Thank you. I was in a welding class that never taught me this in the 30hrs of welding I did. I eventually quit the class because the instructor dropped the Level 1 certificate from the course, only offering the safety pre-requisite course which I already had, AND the last time I went there, no welding booths were available due to students from completely different classes coming back at night to work on personal welding projects and the other students from my class who hadn't passed the safety course yet were taking up available booths, and the fact that half of the machines were broken and they had no visible procedure for getting those machines replaced. Probably because they are overspending by 20x on machines that they could get from Amazon for $65 since we were only learning to stick weld below 100 amps. Why they were ONLY allowed to use LIncoln and Miller $2000 machines is at the crux of the whole problem with that school; ignorance. The instructor was adamant at first about requiring the safety course before going in the booths, but she relented eventually I suppose, so on top of everything else she messed up I no longer had a place to practice welding. So I was literally driven out of the class. What a horrible waste of time that was and a terrible experience. I've learned more in 1 hour of youtube videos than I have in 5 weeks of welding 4 days a week, 2.5 hrs per night. SAD. The state paid for the course, so I didn't waste money other than my personal welding supplies, but maybe they shouldn't let the instructors know we are taking the course for free. It 100% affects their teaching, or in my case, the woeful lack thereof. Now I have the burden of writing a letter to the school and to the local newspaper so I can warn others of the disaster I went through. I just want to get a cheap welding machine and start practicing and making stuff in my garage to sell online. I should have done that from the get-go. I did get about 30 hrs hands-on experience, but with literally zero input from the instructor, I've probably developed a bunch of poor habits.
Thanks. Very useful, and a super demo! I was also able to follow the speed at which you were tracing your letter e’s. I can see how I need to change to get a nicer weld.
If you have the time, quality is of utmost importance or you're new and you want to make things easier on yourself: I'd recommend grinding the last bit of your weld; flare it out almost like a V shape then do as instructed in the video. Quality welds are all about preparation grind as such can make your tie ins almost unnoticeable. Also a good welder will go several feet before needing to tie in. So don't do this unless you've made a mistake.
RENATOW Jodie - Welding tips and tricks is probably one of the best welders on youtube. Although he mostly TIG. 6061 does amazing aluminium welds. Probably one of the best AC TIG welder on youtube. Weld.com has great welding content too. Including lots of MIG. And is up there in my opinion. Its a big call to say URCH is one of the top 3. He is an amazing welder, but there is some pretty steep competition.
With a little practice I could do better? Right! Like ten years of fabricating stuff on a daily basis - then maybe half as good... :) Great tip though, and always a pleasure for a mere mortal like me to watch true craftsmanship like this. Cheers!
Best looking welds I’ve seen on here
Good tips there, and note folks, he cleans up the parts before welding-very important for decent welds. Nice beads.
Cheers
Thank you. I was in a welding class that never taught me this in the 30hrs of welding I did. I eventually quit the class because the instructor dropped the Level 1 certificate from the course, only offering the safety pre-requisite course which I already had, AND the last time I went there, no welding booths were available due to students from completely different classes coming back at night to work on personal welding projects and the other students from my class who hadn't passed the safety course yet were taking up available booths, and the fact that half of the machines were broken and they had no visible procedure for getting those machines replaced. Probably because they are overspending by 20x on machines that they could get from Amazon for $65 since we were only learning to stick weld below 100 amps. Why they were ONLY allowed to use LIncoln and Miller $2000 machines is at the crux of the whole problem with that school; ignorance. The instructor was adamant at first about requiring the safety course before going in the booths, but she relented eventually I suppose, so on top of everything else she messed up I no longer had a place to practice welding. So I was literally driven out of the class. What a horrible waste of time that was and a terrible experience. I've learned more in 1 hour of youtube videos than I have in 5 weeks of welding 4 days a week, 2.5 hrs per night. SAD. The state paid for the course, so I didn't waste money other than my personal welding supplies, but maybe they shouldn't let the instructors know we are taking the course for free. It 100% affects their teaching, or in my case, the woeful lack thereof. Now I have the burden of writing a letter to the school and to the local newspaper so I can warn others of the disaster I went through. I just want to get a cheap welding machine and start practicing and making stuff in my garage to sell online. I should have done that from the get-go. I did get about 30 hrs hands-on experience, but with literally zero input from the instructor, I've probably developed a bunch of poor habits.
