congrats to Lanse!

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Big congrats to Lanse! He just got his 6G cert!Like a couple months ago he just started school and now that fool is certified in pipe.Looks like hobart school is worth the money!
Reply:Great news. That kid is going places!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:Yee haw! Ive heard that somewhere before, hmm? Good job bud! I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Good for you. Congrats..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:Holy Sh!t......This kid is going places..........Won't be long he will stop posting because he is making $15K a month welding Pipe in Alaska.......Precision TIG 185 and MP 210Bobcat 225NTCutmaster 42O/A tanks.... 2 Argon tanks...... 2 C25 TanksFacebook...... F2 Metal WorksETSY....... https://www.etsy.com/shop/F2MetalWorksF2MetalWorks.com....... http://www.f2metalworks.com/
Reply:That's Cool Congrats
Reply:Congrats Lanse, your enthusiasm and adventurous nature will serve you well...I see a move afoot![ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS--oET5Yzk[/ame]When a welder tells you to "stick it", what do they really mean?"In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
Reply:Congrats Lanse!
Reply:Congrats
Reply:Good work! Well deserved!Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:Congrats from a newbie welder who just discovered hot metal. What I can offer is the fact you should be duly proud. Anyone who sticks by whatever they love to the point they can actually get a government or trades certification is a stand out. I'm a pilot so I can only speak from there. There's alot of people who can fly an airplane but piloting one means you've mastered a well-rounded, complete understanding of aeronautics. My friend who's teaching me to weld got his LA City welding ticket and now he's going for the next level. He has mastered the same in-depth understanding of working with metal.   There's something to be said for getting your ticket in anything that requires a complete understand of the discipline and like flying, it has nothing to do with putting metal to metal. Deservedly, congratulations.
Reply:Congratulations Lance, you will make a great employee no matter where you work with your attitude!
Reply:Congrats Lanse yeeeehaaaaaawwMiller Xmt 350Lincoln Ln-25Ahp 200xSmith Gas Mixer AR/HTig is my Kung FuThrowing down dimes and weaving aboutInstagram http://instagram.com/[email protected]
Reply:Lets see a video.Tim Beeker.
Reply:As happy as I can be for him But sad to know that once he starts making that 15k(probably more like 30k for him) a month he will forget about us newbs who treasure his videos for both the learning and fun they provide.  You don't know me or thousands of others that you have helped,  but congratulations. He's still in school right?   So we got a little more time before he is rich and famous and forgets about us.  J/kMy given welding web rank "Solderer" Couldn't be more trueClarke Hotshot-Spoolgun flux/mig 135SG1986 Miller Dialarc 250 AC/DC
Reply:Congratulations Lance! Hobart Handler 190Hobart Spool-Gun 100Lincoln 225 ACMiller & Pipeliner HoodDewalt 14" Chopsaw, GrindersHarris O/AVictor TorchCustom Built O/A CartCustom Welding CartHeavy Duty 16 Speed Floor Drill PressPipe-BenderDrill Doctor
Reply:Congratulations!   It's probably a career that won't be shipped to China!
Reply:Originally Posted by M J MauerFunny all reply' to this thread and Lance never posted to this thread at all.
Reply:Seems a little unseemly for the school to be able to certify its own studentshttp://www.welding.org/s-3-certification.aspxI don't believe Tulsa Welding School does this, I might be wrong http://www.weldingschool.com/pipefitting.html  It's supposed to be one of the better schools in the country I hear, dunnoI think testing is done by independent means here (scroll down to Oklahoma locations)  http://files.aws.org/certification/d...ting-71207.pdf  Again, I'm not sure about this either, I don't need a ticket to work for myself."Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:The trucking industry is fighting this tooth and nail.  The schools want to become CDL test centers (written AND driving) in addition to giving absolutely lousy training.  More guys on the road who don't know what they're doing. "Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by WhoUtinkHe's already forgotten about us.
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammSeems a little unseemly for the school to be able to certify its own studentshttp://www.welding.org/s-3-certification.aspxI don't believe Tulsa Welding School does this, I might be wrong http://www.weldingschool.com/pipefitting.html  It's supposed to be one of the better schools in the country I hear, dunnoI think testing is done by independent means here (scroll down to Oklahoma locations)  http://files.aws.org/certification/d...ting-71207.pdf  Again, I'm not sure about this either, I don't need a ticket to work for myself.
Reply:My school has welding inspectors teaching class. We get certified right there. Nothing wrong with that.But it really doesn't matter. The cert just helps you get an interview and the company your interviewing for gives you a test too. A lot of companies around here use my school to test welders. They send their own inspector, but they use our facilities and most of the time they are testing our graduates.
Reply:Congratulations Lanse!Now grow a big head and show it off!!!!!Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
Reply:Originally Posted by 7A749When I was his age the only kind of pipe I knew about was a crack pipe.Awesome!Originally Posted by jamesyarbroughBig congrats to Lanse! He just got his 6G cert!
Reply:Heck yeah Lanse! Saw this on your FB page, nice work!You can always wash your hands.
Reply:Heck, I might even let him date my daughter!  And she runs everything through me first, even though shes in her twenties. Lance, keep it up, you have a great, humble attitude with great skills. I look forward to your posts. There are a lot of people on the Internet who are just way to proud of themselves. Don't let them drag you down!
