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  • TIG welding on the open root with back feeding tig root pass technique.
    Back-feeding a TIG root is a valuable technique that comes in handy when in tight spots or when you have a bad fit-up with large gaps or just a way to go with your root on a regular basis.
    The video gives the viewer good insights into how to place a good and solid root pass. With the appropriate training and practice on the part of the operator, learning to back-feed root can become an invaluable skill!
    If the puddle gets too large, gravity will simply pull it away ...(especially at the top quarters). This is why molten metal is especially challenging for beginners.
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  • @THB-Outdoors
    @THB-Outdoors 9 місяців тому +15

    I was really struggling with tig root, but thanks to this video, I was able to pass my F6/F4 test!

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  9 місяців тому +1

      Glad it helped! 👍

  • @adj1980usmc
    @adj1980usmc Рік тому +17

    Been welding ASME stainless vessels in Upstate New York for two years now. This is my dream job, I went to two welding schools (paid for by the GI Bill) after working in steel construction/iron work for two years. I pride myself on my personal high standards of work quality, and after about a year my speed was on par with most others, but my quality was far better than the vast majority of my peers. The one aspect I struggled with was my pipe root passes. Your videos have helped me in that department immensely! Thank you, and keep up the good work.

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Рік тому +2

      Thank you brother, very happy to hear that. 👊

    • @JonRena-r7f
      @JonRena-r7f 10 місяців тому +1

      Why did you go to 2 welding schools

    • @adj1980usmc
      @adj1980usmc 10 місяців тому

      @@JonRena-r7f the first was Lincoln Tech. Very basic school, but I got plenty of hood time out it. An instructor from my last class said we’ve all learned enough to get us a welders helper/fitter position, and that the school he went to was more fabrication oriented, within 24 hours I was touring the AMC at Community College of Denver. Possibly the best kept secret in welding education. Phenomenal facility, generously funded, and very driven and passionate teaching staff. A lot of people ask me the same question, most don’t get it, but I wouldn’t change a thing!

    • @MikeyGonGetGot
      @MikeyGonGetGot 3 місяці тому

      @@JonRena-r7fsometimes the schools just suck in my experience

    • @weldingtipsandhacks686
      @weldingtipsandhacks686 5 днів тому

      this technical welding, often using on oil and gas industry

  • @rightndn3416
    @rightndn3416 8 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for your videos, I been to Tulsa welding school, learned my pipe welding there. Now I'm close to retiring and welding is a good paying trade. Heavy root pass is good to learn and like he says "no suck backs". Keep up the good work (videos).

  • @dillonpeck5463
    @dillonpeck5463 Рік тому +4

    super cool video my man, learning a lot while watching, thanks man

  • @vytislastauskas1126
    @vytislastauskas1126 2 роки тому +2

    Starte to weld pipes 3 months ago and this kind of materiali super helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowlege!!!!

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому

      Great to hear!

  • @Borderweldingservices
    @Borderweldingservices 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for the videos! Love them! God bless you sir! I’ll be learning the back feed! I hope more people subscribe to your channel! I’ll be sharing your videos as well’

  • @jeepwk6.5L
    @jeepwk6.5L 2 роки тому +15

    I do well back feeding As long as I don’t stick my rod to the inside of the pipe

    • @calebc6028
      @calebc6028 Рік тому +2

      How do we combat this? More heat?

    • @jeepwk6.5L
      @jeepwk6.5L Рік тому +4

      @@calebc6028 I got it down now, I think the thing that helped was just being more accurate with my rod. Once I could keep it in the puddle I was good. It would stick once I came out of the puddle a little on the side. You could always try more heat. But if you're keyholing and not able to satisfy the puddle I'd say you're too hot then. My thing was accuracy tho I think.

  • @khalidabouhassan5836
    @khalidabouhassan5836 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you for uploading the long version man!! You are an alien😂, I can’t believe with what ease you are controlling the puddle , fighting gravity and welding😮!! I love your channel and your video quality is amazing!! Mashallah 🤩

    • @mohammadabuhamed3513
      @mohammadabuhamed3513 2 роки тому +2

      Mashallah indeed brother!!!He is incredible 🙌🏽✊🏽

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks brother, I’m happy you like it. 👍

  • @mikolajskowronski7120
    @mikolajskowronski7120 2 роки тому +2

    Best Tig channel, big up

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much man!! I appreciate your support🙂

    • @mikolajskowronski7120
      @mikolajskowronski7120 2 роки тому +2

      @@X3MTIG i spend 6 months To learn walking the cup, it was impossible without your movies. Thanks a lot Brother :)

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому +1

      @@mikolajskowronski7120 I’m happy to hear that brother😎💪!!

