I Stick Weld Everything

I stick weld everything? and here's why. How I got started in welding, my welding jobs and how I got to where I am today and why I'm still "stuck" on this process. Stick welder for life.

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[ICWeld]

I really appreciated this video. Being that I have been at it for 31yrs now, I often reminisce of the days when I would struggle with some of the things that I can now basically do in my sleep. Experience in any field is a reward for the hard work that has been put into the job. I can totally relate to the older gentleman you referred to in the video. I remember guys like that. Fast with out being fast. My customers have stated (without me knowing) that I too have become fast because they have mentioned that other company welders take much longer do do similar jobs I do for them when I'm not available. That is a nice feeling. I try and follow the same model of being efficient at my work. My dad would always tell me to "Make every Move Count". If you can apply this to your everyday routine, you will see improvements very quickly. I apologize for making this post sound like a pat on my own back but If you love your work and try hard to improve every day or on every job, you will see the fruits of your labor. Thanks for the video. Very well put Bud!.👍👍👍👍

[chadbroussard]

Been welding for 22 years still out here trying to make the next weld better and more efficient. Always good to hear your stories

[Eltallerdelinge]

“That old guy” story keeps resonating in my head. “All his moves were productive “
This is one of the main keys to make the most of your time. Thanks for sharing!
Greetings from Mexico.

[zebrausa]

Thanks for sharing your work history. I prefer TIG because it's cleaner, but stick is my passion too. I was certified around 1982 in all processes on carbon steel pipe, and Aluminum MIG on plate over the years. I worked offshore for a few years and did shop work until 1989. Then I changed course, I became a RN and retired a couple of years ago. Now, I'm 64 y/o and I'm going to start a Fab business because of boredom and inflation. I did not get beat up working with steel like most 40-year experienced welders. I could easily make $100/hr+ as a RN, but that was another life for me; Nursing is a hard job emotionally, and you're always rushing around hoping you don't make mistakes because the stakes are so high. Wish me luck Austin!

[jf]

You aren't lying about those old men making it look easy. I've always been amazed by that. It's a good thing they don't have a young man's body or they might take over the world. I'm 32 and I'm strong at what I do but I know more than a few old hands that I would have trouble keeping up with. When somebody has been doing something longer than you've been alive you start to recognize they're playing a whole nother game.

[archo]

I am 55 years old and have just learned welding in the last 5 years. I have used tube channels like yours to learn welding, and my favourite is stick welding. It's old school, low tech, and a real challenge. I love burning rods.

[WhatDadIsUpTo]

I'm 75, so I think I qualify as an "old man" and I'd like to thank you for your videos.

I'm living vicariously through those videos.

I went to welding school 50+ years ago in the military and been at it since, HOWEVER, the older I get, the more my hands shake, so, my advice is, do as much as you possibly can now, while you're young, because, apparently, it won't last forever.

And while I'm at it, here's something else to give a think:

The WORST thing about getting old is, you're stiff all over (except where it counts).
😂

[godwinwelding]

I’m in the same boat there A Ross. I stick weld everything also. I’m just an Oklahoma pipe fence builder. I use 6010 everyday! I love the first smell of the rod tip burning of every morning.

[OldSycamore]

Mr Ross, I really appreciate your channel. I’m trying to learn how to weld. Not for a profession but just to repair/fabricate things around my farm.
Man my welds are uuuugly! BUT I’m really enjoying the learning process.
Thanks for the education. Keep producing it!

[iTurnup-]

What I love about this channel has to be the information and knowledge you’ve experienced in your time welding and also has to be your humor and quirky personality

[johndoe]

Nothing beats an excellent stick weld. I welded cranes for a while and it all had to be mig. It was high production. After that I had my own thing going with structural steel. My choice on that was all stick 7018. One place I love mig is for auto body work. It's all just tacks but allows keeping the heat down and controlling the warpage

[bartbley]

Yeah pipeline work. So when do you want me? Yesterday. Pipeline You have to bring your A game every day. Inspection takes no prisoners or excuses. Spent the last 20+ years working directly for a mainline transmission company. Everything was 100% x-ray and 95% of the work was hot work. The company went through something like 300 contract rig welders over the years before they landed a core of welders that could do the work and get along with his peers. Very little of the work was outside a Ditch. Welders were expected to be able to cut and fit the pipe as well as weld it. It challenged your ability to the endth degree. You were either good or gone. Straight pipelining by comparison was easy. I done plenty of that 25 years prior. Doing everything from the well heads to mueller Ts for residential. Loved the challenge, loved the work, loved the travel. Working at a high level and doing things 90% in the business couldn't was great. Hopefully one made a difference. We were country builders. Engineers engineer . Tradesmen build That said A difference is made

[kenbudd]

I have been to a couple of trade schools and most guys that complete these schools think they have completed their learning.
Truth be told they have completed the first step now the will start learning.

[dennislockhart]

19 year welding veteran, then drove trucks for 16, just now getting back into welding and it's like riding a bike, I'm right back in the groove, and wondering why I stopped, had fun over the road, and didn't realize how much I missed welding, these videos are a good idea, and I hope the new upcomers appreciate your videos and others alike, not many people will give their knowledge nowadays.
Stick is always a good to have especially for backup to know and have around, in the field or around the shop, incase your wire runs out or your tank runs out while mig welding a project.

[WolfWelder]

You're hitting the nail on the head with EXACTLY how it's been for me and where I want to be. Wanted to do stick right out of welding class, ended up in a MIG fab shop where I still am and really want to go do a field job stick welding!!

[paulcanon]

I’m glad I found your channel. I’m a new welder just learning. I find the whole process fascinating. Thanks for sharing.

[jeremiahstone]

You forgot to mention, of all the processes, stick has the best ASMR sound and feel, almost reminds me of when i was a kid holding sparklers, i like mig too, but it's like half asmr and half grating in sound

[johnkruton]

Austin your comments about constant improvement needs more visibility and recognition in all trades and skills that require hands and brains. I work in manufacturing and constantly have worked to make things easier and more efficient for myself. Quality is key in my industry, but not taking forever for it is right along with it. So you and IC WELD both are Quality welders with experience that shows in your videos. Love your content and your philosophy. it was cool to see IC WELD give you props and acknowledge that being efficient is smooth and it shows.

[thisfool]

I love all of your videos man. There's not one ive watched and said, yeah this sucks. I started watching you 2 or 3 years ago and you are one of the reasons I'm going to school for welding right now, I'm 32. Never too late to start something new. Thanks for being awesome!

[olddawgdreaming]

FANTABULOUS Austin, just because you can because that's the way you started in school and you want folks to know "YOU DID LEARN IT". This is a good inspirational video for a welding class to see. Fred.