Downhill pipe welding, hot pass, and filler.

Tips and tricks on downhill pipe welding with a 6010, 70+ or 8010, Pretty much works the same on all downhill rods.
This is my journey to welding pipe. Welder motivation. You can do it any of us can do it. You just have to sacrifice a little bit it to gain a lot. Welding pipe really saved my bacon. I hope this helps somebody have a great day!
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Disclaimer: I am not a welding instructor, personal trainer, nutritionist or financial advisor. I’m a welder with life experience that aims to bring value to your life!

[WeldorLife]

People can weld in order to finance their lives or doing any other number of things they decide to do in order to finance their lives and welding isn't a bad way to go about that because really "you can do anything you want to do with welding" just like any of thing you decide to do. For instance, you can work for a man who owns a grass mower repair service or you can own your own mower repair service. Or you can work at burger king or own your own cafe. And that's how knowing something about welding is: you can start your own business and do it your way or spend your life living someone else's dream.

[luisrosario]

I’m a pipe welder and I’m so glad for men like you that have helped me out in my career. But yes 6010 and 7018 are different ways to run them but what I can tell you is to pay attention to your angle, speed and the toes of your weld. And listen to these old timers they’re very knowledgeable.

[anicekevorking]

#thefringe I really would like one of those stubby rod savers one day. Seems like it would take the wobble out of cheap stingers

[anicekevorking]

#thefringe. I haven't tried pipe except to walk the cup on tig. I'm trying to specialize in tig welding but stick welding is pretty dope too.

[oldmate]

Yep "The fringe". Great video. Just in time. got some 6010 to play with. Not common here in Australia . Thanks

[mynameisgeiger]

You mentioned "send me your picture of the problem with your weld". Where do I send it to. I have been struggling with my branch 6010-8010.. 12"---375 wall. I really need help with the throat.

[macadelico]

Exactly what I needed help with, my hot pass at the bottom appreciates it!!

[donserujio]

what rod angle do you have on the bottom? ive seen videos saying forward some pointed back to you and to the middle of the pipe. I really struggle to get some good beads on the bottom

[trevorwright]

I am a pipe fitter/combo welder going on 10 years. I have always loved teaching the younger generation what took me years to figure out. I appreciate you taking your time to teach those that have a drive to learn. I have always wanted to learn all there is to know for my trade. I have welded a wide variety of metals and processes. The one thing I have not been able to master is the bottom of a pipe running downhill rod. I have pictures to show what I’m talking about but it basically always wants to leave a hole on the bottom tie in. I don’t struggle with the top and sides so I started welding the bottom half then flipping it over. That way I can weld two bottom halves but 50% of the time I get a hole on the tie in. What is your suggestion? I’ve heard people say to flick the rod, flick it away, long arc towards you, long arc out taking bigger and bigger steps getting further and further away. The last one seems to work the best for me but still get a crater from time to time.

[darcypatterson]

How can I get one of them stingers you use sir

[mikemaracchini]

I'm a retired pipewelder of 32 years. Ur right about these new so called pipewelders. They think they know everything about pipewelding. They don't know squat. Most won't listen to us old timers because they know it all. I didn't do downhill much in my career but I agree with ur technique for downhill. My pipewelding was mostly high pressure pipe with uphill technique. 6010 root, 7018 fill &cap. Keep up the good work my brother & maybe these wannabes will learn something. Peace!!

[wrench-weld-build]

Everyone wants to be a pipeline welder cause they hear about big bucks...which is true for the really good hands...and mad respect for pipeliners...but the trades are in high demand for other industries.

Learn how to weld, how to be a mechanic. Learn electrical. Dont be scared to learn the technical stuff. Do that and you will see how much demand there is in manufacturing. Make 80% of what a pipeliner makes for half the time put in.

Machining as well. These big manufacturing outfits need Jack of all trades to keep the robots running.

#thefringe

[greggarcia]

I’m practicing pipe right now. So all your knowledge I try to remember it and apply it. Had to throw a 👍 for the Batman 🦇hat

[levi]

Very good explanation, I'd like to hear your technique on tie ins.

[patrickgermain]

#The Fringe! Great content. Keep the good advise flowing!!

[markdeere]

Man you are absolutely correct cause when we should up we had to learn whatever it took to take care of our babies and wives

[RollingLiving]

Every time you said, "weld small" I thought of Mel Gibson in The Patriot teaching his kid to "Aim small, miss small." Good advice...both of those. 🙂

[gusesparza]

What kind of stinger is that on your demo video

[pedromontemayor]

Enjoy watching your videos sir!! Got on a job where I had to down hill the root and up hill 7018. Let's just say I'm not much of a stick hand mainly tig!!😂 Found your videos and have got way better from when I started. Hell even thinking of selling my dinosaur sa250 with a Perkins 3 cylinder and getting a vantage now!! Thank you and I really appreciate your advice sir!!

[jefclayton]

I've been a rig welder specialising in pipe for the last 25yrs, and I completely agree with what you said the gen x'ers are mostly pathetic. I had a helper who spent more time on his phone than working. Needless to say he got run off. If a person wants to learn I will spill my knowledge to them and help them out. If they think they know it all then My lips remain sealed. 6010 can be the easiest rod to run with a little practice or the hardest. When I was taught, the guy that taught me told me to use both hands and become good at that. Mainly because two righty's on an uphill stretch is ok for one but not the other. One guy will blackout after a few passes. In was also told watch everyone you can and take something from each and try and make it part of your technique. Same with processes don't rely on just one to pay the bills. up here in Alberta we have to use multiple processes to keep the qc guys happy after they go to a trade show where the salesman says with this process each welder can weld 400 inches a day.