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Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast

Welcome to the Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast brought to you by Jody Collier, Jonathan Lewis, and Roy Crumrine! We wanted to bring you a podcast talk about welding from a weldors point of view like you. Our goal is to give you, the listener, another great way to experience Welding Tips and Tricks. Listen to welding shop talk while welding, or driving home! Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the ride!
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Now displaying: February, 2017
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
                   
                             @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!

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
                   
                             @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!  

  
 


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
 
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
                   
                             @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!  

 

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
                   
                             @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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