  • @jasondetreich4204
    @jasondetreich4204 Рік тому +2

    Nice work. Once you learn how to back feed the term suck back becomes irrelevant

  • @richardkawucha1232
    @richardkawucha1232 Рік тому +1

    When doing repair work, on high pressure boilers for powerhouses, I've done buddy welds (stick and heli-arc). There were occasions, where due to tight constraints, we used the back feed technique.

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing

  • @craigdonaldson6308
    @craigdonaldson6308 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice job! Nice tie in's! Prep and feathering tacks is crucial.

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  4 місяці тому +1

      You got that right!

  • @JohnDoe-yh6sn
    @JohnDoe-yh6sn 2 роки тому +16

    You are true master my brother!!! Your knowledge and in-depth explanations are fascinating. Welders can learn so much from you. Hands down amazing channel and content! I’m just in shock that channel like yours doesn’t have more subscribers while some others who are just 3-4 min in duration and are all click bait titles are gaining more than 500 k views. That should really make us as welders worried 🧐, are people really that dumb ??🤔🤦🏻

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому +8

      Thanks for your comment brother. There are few welding channels that actually strive to provide knowledge, but there is also more channels that are focused on getting views instead of providing quality information. Unfortunately, that’s up to viewers to decide what they want to watch. When I try to watch some of them it just insults my intelligence 🫣.

    • @JohnDoe-yh6sn
      @JohnDoe-yh6sn 2 роки тому +3

      @@X3MTIG Totally agree brother💯!!!

    • @cultm
      @cultm 2 роки тому +1

      @@X3MTIG bro which one do you prefer at root pass? walking the cup or freehand technique

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому +3

      @@cultm it all depends from the position if you are in the field, but I prefer free hand!

    • @pennertoadinc.3150
      @pennertoadinc.3150 Рік тому

      @@X3MTIG any tips for free hand? My free hand needs some work but my walking is pretty decent. I also need to get my filler hand a bit more stable

  • @benitovaldezruiz2749
    @benitovaldezruiz2749 3 місяці тому +1

    Good Job SR . I love went you explain with paciente .

  • @o61000
    @o61000 6 місяців тому +3

    Thank you so very much

  • @mark1954
    @mark1954 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for this, very real and answers many questions

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!🙂

  • @loganramirez316
    @loganramirez316 2 роки тому +1

    On top are you pushing and wire or just the minimum to keep tension and the filler connected

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому +1

      Hey bud, no pushing, just keep it constantly connected with weld puddle.

  • @abdussamad8508
    @abdussamad8508 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks 😊

  • @rhp-x3b
    @rhp-x3b Рік тому +1

    keren saudara terima kasih ini video yang sanggat bermanfaat untuk generasi kita

  • @johncastro7481
    @johncastro7481 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you very much MASTER I've got lots of learn form you...... Take good care always god bless you and your family..... Thank you🙂🙂

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  7 місяців тому

      You are very welcome. God bless you too 👍

  • @archivalbautista1941
    @archivalbautista1941 2 місяці тому

    What is the usually most amphere of machine, during bridge tacking? I hope you give me some tip...
    Thank's a lot.

  • @billy.b652
    @billy.b652 Рік тому +2

    Served my time with Babcock n Wilcox. We had filler wire to the outside of the pipe, and not the inside. But fair play to you, you have one steady hand sir.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Рік тому

      Hey bud, thanks for your comment I appreciate that 👍cheers to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🍺

  • @MrTyvon34
    @MrTyvon34 Рік тому +2

    Have you ever taken a weld test that requires you to run the root at a higher amp than 95?

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Рік тому

      Not really as I'm always running my root pass around 120-130 amps, only for stainless is lower.

