I would love to visit Alaska one day
@@TaylorWelding Right on ! Theirs another major pool of oil sitting, waiting, along with the big natural gas line to be run from Prudhoe. Perhaps it can be more than a visit for you 😂
I experimented with storing rods in a vacuum charged container. I pulled a quick 19-20” vacuum just using engine manifold vacuum, then just closed a valve. Unfortunately I couldn’t really tell if it helped
Mr Taylor thank you I use 4 inch pvc with screw on cap and we put desciant packs in each one to absorb any mosture and seems to work great I will try this with the desicant packs thank you
Great idea
That's a great idea!
you're getting a like just from that hat! great video too.
You always come up with the BEST ideas! Ammo can with wheels would be awesome in a shop.
Soon as my boxes come in I’m gonna build a prototype
I learned a lot, from you, today, and I really love that truck !!
I’m glad thank you for letting me know
"Rod Buddy" containers worked best for me! Also with the belt loop and the racks to hold the tube containers. You're using 10 lbs. at a time and by placing the cap on after you take 6 rods out at a time the rods will stay fresh!
good point.
Great stuff. Can you show the grill?
I like that idea. Here in the UK we get very damp and or wet conditions almost all year around so rods need care here.
I told my boss I need the rods to be as dry as a popcorn fart. He didn't get it since he only blows greaser farts
Lol
Man I wish I could have been your helper!
I could have done it for free and still been money ahead in the long run… oh well I digress
You don’t have to be my helper learn how to do it I do just watch videos and ask questions
Yep that’s what I’m doing! Thanks for taking the time to share all your experience. 👍
Some people use those disposable hand warmers to "vacuum pack" or "absorb" oxygen in long term food storage. Would tossing one into an ammo can of rod help or hurt if you weren't going to use the rod for a while? Thanks in advance.
It sure wouldn’t hurt anything.
I’m having a hard time finding a tall enough ammo can. Do you have a link or website recommendation? Great idea by the way!
I think it’s a 20 mm. The numbers on the front of it say CZE M548.
Thanks Chris - great idea. Been struggling with rods getting damp.
It will help tremendously
Kept at it. You're a beast bro
Great Video Sir.....cheers, Paul
Glad you enjoyed it! cheers
I want one. Where can I get one?
How much for a can and dividers ?
Mr. Taylor how do we go about gettin a few those? I. Ant seem to find large ones anywhere.
I find them every now and then army surplus and flea markets usually
What model ammo can is it?
Good tip😊😊😊😊
Can you give better close up shots and dimensions for the dividers, how do you keep the horizontal dividers in there.
I can’t do any of that until the boxes get here. If I build them now for sure they’ll be different measurements. I don’t know if I can find that same box again. They’re getting hard to find
Loving the videos trying to get use to video thing myself 👍🏻
Nice. It takes a while. Just keep on doing it
Your videos are very helpful sir, by the way what size ammo cans are those I need one
20mm or 30mm I can’t remember. I’m out of town I’ll look when I get home
Did you notice the can size/designation yet? I can't tell how big these are on ebay. I know it needs to be taller than the cans I have.@@TaylorWelding
Will the whole box of rod fit inside the can?
It depends on how you space them out . Are you so many different rods I don’t have enough room
How do you get that lid to hinge up that far? I have some of those 20mm ammo cans and the lids won't go back that far. The lid catches on that piece of metal right above the latch. Did you trim it back?
Cut it . Maybe I should put that in the next video
@@TaylorWelding i figured you zipped some of it off. or bent it out some with a cresent wrench.
I dun know how fast you run through rod, is the bottom of that ammo can full of dust. Maybe my roads is rougher than yours.
It gets that way. Flux dust
Just curious, so I'm thinking about buying a used mini fridge to store rods in, do I have to do anything to the fridge for that to work?
I'd imagine as long as it's sealed good and they don't get wet it should be fine. But I've heard some people say you need to put something in the fridge to dry the rods
I don’t put anything in it. But my shop is pretty much climate controlled
You just don’t want to get real hot and real cold where it breathes a lot
Awesome idea.
Thanks I just improved on an old Idea little bit
With Low-Hydrogen rods, from the time you crack the seal off a new can you have a four hour window before they have to be inserted into a heater. We very rarely use low hydrogen but when a welder shows up with a new can I help him out and put the date and time that the can was opened with my initials so no one can walk up behind him and try to get onto him for not having them in the heater.
I’ve heard that my whole career. And I have come to the conclusion it makes absolutely no difference in the real world
I enjoy the way Lo-Hy starts when they’re hot. I keep ‘‘em hot when I’m told to avoid getting runoff.
I’ve found in super humid environments Philippines, Dominican Republic, South Texas, Louisiana Lo Hy will suck up moisture if not kept in a rod heater and will indefinitely f**** your welds up. Porosity problems All in the X-ray films. Just my personal experience. Take it with a grain of salt.
@@TaylorWelding depends on the humidity.
Ever done charpies on a wet rod vs a dry rod 7018 fill and cap weld? What was the difference...? Let us all know... @@TaylorWelding
The atmospheric exposure limit on Low-Hy rods has absolutely nothing to do with how "crisp" they weld or the final appearance/suitability of the weld.
