Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast

Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast Episode 32 with Ian Johnson 1

Feb 27, 2017

Hi, and thanks for listening to episode 32 of the Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast. This week we sit down with Ian Johnson know mostly from the TV show Xtreme Off Road. I remember watching Ian years ago while he fabricated awesome off road vehicles wishing to learn how to weld and build some of the rigs he has made. We get to share with our listeners how Ian got started welding and fabricating and some behind the scenes of Xtreme Off Road. One thing that makes Ian unique is he is exposed to all types of fabrication work from sheet metal, tubing and all kinds of equipment. So download, pop those earbuds in, hit play, drop your hood, and enjoy!

-Jonathan

Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast Patreon Page

We also would like to take a moment and thank those who support the show on Patreon. Each Patron helps keep the show going and allows us to publish each and every week. If you would like to support the show, in any dollar amount, head over to www.patreon.com/weldingtipsandtrickspodcast. Everyone there is greatly appreciated. This months top supporters of the show are Philip Kaminski, Scott Silva, and Dave Horvath.

Show Notes and Times

0:00-1:16 Introduction

1:17-3:00 Ian's start

3:01-7:18 Lack of High School trade classes

7:19-9:32 Favorite type of work

9:33-13-:50 Welding with a camera crew

13:51-16:31 Where do you get your ideas?

16:32-19:12 What process do you use the most?

19:13-21:00 Blowing it apart

21:01-23:30 Notching tube

23:31-25:55 CNC capabilities

25:56-29:06 ESAB Crossbow

29:07-34:22 ESAB Rebel review

34:23-35:52 Investing in better tools

35:53-36:40 Not being color blind

36:41-39:25 Replacing the welder as technology improves

39:26-41:05 Your weld is your signature

41:06-44:00 4K

44:01-46:20 Deadline stress

46:21-47:36 Just have to pinch yourself

47:37-49:35 How Ian got on Xtreme Off Road

49:36-52:57 Just do it

52:58-54:13 The duck is the most peaceful...

54:14-57:06 The future of Xtreme

57:07-59:26 Instagram friends

59:27-1:01:23 The new hangout

1:01:24-1:04:45 CRAWL Magazine

1:04:46-1:08:37 FABTECH 2017

1:08:38-1:15:30 Hands on welding at FABTECH

1:15:31-1:21:05 VW Bug

1:21:06-1:21:52 Final thoughts

1:21:53-1:23:35 Closing

Where can you find Ian Johnson?

Every Sunday on Xtreme Off Road

On Instagram @ianfromxtreme/

Where can you find Us?

You can email Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast directly at WeldingTipsandTricksPodcast@gmail.com.

We would really like to hear your thoughts about this podcast and what would make it better for you, the listener. Please leave us any questions that you would like to hear about welding, or questions you'd like to know about ourselves and future guests.

Give us a Call

You can also now call and leave us a voicemail!

(915)308-7024

How to reach us individually

Jody Collier http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/

Welding Tips and Tricks on Youtube

@Weldmonger on Instagram

Jonathan Lewis http://www.superiorweldandfab.com/

@Superiorwelding on Instagram

Superiorwelding on Youtube

Roy Crumrine http://www.crummywelding.com/

@CrummyWelding on Instagram

Interested in weld purging equipment as discussed in this show? Head over to superiorweldandfabsupply.com to check out our complete selection of weld purging tools to help you make those perfect welds.

Where can you find a Tig Finger?

You can find Tig fingers and other great welding supplies, like stubby gas lens kits, here at this link http://weldmongerstore.com/. All of which are great tools to have in your job toolbox and also your home shop box.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Weldors for Weldors so that you can listen to Weldors talk about Welding while you're Welding!

New music brought to you by Jody's son Jake!

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Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast Episode 31 Mig Basics 0

Feb 20, 2017

Hi and Thanks you for listening to episode 31 of the Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast! We thought it would be fun to go back to some of the basics of Mig welding like we did with Tig but we went a little further than just the basics. Just about everyone knows how to mig but you might just pick up a few things in this episode that could really step up your game. So go ahead download, pop those earbuds in, hit play, drop your hood, and enjoy!

Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast Patreon Page

We also would like to take a moment and thank those who support the show on Patreon. Each Patron helps keep the show going and allows us to publish each and every week. If you would like to support the show, in any dollar amount, head over to www.patreon.com/weldingtipsandtrickspodcast. Everyone there is greatly appreciated. This months top supporters of the show are Philip Kaminski, Scott Silva, and Dave Horvath.

Show Notes and Times

0:00-0:45 Introduction

0:46-2:19 It's out of control

2:20-5:49 MIG vs MAG vs GMAW

5:50-6:45 Language on weld tests

6:46-10:10 GMAW-S

10:11-11:44 Spray transfer uphill?