  • @АртемЛыченков
    @АртемЛыченков Рік тому

    Hello. Nice to see and learn from you, tell me the flow rate of argon in liters what current amps?

  • @JYonnieBegay
    @JYonnieBegay Рік тому +1

    That's bad ass welding....

  • @leeboudreaux6698
    @leeboudreaux6698 Рік тому +1

    Great video bro.

  • @mohammadabuhamed3513
    @mohammadabuhamed3513 2 роки тому +5

    You are one of a kind my man! I’m in shock!!! You don’t even use arc control??!! When you weld, it looks so easy , while indeed it’s terribly hard. Top part is impressive , and your control is incredible! I’m speechless!!! May I ask you how old are you? Thank you for your invaluable lessons my friend!!!👏🏽

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому +5

      Thanks my friend, I’m 40 years old. I hope I can do another 10 years before my eyes let me down 😉👍

    • @mohammadabuhamed3513
      @mohammadabuhamed3513 2 роки тому +1

      @@X3MTIG Before hearing your voice, while you were still doing only subtitles, I thought you are older. I’m your age and still just beginner at tig, too late for me 😂. So, you have been doing tig for 20 years, right? How long did it take you to become really good?

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому +3

      @@mohammadabuhamed3513 if you are my age than you are still young 😉, to be good tig welder you have to weld only tig on daily basis and in 3-4 years you can be really good.

  • @tonisiqueira9543
    @tonisiqueira9543 Рік тому +2

    Sim mestre é isso aí aprendi também que em cada hora do tubo temos que manter o grau certo da vareta principalmente na área que o material é depositado por gravidade com a amperagem certa fica mais fácil de administrar a raíz obrigado pela apresentação 🙏

  • @bekhm.Cash83
    @bekhm.Cash83 Рік тому +1

    Good job my friend !

  • @eungje7123
    @eungje7123 11 місяців тому

    Is this job for offshore plant work? or it just exercise yourself? How long did you done the 6G pipe welding?

  • @chrisplayz253
    @chrisplayz253 2 роки тому +1

    Hey bro just wondering why you prefer scratch start over lift arc? Cheers

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Рік тому +1

      Hey bro, it’s more of a habit, but I prefer lift arc on stainless.

  • @LouHemi
    @LouHemi 3 місяці тому

    Why do you prefer scratch tig than lift arc?

  • @steelworkers78
    @steelworkers78 Рік тому +1

    Nice root welding jobs

  • @dziedzicpruski4649
    @dziedzicpruski4649 2 роки тому +2

    Good work!

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Cheers!🙂

  • @chadmoyer1453
    @chadmoyer1453 Рік тому +1

    Good job brother. God bless you

  • @mdarbaz416
    @mdarbaz416 8 місяців тому +1

    Good job bro😊

  • @anwarshaik515
    @anwarshaik515 Рік тому +1

    LOVELY 🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @priyankadevichauhan7241
    @priyankadevichauhan7241 28 днів тому

    Very good 👍

  • @GothKid1996
    @GothKid1996 Рік тому +1

    You can really chill With Back feeding.

  • @tigerblack1056
    @tigerblack1056 2 роки тому +1

    what is the fastest root technique in position? Carbon and ss pipe.thanks I love you video..

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому

      Hey bud , the fastest would be definitely on a carbon pipe.

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому

      Lay wire technique on both

  • @Avila543
    @Avila543 16 днів тому

    How are you feeding ?

  • @tata2692
    @tata2692 2 роки тому +7

    Top man. As always great video. When i watch how you welding, it’s look so easy. But i know that it is not. Keep the good job buddy.

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому

      Thanks brother 👍

  • @kamhieh1
    @kamhieh1 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much. Your effort is great. One of the coolest and most informative videos I've seen
    More than a wonderful explanation. Step by step
    Without shortcuts. You have conveyed the information very professionally, thank you

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому

      Thank you my friend 🙏

  • @rajeshdalai4946
    @rajeshdalai4946 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful bro

  • @alphab.1716
    @alphab.1716 4 місяці тому +1

    Great !!

  • @TheScottishCorsaBGuy
    @TheScottishCorsaBGuy 2 роки тому +1

    great vid once again! question tho would you be able to root that set up with a 2.4mm filler? or rather is it doable?

