In this video I give a demonstration of how to weld lead on the vertical. I also talk about the tools you need to perform this task. Complete step by step guide. I hope you enjoy.
Thanks! I'm a welder and mostly weld stainless steel with Tig. Now I have a problem with some roofing in my gutter. I'm going to go and give this a try! Thank you very much for sharing!
I was always taught to stitch it from the bottom up without a rod for vertical welding. In all the years I've welded ive never tried welding top to bottom - I will have to have a go thanks for sharing.
Nice video good technique, i where ever possible used to arranged the lead so i came down on an angle which made it easier even though we were taught to start at the bottom
My last comment, your video is the most imformative lead welding video that I have seen, other videos that I have seen are no where as imformative as yours, could also suggest that some of the people making other videos don't know sh#t from clay when it comes to lead welding.
Thank you. I’m really trying to make the channel grow so I try to put as much information in as I can. I’ve only had the channel a couple of years so I’m still learning and take everyone’s comments on board and reply to everyone.
An interesting method for doing a verticle weld. Have you tried to use the side of the lead lap to make the weld instead of the lead filler rod, you may find it a lot easier and quicker. Can I suggest that you use a length of about 3mm inside diameter flexible hose about 1metre long to attach to your oxy/actylene hand piece and the blow pipe, it will give you more flexibilty and is a lot lighter if you are required to do a 10 - 15 metre continious verticle weld as I have had to do many times - it also makes it easier when you are welding verticle seams using up to 10mm thick (100kg/m2 ) lead. The flexible hose makes it a lot easier if you are required to do any over head welding. Can I also suggest that you obtain and use a rubber dresser instead of the wooden dresser, it is more efficient and does not bruise the lead - by trade I am/was a Lead Burner (Lead Welder) for thirty five years and worked in an acid manufacturing lead chamber plant, - you learn how to be very skilled and effecient when welding lead.
Hi thanks for watching. Yes I’ve tried the method of using the lap as your filling rod but for me I find it easier this way. Also I don’t use any wooden hand tools. Although I used to own a wooden vintage bossing mallet and loved it. Sadly it broke and I’ve never found anything as good.
Finally the algorithm caught up with me and I got the video I was asking for. Really well done. Would have liked a close up of the finished seam and also to see what you do with the stick in terms of motion ie side to side, circular or just dabbing? Do you not need tinted goggles for lead unlike steel? I know you mentioned goggles but I thought you meant safety ones. There’s a plethora of bricklaying videos etc. But you, my man, are unique!
Glad you’ve managed to view the vid. I was told today that it’s possible to zoom In now when watching the vids. I tested this today watching one on my iPhone. It might help show you what I’m doing. I don’t do much with the filler rod. I just hold it close and draw off it with the torch. With goggles I think it’s best to have tinted ones. But to be honest I’ve don’t think I’ve ever come across a lead worker that uses them.
As usual ,a great educational video. I’ve been trying to perfect my welding for many years and I still struggle, especially on the vertical. Tbh I won’t even attempt for fear of burning through. I always go up on the angle. I’ve never really known what I should have my bottles set at so that’s the first thing I’ll be taking a closer look at. So thanks for that tip on setting the pressure. And I’ve always used a No. 2 nozzle. D’ya think I would fare better using a No. 3? I tend to think bigger nozzle, bigger flame and therefore less control. And on the videos it appears the flame is feathered. Am I supposed to get the flame to be a tiny white/blue dot with no feathered flame. That’s how I’ve always thought what I’m supposed to be doing. Just one random one here: do you weld your tapered wood roll ends or dress them? I dress them since my bossing is better than my welding but my dad always used to weld them.
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed the vid. I personally always use a number 3. I would suggest getting one and just see if you find it any easier. With the flame you are after a tiny white ball. But you need to make sure it’s not to sharp as this would be more of a cutting flame.
you need to get an old paper cutting guillotine at car boot for cutting your filler rods it saves a lot of wear and tear on your hands its what i have used for 40+ years
Welders warehouse sells anything and everything welding. I managed to order some nozzles that I’m hoping are gonna be better quality than a lot of the trash I’ve bought in the past. But I did notice all the Oxy/AC lead welding kits were all out of stock 8-12-22.
Stu for what its worth I have just moved over to Hobby weld gas supplier because BOC cylinder rental cost have gone through the roof. With Hobby Weld you pay a one off deposit which is refunded if/when you stop using them, after that you just pay for refills.
Lead melts at c.a 620c - Map gas generates c.a 2k ' c... or 1200 on a bad day out - so what's the technical reasons Map gas isn't used for lead welding? Genuine question, I have no clue as to the answer as I have never welded lead - but I do weld a lot of other stuff for a living. Why not use Map? :-) Educate me & forever have gratitudes. :-)
@@slbleadworks You should try Albee cylinders. You own the whole set up and just exchange your bottles for full ones. Eltham welding supplies in Portslade would probably be your closest supplier. Oxygen is 11ltrs & acetylene is 10ltrs. Hope that helps.
Yeh I have Albee but they’re huge. Definitely need long hoses since u ain’t dragging those bottles up behind a chimney stack. I own them. Can’t remember cost but hardly ever have to refill.
