Hi Bob, When I was going to welding school in 1981 my instructors told us many times that when we get jobs in the field, the equipment will be crap, the fits will be crap, the conditions will be crap and we will have to be good enough welders to overcome all these obstacles. They were absolutely correct, I've heard the job Forman tell complaining welders "if you can't hack it, pack it" many times since then.
Love watching you burning rods. What a master. When I'm running rods I am always thinking about how you might be doing it in one of these videos. Really pushes me to go beyond just getting it done. Thanks again for another great video!
Good stuff, Mr. Moffatt!! I actually proved to a guy you can determine the weld process and electrode for SMAW just by the smell. Did a blindfolded test and picked out the MiG, TiG and Stick process. Even told him when he had a cellulose rod and a low-hydrogen rod.
The new camera or lens is awesome on the arc shots! Crystal clear! Best in the business.👍Bob looks better with the old camera though. This one makes him look like Ebeneezer Scrooge.
Dear Mr. Moffet, would you make a video on how to control/avoid excessive spatter when stick welding? In some video lessons there is no appreciable spatter, but today in 1/2" material there was high spatter for the 1st half of the root pass.
@@Welddotcom have you tried the speedglas 9100 series? The xxi is top of the line. I got the x. Xxi wasn't out at the time but I still love my hood. Xxi has actual colors when welding stainless. Amazing clarity all around
Hey Bob I have a question. I'm not a professional welder but I've done a lot of repairs on farm equipment and done a number of small fab jobs. I was told that verticals should always be done uphill and never questioned it until I saw this video on downhill roots. What is the reasoning behind the choice on direction of the weld pass?
Somehow I'm not real surprised. I'm just stoked to see the channel back to producing exceptional videos again. Can't thank ya enough Bob, it's a pleasure learning from you.
Like a boss! But lookit, let's say you're in the field, one electrode size, no specs (maybe building fence), and hella gaps. I imagine if running uphill you'd wanna turn the heat down a bit? I've ran into that, and call me scared, but I'd usually grab some 6013. I've tried Texas tigging, but with varied effects (usually not good).
I had 3 hire in tests at steam generator changout a few years back. 2 of the tests were miss match fit-ups. 3/16 gap on one side and 1/16 on the other with 1/16 high-low.
Hi! You mention a 5/32 rod... then smaller rod. Are you referring to the diameter of the rod or is it a specific designation for composition? I bet it’s an obvious answer... but I’ve actually never touched this process at all.
keep the same size rod, turn down your heat, and whip your rod as you would up hand ,use your arc blow and tip your rod end up to keep the metal up , make sure to tie in the lands properly ( rounded key hole ) , if still to wide, larger diameter rod . Wider yet back to smaller rod drag a stringer bead on one side on the land to build it up to narrow the gap ,do the same on the other side . It can be done with practice even wide with high low. Iron bound fit up on the plate he has, use a 5/32 disc if you have one. Grind down the middle of the fit up till you reach just a little past the top of your land . This technique reduces your heat sink and allows for penetration . Depending on your grinding set your heat higher according to the penetration rate you want . if done right it will weld as easy as a perfect fit up . Down hand is easy with practice and a lot faster than up hand .If your doing bad fit ups on pipe always do your tight spots first . keep up the good work Bob
Did you not clean the slag and wire brush the stop/starts in the first pass? What do you think about just using the 5/32 for the entire pass? Wouldn't that have been better (such as pipe welding in the field or something similar?). This was a narrow/wide fit up video and it went very well, but the stop/starts would not pass an x-ray do you think? Highly educational and filming was excellent!
So I'm hearing, "on the job you'd wanna chip it, brush it, grind in the on ramp and go. In practicing your welding, not so much unless you need chipping/grinder practice". Does that sounds about right?
What is "dig" that you talked about when doing the pass on the back of the plates? I think you said it was set at 70%, is that like when you pulse Tig? Sorry if this is a dumbass question, these videos (and Jody's) are the only welding instruction I've ever had.
Justin Hall thanks for your explanation. I've only ever stick welded with a buzzbox that's well over 30 years old at least. That must be a feature that comes on newer inverter/transformer machines.
