any rigwelders in southern california?

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Any rigwelders in the southern california area willing to show a young buck how to weld downhill? I have a ranger 305g we can use. And also a tig setup for same machine if willing to teach 2" 6g. I have filler metal, argon, 7018, 6010, grinders etc. I have my structural steel certification but want to learn pipe as well. I can come to you or vice versa. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.Ranger 305gMillermatic 140 AutosetDewalt Chopsaw2 grindersMy Fists
Reply:Sorry, forgot to mention that i live by the 605 and 210 freeways.Ranger 305gMillermatic 140 AutosetDewalt Chopsaw2 grindersMy Fists
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Reply:sounds like you have all you need to do it your self. IMO .get you  some pipe , bevel it and start running some roots , again ,and again and when you get that down start filling them up. when thats done start capping. done. IMO most of it is all hood time on your part. same with tig (there are a few vds on you tube to help you out. for tig just get some sced 40 2" pipe its cheep and work on the root , fill and cap. I weld pipe and every one of us on the job weld it different . we weld to asme code all up hill both tig and stick on pipe and tube. everyone has there own little way they like to it . If you are going to do pipeline you do not need to learn tig or how to weld up hill , or burn a 7018. here(WV) they (pipeline welders) use only 6010,7010,8010 they weld to API 1104 we call it west coast welding. try to figger out what field you want to go in and practice that code for it. hope this helps a little
Reply:I have the basics down but my thing is I don't want to waste time and materials doing stupid mistakes that can be avoided.Ranger 305gMillermatic 140 AutosetDewalt Chopsaw2 grindersMy Fists
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Reply:Get a copy of Lincoln Electric, Welding Consumables catalog. The appendix has a section on Pipeliner LH-D80/90/100 Welding Guidelines, Pipeliner LH-D Welding- Helpful Hints
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Reply:try getting a book titled "pipe welding procedures" by hoobasar rampaul. lots of good 411 in there. pics also.i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:thanks everybody! good info there! just an update... been going to school and might be taking my 6" 6g test in a couple more weeks.Ranger 305gMillermatic 140 AutosetDewalt Chopsaw2 grindersMy Fists
Reply:A friend of mine just passed his 6" 6G test on the first try. He had been practicing on his own,then got some coaching from another welder, a guy that's been welding for over 25 years. That made all the difference, he learned more in a few sessions than months in welding school.Which school are you going to?
Reply:Originally Posted by CamWA friend of mine just passed his 6" 6G test on the first try. He had been practicing on his own,then got some coaching from another welder, a guy that's been welding for over 25 years. That made all the difference, he learned more in a few sessions than months in welding school.Which school are you going to?
Reply:Rig welders are tight lipped and tight fisted. You got to prove yourself first to get a job but you got to get a job to prove yourself. They give nothing up unless you know them real well snd even yhen uou wonder if they're telling it straight. Sent from my SGH-M919 using TapatalkLong after the price is forgotten, the quality will remain.Both of my Poppy's 1954 Short Hoods -Third generation to weld with it and teaching a fourthSA 2## - Bought and sold more than I can remember or care to list, 8 in the shop right now
Reply:My friend was going to Tri Community welding school in Covina.He said none of the instructors there were very good at pipe welding.I've heard Cerritos has a good program,I've also heard Mt. Sac has a good program.
Reply:Originally Posted by CamWMy friend was going to Tri Community welding school in Covina.He said none of the instructors there were very good at pipe welding.I've heard Cerritos has a good program,I've also heard Mt. Sac has a good program.
Reply:I'm a hobby welder,I work as a helper for the welder that coached my friend when he needs extra people for his crew.I've learned a lot being in the field and at the shop working with the guy.I'm just down the road from you near the 605 and 10.