6g Pipe Welding Test 6010 Root Pass

a few tips for welding a root pass in a 6 inch 6g pipe with 6010 electrode.
Fitup is as important as any welding technique so pay attention to getting as good a fit as possible. 75-100 amps is the range listed by the uc-28 spec sheet I read. I found that about 80 amps worked ok provided I used a 3/32" gap and heavy 3/32" land.

[juandeharo]

Just passed a 6g test on friday at my college. I couldnt have done it with out welding tips & tricks. I learn a hell of alot from your videos. Thanks jody

[richardmontgomery]

Good work man. I'm 23 and I've been welding and fabricating for about 2 years. I still have alot to learn and your. channel helps me out

[KevinSmith-tkzk]

I am Currently a student hear at the University of New Mexico in Gallup. I just started my career in the welding trade I have learned a lot by watching your videos. helps me a lot. burning them rods and just learning is awesome and fun.

[zetusdapetus]

mad respect on handling those keyholes

[kenyatiscott]

Watching this video seriously helped me pass the final welding exam in college back in December. I know it says 6G but our final exam was 5G where we had to use the hand torch to bevel the pipe that was sitting in jack stands and grind down the bevels on the pipes and put a landing on them as well and the instructor would fit them together and thanks to watching the videos that you posted really had helped me.

[mikethomas]

Love your work Jody from a pipeline T/a. Most of our welders finish up on the side of the bevel. Last guy I T/A'd for was in his 70s. Never touched the juice for him ever. He was good 👍

[TEIS]

I got big respect for people who master trades like this. Its underestimated by allot of people what it takes to become a highly skilled craftsmen...

[travmusickable]

this guy and his videos are great and very informative  he explains everything very smooth and precise,   I remember learnin a lot of basics just off visual putting on a hood and watching my veterans and then try to mimic their moves. the best practice is to keep practicing and take advice from any and everyone with knowledge and experience

[spidafingaz]

10 years later and I still come back to refresh myself. Thanks Jody

[robertsyrobbo]

I've just got a job working with coded welders and I've gotta learn along the way...your vids are excellent for seeing close up whats happening..thank you

[linuxjcajca]

In my opinion you and Steve Bleile, are the best welders than i see in YouTube, so i don't understand why you receive 513 fingers down ?
Thanks a lot for your videos, for me you are great.

Juan Carlos from Belgium( Europe ).

[kenlane]

Mate, I'm a senior citizen of the welding fraternity and now live in the US.  I did my apprenticeship in the UK, where I worked large construction (think 8 inch steel, all low hydrogen) Then specialized in Tig and worked on many stainless pieces for nuclear work, dressed as a flour grader in a clean room.  I additionally did my asme 9 test piece for the mild steel side of things and a bunch of other things.  After Europe,  I went to Australia where my qualification became welder first class.  I've recently got back into it and have to say, I thoroughly enjoy your vid's.  There's a lot of bad advice out there,  as I'm sure you know, but without appearing like I'm kissing butt, your vid's are great.  Keep 'em coming.

[runeski]

@johnwilkins if you fit the pipe correctly you should be able to push your rod into the gap and just drag your root. If you start to notice the keyhole is getting bigger ( gap too wide, heat too hot, land too thin ) that's when you have to start whipping it a bit like he does a lot in this video. I never have to whip when I'm doing a test, because I make sure my fit up is perfect. If your going to do your best weld for a test you have to start out with a perfect fit. That's half the battle.

[jimherchak]

I test at the end of the week and haven't done an open route in 4 years so your video is a great reminder.  Thanks.

[MegaWayneD]

Thanks for this video! I'm currently preparing to do the 6G test right now and I'm finding it very useful. It's worth pointing out that in Europe we use lower amps (about 60 amps average) due to the 50 Hz of our electricity supply instead of 60 Hz in America.

[jamesdonovan]

Thanks a lot Jody. I have been waiting for this video for a year. There are others on the net, which I appreciate, but your commentary and production quality make your videos truly stand alone as viable teaching instruction and not just aid. Thank you.
James

[joshstaley]

I’m a union pipe-fitter working on my 21, your videos really help

[dmur]

I’ve watched this video at least 15 times since it was first published.
Best optics of the weld puddle anywhere, period.
I’ve found no one else on YouTube that comes even close...

[wyattoneable]

I don't weld that much but I enjoy the videos just the same. Good camera angles, and great explanations of the work being performed. Much appreciated Jody.

[mariomelgoza]

Good Morning I been welding for like 3 years I been welding GTAW Tig Welding.I want to get back and start welding Stick welding thank you for the video I learn alot from this guy he is a master when it comes to welding.