I need help with 7018 vertical up. I could do it on my tombstone a.c. machine but I just bought an everlast 200 st and every time I try it o just make a huge creator and I can't figure out where I'm going wrong.
I've just bought a small inverter stick and just after a few pointer if anyone can help I can keep a good steady arc but beads look crap like it's too long arc, how close to the puddle with the rod do I go? I can get it so it's in the puddle an still running but is that right?
First time I ran 6010 a couple weeks ago I didn't know what I was doing without first time I ever touched a 6010 but not a 60 rod I have ran 6011 and hated it. So for the 6010 I ran at 85-86 amps.
How often do you encounter fit up like that, and in a work environment, how practical is it to constantly change rods back and forth on a single weld? Not a professional welder, so I’m curious.
At around 3:30 to 3:50 minutes, you stopped and turned the plate backside..... I honestly need to watch, in close up, how the weld appeared backside...
Great work Bob
Appreciate the support Jody.
weldingtipsandtricks I'd like to say, I love that you watch each other's videos. It's value for novices like myself and professionals alike, it seems.
weldingtipsandtricks Thanks Jody.
weldingtipsandtricks Not just a good work, it's an excelent work.
Thanks for teaching I practice everything you mentioned and strive to be better also.
Hi Bob,
When I was going to welding school in 1981 my instructors told us many times that when we get jobs in the field, the equipment will be crap, the fits will be crap, the conditions will be crap and we will have to be good enough welders to overcome all these obstacles. They were absolutely correct, I've heard the job Forman tell complaining welders "if you can't hack it, pack it" many times since then.
“Those who can do, and those who can’t, teach”.
You, Mr. Moffitt, are most definitely an EXCEPTION to that rule!!!
Love watching you burning rods. What a master. When I'm running rods I am always thinking about how you might be doing it in one of these videos. Really pushes me to go beyond just getting it done. Thanks again for another great video!
Thank you for the crystal clear arc shots. It's like we were under the hood with you.
I like these weird fit up videos. Very educational. Great job👍👍
you are doing a good job . but you should show us how the welding look like.
This is a valuable lesson. The arc shot is tight enough to see the appropriate technique.
Camera and arc shots looked
Amazing on this
Video, nice job!!
Good stuff, Mr. Moffatt!! I actually proved to a guy you can determine the weld process and electrode for SMAW just by the smell. Did a blindfolded test and picked out the MiG, TiG and Stick process. Even told him when he had a cellulose rod and a low-hydrogen rod.
👃👃👃
Bob you are awesome. I liked the rod sniff test at the end. I need to learn that.
I would have liked to see a close up of the root. Great video!
The new camera or lens is awesome on the arc shots! Crystal clear! Best in the business.👍Bob looks better with the old camera though. This one makes him look like Ebeneezer Scrooge.
Dear Mr. Moffet, would you make a video on how to control/avoid excessive spatter when stick welding? In some video lessons there is no appreciable spatter, but today in 1/2" material there was high spatter for the 1st half of the root pass.
100% better camera and audio. Those arc shots were 👌🏻
great video of the arc !! Thank you so much for us rockiea
Man that ESAB Sentinel is one cool looking mask.
sadly the pricepoint is not quite so cool.
The clarity is unreal.
I just bough a Lincoln Viking, and im astonished about these new visors technology... Sentinel was too expensive ☹️
@@Welddotcom have you tried the speedglas 9100 series? The xxi is top of the line. I got the x. Xxi wasn't out at the time but I still love my hood. Xxi has actual colors when welding stainless. Amazing clarity all around
Didn't know there was a down hill LH rod. Cant wait to see that vid...
Hey Bob I have a question. I'm not a professional welder but I've done a lot of repairs on farm equipment and done a number of small fab jobs. I was told that verticals should always be done uphill and never questioned it until I saw this video on downhill roots. What is the reasoning behind the choice on direction of the weld pass?
YEA! Awesome arc shots, audio and lighting again!! Good job camera girl!
Steve just Steve No camera girl.
Somehow I'm not real surprised. I'm just stoked to see the channel back to producing exceptional videos again. Can't thank ya enough Bob, it's a pleasure learning from you.
Steve just Steve Thanks for the continued support.
Always enjoy your videos. Great camera clarity. You can really see what you are doing.