11:45-15:21 Transition point

15:22-16:40 Procedure handbook for welding

16:41-18:15 Manufacture provided setting range

18:16-22:31 Hobart 210MVP

22:32-24:04 Welding Tips & Tricks YouTube channel

24:05-24:58 Contact tip

24:59-28:20 CTWD (contact to work distance)

28:21-32:25 Flush contact tip to nozzle

32:26-36:00 Thin sheet metal

36:01-39:00 Smaller wire to melt easier

39:00-44:05 Adjust the wire speed or volts?

44:06-51:15 Wire speed up or down?

51:16- 52:15 Go for that sound weld first

52:16-54:55 Your signature

54:56-58:10 Jumping back and forth

58:11-1:00:13 Learn something new everyday

1:00:14-1:05:14 Shielding gas knowledge

1:05:15-1:06:50 Aluminum MIG welding

1:06:51-1:10:25 Gas flow

1:10:26-1:12:45 Just crack the valve!

1:12:46-1:19:11 More amperage, crank that wire

1:19:12-1:21:12 Amperage readout on machine

1:21:13-1:22:30 Try it yourself

1:22:31-1:25:26 Cut and etch

1:25:27-1:28:50 If a failure was my fault

1:28:51-1:30:00 Wrapping up

1:30:01-1:31:10 Closing

Where can you find Us?

You can email Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast directly at WeldingTipsandTricksPodcast@gmail.com.

We would really like to hear your thoughts about this podcast and what would make it better for you, the listener. Please leave us any questions that you would like to hear about welding, or questions you'd like to know about ourselves and future guests.

Give us a Call

You can also now call and leave us a voicemail!

(915)308-7024

How to reach us individually

Jody Collier http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/

Welding Tips and Tricks on Youtube

@Weldmonger on Instagram

Jonathan Lewis http://www.superiorweldandfab.com/

@Superiorwelding on Instagram

Superiorwelding on Youtube

Roy Crumrine http://www.crummywelding.com/

@CrummyWelding on Instagram

Interested in weld purging equipment as discussed in this show? Head over to superiorweldandfabsupply.com to check out our complete selection of weld purging tools to help you make those perfect welds.

Where can you find a Tig Finger?

You can find Tig fingers and other great welding supplies, like stubby gas lens kits, here at this link http://weldmongerstore.com/. All of which are great tools to have in your job toolbox and also your home shop box.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Weldors for Weldors so that you can listen to Weldors talk about Welding while you're Welding!

New music brought to you by Jody's son Jake!

Download this Episode

Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast Episode 30 with Chris Mcquay 0

Feb 13, 2017

Hi and Thank you for listening to episode 30 of the Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast. For this episode we had a great time chatting with Chris Mcquay from Unobtainium Welding. We talked all about welding titanium and few great tips for running a small business. So Download, pop those earbuds in, hit play, drop your hood, and Enjoy!

Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast Patreon Page

We also would like to take a moment and thank those who support the show on Patreon. Each Patron helps keep the show going and allows us to publish each and every week. If you would like to support the show, in any dollar amount, head over to www.patreon.com/weldingtipsandtrickspodcast. Everyone there is greatly appreciated. This months top supporters of the show are Philip Kaminski, Scott Silva, and Dave Horvath.

Show Notes and Times

0:00-0:34 Introduction
0:34-4:00 Getting to know Chris
4:00-4:55 What They Do
4:55-7:51 Welding Inconel
7:51-8:15 Pac-Man
8:15-11:59 How Chris got started
11:59-13:35 Try Different Stuff
13:35-19:03 Red Seal Ticket
19:03-23:54 Consulting
23:54-28:32 Training Classes
28:32-36:45 Why Titanium
36:45-40:23 Why Inconel
40:23-41:26 Shop Cross Contamination
41:26-43:38 Shop Tables
43:38-45:14 Tools of the Trade
45:14-49:30 Cleaning prep on Titanium
49:30-50:49 Fitting
50:49-59:15 Purging
59:15-1:00:50 Purging Setup
1:00:50-1:02:14 Don't be Cheap
1:02:14-1:10:20 Best Advise
1:10:20-1:19:40 Other Materials
1:19:40-1:23:02 Pulsing, Purging, and Testing
1:23:02-1:25:13 Cost of Purging
1:25:13-1:26:53 Name of Unobtainium Welding
1:26:53-1:31:31 Favorite Work
1:31:31-1:33:22 Worst Work
1:33:22-1:36:45 Check Customer Test
1:36:45-1:41:08 Outside of work fun
1:41:08-1:47:08 Gas Welding
1:47:08-1:59:37 Wrapping it up
1:59:37-2:01:19 Closing

Where can you find Chris?

