That old Lincoln,nicknamed ol Betsy by 1000s of pipeliners and welders down through the decades because its the most reliable,and smoothe welding machine known the modern man.. I grew up in a welding shop that had one of those on a trailer for jobs at a site and it never let us down once we got it started.. I installed one on my pipeline truck and used it for a couple decades before I effed up and sold the entire rig.. It's also a generator and can be started using ac current whenever the battery is dead or no good... Excellent score on getting that !!
hearing you crank up that welder reminded me of my Dads welder. That was way back in the late 60's and early 70's and I don't know what it was but it was old as dirt then. Im sure he bought it used because I don't think he ever bought new unless it was a dress shirt for Sunday church.
Pass those stories down to your kids. And show them how to build and fix a few things. They will cherish it when you pass onto the peaceful sleep. I'm reaching my 50s and have lost a lot if valuable Time with my kids because of my damn job and corporate greed. The past few years I'm slowly trying to teach them different skills for I feel my days are numbered and speed is on the side of Time, not mine. Regret is an awful feeling. God bless.
Hey Andy, I have 40+ years of welding. You did an excellent job. FYI don't worry about keeping 7018 in a rod oven. That's a code vessel shop standard. Just keep them dry they'll be fine.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I totally appreciate the mistakes and the realization of having to change it. I feel that realization in my bones. Don’t just show the pretty stuff, we need the encouragement.
Andy I really love your videos. I’m 61 years old and basically do the same things you do everyday for myself and others. Today I am welding on a hay spike, it ain’t perfect but I enjoy doing it and don’t care if doesn’t please others! Keep it up brother!
Andy, ive been a follower since the beginning and every time i have a rough day, I can always count on a new video to take my mind off things. You've truly been an inspiration to me. I just noticed im typing this with my red fox farm shirt 😂. Love your videos brother, keep it up!
The ability to create something out of nothing, assets out of scrap, .. that is what real genius is. And to do it with just enough "F*ck it, if it works it works", topped of with this nice humor... Hats off to you.
Taking something that is broken and making use of it again putting it back into circulation is a great thing. You do excellent Andy , and you're saving lots of money. Keep up the good work!!
When i farmed I was forced to learn how to weld strong. After I retired I had time to learn how to weld pretty. I admire the pros who know how to do both.
Having a plethora of old equipment (various stump grinders, wood chippers and a skid steer), I've had to learn welding too. My welds started in the F grade range but with lots of practice they have steadily improved to a solid D minus. I refer to it as Drunken Sailor Welding, which help keep the helping-out-a-friend requests to a bare minimum.
Man I’ve welded for years farm welding and I’ll lie honest what you just said about the difference in 6011 and 7018 just explained so much to me really appreciate it!
28 years at Lincoln Electric. Those SA 200s... people pay through the nose to keep them running. Can't believe the calls I would get on those for parts. Everyone loves them. Don't ever get rid of it. Parts will always be available from Lincoln. Basically bullet proof.
I was hoping you would dry fit the 2 halves in place on the tractor, then tack together, remove, finish welding. But it all worked out in the end. Giddyup
Vevor has done fourth attachments for like $150 or so. They have been pretty good for me so far.... But then that wouldn't make for a very good video.... Hey guys welcome to Andy's little homestead I bought some vivore pallet forks in here I put them on the end lol Love your videos God bless keep them coming
As an official uncertified welder with decades of mud daubing and grind it down to make 'em look OK, a smear of painters latex caulk over the rough spots before painting puts the project into a certifiable grade. Or better to borrow the neighbor's wire feed welder and become professional grade after a few minutes of practice. Take care.
Learning basic things such as welding is very valuable. You can always weld 💩 together that will help you daily. You just need basic skills to help you when you are out working by yourself.
In an emergency...you can hook 2 12v car batteries in series to jump cables...one to earth the other clamping the rod n weld with that. I needed a jump start after but the spring repair held up till l made it back to civilization
Definitely should do a 6010 root and 7018 for EVERYTHING...lol. BEAUTIFUL machine though ❤❤ And as a welder, every state Fair and carnival is all the more sketchy 😂😂😂
I just learned stuff about welding rods from Andy! 🤯 In return I watched 3 commercials.