New camera? Looks fantastic
That’s the best arc videos out there
Hey Bob great video do you think the shop press could have fixed the bent plate ...
I agree always a pleasure too watch and learn
Hey bob can you do a video on heat treating
Nice work. Thanks for sharing.
The joint has a wide gap and you need less heat so go with a bigger rod. My mind was blown right there.
Thanks for the info Sir. Bob.
I cant tell you how many times you guys helped me, Weld.com rocks🤙🏼
Like a boss! But lookit, let's say you're in the field, one electrode size, no specs (maybe building fence), and hella gaps. I imagine if running uphill you'd wanna turn the heat down a bit? I've ran into that, and call me scared, but I'd usually grab some 6013. I've tried Texas tigging, but with varied effects (usually not good).
Tommy T Gotta adjust amps, grind or know tricks.
Excellent video thank you.
When would you be required to weld downhill? What would be the reason?
Can you do a video on 5p+ electrode? Mainly used for pipeline I know but would guys who build pipe fence like it too for example?
Pretty work Bob
I had 3 hire in tests at steam generator changout a few years back. 2 of the tests were miss match fit-ups. 3/16 gap on one side and 1/16 on the other with 1/16 high-low.
Beautiful video! What kinda cap you wearin there bob??!
Very good bob
Thanks Bob
fantastic video love what you guys put out
Hi! You mention a 5/32 rod... then smaller rod. Are you referring to the diameter of the rod or is it a specific designation for composition? I bet it’s an obvious answer... but I’ve actually never touched this process at all.
Cathie Zimmerman He's talking about the different size rods, 5/32nd inch diameter rod and 1/8th inch diameter rod.
Thank Bob, as always, very interesting...! Hey, what's you opinion of that Sentinel A50? I just ordered one, so be nice if you think it's crap... :-)
How you liking that sentinel hood, Bob? Been eyeballing them myself lately.
Ryan Jones Nice lid
keep the same size rod, turn down your heat, and whip your rod as you would up hand ,use your arc blow and tip your rod end up to keep the metal up , make sure to tie in the lands properly ( rounded key hole ) , if still to wide, larger diameter rod . Wider yet back to smaller rod drag a stringer bead on one side on the land to build it up to narrow the gap ,do the same on the other side . It can be done with practice even wide with high low. Iron bound fit up on the plate he has, use a 5/32 disc if you have one. Grind down the middle of the fit up till you reach just a little past the top of your land . This technique reduces your heat sink and allows for penetration . Depending on your grinding set your heat higher according to the penetration rate you want . if done right it will weld as easy as a perfect fit up . Down hand is easy with practice and a lot faster than up hand .If your doing bad fit ups on pipe always do your tight spots first . keep up the good work Bob
A fine training aid!
Oh, and that helmet is bad ass!! Can you share where you got it?
Bob, your boy over at South Coast Welding School has a video telling people to PUSH stick rods. Is this not a problem?
Thank you sir. ✌👊😎
Hooboy. Camera Girl (camera guy?) - that is a beautiful arc shot. Thank you.
And thank you Bob for presenting, as always!
The OG camera guy is back. This is just the beginning. There are some serious arc shots to come.
Did you not clean the slag and wire brush the stop/starts in the first pass?
What do you think about just using the 5/32 for the entire pass? Wouldn't that have been better (such as pipe welding in the field or something similar?).
This was a narrow/wide fit up video and it went very well, but the stop/starts would not pass an x-ray do you think?
Highly educational and filming was excellent!
Tom McDaniel Done it a million times without cleaning and they pass x-ray.
Always always clean... especially in pipeline work, if you fail 2-3 X-rays there goes your job... not worth it.
Jose Jimenez Agreed.
Bob Moffatt done it a million time without cleaning? Lol your full of shit
So I'm hearing, "on the job you'd wanna chip it, brush it, grind in the on ramp and go. In practicing your welding, not so much unless you need chipping/grinder practice". Does that sounds about right?
did the camera recording fps change? its better all of sudden... am i just noticing this late?
FPS didn't change, but the arc shots have. Check us out on Instagram (@welddotcom) to see some crazy arc shots to come.
not bad old timer!