Reply:Thanks again guys!! Blackbart, tell me more about aforementioned daughter [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Originally Posted by LanseI really do think Hobart is worth it... This coming from someone who absolutly HATED high school, and the idea of more education in general...Im learning a lot there... I recently took the bumpers off my truck to re-paint them, and I was looking at my own welds and thinking "Man, this just... isn't good"... And I thought I could weld half decently when I built those things like three months ago!! Haha...The instructors there are top notch, they'll work with you through any problem you have... And if you actually want to learn, they'll bend over backwards to get you to where you want to be...And the school will even help you find work when you leave... They have a job center there, and as of last night, the lowest paying jobs are in the $12-$13/hr range, and the highest was $57.31/hr, with a whole lot inbetween...There are a LOT of ~$20+ hour jobs that come up, and somewhere in that range would be about the minimum I'd take, leaving... I'm certified, I will have passed every class I've been in, can pass a drug test, damn near perfect attendance (I got really sick and missed two days recently), I'll come out at, or near the top of the class, I really think I can pull it off...Its not a bad deal, AT ALL for 9 months and $16K in tuition...I'm super glad I went there, I honestly love that school. Highly recommended...As for now tho? This paper doesnt really change anything much for me... Thanks again, you guys are awesome!!
Reply:Awesome, thank you PapaHarley!! Good tips, good tips...IMHO tho, *this* more than anything has made that cert test, and every other weld test I've taken worthwhile.. And I just took it like a week ago!! Hoping it pays off in the form of a nice job someday Again, thanks for the kind words everyone [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Lanse would you do me a favor and give a detailed writeup about the hobart school experience including what you did for housing?Hobart Stickmate LX235AC/160DCRanger 305GVictor 315 O/A rigHope to acquire in the next couple of years: Hypertherm PM45 and Dynasty 200DX
Reply:Congrats Lanse!! I really enjoy your videos, your attitude and enthusiasm is what captures and keeps people focused on the task at hand.Best of Luck, thanks for sharing.
Reply:Originally Posted by JD955SCLanse would you do me a favor and give a detailed writeup about the hobart school experience including what you did for housing?
Reply:Thanks for the kind words everyone!!JD, yes, I'll make a full in depth review of the school when I'm done here next August...I live about 45 minutes away, so I just commute here... It's an awesome drive... And this school is closer to me than the nearest shopping mall [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Grats Lanse!It is awesome watching you grow, you will go very far in this field!Buy American, or don't whine when you end up on the bread line.
Reply:Thank you, WeldingMachine!! I've come WAY too far to give in and not go far now [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:I don't want to get all girlee here but, as a veteran, I can't not tell you to cherish and relish this feeling. As a former Marine pilot, I can tell you, it doesn't get any better that moment when you get your cert because you did it. You. No one else. Just you and your commitment to excellence. You had the controls in your hand. You had the guy who held your future in his hands looking over your shoulder and you took it on. And you succeeded. There's nothing like it and there's no way you could or should be "too" proud of your accomplishment. Congratulations. Just know there's alot more to learn in the real world.
Reply:Originally Posted by jlamesJust know there's alot more to learn in the real world.
Reply:Originally Posted by jamesyarbroughMy school has welding inspectors teaching class. We get certified right there. Nothing wrong with that.But it really doesn't matter. The cert just helps you get an interview and the company your interviewing for gives you a test too. A lot of companies around here use my school to test welders. They send their own inspector, but they use our facilities and most of the time they are testing our graduates.
Reply:Originally Posted by LanseI live about 45 minutes away, so I just commute here... It's an awesome drive... And this school is closer to me than the nearest shopping mall
Reply:Haha I might someday, but for now I dig it. There's virtually no traffic issues on our roads, I can listen to music, talk on the phone, drink coffee, relax etc for 45 mins every day...I will admit the drive home kinda sucks... When it's after midnight and I've been working 8+ hours on top of whatever I did before school, I just wanna go hone and crash lol... But it's worth it 1000x over [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Originally Posted by dirtbobberAre you talking about Grayson county college?
Reply:I have watched several of Lanses' vids and can say, as stated above, he has a great attitude and motivation.  I'd hire a guy like him with NO experience any day of the week.Congrats Lanse
Reply:Originally Posted by jamesyarbroughYes. But they call it Grayson Collage now.
Reply:Lance, she would kill me if she saw that post. She's going to BIOLA in S Ca, and she said " there are no real men at this university". I asked her what that meant. She said" I know when I shake their hands, they are limp and don't even have any callouses, it's disgusting, I don't think any of them have worked a day in their life!"  She has 3 brothers in the marines, so she won't hang out with guys who can't work, especially these new skinny jeans ones!   Keep up the good work! Let us know how the school is.
Reply:Congrats Lanse, I am really proud of you! Not just for passing your test but for ambition and good attitude you have. I feel that in this day and age when most kids can't get off their video game no one could look down on the motivation you display. I would hire you anyday!Good luck and keep it up
Reply:Hey guys, just wanted to thank y'all for the support and give a quick update. I currently hold 3 certifications for pipe and for plate...And last night I earned a fourth on 2" pipe, tig all the way out... I'm really thrilled, that's one of the certs I really wanted to get...[Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:It's an X-ray cert... Then after the pipe got back from the cert lab, we sliced it up and bend tested it. Here are the results...Just thought I'd share... And again, thanks for the support [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Awesome!  Congratulations!  (rootbeer again)At my current welding skill level I could only dream of getting any kind of cert. MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!