My memory has gotten so bad that I'm now rewatching videos from a year ago that I have no recollection of watching. It's all new for me! Win!
That old Lincoln,nicknamed ol Betsy by 1000s of pipeliners and welders down through the decades because its the most reliable,and smoothe welding machine known the modern man.. I grew up in a welding shop that had one of those on a trailer for jobs at a site and it never let us down once we got it started.. I installed one on my pipeline truck and used it for a couple decades before I effed up and sold the entire rig.. It's also a generator and can be started using ac current whenever the battery is dead or no good... Excellent score on getting that !!
hearing you crank up that welder reminded me of my Dads welder. That was way back in the late 60's and early 70's and I don't know what it was but it was old as dirt then. Im sure he bought it used because I don't think he ever bought new unless it was a dress shirt for Sunday church.
Pass those stories down to your kids. And show them how to build and fix a few things. They will cherish it when you pass onto the peaceful sleep.
I'm reaching my 50s and have lost a lot if valuable Time with my kids because of my damn job and corporate greed. The past few years I'm slowly trying to teach them different skills for I feel my days are numbered and speed is on the side of Time, not mine. Regret is an awful feeling. God bless.
Hey Andy, I have 40+ years of welding. You did an excellent job. FYI don't worry about keeping 7018 in a rod oven. That's a code vessel shop standard. Just keep them dry they'll be fine.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I totally appreciate the mistakes and the realization of having to change it. I feel that realization in my bones. Don’t just show the pretty stuff, we need the encouragement.
Andy I really love your videos. I’m 61 years old and basically do the same things you do everyday for myself and others. Today I am welding on a hay spike, it ain’t perfect but I enjoy doing it and don’t care if doesn’t please others! Keep it up brother!
100 watt old school light bulb inside a busted ass microwave is an instant rod oven. Love the channel bro, keep it up
I love it
nice one andy they say you learn from your mistakes you must be the smartest one in that aria
Hay, Andy! Great video! See you on the next one! Lee
Andy, ive been a follower since the beginning and every time i have a rough day, I can always count on a new video to take my mind off things. You've truly been an inspiration to me. I just noticed im typing this with my red fox farm shirt 😂. Love your videos brother, keep it up!
The ability to create something out of nothing, assets out of scrap, .. that is what real genius is. And to do it with just enough "F*ck it, if it works it works", topped of with this nice humor... Hats off to you.
You got the stamp of approval, my youngest was watching with me and she said, "he's a good maker"
Taking something that is broken and making use of it again putting it back into circulation is a great thing. You do excellent Andy , and you're saving lots of money. Keep up the good work!!
You Recycled those forks, Fabricated them to fit, and 'you got it to work! GREAT job,
5:25 you showed us that weld for "conditioning" to make yours look better😂. Great video as always. Keep up the great work.
Looks good from here, Let er Wobble. Great old welder, I used one years ago, and it never let me down.
Love the Helen Keller jokes, and the content! And as always love you and you still need a skid steer!
My welds are guaranteed for the life of the weld. If it breaks it’s dead!!!! Keep doing you!! Certified Contraption Artist!!!!
When i farmed I was forced to learn how to weld strong. After I retired I had time to learn how to weld pretty. I admire the pros who know how to do both.
Welding skill is something l was taught by dad when l was in my early teens on our farm. Got me out of a lot of trouble
Having a plethora of old equipment (various stump grinders, wood chippers and a skid steer), I've had to learn welding too. My welds started in the F grade range but with lots of practice they have steadily improved to a solid D minus. I refer to it as Drunken Sailor Welding, which help keep the helping-out-a-friend requests to a bare minimum.
Rise to the occasion, but not so much that others will want you, 😅😂 love it, 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Instant like because your videos never disappoint
"If you can weld, anything you have can become anything you want." I have a shirt that says, "Welding is like sewing, but with fire."
