ChuckE2009 open root question

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In one of his videos, Lanse works with his buddy Wes on a couple of open root welds.  He mentions that Wes prefers kind of a straight drag motion rather that whip-and-pause, but that Wes gets good results.  How is it that Wes makes acceptable welds by dragging, when every one else is whipping-and-pausing?Please note that I'm not implying any criticism, I'm just asking.
Reply:Wes succeeds by using different amperage, drag angle, travel angle, travel speed, root opening, and root face than you would use with a whip and pause technique.Benson's Mobile Welding - Dayton, OH metro area - AWS Certified Welding Inspector
Reply:If you get the chance to be around many pipe welders. Who run down hill roots. They can lift their hood and carry on a conversation with you while they’re welding.Don’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPIf you get the chance to be around many pipe welders. Who run down hill roots. They can lift their hood and carry on a conversation with you while they’re welding.
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55You mean like Travis (Fieldres)?
Reply:there's more than one way to skin a cat.
Reply:Originally Posted by TimmyTIGthere's more than one way to skin a cat.
Reply:Travis. 'He's going the distance.....He's going for speed'"Discovery is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought" - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
Reply:GRB Welding. I renewed my pressure ticket there. I heard he's getting ready to retire but probably makes too much money at his private college. I think he's over $30/hr for practice time now but if you need to test, you can practice first and he'll help you. He's a darn good welder and has qualified helpers. I think one of his sons passed away several years ago.Last edited by Welder Dave; 08-14-2015 at 09:07 PM.