The 7018 Vertical "Z" Weave (Video)

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Goodmorning everyone!!Well, this is one of my latest videos... I recently made a video dedicated to running 7018 vertical up stringer beads, and this is a video to help you run "Z" weaves with 3/32" and 1/8" 7018 in the vertical up position.My advice is to haul a$$ across the center, and pause on the toe-lines... Once you see the sides "wet-in", ya know, when the puddle "runs" or "crashes" into the side of the joint, just move across to the other side. Bonus points for being consistant, that'll help the overall appearance. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ScGeTUWfoQ[/ame]Anyway, enjoy the video and have a nice week, everyone [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Very good job there Lanse.I'm not a really big fan of many weld vids since you  can't often see what is really going on, but that was one of the better ones I've seen done. You can clearly see the pause at the end of each side to side motion quite well. I do tend to see the puddle a bit better in the vid when you do what ever you do that adds the blue tint to the picture while welding, as opposed to the orange blob the other times, but the motion shows up quite well..Your 1st weave with the 1/8" rod at the bottom was especially nice. That's the look I'm usually having students shoot for. The one above it was also good, but I prefer it when they get that nice tight look to the ripples since it usually means they don't have that saw tooth look on the toes if they step up just a bit too far with each movement.I know I gave you a hard time with the last video about a few things, but this one you did a very nice job on..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:top rate work all round there lance.  your attitude is a credit to you.  alan
Reply:Wow, words of encouragement from DSW, guess I did something right Thanks man!! Pipe Fitter, thanks! I'd pay money to watch you run those 6013 weaves [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Fine quality job bud, looking great! I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:This is a lot betterWhat you want to shoot for is the quality that David R does.  Probably one of the best uphill guys I've seen on here http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...=7018+vertical  I can't do this, and not too many people can.  It's good stuff.Check out some of his older threads"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Yeah. Shame he's not around posting like he used to..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Looken good Lance!GarLincoln Electric, Power MIG 256Hypertherm Powermax 45 Miller Dynasty 280DXSmith O/A torchGenesis of a welding table
Reply:Originally Posted by LansePipe Fitter, thanks! I'd pay money to watch you run those 6013 weaves
Reply:great video young man.
Reply:Great video, I always look foward to viewing your vids. Thanks for sharing.
Reply:I really enjoy your videos Lance.  Keep up the good workGordie -- "I believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
Reply:Awesome video! Thanks for posting. -Nick
Reply:I have a question for you Lance. The coating on the welding rods is to keep oxygen like c25 for a mig welder. Doesn't your fume extractor mess up the whole purpose by sucking all the shielding gas away from the weld.
Reply:Originally Posted by mafiacustomzI have a question for you Lance. The coating on the welding rods is to keep oxygen like c25 for a mig welder. Doesn't your fume extractor mess up the whole purpose by sucking all the shielding gas away from the weld.
Reply:Originally Posted by camjeep3the flux melts while you weld and forms a solid coating over the weld while it cools. When you finish the weld you remove the slag. The great thing about stick welding is you dont have to worry about loosing your sheilding as long as the flux is on the rod. On a side note. At school we use fume extractors with mig and tig and it does not remove shielding gas or cause problems for the weld.
Reply:Nice vid.Not pausing at the sides causes underfill not undercut.  Look the same, but definitely different remedies.
Reply:Great as always Lanse.Can I ask what brand rod you're using?I cannot see the puddle with Lincoln AC7018 one bit, but see it great with Excalibur.  The excalibur is really hard to find and is really pricey.   I was thinking of trying the Hobart rod.  I can see the puddle in your video the way I see it with Excalibur 7018 and 6011.TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:Wow, thanks for the positive feedback, guys!!MafiaCustoms, as explained the shelding is mostly liquid with stick welding. When it comes to MIG, I've never had any problems either... Argon is heavier than air while smoke rises...Smoke goes up and into the fume extractor, while the shielding gas sinks, or atleast stays on top of the weld. Good question tho! DRF255- I shot this video with Hobart 7018s... I LOVE those Excalibur's but you can't get them locally where I live... And I strongly dislike the 7018ACs, I tried them once, never again lol...The Hobart's, as compared to the Excal's, are harder to strike and the slag is MUCH tougher to remove. Aside from that, they actually run *somewhat* similar. Hope this helps! [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
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Reply:Not meaning to offend here, and I mean that. but In think although this is a great and vibrant ( go lance ) video I am at a loss as to what people in America are welding up?I rarely see a weld break whether or not there are undercuts or lags in the weld! if executed with reasonably sufficient skill. There is little information on this post or in the majority of posts describing the reasons for the elaborate welds. If your welding a bracket on a 300yard shelf in a long ( v long ) living room then material sizing and weld are all important. If your trying to make your weld look good then please please describe what the weld is attached to!!! If your planning on teaching people perfect welds then you really are hoping they'll be working on oil rigs or Ali mountain bikes or transport rigs. I personally want to know that the weld is sufficient not beautiful when your describing farm machinery..Rant over.
Reply:Lanse,Very informative video.Novice welder here, and knowing that there are bazillions of videos out there on uphill welding, your's was very clear to me and gave me some good insight on how/when to hold on the edges and move faster across the center.
Reply:Originally Posted by MaccanoNot meaning to offend here, and I mean that. but In think although this is a great and vibrant ( go lance ) video I am at a loss as to what people in America are welding up?I rarely see a weld break whether or not there are undercuts or lags in the weld! if executed with reasonably sufficient skill. There is little information on this post or in the majority of posts describing the reasons for the elaborate welds. If your welding a bracket on a 300yard shelf in a long ( v long ) living room then material sizing and weld are all important. If your trying to make your weld look good then please please describe what the weld is attached to!!! If your planning on teaching people perfect welds then you really are hoping they'll be working on oil rigs or Ali mountain bikes or transport rigs. I personally want to know that the weld is sufficient not beautiful when your describing farm machinery..Rant over.
