Learning to position your body and create good sight lines enable better welding ability. Developing this thought process will make you a better welder.
Great video. This should be taught first day of practical hands on. I hope all the major learning trade school and academy’s of welding show this block of instruction. This saves time, not only for the student and instructor.
As an unqualified welder that has been welding for a good few years on farms, I am glad to have found this channel. Great tips and information for all welders of any skill level. Thanks for uploading and on my next welding video (currently repairing a tractor bucket which I am videoing in several parts) I will put a card their to bring viewers to your channel! All the best Jon.
That was gold mate...it's amazing how many teachers/intructors forget about the foundation of the students and start building theory on the beginners unstable (winging it) base form.
I thought you were in Australia at the beginning of the video! That welding booth is almost identical to the one where I learned to weld at a TAFE campus in Melbourne. 🙂
This becomes very important when you have to make a 40' long 1" fillet on the inside of something you can't get comfy inside of you gotta know what you are looking for and how to do it before you get into a sticky situation where you need the basics so you can adapt for a weld that takes 10 hours
One of the problems for me is maintaining a proper work angle as the electrode shortens. It's easy to demonstrate a comfortable weld position with the electrode staying the same length. But real stick welding doesn't work that way. A shortening electrode must be addressed when discussing comfort and consistency. Without that discussion, these tips are good for about a 4-5” bead. ✌️😎
I just bought a 650 amp chinese machine from a friend here in thailand (220volts). I am just a beginner, when using 6013 rod are the amps 30/60 the same as on a 150 amp machine compared to 650 amp with arc force /hot start. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this^^ I have a question. To if change the the rod position in the pinch what kind advantge does it give? Are there also hand postures on the grip of the handle(or the handle pinching the rod)?
I really do appreciate your videos! This video has helped me so so much.. I’m very new to welding. I do have a question. Do you have any advice or tips for someone who can not see in 3d? Meaning I can not see depth or perception. I was Born with 2d vision only. I found a way to see my vertical and flat when I wire weld. I’m having a hard time finding a way to see my overhead. Have you ever helped someone with this issue before? Thank you, I do appreciate any advice.
I just started mig welding and am struggling because of all the reasons you said…I can’t see the weld, I’m wiggling everywhere and I’m not comfortable. I can’t wait to apply these.
I'm going to be getting my GED and start welding courses and the community college. But I been watching a tone of videos on the subject. And I saw one where it's the ABC's of welding.... Always Be Comfortable.
Carl, First thing is to make sure you are using the correct shade lens in your helmet. The next thing is to determine your sight lines. You create different sight lines by moving your head into different positions and or move the weldment into a different position. Sometimes just a little adjustment can make a really big difference. The last thing is, If you wear glasses, consider a magnification lens in your helmet. Just remember if you can't see it, you are just guessing and guessing isn't welding. Hope this helps!
Rule number 1 never lean on your elbows, rule number 2 don't listen to someone who leans on his/her elbows. Retired Boilermaker 35yrs never used my elbows to lean on to weld.
Now if welding in the real world was on a flat table, this would be very helpful. Now throw in a positioner and a fixture with clamps. This is the difference between amateur hour and a professional.
Thanks for the jackass comment. This video is for beginners, I know you can weld anything but the crack of dawn but you started at some point too right? Welding in the real world, that's funny. come to my shop, bring your pay check, pick the process, material and joint and we can see who has the "Real World" experience. Biggus Dickus, what a tool
