@@DownhillWelder300 im currently in welding school. My goal is to be a pipeline rigwelder and men like you are an inspiration. Especially your background in the military. So Thank you
Hey man, dunno if you'll see this or not but wanted to saw thanks for making this video. Gave me the idea and motivation to get into my local. I got into my plumbers & Pipefitters union, headed out to my first job tmr. Looking forward to learning and see where this goes. Also badass rig you have btw. Hoping someday I can make my own, and have it be as nice as yours
I’ve seen many videos… your probably the best. My brothers and I all weld mainline. And our youngest brother is in high school and it’s hard to get it through his head. The drive… so he’s been glued to your videos for about 4 days now. Thanks buddy.
I appreciate you taking the time to explain your journey to become a pipeline. thank you for your service as well, im trying to convince my brother to weld with me when he's out of the service.
Good video reminds of how I started in the electrical union here in Texas early on went through there apprenticeship program never looked back I am retired now my son is now in the union and very proud not necessarily cause it’s union but because how hard he has worked
Our stories are so similar it’s spooky. Just substitute farming for military and our careers sound very similar. 422/597 building trades hand turned almost ten years pipelining in Chicago. Keep up the videos!
A rreally interesting history and not overly rambling The last part can pertain to many buisnesses and skilled trades to know someone. I think you knew "sombody" by your hard work. You knew that plumbing contractor that saw you liked what he saw offered you a job that got you to the union and you met the other guys and it snow balled but it aint just you knew somebody. It aint that you knew somebody that you werent run off , but totally get your point .. I never welded started out plumbing non union stuff and after around 15 years wound up going union did that plumbing for 10 then went to pipefitting and liked that best I was building trades we generaly have no helpers apprentices and journeyman pipefitters and welder pipefitters basicaly a pipefitter that can weld and has certs usually the same pay. really liked the pipefitting but never got much into welding now Im retired I just kinda timed out befor I got into that kinda wished I did but a lot of hours on the clock leaving it to you youngers! Thanks for your service!!
I’m enjoying these. Just recently got my weld inspection license and my coating as well. Graduated from college with a mechanical engineering degree, but love this industry and type of work I get to do way more. Maybe we’ll work together one day. I work east coast typically wv, pa, va, areas.
I really appreciate you taking the time to tell us your story. I was wondering how do you find distribution contractors, I’ve never heard of this side of pipeline until now.
You’re very welcome. Distribution is typically the liver pressure gas lines that run through towns. Every gas company in the country has contractors working for them in some capacity replacing or upgrading the system. Look for big rolls of yellow plastic pipe!
Where do you mostly work out of? I’m from PA always had the itch to kind of get into the pipeline but I’d love to just come hangout for a week with you and do a job shadow for free just to learn the basics from you!
Where are you finding SA200s for 2500? Does it just depend on the region? I don’t know where to look but everything I see is crazy expensive even for older machines
In my opinion…. A lot of guys have these 15-18k welding machines… and most of us run 200’s. Yeah you’ll work on your 200 a lot… but once your 17k machine breaks down? You have to leave work and get it repaired and tear the thing apart… but a 200??? Kick it a couple times and get back to weldin. I’ve seen a buddy pour Gatorade in the radiator when the coolant froze in -65 degrees up in Montana. 🤣🤣
Thank you for your service
Thank you!
@@DownhillWelder300 im currently in welding school. My goal is to be a pipeline rigwelder and men like you are an inspiration. Especially your background in the military. So Thank you
Hey man, dunno if you'll see this or not but wanted to saw thanks for making this video. Gave me the idea and motivation to get into my local. I got into my plumbers & Pipefitters union, headed out to my first job tmr. Looking forward to learning and see where this goes. Also badass rig you have btw. Hoping someday I can make my own, and have it be as nice as yours
Awesome video! Great advice!Thank you for your service!
I’ve seen many videos… your probably the best. My brothers and I all weld mainline. And our youngest brother is in high school and it’s hard to get it through his head. The drive… so he’s been glued to your videos for about 4 days now. Thanks buddy.
There's the video I was waiting for, thank you for sharing this bud. 👌
Thanks for being patient!
Your a hell of a guy man. Thanks.
Thanks for the support!
I appreciate you taking the time to explain your journey to become a pipeline. thank you for your service as well, im trying to convince my brother to weld with me when he's out of the service.
Thanks for the comment! It’s an honest living!
Great video, love your channel.
Thanks a lot! I appreciate that!
Appreciated sharing your story. Story how hard work pays off. Enjoy your channel.
Great! I’m glad you’re enjoying the content. Thanks for your support!
Cool story! 😂 that first truck was famous! Happy for you buddy. Keep hammering 👍
Thanks a lot HA!! Wouldn’t be here without you!