Great videos. You are helping me while trying to learn mig welding thin tubing at work. Thanks a ton!
Thanks. Very useful, and a super demo! I was also able to follow the speed at which you were tracing your letter e’s. I can see how I need to change to get a nicer weld.
Those are really nice looking welds. Excuse me while I go out to practice what I just learned. Thanks for taking the time for us.
Cheers
That first join really has disappeared. Great demo.
Was not expecting the 15" sub in my car to kick so hard on a youtube video lol thanks for the video man!
Thank you for your services 🙏
If you have the time, quality is of utmost importance or you're new and you want to make things easier on yourself: I'd recommend grinding the last bit of your weld; flare it out almost like a V shape then do as instructed in the video. Quality welds are all about preparation grind as such can make your tie ins almost unnoticeable. Also a good welder will go several feet before needing to tie in. So don't do this unless you've made a mistake.
Absolutely love your welding vids mate. Keep up the great work.
Thanks
great video's,you are helping a lot of tormented and frustrated people,me included.
Cheers.
In the words of Mr.Burns
“Excellent!”
Cheers
Thanks for the help. I’m learning and was having trouble joining two welds.
No worries, Cheers
always blend grind your starts, your ends, and your restarts.. if your weld ever cracks that will help prevent it from cracking the entire weld.
Thank you for the tips and you have a great teaching abilities.
No worries, cheers.
does every single yt welder have a new helmet just for videos? i mean i clean my everyday at work and it still looks banged up..
Awesome welds. one of the 3 best on tube
Cheers
@wv591 very good welds indeed, can you please reffer me to the other two channels?
RENATOW
Jodie - Welding tips and tricks is probably one of the best welders on youtube. Although he mostly TIG.
6061 does amazing aluminium welds. Probably one of the best AC TIG welder on youtube.
Weld.com has great welding content too. Including lots of MIG. And is up there in my opinion.
Its a big call to say URCH is one of the top 3. He is an amazing welder, but there is some pretty steep competition.
Bob from Weld.com.
With a little practice I could do better? Right! Like ten years of fabricating stuff on a daily basis - then maybe half as good... :)
Great tip though, and always a pleasure for a mere mortal like me to watch true craftsmanship like this. Cheers!
Excellent video Urch!!
Thanks
Cheers
So helpful thank you
Once again Matt..class lesson..thanks bro...
Good trips again mat , keep em coming 👍
very helpful video, do you have any tips on how to to reduce spatter, cheers.
Does this work for flux? I have to do this as a test but theres no instruction videos
Steve keeps an eye on you
It probably would turn out more seamless starting by grinding off the ends of those welds 🤔
great video, thanks for posting.
No problem, Cheers
I'm still lost how does a restart look. Trying to learn the restarts
Great welding,do you have tips on how to set up the mechine for different types & thickness of the steel?
Yeh check out my mig welding basics video. Cheers
hold on are you pulling that weld or pushing ?
The last weld was pull/pause movement?
What type of gas and wire are you using?
Stew got tips!
Can you explain your set up..wire size co2ect,,thanks
Hi, Im using 0.8 wire with BOC argosheild universal co2 arg mix. Cheers
Excellent advise. Lovely beads too.
I was thinking of getting a sentinel hood, are you happy with yours?
Yeh its mint, its easy to scratch the outer lens but other than that I love it. Cheers
Urchfab thanks
Is that an easymig ?
Don't drag mig push and back step weld in to ur weld way better tie ins
Cant even see what ur doing
Not good
Your welds. Terrible!