On Instagram @unobtainiumwelding

On the Web http://higherarcing.org/

Where can you find Us?

You can email Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast directly at WeldingTipsandTricksPodcast@gmail.com.

We would really like to hear your thoughts about this podcast and what would make it better for you, the listener. Please leave us any questions that you would like to hear about welding, or questions you'd like to know about ourselves and future guests.

Give us a Call

You can also now call and leave us a voicemail!

(915)308-7024

How to reach us individually

Jody Collier http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/

Welding Tips and Tricks on Youtube

@Weldmonger on Instagram

Jonathan Lewis http://www.superiorweldandfab.com/

@Superiorwelding on Instagram

Superiorwelding on Youtube

Roy Crumrine http://www.crummywelding.com/

@CrummyWelding on Instagram

Interested in weld purging equipment as discussed in this show? Head over to superiorweldandfabsupply.com to check out our complete selection of weld purging tools to help you make those perfect welds.

Where can you find a Tig Finger?

You can find Tig fingers and other great welding supplies, like stubby gas lens kits, here at this link http://weldmongerstore.com/. All of which are great tools to have in your job toolbox and also your home shop box.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Weldors for Weldors so that you can listen to Weldors talk about Welding while you're Welding!

New music brought to you by Jody's son Jake!

Download this Episode

Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast Episode 29 Mistakes 0

Feb 6, 2017

Hi and Thank you for listening to episode 29 of the Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast. For this episode we thought it would be fun to talk about our mistakes we've made or seen and how we dealt with them. Lets face it we're all human and we all make mistakes. So download, pop those earbuds in, hit play, drop your hood, and Enjoy!

Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast Patreon Page

We also would like to take a moment and thank those who support the show on Patreon. Each Patron helps keep the show going and allows us to publish each and every week. If you would like to support the show, in any dollar amount, head over to www.patreon.com/weldingtipsandtrickspodcast. Everyone there is greatly appreciated. This months top supporters of the show are Philip Kaminski, Scott Silva, and Dave Horvath.

Show Notes and Times

0:00-0:37 Intro
0:38-4:13 Jonathan's mistake
4:14-6:26 Count your parts
6:27-7:22 Wrong filler material
7:23-8:40 Anodized aluminum
8:41-11:20 Wrong flag tag
11:21-14:30 Any secondary processes?
14:31-16:35 If it's wrong, stop
16:36-19:29 Rejected parts
19:30-21:34 Boat top wrong
21:35-22:50 Mistake trophy
22:51-26:20 You bought the job
26:21-28:02 When to reject parts
28:03-30:20 The $100,000 mistake
30:21-31:05 #relaxitsonlymetal
31:06-34:50 I did it backwards
34:51-35:33 Mistakes worth their weight in gold
35:34-37:54 Hiding your mistakes
37:55-40:33 Double check everything
40:34-45:27 Slug welding
45:28-48:24 Using the wrong base metal
48:25-50:18 Cheat on plug
50:19-58:26 Bondo in undercut?
58:27-1:01:21 Regulator full of coolant
1:01:22-1:03:36 Tools break, turntables get dropped
1:03:37-1:05:18 TIG torch burned up
1:05:19-1:07:33 Take your medicine
1:07:34-1:08:44 Be up front
1:08:45-1:10:03 You know it's wrong, move on
1:10:04-1:13:13 Communication is key
1:13:14-1:15:35 Wrapping it up

Where can you find Us?

You can email Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast directly at WeldingTipsandTricksPodcast@gmail.com.

We would really like to hear your thoughts about this podcast and what would make it better for you, the listener. Please leave us any questions that you would like to hear about welding, or questions you'd like to know about ourselves and future guests.

Give us a Call

You can also now call and leave us a voicemail!

(915)308-7024

How to reach us individually

Jody Collier http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/

Welding Tips and Tricks on Youtube

@Weldmonger on Instagram

Jonathan Lewis http://www.superiorweldandfab.com/

@Superiorwelding on Instagram

Superiorwelding on Youtube

Roy Crumrine http://www.crummywelding.com/

@CrummyWelding on Instagram

Interested in weld purging equipment as discussed in this show? Head over to superiorweldandfabsupply.com to check out our complete selection of weld purging tools to help you make those perfect welds.

Where can you find a Tig Finger?

You can find Tig fingers and other great welding supplies, like stubby gas lens kits, here at this link http://weldmongerstore.com/. All of which are great tools to have in your job toolbox and also your home shop box.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Weldors for Weldors so that you can listen to Weldors talk about Welding while you're Welding!

New music brought to you by Jody's son Jake!

Download this Episode

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