BEST TIP I EVER GOT ABOUT WELDING ON A 45 (Works On Uphill and Downhill Welding)

It’s less about the project today. I’m mainly just welding. Talking about what I’m doing, how to weld on a project like this but also about welding business and how to get more work / make more money as a rig welder. Also sharing the best tip I ever got about welding on a 45 degree angle. It works on uphill and downhill welding. What's the best tip you ever got?

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[tomt]

I cannot express how impressed I am with the “real world” information you supply to the up & comers! I retired in 2020 after a 41 year career as a certified welder (AWS D15.1) on the railroad as well as working for the man that taught me to weld, and having my own sideline business. In my opinion, having a mentor is priceless, and in this day and age, you serve as a master YouTube mentor! It took me years to understand this, but my mentor used to tell me “son, welding is only a small part of running a welding business”! One thing I’d caution a newby about is taking on jobs that they may not be prepared for. It can mean an early end to the business if you crash and burn by getting in over your head, and a bad reputation at any stage of you business is harmful, but early on it can be catastrophic! Another skill that must be developed is knowing what jobs to avoid because of liability or just a bad situation! Excellent job Austin! The welding industry is a better place because of people like you!

[brettmerryman]

I’m not a welder. But the ole Lincoln and I get together every now and then. And all your videos are extremely helpful. I’m a master at a grinder

[carlchasteen]

My father welded for Oklahoma Natural Gas for 20+ years and then on offshore rigs. I chose a different route and just finished 26+ years in the Army. After my Dad passed away he left me his Lincoln SA-200. I took a basic welding/farm use welding class at NorthEast Tech and have the basics. Not looking to begin a new career as a welder but be able to build my pipe fence and repair things on the farm. I want to say a HUGE thank you for this specific video showing your rod movements and explaining the why and the affects as well as the specific rod choice and why. I love your videos and I learn a great deal. Yes I agree the best way to learn is to burn rods. The great thing about welding is that if you make a mistake, cut it out and try again. Very few mistakes must remain permanent. Thank you again Sir for sharing your experience and the advice. Stay safe and God Bless.

[dintexas]

I could watch you all day. I am an old welder by trade. You bring back old memories from my welder days. I still weld at home in my shop every chance I get. I live to weld, it’s a passion.

[russellmyers]

I would like to thank you for all the time and effort you put into making these videos. I've been in the welding/machining & metal fabrication business for 36 years and think your videos are great! Especially for any person new to welding. Great Stuff!

[everythingoutdoors]

Another thing that really helps me on out of position pipe is to learn to roll your wrist, that way your rod angle stays consistent which makes it easier to keep the overhead, vertical, flat transition looking slick and tight

[whatsagrinder]

Best thing for any buisiness, honesty, be up front, do what you say, say what you do. customer service is everything. Fix mistakes promptly without excuses. Do these and work will call you.

[davidnguyen]

I totally with you saying "nothing beats experience!. So just do it every day". I do enjoy watching the video. thank you

[wesmccarley]

I like that you always start your arc in the path you are going to weld. Never leaves arc strike! Hard to get my students to understand this for some reason. We watch a lot of your videos at school. Thanks for making them. They are very informational. My students learn a lot from you, and I do to as well!!

[domgreen]

“Focus on getting experience” those words changed my point view in a way, when i started welding all I
Can think of, to really get me through the hard work of the job at hand, is “ hellcat, hellcat, hellcat” ( my dream car) but it puts a new perspective. To get what I want I can’t think of what I “ could “ get out of my work but what I’m able to achieve with what im doing

[scottjune]

This is at the very top of my list for welding channels
You sir are top notch not just as a welder but more importantly a human being

[teis]

I understand why you tend to stick weld everything. Probably because your stick welds look absolutely perfect!! Awesome video and info!! Keep 'em coming!

[billymorrison]

Good oh boys gotta love em, hats off to you brother. I'm 43 and have been welding for the biggest part of my life. And would love to start my own business.... fear of failure haunt's me. Great job brother...I believe you have the spirit of God in you brother. God bless you.

[bobrat]

when I was starting out as a painter when I had just gotten an apprenticeship there was the Tradesman motto,
on the office wall.
It read, "do what you said you were going to do, how and when you said you would do it, on the day you signed on.
I got my apprenticeship in 1982.
love your videos been watching since you were doing pipe line work.

[michaelchason]

First time I ever seen a root and cap done nonstop. Perfect. You are gifted

[dand]

loved the technique of pushing the puddle, skipping forward and pulling the puddle back rather than stopping and repositioning your body. the view from "inside your welding hood" is very helpful.

[merrittmoore]

Buddy, your arc video is great, I’m an old farm welder and I learn so much everytime I click on your videos. You are a great welder, but your ability to video your work has really improved, I’m sure you that has been as challenging as learning your trade!!!
Thank you for helping so many of us
Merritt

[urdyytf]

Thank you very helpful! I have been welding 20 years Gmaw C-13 fencing contractor. Trying to improve my Smaw thank you!

[marcsyrene]

Nice video, I recently bought a stick welder, just a Titan from H.F. and am learning. As a carpenter and plumber I can't believe I never got a welder before. Should have bought one 30 years ago. I'm using it all the time now to build stuff and learn so much every time I weld. Then when I come and watch a video like this I can understand what I should be doing and what I am doing wrong. Thank you so much!

[razorsharpness]

Love that kind of content. At school I had a chance to mag weld in different positions and with a motion of the torch but later on I worked for a factory and had to use spray arc and straight line welding doing the same welds day in and day out. That just wore me out and I went to the military. I really appreciate that kind of welding where you have to figure out how to do it.