Reply:Maccanoit's all about pride of workman's ship. If you're working on something you want to know that it's the best quality product possible. whether it's a repair, or a product built from scratch, If something breaks on it, you don't want it being your work that broke. and if you really want to get into it, a pretty weld is far more likely to be a good weld than an ugly weld is. Lets face it, it's ugly because something was done wrong.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:Originally Posted by GarThere is a reason why, "Made in America" is associated with high quality. We Americans take pride in what we build/ fix; be it a tractor or a pressure vessel. Quality never goes out of style. GarAlso with stick a pretty weld equals a strong weld. Mig is easier to get pretty welds that are weak. That and I don't want someone asking what blind guy welded thisMillermatic 252millermatic 175miller 300 Thunderboltlincoln ranger 250smith torcheslots of bfh'sIf it dont fit get a bigger hammer
Reply:Originally Posted by jamesyarbroughMERICA!
Reply:Originally Posted by MaccanoI rarely see a weld break whether or not there are undercuts or lags in the weld! if executed with reasonably sufficient skill. There is little information on this post or in the majority of posts describing the reasons for the elaborate welds.
Reply:Originally Posted by MaccanoNot meaning to offend here, and I mean that. but In think although this is a great and vibrant ( go lance ) video I am at a loss as to what people in America are welding up?I rarely see a weld break whether or not there are undercuts or lags in the weld! if executed with reasonably sufficient skill. There is little information on this post or in the majority of posts describing the reasons for the elaborate welds. If your welding a bracket on a 300yard shelf in a long ( v long ) living room then material sizing and weld are all important. If your trying to make your weld look good then please please describe what the weld is attached to!!! If your planning on teaching people perfect welds then you really are hoping they'll be working on oil rigs or Ali mountain bikes or transport rigs. I personally want to know that the weld is sufficient not beautiful when your describing farm machinery..Rant over.
Reply:I weld on alot of farm machinery and it bothers me if I have to redo my own repair. If I am buying something or paying for a weld I want perfection not just good enough. I know that perfection is not always possible but I want as good as possible given the circumstances. Close enough is the hf or import answer to American made quality. if you feel good enough is good enough you put your family behind that hitch or trailer not mineMillermatic 252millermatic 175miller 300 Thunderboltlincoln ranger 250smith torcheslots of bfh'sIf it dont fit get a bigger hammer
Reply:Originally Posted by farmshopClose enough is the hf or import answer to American made quality. if you feel good enough is good enough you put your family behind that hitch or trailer not mine
Reply:I fight and argue with everyone at work because this is how I work! Hurry up and wait!!! Attached ImagesI hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Originally Posted by weldermikeI fight and argue with everyone at work because this is how I work! Hurry up and wait!!!
Reply:Lanse,  I enjoy all of your videos.  You have a great style and you do provide IMHO some valuable information about welding.  Thanks much,"G"ConductorX - The Volkswright Shophttp://volkswright.blogspot.com/http://bugwerks.blogspot.com/Miller DVI w/Spoolgun - Miller Plasma Cutter
Reply:Originally Posted by jamesyarbroughWe use fume extractors at my school too. Never caused a problem with any process.As far as stick goes, you could weld in a tornado with it!
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammIf you find yourself actually welding in a tornado you'll have to eat those wordsWhile stick performs well in windy conditions, it has its limits.If you're welding on a real windy day with 7018 you might chip off the slag, and discover what I like to call "pewter welds".  Real gray, not shiny.I've been told that this happens when the slag cools too rapidly due to the wind.  I dunno if this is true.  I've also thought the wind might be disrupting the shielding around the puddle.  I dunno if this is true either.BUT I DO KNOW YOU WILL GET SOME STRANGE LOOKING WELDS IF THEY'RE DONE ON A REAL WINDY DAY, AND THE WELD PUDDLE IS EXPOSED TO THE HIGH WIND.It doesn't take much to shield a stick weld from excess wind, usually your body will do the trick.And again, I'm stressing HIGH WIND here, not your normal variety everyday 15mph variety.And the "pewter" effect is less likely if the weld is run with the wind facing the puddle.  More likely if the wind is coming from the side or back of the puddle.Just sayin'
Reply:[QUOTE=jamesyarbrough;2590751]We just had an under water welder do a speach at our school. A lot of times they use a regular 7018 dipped in paraffin wax to weld under water and he said it works good. QUOTE]Excellent - now we can do away with our rod ovens and just carry fondue pots of wax! Dave J.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:[quote=MinnesotaDave;2590821] Originally Posted by jamesyarbroughWe just had an under water welder do a speach at our school. A lot of times they use a regular 7018 dipped in paraffin wax to weld under water and he said it works good. QUOTE]Excellent - now we can do away with our rod ovens and just carry fondue pots of wax! Dave J.
Reply:[quote=jamesyarbrough;2591001] Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveI can't imagine having welds instantly quenched and still holding up. ...
Reply:It is done that way on transatlantic pipelines. They build a chamber around the pipe.Lincoln Power Mig 210MP MIGLincoln Power Mig 350MP - MIG and Push-PullLincoln TIG 300-300Lincoln Hobby-Weld 110v  Thanks JLAMESCK TIG TORCH, gas diffuser, pyrex cupThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101My brain
Reply:Originally Posted by 7A749Hay, James.I haven't welded in a tornado either..... You're not alone