🔥 6g Pipe Welding: 6010 Root 7018 Fill and Cap

We constantly get requests to do 6G pipe welds to many different specifications. Today, we are going to go over one that is fairly common; 6" 6G 6010 Root with a 7018 three bead fill and cap.
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[robertfauls]

I really like your videos. I have learned a lot. I'm a retired diesel mechanic and welding was part of my trade. People say you can't teach an old dog new tricks but this old dog has learned a lot thanks to you. Keep up the good work.

[johnschooley]

Your videos are extremely informational and show more of the real work situations us welders could face. I'm a welder for a large mechanical contractor and I've been in some spots so tight I've actually taken my hood off, jammed it between two pipes and looked through it. Anyways in regards to your 2hand vs one topic. The answer is simple in my opinion. Get comfortable. If you have to weld opposite hand, get comfortable and have a clear range of movement. The last test I took for a job I used a 15in crescent, a file, a jack stand, and my own knee as a support for my lag arm( I'm right handed). What I'm getting at for anyone new to pipe welding or getting ready to test, weld however is comfortable for you. As long as you follow the wps, how you weld it is on you. Great videos bob!

[ronbath]

SirPlease accept my compliments. You are a natural instructor and communicator and I learn a lot just listening to you instruct while you weld.  As a 72 yr old retired fighter pilot,  who was told to get a hobby which would be humbling and challenging, I considered golf, fly fishing, chess or welding.  Welding won out, and have been humiliated and challenged ever since.  Again thanks for your focused instructional approach to this skill.  Welding reminds me of air to air combat with the other guy keeping the advantage most of the RJB

[wileyb.perryiii]

Outstanding demo! I believe you are doing a great job of demonstrating the proper technique for performing this qualification test. As a vintage welding instructor(65 yrs 0ld) myself, I share many of the thoughts you mentioned in your video. Thank you for your presentation, Sir!

[Rattletrap]

Bob, I really appreciate your honesty! I also really enjoy your videos. I too am 58 years old and only started welding about 5 or 6 years ago. It ain't easy at our age. You have had the advantage of learning to do it a young age and as you said, the muscles in your body were trained and still remember for the most part. Mine just won't take a hint! lol I struggle, but love doing it and strive to be better every chance I get! Keep up the great video series!

[Etol]

Talk about the shimmy's. I'm 54 and I've got them. And I have to take my glasses of to get a better view of the puddle.

Here's another cry out for a 7018 root, fill and cap. I am practicing this at the moment. Getting better at it, but would love to see You do one.

Keep those great videos coming Bob. I learn a lot from You.
You and Jody Collier are the best at getting Your knowledge and experience across to the viewers. Thank You for that.

[EastCoastWoodworking]

Bob you do an excellent job getting your point across and explain why you do what you do. As far as the one handed two handed comments its easy to make a comment from your arm chair when you have never burnt a rod in your life, us guys and gals who do it every day know what works and what is acceptable. Some times you have to do what you have to due to get the job done this is where experience and craftsmanship come in. If you want to be negative and rude there are plenty of other channels out there and you are free to do that there.

[hi_im_redbeard]

I'm no where near this level of welding but still very enjoyable to watch.

[josepho]

Bob a video on API 1104 test; both parts - 5g or 6g, 12" pipe using 5/32" rod for both the 6010 root and hot pass and 7018 fill and cap. Second part - 12" branch tee lay out, cut and weld.This is the test give to qualify for employment in North East Contractors

[sethrosellini]

Hey I don't care what anyone says, that was a great video Bob, great tutorial for guys tryna break out and get their 6g. The welds look real good too man, aside from what u pointed out, but anyhow I have yet to see a perfect "machine weld" from anybody, there's always gonna be some little defect or flaw - and anyways u already know a welder is his own worst critic! I weld steam pipe all day, (carbon steel) and them welds u threw down look sweet! Keep up the excellent vids man..

[steveaumann]

I had a instructor tell me years ago that he has never seen a bad left handed welder, I started looking for that and I completely agree. Excellent video 👍👍.

[dhebert]

This is what a good welder with a lot of experience sounds like.

[mmccarrell]

I've watched this video 4 different times. I was laid off about a year ago and going tomorrow for my test after being off that long so this helped me to refresh my memory, talk about nervous....

[paragjh]

Sir you are a very good teacher. I don't know what kind of people dislike such videos. May be they are envious. Anyway I am from non technical, chemistry background but always fond of tools and fabrication as my father was a technical man. He taught me many things and the missing things I learned from you(and still learning)...

[nvthisdw]

hey bob im in college for applied welding and im at the end of the course and ive been practicing my 6010 roots in the 6g position with pipe ranging from 2"-6" schedule 40-120 for the pipefitters union. one thing i have figured out is once you get to 3 and 6 o'clock if you give the rod a 10-15 dagree push it helps alot with keeping the key hole consistent

[boblitchko]

Another great video.Comfort is the key to putting down a good weld even though sometimes you need to weld in an uncomfortable position and hold on to something with one hand to do your welding.

[MrBucidart]

Bob, I watch your channel because I have little knowledge on welding, thank you for your effort.

[manuellopez]

Mr. Bob I say it once and I will say it again you Sr. Are a legend on welding!!✌👍

[ryanjones]

I'm glad you covered that propping issue. Propping will always make things easier on a guy and, a lot of the time, easier has a better finished product.

[International]

Watching this in 2023 and its super helpful! Thank you, sir.