High Kevin, as far as stick tacks... I'm so old I was actually a production stick welder lol, the trick to tacking is to tack with a 6011 0r 13 at the top of the range of the rod, say 150 for a 1/8 and drag a burned in small tack 2x the thickness of the plate long. They are small but strong and can be welded over without leaving a hump in your weld👍
It all depends what thickness of metal you are welding, in what process, to what specification, for what application and what customer. For example, repairing a galvanized steel tube called a cow cubicle on a farm which I do a lot of and have videos showing it. No fancy precedures, no fancy metal, no fancy customer, just 5/32 wall and a Mig welder in amongst cows in a shed. After cleaing and prepping the steel I place a decent size round tack and weld from one end of the crack to the other. On thin steel sheet I use a small round tack. On steel beams I usually use a slug type of tack. Occasionally and as and when required I will grind a tack back to about 50% of its depth to weld over it. Another good video from you young man!
Hello Kevin, I've just started a stick-welding course. I want to be able to repair damaged things wherever I may find them. I like to say that my job in life is to complain but when I can fix the thing I don't have to complain. I saw on UA-cam amazing welders who can invisibly tie-in their tacks. This is a tall order for my no-nothing level. In this video you show what is necessary. In one of your replies to a commentator you complete the picture - explaining that grinding means that cosmetic tie-in isn't obligatory. As a no-nothing I can only say that this is very helpful to me. I need to know where I must exert myself right now and what can be delayed to be learned at a later time. So thank you. David Lixenberg
Advice, please 🙏 I saw he pulley system video and wondered if you could advise me? I have 8 single pulleys attached to a bed and the other 4 to the roof. Then I have two double pulleys which then will go to a winch. But only one side is lifting - the aide im pulling. Could u help me? ,👍
It would help a lot if you sent me some photos please. My personal email is kevin@kevincaron.com Please include a contact number if you are here in the U.S.
Can you use tack welding alone on iron steps? I think this welder is getting over on me, he put multiple tacks on some new steps attaching them to the old riser and said a bead is not necessary, any input is appreciated
I always think of a tack weld as less then 1/2 inch long. Those are temporary in my opinion. If the welder put an inch or more of weld on the step you should be fine. Thank you for watching and posting.
What’s happening senior Kevin what you doin,I was hoping you could help me out. We’ve got this dinosaur called the (Miller syncrowave 300) and since I haven’t really welded tig too much I’m having trouble with the settings on it, it’s a scratch start water cooled could you give me a few pointers on how to get started gracias senior Kevin hope to hear from you soon stay safe.
You will start this old dog much like a stick welder. Just touch the tungsten to the metal for a second and lift. The arc should start. To stop the arc just turn the torch away quickly to break the arc. Just set the amps for the thickness you are welding and give it a try. If you check my Playlist for rig welding you will find several videos on lift versus scratch start. Thanks for watching and posting.
Kevin Caron, Artist Thank you for your quick reply sir but this dinosaur doesn’t have digital reading to it, it’s all switches and toggles. I’ll try send a pic for it cause I’m trying to learn this welder with out blowing it up 😂 🤣🤣🤣
Lololol. Ain’t too good with a stick makes me laugh. I started welding when you had to be good with a stick. Affordable migs and tigs were not available. Nowadays in my shop stick welding is obsolete. I haven’t stick welded in a longtime. Makes me wonder what kind of bead I could run now. I am thinking my first few stick welds would be crappy until I got back in the groove. A grinder and paint will make a welder look like something he ain’t. Lol. I saw the other comment and decided to clean it up a little. I almost forgot. If I can I tack the 2 ends of the metal without any tacks in the middle. Most of the time you can do that but not always.
I hire Chuck Norris to hold everybody still until the weld is completed. If I double over with no filler, I get a ripple free bead if the scales/dimes isn't wanted.
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High Kevin, as far as stick tacks... I'm so old I was actually a production stick welder lol, the trick to tacking is to tack with a 6011 0r 13 at the top of the range of the rod, say 150 for a 1/8 and drag a burned in small tack 2x the thickness of the plate long. They are small but strong and can be welded over without leaving a hump in your weld👍
I will have to give that a try! Thanks for watching and posting .
Al AWDJR I’ve done the drag tack with 7014. Also when I can I tack the very ends with no welds in the middle.
It all depends what thickness of metal you are welding, in what process, to what specification, for what application and what customer. For example, repairing a galvanized steel tube called a cow cubicle on a farm which I do a lot of and have videos showing it. No fancy precedures, no fancy metal, no fancy customer, just 5/32 wall and a Mig welder in amongst cows in a shed. After cleaing and prepping the steel I place a decent size round tack and weld from one end of the crack to the other. On thin steel sheet I use a small round tack. On steel beams I usually use a slug type of tack. Occasionally and as and when required I will grind a tack back to about 50% of its depth to weld over it. Another good video from you young man!
