Arc Gouging in Detail

Hey guys, I've been getting requests for a detailed video on Arc Gouging so here we go! I hope you are able to pick up a few pointers that help you try something new. Like anything else, its only difficult when you begin. It gets easier with time. Give it a shot.

[nicklebac]

Issac I’m a 24 year old welder and I love working on heavy equipment and your videos are amazing, I work in a do it all welding shop but all the heavy equipment calls or jobs that come in I take! Just repaired forwarder logging grapple pin boss yesterday🤞🏽 by myself. I’m learning everyday and especially from your videos, I hope I’m at your level one day

[bob-the-Millwright]

I have been Arc gouging for 40 years now! Have always ran 300 plus amps on 1/4" rod and enough protection to withstand a nuclear blast. I'm here to learn something new and I have. Tomorrow, I turn the amperage down. Remember just because it is the way you were taught doesn't mean it is the only way.
Thank you, I enjoy the videos.

[samboslc]

I'm not even a welder Isaac, but that was some beautiful work sir. All young welders need to know of your teachings.

[martinambrosecchia]

I like to run a 3/4" carbon rod at about 15, 000 amps!
Yep right, 200 amps seems to work just fine . Issac, the down to earth welding professional, no frills, just talent and a really nice rig. Absolutely love your videos!

[jamescenter]

I’ve been welding for over 30 years and every time I watch your videos I learn a little more. Thanks.

[jeremymatthies]

Nicely done on your explaination of arc gouging. I could easily follow along without getting lost on what you were doing.

[anthonyturbes]

I just got out of school and started my new job at a construction company and get to make repairs like you do. You don’t know what it means to me to be able to watch your videos and truly learn something that I can take with me to work. The day isn’t here yet but I know it’ll come and I still have so much to learn but one day I’ll be able to a true master of my trade just like you’ve taught me to be.
Thanks for showing us how it’s done

[jaybraithwaite]

Again, many thanks for these videos. They are filled with master level knowledge and the way you explain things is easily understood. Much appreciated. 🤝

[joelyallup]

I'm learning lots...
Your demeanor is what I understand...
Meaning...
I am from the YAKAMA NATION
WASHINGTON STATE
✌🏾

[jerryhammack]

I am a maintenance mechanic and I love the way you pass on the knowledge learned from years of experience to the next generation! Bless you Issac you are a professional and humble man! I constantly learn and try my best to be more of a tradesman such as you! You are truly a inspiration for anyone!

[markhammond]

Great video. I'm retired now but we had an arc gouge in one of the shops I worked. I really liked running that thing. We called it " The widow maker ". Someone commented on the use of PPE, yes yes and yes!

[phicks]

Thanks.
I used to be the Manufacturing Engineer on the frame side of a traction motor shop. Arc gouging was my friend.

I want a welder.

Love the channel.

[botsbass]

The good ol Unwelder.

When i was learning, i got introduced to it by some folks that said just turn your amperage and air all the way up regardless of machine size, rod size, or job size.
That never made sense to me and i pretty quickly figured out i was faster and more efficient when i backed off.
I like to keep some 1/8 carbons and you can recover some pretty dang small parts with them.

[UltradogMN]

I haven't air gouged in 40 years but still have the equipment. Next week my buddy and I are going to modify a set of fork lift forks to fit on his loader tractor. It will require some air gouging.
I wasn't even searching for anything but somehow this video just showed up on my Youtube feed. Thanks for the pointers.
You are good this and this was a good video.
Wish me luck next week.

[hommie]

Isaac I have to say thank you, I am a mechanic that does some sticking metals together from time to time and had almost no formal training welding. Back a few months ago you showed to turn down the amperage when gouging, all I knew was turn the amps to max and giver, but I have used 200 on quarter round and flat and what a difference, half the noise and a much much better result, far less parent metal intrusion, never be as good you you but love the tips so this video will add many tips to the ole mental tool box. Thanks again.

[roneckler]

Are we all going to have too start a fund for helmet replacement band now. Lol thanks for your time invested in teaching people your trade and experience in welding.

[hskim]

It's all done by hand, and straight lines come out. Respect.
(It was amusing to see the headband catching fire, but it's just how you make your videos -- you always share your experience as is!)

[scottcarr]

I'm a fabricator, never did air arc, but saw a boilermaker using one and I thought it was pretty impressive how neat a groove you can make with it. It seems a lot less messy than oxy/acet gouging.

[BCole-bjlv]

Inspired by your videos, I bought the cheapest $65 gouging torch on Amazon as a Christmas present. I've since gouged apart 4 or 5 old machines using my 200A Alpha Tig. I use the 3/16 and 5/32 rods but mostly the 3/16 and I find both run real sweet about 145 amp. I have a cheap air compressor but find it works fine. I probably can't gouge with a 10" stick-out but it works fantastic at 3-5". I cannot believe how fun this is to do. In confined space you will get showered with sparks. A welding hat is a must. I wish I had tried this way earlier. It works at any angle. I like almost sitting it perpendicular and just sliding it along with no movement. The speed it removes metal blows my mind. I can do 30 minutes of practice welding and then blow it away in 2 minutes. Thanks for all your great videos.

[jeremyhanna]

As far as learning off hand techniques I had a mentor when I was a young man coming up in the trades he told me to learn to eat left handed and learn to write left handed it can be done its not easy but u can develop those motor skills with practice and when you do it will make your life easier today at 43yrs old I can write nicer with my left hand but faster with my right