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому

      Yes it is, it’s probably easier too.

  • @cobraten91
    @cobraten91 5 місяців тому +1

    this guy was born to weld😢😢😢

  • @luvkountry
    @luvkountry Рік тому +1

    It appears to be a combination of freehand and walking the cup. Still you got the joint done nicely considering the gap. Very well done...

  • @nkosingumenzimasilela9468
    @nkosingumenzimasilela9468 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Coach now I remember to be fast at the top 🔝 since gravity pulls it 👇 down

  • @leeboudreaux6698
    @leeboudreaux6698 Рік тому +1

    Where do you purchase your increment wedges?

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Рік тому

      Usually online, Amazon got lots of welding tools.

  • @robertwaltersagbayyumbla7150
    @robertwaltersagbayyumbla7150 Рік тому +1

    MUY LINDO EL PASO DE RAIZ FELICITACIONES

  • @Flamer-eq9pb
    @Flamer-eq9pb 2 роки тому +1

    What’s the song you use in your videos, I’m digging it

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому

      It’s under video description.

  • @themaraca
    @themaraca 2 роки тому +1

    Dude just found your channel. I have a 6g schd 160 2 inch stainless code test on Friday. Got my schd 80 and dairy but need to up the thickness
    Wish me luck.

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому

      Good luck 👍

  • @wf_soldas
    @wf_soldas Рік тому +2

    Obrigado pela aula / 🇧🇷 / +1 inscrito ✔

  • @jamesfalvey77
    @jamesfalvey77 Рік тому +1

    Awesome.

  • @alextremo7853
    @alextremo7853 2 роки тому +1

    Great videos as always. Just wondering why you prefer scratch start over lift arc?

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks bud, I prefer scratch on Carbon piping, and lift on stainless.

  • @Zegik_Niet
    @Zegik_Niet 2 роки тому +2

    The bigger the gap, the higher the amps?

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому +3

      Bigger gap, lower the amps!

  • @chrisplayz253
    @chrisplayz253 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent welding m8 what angle are those pipes cut at please?

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks bud, standard pipe bevel pipe angle for welding is 35-37 degrees, didn’t exactly checked this one, but it’s in that range .

    • @chrisplayz253
      @chrisplayz253 2 роки тому

      @@X3MTIG thanks

  • @denissaleksandrovich2908
    @denissaleksandrovich2908 Місяць тому +1

    nice!

  • @micmike
    @micmike 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks

  • @Pancho-Villain11
    @Pancho-Villain11 Рік тому +2

    Nice root, however I’ve worked for companies where the plant wants the root at 1/16th. 1/8th or slightly higher will bust

    • @fucksusan420
      @fucksusan420 Рік тому

      Thats usually how it is, this is an insane fitup 1/8 gap is normally max, anymore and a fitter is getting fired

  • @guyfromgantz7976
    @guyfromgantz7976 7 місяців тому

    I cant for the life of me do the overhead section of the pipe, the puddle always drops or my filler rod gets stuck on the side of the bevel

  • @mddenis1
    @mddenis1 2 роки тому +2

    Looks so easy) anyway with 1/8 rod it is easier because you don't have to feed feed feed, just keep it in there

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому

      True enough, but little correction, 5/32 is 4 mm.

    • @mddenis1
      @mddenis1 2 роки тому +1

      @@X3MTIG yeah, I put it wrong way. The right is 1/8 wire (3.2mm) and 5/32 gap (4mm)

  • @timothyhendershott9333
    @timothyhendershott9333 Рік тому +1

    Great video. Thanks for sharing your skills with us. You have great way of explaining your technique. I feel like the lowly grasshopper to the Master. One question though: Can you use an automatic lens with through the gap welding or does it tend to flash on and off? Thanks again, you are the Master. Sparky

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Рік тому

      Hey bud thanks for your comment and the question. Good point tho, it does flash on and off when welding trough the gap. I use regular shade 11 lens.