I fill tight holes with hot rod 😅
The metal glue gun 😂.
😂😂😂😂😂
Well done, sir!! Adapt and overcome.
That’s a mighty fine cut with a torch.
Love your videos of you just doing your thing appreciate you taking your time to share your life with us
Man I’ve welded for years farm welding and I’ll lie honest what you just said about the difference in 6011 and 7018 just explained so much to me really appreciate it!
Some excellent fabricobbling there
28 years at Lincoln Electric. Those SA 200s... people pay through the nose to keep them running. Can't believe the calls I would get on those for parts. Everyone loves them. Don't ever get rid of it. Parts will always be available from Lincoln. Basically bullet proof.
👏😎 Bravo. Great Work. 😎👍
Enjoyable Video. Awesome Machine.
Great job welding! 😊
Thanks for sharing!
Ray Charles nailed it those welds 😎👨🦯 😂😂
Looks good from here my man.
I was hoping you would dry fit the 2 halves in place on the tractor, then tack together, remove, finish welding.
But it all worked out in the end.
Giddyup
Vevor has done fourth attachments for like $150 or so. They have been pretty good for me so far.... But then that wouldn't make for a very good video.... Hey guys welcome to Andy's little homestead I bought some vivore pallet forks in here I put them on the end lol Love your videos God bless keep them coming
Andy, I don't know how you feel about merch. But you should definitely sell some Ray Charles school of welding hardhat stickers..
If the weld holds it's good
When the spray paint came out I almost shot my drink out my nose 😅
Damn, you make me chuckle son.
Great video!
As I first heard from Lucky Costa at Hotrod Garage, "A grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't."
Great video
Thankyou 😊
Good video and job
lOVE YOUR CONTENT AS ALWAYS
Looks great from my place Andy! $253 don’t forget the $3 for the paint.🤣😂
hows the Cabin build going from 2 ish years ago? Glad to see your back
Awesome
Your just one freakin awesome dude!
As an official uncertified welder with decades of mud daubing and grind it down to make 'em look OK, a smear of painters latex caulk over the rough spots before painting puts the project into a certifiable grade. Or better to borrow the neighbor's wire feed welder and become professional grade after a few minutes of practice. Take care.
You're a professional compared to whoever made that thing. I would have been embarrassed to sell it if those were my welds 😂
Grinding and paint, makes me the welder I ain’t.
I have made some bad looking welds in the past. But like you said, it's held so far
Love it!
As regards welding quality, I’m definitely in the “ Seagull shit special “ grade !
Nice
Your welder has the same engine as my Tractor lol
Learning basic things such as welding is very valuable.
You can always weld 💩 together that will help you daily. You just need basic skills to help you when you are out working by yourself.
Grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't.
Nice.
In an emergency...you can hook 2 12v car batteries in series to jump cables...one to earth the other clamping the rod n weld with that. I needed a jump start after but the spring repair held up till l made it back to civilization
❤❤❤❤
Perfect job…. Just one small adjustment… !!
I took one semester-long welding class in high school probably 15 years ago, and even I find myself questioning some of the original "beads" 😅
Instant like
If you’re willing to travel being a certified welder will make you buckets of money. I did it from ‘04 to ‘17.
As long as it works who cares what it looks like
i can relate
Let'er wobble!
With a 6011 and a 7018 you can weld a fart in a tornado and the butt crack of dawn
U need a DC weilder not a ac one
Once over dust twice over rust three coats over questionable welds 😂
Who else squinted their eyes at 2:29?
There ain't much a blue tipped wrench won't fix.
15. 15 penguins were killed to build a new set of forks. And thats why you should recycle the old shit into shit to make usable shit 😂
Your crazier than I am (not really a good thing.)
Definitely should do a 6010 root and 7018 for EVERYTHING...lol. BEAUTIFUL machine though ❤❤
And as a welder, every state Fair and carnival is all the more sketchy 😂😂😂
It's been two weeks Andy. Please give us a new video. Please.