What the best voltage for the machine if I use rod 6010 diameter 2.5 mm.?
I like downhill, its easier to work with gravity than against it.
Good video Bob .
Must've sheared the metal first. It puts an arc in it. When you bevel it, it will make a wider gap when butted up to another plate.
Hey Bob, how do you like the ESAB Sentinal?
NTH Welding I like it a lot
Very good Bob! I'm watching of Brasil.
Really great Bob - I always learn something new :)
At Maverick now.
Please pray. ✌👊😎
What camera set up did you use for this video?
That's 5/32 😂 love that outtakes
What is "dig" that you talked about when doing the pass on the back of the plates? I think you said it was set at 70%, is that like when you pulse Tig? Sorry if this is a dumbass question, these videos (and Jody's) are the only welding instruction I've ever had.
Adam Cordonnier. Dig is a setting used primarily for stick. Itll bump the amps up to keep the rod from stickin and the arc from goin out.
Justin Hall thanks for your explanation. I've only ever stick welded with a buzzbox that's well over 30 years old at least. That must be a feature that comes on newer inverter/transformer machines.
Man your a great welder
nice job.
Thanks.
Great as usual. Love the sniff test lol
Legend
I need help with 7018 vertical up. I could do it on my tombstone a.c. machine but I just bought an everlast 200 st and every time I try it o just make a huge creator and I can't figure out where I'm going wrong.
That was good stuff!!
Hey Bob next video you should do 6010 over head and fill and cap 7010
great video
I've just bought a small inverter stick and just after a few pointer if anyone can help I can keep a good steady arc but beads look crap like it's too long arc, how close to the puddle with the rod do I go? I can get it so it's in the puddle an still running but is that right?
I love learning from older men!!
I think I'm starting to figure out where to see the keyhole.
tyvm
Awesome
Thanks
his travel speed was much slower than expected.
I would love to see so e sub arc vids in the future
u must like esab welders, i see three of them in the background.
you did good , here in the real world most of the fit ups are not perfect and a welder needs to know these tricks of the trade
"Wide in the middle and tight on the ends", Sometimes I feel that way. BTW...Can you smell the differences in filler rods?
Of course. Next time you have some 1/8" and 3/32" 6010 take a whiff. If you can't tell the difference let us know and we'll do a video.
Can you imagine, what my neighbors would think if they saw me in my garage sniffing rods?
come on , 7018 vs 6010 are way different in scent.
come on , 7018 vs 6010 are way different in scent.
Mabey take a hoover of galvanized vs mild steel
LOL . . smells like 5/32. Good videos.
First time I ran 6010 a couple weeks ago I didn't know what I was doing without first time I ever touched a 6010 but not a 60 rod I have ran 6011 and hated it. So for the 6010 I ran at 85-86 amps.
could you do a 6012 6013 comparison please?
Machine sounded good real crisp arc sounded like bacon frying lol
mmmm bacon.
Weld.com Lol sounds good huh
Tyson Baker that's the idea
Like the out takes
The Shelby Foote of welding.
Have You ever worked on cement lined pipe?
Villaeddie19 No
Mŕ. Bob, cdep or cden?
What's with the Sentinel
I don't get it you got 2 beveled edges there what is the advantage of running downhill in that situation
How do you like that sentinel bob
Hi Guns N Roses, I have the Sentinel A50 and I really like it, nice and clear , comfortable and fully adjustable.
Guns N' Torches Like it a lot!
What situation would you want downhill ? I've always been told there is no strength in downhill ??
Wow, he goes by smell. Most people need to taste it to identify it.
Just Sniff It!!! Lol
How often do you encounter fit up like that, and in a work environment, how practical is it to constantly change rods back and forth on a single weld? Not a professional welder, so I’m curious.
Mel Gross Very common
Thanks Bob.
Prob should not keep running 100 amps on quarter inch plate anymore...
Some one needs to come up with a foot peddle for stick welding
My downhill always looks like crap compared to Your welding. You challenge me now! Hrrrgghh Where is my welder machine?
Practice until you can't get it wrong and then practice some more!
Never Showed the Backside
At around 3:30 to 3:50 minutes, you stopped and turned the plate backside..... I honestly need to watch, in close up, how the weld appeared backside...