I like you taking time to make this. Good knowledge for younger generation looking at field. Thank you
Thanks for the support. Just trying to give a little back.
Good video reminds of how I started in the electrical union here in Texas early on went through there apprenticeship program never looked back I am retired now my son is now in the union and very proud not necessarily cause it’s union but because how hard he has worked
Hard work is always something to be proud of!
Start out as a helper, keep your mouth closed, and pay attention to the journeyman welder and learn
Our stories are so similar it’s spooky. Just substitute farming for military and our careers sound very similar. 422/597 building trades hand turned almost ten years pipelining in Chicago. Keep up the videos!
Nice! I’m in 597. I’ve welded for peoples, Nicore and Nipsco up there. I try to stay in the southern part of the state. lol
Awesome story 👍🏻
Thanks!
A rreally interesting history and not overly rambling The last part can pertain to many buisnesses and skilled trades to know someone. I think you knew "sombody" by your hard work. You knew that plumbing contractor that saw you liked what he saw offered you a job that got you to the union and you met the other guys and it snow balled but it aint just you knew somebody. It aint that you knew somebody that you werent run off , but totally get your point ..
I never welded started out plumbing non union stuff and after around 15 years wound up going union did that plumbing for 10 then went to pipefitting and liked that best I was building trades we generaly have no helpers apprentices and journeyman pipefitters and welder pipefitters basicaly a pipefitter that can weld and has certs usually the same pay. really liked the pipefitting but never got much into welding now Im retired I just kinda timed out befor I got into that kinda wished I did but a lot of hours on the clock leaving it to you youngers!
Thanks for your service!!
I’m enjoying these. Just recently got my weld inspection license and my coating as well. Graduated from college with a mechanical engineering degree, but love this industry and type of work I get to do way more. Maybe we’ll work together one day. I work east coast typically wv, pa, va, areas.
Thanks a lot! It’s a small world working pipeline. We could most certainly cross paths someday.
Come on man we need more content from you please
Thanks for making this one I’m very lost on where to start lol
You’re welcome. Hopefully it helps!
I really appreciate you taking the time to tell us your story. I was wondering how do you find distribution contractors, I’ve never heard of this side of pipeline until now.
You’re very welcome. Distribution is typically the liver pressure gas lines that run through towns. Every gas company in the country has contractors working for them in some capacity replacing or upgrading the system. Look for big rolls of yellow plastic pipe!
I am a welder too. I was in the Alabama National Guard Det 1 CO C 711TH Sig Bn retired now. OIF in 04 and 05
Thanks for your service!
Thank you too
I thought you did a good job with this video keep them coming
Thank you. I appreciate that!
Hey that ram u have does it have a built transmission
So do you set your own rate or you get jman scale?
How long were you a helper until you broke out on your own? love the videos!
Thanks for the comment! I helped for about 6 months before i broke out.
man i wanna put a flat bed on my ford 7.3 1999... its got the 8 foot bed.... any good flat beds you recommend ?
Yeah, it was an 8’ bed. Martin truck bodies is about the only manufactured bed i would buy.
@@DownhillWelder300 thank you
Where do you mostly work out of? I’m from PA always had the itch to kind of get into the pipeline but I’d love to just come hangout for a week with you and do a job shadow for free just to learn the basics from you!
I do my best to stay in Illinois and a little in Indiana.
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Good video brother, what are you recording on? Phone or go pro?
Thanks a lot! iPhone for now. Will probably be getting a GoPro or two soon.
Where are you finding SA200s for 2500? Does it just depend on the region? I don’t know where to look but everything I see is crazy expensive even for older machines
In my opinion…. A lot of guys have these 15-18k welding machines… and most of us run 200’s. Yeah you’ll work on your 200 a lot… but once your 17k machine breaks down? You have to leave work and get it repaired and tear the thing apart… but a 200??? Kick it a couple times and get back to weldin. I’ve seen a buddy pour Gatorade in the radiator when the coolant froze in -65 degrees up in Montana. 🤣🤣
How old were you when you broke out welding on the pipeline?
I started pipeline welding when I was 29 years old.
What is a distribution contractor
my question exactly lmao. google told me thing lol
I’ll take it your a bldg trades local member but rig weld ?? ….. I am, but work through 798 on a lot of gas compressor station jobs
First @ 2:20 in the morning 😂
Thanks!!
1:30 am here in California
I live in hellinois 😂 work in St. Louis
Not far from you then. I’m an hour east of St. Louis.
Hey man I dm’d you on insta. Had a question but your rig is badass man stay safe out there
I messaged you on instagram last week if you get a second to read it that would be awesome man if not I know you are busy love all of the content man
I replied to it. Good hearing from you!
@@DownhillWelder300 thanks man
Thank you for your service
You’re very welcome. Thanks for the support!