Moist rods will leave too much hydrogen in the weld. Hydrogen greatly contributes to weld failure, however you can't tell that until the weld fails (Bay Bridge collapse).
What size is that ammo can?
20 mm. 14 inches deep 8 inches wide I don’t know how long maybe 17 18 inches
I might need one of those in the near future
i bet you will
Thank You, God bless
Thank you too
Best part is, he keeps (most)of the rods pointed up...no clue why they re pointed down in the factory cans but always keep 7018 pointed up!
Hey Chris, when get them I'll buy one. Just let me know!
OK when I get him in and get one done I'll make a video and you can hit me up again.
@@TaylorWelding will do!
Really nice
Glad you like it Peter
americans have a genuine fear of state troopers eh! ? LOL
They’re above the law. You Gotta do what they say. It’s a bummer actually most of the time, but they do have their place. The problem as authority is so easily abused.
they make throwaway dehumidifier for gun cases, about the size of a hockey puck that you could throw in the can after working in the rain for a few hours and then toss in the garbage if that helps you to
Nice that’s a great idea
They are reusable. Put them in an old pizza oven on about 100F.
I use the oven for lo hy rod too.
Powder coating cast bullets too!
where do you get those ammo cans?
I’m trying to find a good source
what size is the ammo can?
20mm I think 🤔 I don’t know the exact dimensions but I do know it’s 14 inches deep and about 8 inches wide
Where can i buy one without wheels though?
Army surplus 20 mm ammo can
Pro tip. Nice
Thanks nick
Thanks i have some ammo can 2x bigger proably need my truck crane crane to move
that jokers heavy … a bigger box would be tough
You’re videos are really good. I rely on them for information. But I’m trying to switch to rumble to stop supporting UA-cam and Google. You should start uploading your videos to rumble too and maybe make some extra money.
I agree. I need to get over there. I've already started but I've been having some trouble uploading.
I'd be interested in one of those
Ok I don’t know how much they are yet I’m trying to find the best one
Why do I see rod ovens and rod rebake oven at so many powerplants?
Idk… but your right . They must’ve drank the Kool-Aid. I’ve seen them throw whole boxes of rods away because they were left open for a certain amount of hours. So dumb
What size amo box is that?
20 mm
Just realized something your only using 14 inch / 350mm rods, not 18 inch/ 450mm, that shape ammo box/can is about 14 1/2 -15 inches in height , maybe M548, M592 or CNU405 Nato type cant say which. shorter rods must be a pipe welder thing. in europe we mainly get 3/32 or some 1/8 in 14inch length but anything thicker is 18inch. granted I am talking 10-16lbs packs, never bought any thing bigger (just a hobby welder not a pro). I have stored tools and packs of welding rods (horizontally ) also mig wire reels in smaller ammo cans (even made a wheel trolley for a couple), but never that way, very interesting. By the way watching you picking up the full can gave me a backache , I need more muscles.
Where you find the ammo cans?
I believe it's a twenty millimeter ammo can from Canton TX flea market. Check out any army surplus
@@TaylorWeldingYou live around canton?
What size can is that?
20mm
Where does a guy find one of those awesome idea
It really does work good. It wasn’t my idea though.
@@TaylorWelding yeah I’m just getting into my own business and mobile welding and that seems like an awesome idea. I have kind of a goofy set up with everything being on a trailer but I couldn’t pass down all the equipment with less than 20 hours for the price I got. So all these little idea and helping me make my goofy set up better is great.
Great video but what’s up with the description and all the bs at the end lol those your hash tags? Never seen anything like that before 😆
Man that was copied and pasted from my other channel financial fitness. That's some trending words that I got from a buddy of mine. I quit putting it in. I wasn't sure if it worked or not anyway.thank you
@@TaylorWelding lol 😂 I see I thought something was like code I was missing I was like fake chicken 🐔 🙏🥳
Man I’m slamming and jammin. I miss all kinds of stuff.
I carry a small food saver that I can cut to length, then reseal at end of the day.
That is just straight up smart! Good job I've never heard of that.
Great idea
rod without the flux will pop and throw out the base metal
Yes it will.
How can I get one them Amo can
Shipping is the trouble.
Where are you at
East Texas
Well I’ve got it I’m OK on A stinger. Do you ever come to Bossier City
Once I saw the price I decided I'll never own a rod oven/heater.
lol,sorry Chris , I'm A 29 year ironworker lol
Nice !
@@TaylorWelding what is the pay for stick welders down that way ?
Has anyone tried storing ER7018 in a can full of rice? I heard an old man tell me this once.
I haven't but I bet it would work. Anything to keep moisture out. an old Refrigerator works good.
can i order an ammo can from ya?
Absolutely. Let me get a few in and get the plate cut. I will make a video when they're done holler back at me
@@TaylorWelding thank you
I keep my rods in an ammo can in my back seat of my truck
Nice. I know a lot of people that do that
That’s a 20 mm ammo can
Thanks brother you would know. Thanks for turning me on to it
I got a 50 pound box that I drilled a hole in the top of and would get the rods out like a cigarette soft pack then cover it with aluminum foil
What size can is that?
20mm
@@TaylorWelding Appreciate it!
@@TaylorWelding gotta be honest youre probably the best channel out there right now for us new guys, thank you for all the knowledge, keep it up!!