    • @timothyhendershott9333
      @timothyhendershott9333 Рік тому +1

      X3 MrTIG thanks for your prompt reply. Keep up the good work. You’re doing a great public service to the welding community. ✊Sparky

  • @matthewcollingwood
    @matthewcollingwood День тому

    Looks like your tungsten dipped and edited a cut to a nice sharp tungsten on the top tie in. No hate just made me chuckle haha
    If not, I must need bigger glasses 😂

  • @docifishing
    @docifishing Рік тому +1

    Masterrr TIG

  • @TheoldRoss4
    @TheoldRoss4 Рік тому +3

    Like watching a master . Dude your so damn good. I've learned so much from you along with the other here on UA-cam. Appreciate you so much

  • @danielwojtowicz6123
    @danielwojtowicz6123 Рік тому

    Why is it so big gap ? I will start with pipe

  • @rajeshdalai4946
    @rajeshdalai4946 Рік тому +1

    Wanderful root

  • @geoelish92
    @geoelish92 2 роки тому +1

    Very good skill Sir. Tq for sharing the skill bro....👍👍💯💯

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому

      Thanks a lot! 😊

  • @daveharringbone8512
    @daveharringbone8512 Рік тому

    Never tried backfeed before

  • @АйбатМакРахмат
    @АйбатМакРахмат 2 роки тому +1

    I think it's possible to weld 90 amps, isn't it?

  • @camilolopez288
    @camilolopez288 Рік тому

    Gaps??

  • @SmokeyA55
    @SmokeyA55 Рік тому +1

    On job i am on now we have to use 70 s 2 tig wire it wells so trashy you cant hardly do anything with it

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  Рік тому

      Yeah I know, that rod is specifically designed for dirty applications, but once you dial in, it should work fine.👍

  • @johnmark7361
    @johnmark7361 3 місяці тому

    Sad. I can put in a good root using the back feed method but once I do not have a gap I’m done. My walls aren’t breaking down using the key hole technique- the struggle is real.

  • @kemosabe4689
    @kemosabe4689 3 місяці тому

    Why American use O as a spell for Zero in numbers??

  • @weldingtipsandhacks686
    @weldingtipsandhacks686 5 днів тому

    after welding, you can check with NDT 😄

  • @akposmeshackmarine9277
    @akposmeshackmarine9277 5 місяців тому +1

    I like to learn 2 inches pipe rooting

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  5 місяців тому

      Great 👍

  • @rajeshdalai4946
    @rajeshdalai4946 Рік тому +1

    Wanderfull

  • @MdRahat-g1f
    @MdRahat-g1f Рік тому +1

    Nic ❤

  • @ericawuah4306
    @ericawuah4306 2 роки тому +1

    one if the real guys dam good 🔥🔥 but please can yougive us 6g free hand through video i will appreciate 🙏

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks brother, I’ll try to do that soon 👍

  • @Jayce.Wolf787
    @Jayce.Wolf787 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm will go to exam after 15 day I'm so afraid 😬

    • @X3MTIG
      @X3MTIG  5 місяців тому +1

      You can do it 💪

    • @Jayce.Wolf787
      @Jayce.Wolf787 5 місяців тому

      Thank you Sir

  • @brianbeaubien7371
    @brianbeaubien7371 Рік тому +1

  • @tiejdzsi6224
    @tiejdzsi6224 2 роки тому +1

    well,when You weld it seems soo easy but its not 🤣🤣

  • @CindyTeague-x6p
    @CindyTeague-x6p 23 дні тому

    The only way I can see backfeeding would be helpful is a 6g pipe

  • @21kjoshua
    @21kjoshua Рік тому +1

    Yep. Backfilling and free hand tig welding...learn that shit. Saved you a tremendous amount of hassle. You learn to backfill, you can kiss those root problems goodbye...

  • @كرارجمره-م2ي
    @كرارجمره-م2ي 2 роки тому +1

    روعة مو لحام ضيم

  • @achusugathan9338
    @achusugathan9338 Рік тому

    Ampere

  • @JohnPaul-gg8tj
    @JohnPaul-gg8tj 11 місяців тому

    U are trying boss

  • @Jainam_jaytri_2019
    @Jainam_jaytri_2019 Рік тому +1

    100 comment

  • @taehunkim4429
    @taehunkim4429 Місяць тому

    488

  • @mhmtCcC123
    @mhmtCcC123 Рік тому

    What amperage did you use?

  • @bakulhossen-mb4qm
    @bakulhossen-mb4qm 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks