In the course of my work, I do a fair bit of downhill welding with Mig. I weld with .052 wire at 25.3 V and 350 IPM. I am curious as to how much penetration one can get downhill welding with this set up. Also, would the uphill technique you showed be suitable with these settings? Thanks.

I've been welding for about six or seven year (I lost count because of all the fun I have had) I have been able to do small projects, heavy construction, and heavy transport industry. I enjoy what I do and still cannot believe I get paid to have fun 10 hours a day. Also, the people you meet in the i...

Wasn't meaning to challenge anyone but what I make requires a very long service life for hundreds of thousands of miles. Our procedures do no allow for any uphill and very limited downhill welding. Because of this, we have a strong track record with our customers. So, for me it was more for curiosit...

I was wondering why anyone would use .035 er70s-6, short circuit, 19.5v @260ipm for such thick material? I routinely weld steel that is anywhere from 1/4 inch to 1.5 inches and better and use no less than 25.0v @ 350 ipm using .052 wire. I would think that you would not get very good penetration at ...

Great video, however, I would have liked to seen more on oxy/fuel cutting as I work primarily with steel and use fuel other than acetylene. Thanks.

I agree, oxy/acetylene welding is still useful and relatively inexpensive. I know this from buying my own equipment. My welding machine, complete with a wire feeder cost me over 4 grand. I can't touch a plasma torch set up for less than a $1000 not to mention that I would also have to buy an air com...

I regularly weld 3/8 inch and better steel at 25.5 v and 355 ipm. I was wondering if changing the inductance settings will have the same effect at that voltage and wire speed. Thanks.

The belt guard looked great but is the rest of the compressor going to get a facelift as well? Seems only fitting with such great workmanship.

I use a Miller Digital Elite hood on my job and I had the same problem. I also wear corrective lenses. My problem seeing the joints was fixed when I got a new prescription for my glasses. Another thing that has helped is to either clean the cover lens or replace it regularly. Good luck.

Ted

Originally, I am from N.E. Oregon. Spent nine months in Central Indiana and now I am living in Eastern South Dakota. I enjoy what I do because it has taken me out of an ordinary life.

Sorry you had a bad experience. This is why I choose to and encourage others to buy American made products.

The videos are a great resource for any welder. Thanks for the information.

Currently residing in Mitchell, South Dakota. Originally from the Oregon Coast, NE Oregon, and Lafayette, Indiana. Nice thing about being a welder, you can get a job almost anywhere.

I have been welding for about five and a half years now. On some jobs I have been on the only rod used is 7018 and it is unbaked. I was taught that baking 7018 is critical for several reasons. Just how critical is baking?

Jody,

Just a quick note to say thanks for such great videos. As a fairly new welder (less than 8 years experience) I find your tips and tricks videos very helpful. Thanks again