True, but I just make sculptures. No welds showing.
Hello Kevin, I've just started a stick-welding course. I want to be able to repair damaged things wherever I may find them. I like to say that my job in life is to complain but when I can fix the thing I don't have to complain.
I saw on UA-cam amazing welders who can invisibly tie-in their tacks. This is a tall order for my no-nothing level. In this video you show what is necessary. In one of your replies to a commentator you complete the picture - explaining that grinding means that cosmetic tie-in isn't obligatory.
As a no-nothing I can only say that this is very helpful to me. I need to know where I must exert myself right now and what can be delayed to be learned at a later time. So thank you.
David Lixenberg
Great to hear! Thank you for watching and posting . And welcome to the club !
Hope you are well and going good!
All is well here. Way too hot to work but still having fun.
Advice, please 🙏 I saw he pulley system video and wondered if you could advise me? I have 8 single pulleys attached to a bed and the other 4 to the roof. Then I have two double pulleys which then will go to a winch. But only one side is lifting - the aide im pulling. Could u help me? ,👍
It would help a lot if you sent me some photos please. My personal email is kevin@kevincaron.com Please include a contact number if you are here in the U.S.
@@KevincaronSculpture Thank you much, yes I'll send some pictures to your email. I'm in the Uk so ill communicate with you over email, thanks again. 😃
@@KevincaronSculpture I'm just gonna take some more pictures to help, sent it now.
Always great info Kevin. Hope your staying cool, is 116f here in lake Havasu 🔥
Oh yeah! 110 in the shop with the cooler running!
Can you use tack welding alone on iron steps? I think this welder is getting over on me, he put multiple tacks on some new steps attaching them to the old riser and said a bead is not necessary, any input is appreciated
I always think of a tack weld as less then 1/2 inch long. Those are temporary in my opinion. If the welder put an inch or more of weld on the step you should be fine. Thank you for watching and posting.
@@KevincaronSculpture thanks
Wel-done
You speak so cool. Thank you sir 👍
So nice of you to say.
What’s happening senior Kevin what you doin,I was hoping you could help me out. We’ve got this dinosaur called the (Miller syncrowave 300) and since I haven’t really welded tig too much I’m having trouble with the settings on it, it’s a scratch start water cooled could you give me a few pointers on how to get started gracias senior Kevin hope to hear from you soon stay safe.
You will start this old dog much like a stick welder. Just touch the tungsten to the metal for a second and lift. The arc should start. To stop the arc just turn the torch away quickly to break the arc. Just set the amps for the thickness you are welding and give it a try. If you check my Playlist for rig welding you will find several videos on lift versus scratch start. Thanks for watching and posting.
Kevin Caron, Artist Thank you for your quick reply sir but this dinosaur doesn’t have digital reading to it, it’s all switches and toggles. I’ll try send a pic for it cause I’m trying to learn this welder with out blowing it up 😂 🤣🤣🤣
Whoa. 3:55 ... arc strikes galore.
Weld One
A grinder and paint make me the welder I ain't.
I have to make that a sign for the wall!
Tandyman a grinder and paint makes a welder what he ain’t.
Thanks, guy. Might save me some "clean up", otherwise known as GRINDING!
I sure have improved my grinding skills over the years!
Lololol. Ain’t too good with a stick makes me laugh. I started welding when you had to be good with a stick. Affordable migs and tigs were not available. Nowadays in my shop stick welding is obsolete. I haven’t stick welded in a longtime. Makes me wonder what kind of bead I could run now. I am thinking my first few stick welds would be crappy until I got back in the groove. A grinder and paint will make a welder look like something he ain’t. Lol. I saw the other comment and decided to clean it up a little. I almost forgot. If I can I tack the 2 ends of the metal without any tacks in the middle. Most of the time you can do that but not always.
First ,,,,, Great info thanks
Thanks for watching!
I hire Chuck Norris to hold everybody still until the weld is completed. If I double over with no filler, I get a ripple free bead if the scales/dimes isn't wanted.
Silly me, I use a clamp!
Please tell me you don’t do this in real life.? Yikes it looks not so great,! I grind them down and put one good looking weld in.
Please keep in mind what I do for a living. All of my welds are ground smooth.
Kevin Caron, Artist well in that case keep doing you and I appreciate the reply and truly thought it had something to do with being art