i love this video... but, i have to be honest.... im dying for a quality arc shot. As a welder myself i spent some time figuring out the secret sauce to get one without spending thousands on a camera and lens setup. Since i solved it i always feel compelled to pass the info along instead of keeping it to myself. *a rising tide raises all boats* Anyways, to get a quality arc shot with only the cellphone you likely already have, do this. -Purchase a 67mm lens mount for whatever phone you have (iphone or android) -purchase a ND1000 filter and a ND 2-400 variable filter (the variable allows you to have some level of adjustment to the light filtering based on the amperage you are welding at) -stack the filters, fixed ND 1000 first, the screw the variable filter on top of it -MOST IMPORTANT STEP, setup your camera without the lenses mounted, get it zoomed in and focused, then lock the focus, then attach the filters carefully to not move the camera, then start filming this will take a little trial and error to dial in the variable filter depending on your welding amperage, but you will end up with high quality arc shots for less than $200 that are 90% of the way to what people get with spending well over a thousand on a professional camera setup. i hope you see this advice and i really look forward to watching some of your techniques with a legit arc shot. Take care brother! -Ryan From Christmas, FL
Hey Ryan, I really appreciate the info and you spelling that out for me! Genuinely. I too am dieting for a good arc shot! I would love to film clear, quality shots when I am doing the welding bits- I think it would take my videos to the next level for me and the audience! I will dig into this information a bit and try and make it happen on the next video. Thanks again!
Never heard someone say that it’s better to go full pedal. Every instructor and TH-camr I’ve ever watched has said to set it at least 10-15 amps above what you’re actually gonna be using so that if you get into a spot where you need a little more, say the filler gets stuck or something, you can bump the pedal and get that extra heat in to fix it
I always have my welder turned up to the full 300a lol. But I noticed that I set the ampere more and more like you said to the perfect spot, so I can weld pedal to the metal but also have way more room to adjust with the pedal as the part gets hotter and hotter. But stuff that thin I say I weld maybe two times in two years. A video only on back purging would be really cool. Is there a specific reason for the long gas pre flow?
@@nicoquattro3950 good to hear man! Glad some of this information has been helpful to you. Yes, having your amperage set close is a game changer. -and like you said .. when needed to make a heat arjument with the pedal it’s much easier! Pre flow is to sheild your tungsten before you strike the arc, that way your tungsten doesn’t get contaminated by the elements . Yeah we could do a specific back purge video!
@@KULLYCO Yeah I know why pre flow. But that long? I have it only 0,5 seconds or something. Or is it because you have that big cup on? I only use a very narrow cup that fits all my tasks
Mr. Kully, do you have any tips regarding how to find the ideal amperage for a given material/thickness? What are your thoughts on the standard " 1 amp per 0.001" "rule? I assume any sort of rule of thumb for that goes out the window when the part you're welding is very small relative to the "amount of welding" being done on it...?
@@kchinz34 hello sir! Yes the .001 to 1 amp rule works pretty well! Obviously there are times you need to deviate one way or another . Depending on the type of weld- it will change one way or another . But that rule will get you in the ballpark!
i love this video... but, i have to be honest.... im dying for a quality arc shot. As a welder myself i spent some time figuring out the secret sauce to get one without spending thousands on a camera and lens setup. Since i solved it i always feel compelled to pass the info along instead of keeping it to myself. *a rising tide raises all boats*
Anyways, to get a quality arc shot with only the cellphone you likely already have, do this.
-Purchase a 67mm lens mount for whatever phone you have (iphone or android)
-purchase a ND1000 filter and a ND 2-400 variable filter (the variable allows you to have some level of adjustment to the light filtering based on the amperage you are welding at)
-stack the filters, fixed ND 1000 first, the screw the variable filter on top of it
-MOST IMPORTANT STEP, setup your camera without the lenses mounted, get it zoomed in and focused, then lock the focus, then attach the filters carefully to not move the camera, then start filming
this will take a little trial and error to dial in the variable filter depending on your welding amperage, but you will end up with high quality arc shots for less than $200 that are 90% of the way to what people get with spending well over a thousand on a professional camera setup.
i hope you see this advice and i really look forward to watching some of your techniques with a legit arc shot. Take care brother!
-Ryan From Christmas, FL
Hey Ryan, I really appreciate the info and you spelling that out for me! Genuinely. I too am dieting for a good arc shot!
I would love to film clear, quality shots when I am doing the welding bits- I think it would take my videos to the next level for me and the audience!
I will dig into this information a bit and try and make it happen on the next video.
Thanks again!
Another great video!!! A lot of times, simple is the best route to go, and take out the variables like you said. Well done!!!
@@scottymakerdude3827 thank you man- appreciate you watching. Yes , I agree- keep it simple!
Never heard someone say that it’s better to go full pedal. Every instructor and TH-camr I’ve ever watched has said to set it at least 10-15 amps above what you’re actually gonna be using so that if you get into a spot where you need a little more, say the filler gets stuck or something, you can bump the pedal and get that extra heat in to fix it
I always have my welder turned up to the full 300a lol. But I noticed that I set the ampere more and more like you said to the perfect spot, so I can weld pedal to the metal but also have way more room to adjust with the pedal as the part gets hotter and hotter.
But stuff that thin I say I weld maybe two times in two years.
A video only on back purging would be really cool.
Is there a specific reason for the long gas pre flow?
@@nicoquattro3950 good to hear man! Glad some of this information has been helpful to you. Yes, having your amperage set close is a game changer. -and like you said .. when needed to make a heat arjument with the pedal it’s much easier!
Pre flow is to sheild your tungsten before you strike the arc, that way your tungsten doesn’t get contaminated by the elements .
Yeah we could do a specific back purge video!
@@KULLYCO Yeah I know why pre flow. But that long? I have it only 0,5 seconds or something. Or is it because you have that big cup on? I only use a very narrow cup that fits all my tasks
Mr. Kully, do you have any tips regarding how to find the ideal amperage for a given material/thickness? What are your thoughts on the standard " 1 amp per 0.001" "rule? I assume any sort of rule of thumb for that goes out the window when the part you're welding is very small relative to the "amount of welding" being done on it...?
@@kchinz34 hello sir! Yes the .001 to 1 amp rule works pretty well! Obviously there are times you need to deviate one way or another . Depending on the type of weld- it will change one way or another . But that rule will get you in the ballpark!
@@KULLYCO Thanks!
@ you bet!
Where do you get your super missile rod?
@@scottymakerdude3827 Airgas - it’s called tensilweld
Why super missile instead of 308/309 filler?
@@bendeangeli8557 I’ve always liked the way it flows and lays down. Plus makes for a great looking finish weld! 308/309 is just fine too !
Is your filler rod 0035” too? You may have said but I missed it
@@Alwr400 yes sir it is! 0.035” supermissile filler rod
@@KULLYCO Thankyou.