Well done. I have been drilling and running deep conductor barrels in oil fields all over the world. Mostly between 150 to 220 ft depths, 20” to 40” diameters in rock, sand and mud formations. Heavy and long joints of pipes which needed specific lifting plan and tight tolerance of verticality. Always enjoyed it despite being stressful job.
I spent almost 40 years welding in the patch in northern Canada and did a lot of conductor barrels and I never had one that was this easy. Most of mine were connecting a. 18" pipe to a 20" pipe or the opposite. Down in a sub hole that was 6 feet across and half filled with water and mud and mostly in -20 to -40 degrees F. I would stand in a large garbage bag tied around the waist . And we were still pushing sticks. No mig in the patch then.I wish I could have had a couple like you. Well done
My knees started to buckle when you just approached that hole in the ground! 🙂 Looking forward to seeing the stainless welding. Thanks for the interesting video!
Here in western Oklahoma they do this kind of work a lot in the oilfield, maybe they go deeper & weld a plate across the top with a 4 inch pipe fitting for a vacuum truck connection, pour concrete down the outside & suck back up through the inside till it’s full. Then they drill down through the concrete. It’s quite an extended process.
Those guys know that hole is there & what would happen if they stepped into it. They’ll be very careful. Thank you Sir I’m sure that they appreciate your concern
@@dirtfarmer7472 like a true smartass. Every roofer who fell off a roof knew the edge is there and what would happen if they fall down. And yet here we are, roofers get themselves killed and maimed all the damn time.
This kinda structure is a case of "careful what you wish for" - half the time when they spec something like this, they put holes and casings like that all over the job site for foundations and doing like 650 of them gets real old real quick.
Your tube on you tube, ok conductor :-D I was wondering from the start what would be going in that conductor. I first thought mains cables as a conductor of power, then i slapped myself for being stupid!. Job well done as always :-D
I am so surprised that the construction company doesn't fence the holes. I would think it would be really possible for someone not looking down to fall into it. I think there are US safety regulations for this.
The hole was literally drilled right before I got there and there was a guy standing there watching it. But if it was left for any time at all it should be covered.
Wouldn't you think the safety officer on the yard would have a damn bored or a piece of metal or something covering that whole till they were ready to put the pipe in it that's got to be the stupidest thing I've ever seen in my life
The hole was drilled right before I got there. And there was a guy watching it the whole time. I was just there for the welding part. The rest is their responsibility.
Health and Safety would have a fit in Australia over that unprotected hole. The union's would go apeshit and shut the site down. You are others were working and waking around a metre or less away from the edge.
That tiny boat level....! I would have put a level on the first one and wedged it vertical then done that to the second...takes only a few mins and both are plumb. Love your work but that was not the best effort
The part I couldn't grasp was why the guy with the level kept spinning the pipe to make it plumb. Did he think the casing wasn't round or straight? Cause spinning it wasn't going to change anything about it being plumb or not. But, what do I know!
@OnFireWelding: OK you were only there for the welding, but you have to look out for yourself, and be aware of what’s going on. If the people you are working for have no regard for themselves, they probably have none for you. You make your own conditions, so you have to tactfully get them to meet those conditions. The main thing nobody was paying any attention to was the Kelly bar. You don’t get under that. The hefty guy kneeled down under the Kelly bar when he was playing with his little plumber’s level. That wasn’t done in 1973, and it’s not acceptable now. Make sure when you’re welding that it’s not hanging over you. Thanks for the good videos and take care. P.S. The pipe is a casing.
@@carlcarlamos9055 Good answer, I worked as a subie welder for a piling company for 5 years repairing all manor of broken parts, a small lump of clay falls off the auger @19mts and it is good night. That tiny boat level was about as much use as an ashtray on a motor bike. As you say you have to take care of yourself and no excuses. The big guy gave him self up as the first thing he did was lean on the machine which shows he is just there for the cheque.
Greg, Isaac, Curtis, three lifetimes of expertise, do as they do and say.
Well done.
I have been drilling and running deep conductor barrels in oil fields all over the world. Mostly between 150 to 220 ft depths, 20” to 40” diameters in rock, sand and mud formations. Heavy and long joints of pipes which needed specific lifting plan and tight tolerance of verticality. Always enjoyed it despite being stressful job.
I spent almost 40 years welding in the patch in northern Canada and did a lot of conductor barrels and I never had one that was this easy. Most of mine were connecting a. 18" pipe to a 20" pipe or the opposite. Down in a sub hole that was 6 feet across and half filled with water and mud and mostly in -20 to -40 degrees F. I would stand in a large garbage bag tied around the waist . And we were still pushing sticks. No mig in the patch then.I wish I could have had a couple like you. Well done
My knees started to buckle when you just approached that hole in the ground! 🙂 Looking forward to seeing the stainless welding. Thanks for the interesting video!
Here in western Oklahoma they do this kind of work a lot in the oilfield, maybe they go deeper & weld a plate across the top with a 4 inch pipe fitting for a vacuum truck connection, pour concrete down the outside & suck back up through the inside till it’s full. Then they drill down through the concrete. It’s quite an extended process.
I'm far from mister do safety but wow, I really wanted to put a piece of plywood over that hole.
Those guys know that hole is there & what would happen if they stepped into it. They’ll be very careful. Thank you Sir
I’m sure that they appreciate your concern
@@dirtfarmer7472 like a true smartass. Every roofer who fell off a roof knew the edge is there and what would happen if they fall down. And yet here we are, roofers get themselves killed and maimed all the damn time.
Seriously lol
Should be a metal plate and cones. Yes everyone knows it’s there BUT…
Great video. Yes looking forward to part two! Yes certification pays off!!!! And being good at your trade does not hurt!!!
Enjoyed.
Great job and i want to see part 2 of the stainless welding keep the videos coming
Literally loading that video right now.
No cover and or guard around the hole, our Health and Safety Executive would be doing fits of panic.
Interesting work there young man!
Blue on red. Miller for the win.
*On Fire Welding* Bravo well done, thank-you sir for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.
Man of many talents an certified yo is definitely a plus ! 👍👍
Wow, would be nice to get a tour of your service truck and also the tool you use etc…
is that a footing support for the area next to the hot dog section for the expanding costco ?
Interesting stuff to know about and see being done.
always great stuff Greg....thank you so much.....Paul in Central Florida
83👍's up on fire welding thank you for sharing 🤯
That’s what they call easy money 👍🏼✌🏼
This kinda structure is a case of "careful what you wish for" - half the time when they spec something like this, they put holes and casings like that all over the job site for foundations and doing like 650 of them gets real old real quick.
Look forward to the SS work😎👍
Sure looks like Bakersfield CA.
On Fire Welding do you know why work is going real slow there. They haven't finish yet..
Love your channel. Looking forward to part two!
Waiting on the city I think.
Hey , they just started drilling again on this well.
Bon boulo camarade 😀😀👍👍
Must have been a government contract judging by the number of people standing around not doing much 😊
Your tube on you tube, ok conductor :-D
I was wondering from the start what would be going in that conductor.
I first thought mains cables as a conductor of power, then i slapped myself for being stupid!.
Job well done as always :-D
Thanks for sharing, love it.
I am so surprised that the construction company doesn't fence the holes. I would think it would be really possible for someone not looking down to fall into it.
I think there are US safety regulations for this.
The hole was literally drilled right before I got there and there was a guy standing there watching it. But if it was left for any time at all it should be covered.
OSHA is not happy about that 😅
@@OFW I work right by there is temporarily fence there shorty after..
Awesome….what certs are required for this?
I think it called for 5/16” lap weld.
Thanks for sharing
Great job! See ya in part 2.
Which certification did you need for this job?
Technically I think a general structural cert would work.
Right on I wasn't sure if you needed structural
Or maybe pipe
That's why I was wondering.
😊
Enjoy your video sir
Did adding line bore welding to your service pay off pretty quick?
Yes and no.
Can you do a walk around of your truck?
Yes I am going to.
@@OFW I can’t wait thanks!
Havn't watched the chipmonks in a while!
Another top notch video along with the commenters reeeeeee
I love dual shield
Where were y’all drilling the well at? Looks like a municipal job
In Clovis California.
What is structure for ? Thanks for sharing 🦘
It’s for a well.
What welding certification do you have to have for this?
A stainless cert and a cart pipe cert.
@@OFW you mean carbon pipe cert?
Safety sallies always worried about your safety from their chairs. Safety is a personnel decision what scares you doesn’t make it a problem for me.
Easy cushy job 👍 2 bad you didn't have a hundred of them to do 😃
what wire size and or gas are you using or is it fux?
1/16” dial shield. 75/25 gas.
Good stuff
Good job
Always enjoy your videos! Keep safe.
Is that water well, gas well, oil well ???
Water well
Did they want a specific cert or just any wire cert?
Kinda specific. But not really.
Are you running dual shield flux with co2?
75/25 gas
are they drilling a well
Yes. For the city.
Plumbing a 54’ pipe with a 12” level.
Maybe some kind of barricade around the hole of death, maybe. ⛔️
👌👍
Ok Il'l bite What's a Conductor Pipe?
It goes on the outside of the water well pipe.
wouldnt be getting your hammer back if you dropped it down that hole!
Wouldn't you think the safety officer on the yard would have a damn bored or a piece of metal or something covering that whole till they were ready to put the pipe in it that's got to be the stupidest thing I've ever seen in my life
There was. It was removed when I got there.
no translation
And no temporary cover on the hole?huge safety violation.
The hole was drilled right before I got there. And there was a guy watching it the whole time. I was just there for the welding part. The rest is their responsibility.
@@OFW I know accidents do happen. nice video
lol
Health and Safety would have a fit in Australia over that unprotected hole. The union's would go apeshit and shut the site down. You are others were working and waking around a metre or less away from the edge.
That tiny boat level....! I would have put a level on the first one and wedged it vertical then done that to the second...takes only a few mins and both are plumb. Love your work but that was not the best effort
I was only there for the welding part.
Help me understand your point. The machine that drilled the hole is now holding the world's largest plumb bob in the same position.
The part I couldn't grasp was why the guy with the level kept spinning the pipe to make it plumb. Did he think the casing wasn't round or straight? Cause spinning it wasn't going to change anything about it being plumb or not. But, what do I know!
@OnFireWelding: OK you were only there for the welding, but you have to look out for yourself, and be aware of what’s going on. If the people you are working for have no regard for themselves, they probably have none for you. You make your own conditions, so you have to tactfully get them to meet those conditions. The main thing nobody was paying any attention to was the Kelly bar. You don’t get under that. The hefty guy kneeled down under the Kelly bar when he was playing with his little plumber’s level. That wasn’t done in 1973, and it’s not acceptable now. Make sure when you’re welding that it’s not hanging over you. Thanks for the good videos and take care. P.S. The pipe is a casing.
@@carlcarlamos9055 Good answer, I worked as a subie welder for a piling company for 5 years repairing all manor of broken parts, a small lump of clay falls off the auger @19mts and it is good night. That tiny boat level was about as much use as an ashtray on a motor bike. As you say you have to take care of yourself and no excuses. The big guy gave him self up as the first thing he did was lean on the machine which shows he is just there for the cheque.