I wait for these videos every Friday when I get off work LOL! You’re videos have helped me more times than I can count, love learning new tips and tricks from guys who have been in the business a while! Appreciate you taking the time to do these!
When I used to build lots of stairs/platforms I would carry templates I had made from thin plastic. They had the top cut which coped around the platform and had a portion of the Channel flange bent over, and the bottom cut, which was just like yours. There were also notches for measuring references. Our most common was 40 degrees and multiplying by .642 gave the stringer length. It shaved a lot of layout time off each set of stairs. Another thing we did was to run pipe across your stands and level them to each other, it makes it easier to slide the platform frame to square when racking up. We did everything outside on unlevel ground. I still enjoy building structural much more than welding pipe, at the end of the job it’s nice to see what you’ve built
I had to smile at how this world we live in sometimes is so small. I grew up in Stillwater my grandpa was from Cushing but moved to Agra... I spent a lot of time down that way when I was younger but moved to south Texas many years ago.
I made stairs and railing for 5 years in our local non union fab shop and got a letter from the iron workers union stating they were the best staircases they ever installed
Overall, this is a highly informative and enjoyable video for anyone interested in engineering. It showcases your talent and expertise while providing valuable insights and inspiration to fellow enthusiasts. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to watching more of your content in the future 👍👍👍
A nice tip when installing a landing on uneven surface: fabricated the post(legs) a little long, once the landing is bolted into the wall and level, cut the posts to size.
Stick welding tip for anyone who reads this . If you must use stick rather then mig for these jobs that’s ok but fit and tack the whole job up with 6011 or 6010 as it starts up very easy. No tap tap taping with a half burned rod knocking your work piece out of Wack. Then just weld over it after with 7018
We usually weld angle to the inside of the stringer with a hole, to tighten the stairs to the floor. You just have to pull the bottom stiger in out or cut a piece out and weld it back in place. That way no hardware poses a tripping hazard.
All we had at the farm for over 50 years an old Lincoln SA200 (later ‘50s). Three generations learned to weld everything on the farm with it. We didn’t go mig till 2010. And only in the shop. I dread the day the 200 can’t be repaired again, that mig is good, but it won’t reach out in the field’s.
I have built these before but each section was 20' long to go to boat dock in central Texas. They are not bad to build but installing them in a pain in the butt.
Hey Austin, you should do a video on coping pipe at angles. Obviously a 90° cope is strait forward but I always struggle coping pipe at weird angles. I’m curious to know some tricks to make it easier.
We had to build a couple of these stairs during a previous job I had and the shop fitters I worked with had no idea how to put these together. Probably the biggest issue they had though was that the stairs couldn't have gaps. They had to be closed so that there were no sharp edges or anything similar because it was being shipped to a correctional facility. The biggest thing to me though was that they couldn't get the outside framing of it square on a level floor or with stands
Thanks for the math class.... And never thought about building stairs that way most time i was already in site and had problems with stairs fabbed in the shop
You can turn down your heat range and use a shorter arc, increasing your dwell time and get similar results to 7018 when welding on thinner gauges using 6011. Also, I've built stairs using a slab as the bottom landing and when there happened a gap between the slab and the foot, I dry-packed using grout and a piping cone, let it hydrate 24 hours and tighten the bolts / nuts. Way faster and actually Code. And one more thing, stair rise and run (minimum requirements) are dictated in the UBC (Uniform Building Code).
Just wanted to say thank you for your channel and all the information that you provide. You've inspired me to make a change (30's and getting myself set up to go to welding school here in 6 months). In welding schools do they teach you fabrication as well in most places? Frankly i have limited building/ fabrication experience, but i know im ready for a change and looking to switch up what i'm doing.
@@arosswelding I know you're buddies with the Western Welding Academy guys, any other school recommendations ? Just trying to take in all the info I can and source out what will be the best fit for me, thanks for your time.
Your math lesson on the metal chalk board got me Chuckling! The "little bitty 2" (that is raised some) is the Squared symbol (bigger lower number x itself). That "confusing math symbol" is in fact the "opposite" of the "little bitty 2," and it's called the Square Root symbol. Your explanation of the Pythagorean Theorem was a success! Still not "caught up" but I really enjoy your videos and seeing the work you do!
I’ve showed it closer up in a couple videos. Here is one I remember. ruclips.net/video/ikiCQSWyDqQ/видео.html Check out my website also for prints.. www.arosswelding.com/shop?category=Digital%20Prints
the best thing about these video's is that white hat. MY question this week is since the concrete is sloping how are you going to get that middle platform level for the next run?
@@EastSideGz Yea i have one, i was reading the booklet for rise and run, and i kind of get the hang of it. What throws me off is the angle the stair has to be
Another easy way with no maths is what I normally do. Draw the total rise to scale on a piece of paper. Do the same to scale for the total going. Measure the diagonal or hypotenuse off the same scale.
On a 45, to find the hypotenuse u can also multiply by 1.414 Transversely, also on a 45, u can multiply the hypotenuse by .707 (half of 1.414) to get the rise or run. Can save time sometimes knowing that
Yeah that was helpful man what is 67.88 what does the 88 equal out to man I was learning and you cut it off. I will admit I’d have to use it a few times for it to sink in. Next question… Can you show us how to find halves of inches like say 2 7/8 what’s half of that or 5 7/8 I was showed a quick way but cannot for the life of me remember. Good video brotha
@@oklahomachris6298 I’m sure there’s some fancy way, I just know it’s more than 3/4 (or 6/8)= .75 … I do everything in 1/8s lol. So I hit up the ol calculator 7 divided by 8 = .875
To find half of a whole number just divide that number by two. To find half of a fraction multiply the fraction by 2. Half of 2 feet 7/8 inches is one and seven sixteenths.
I wait for these videos every Friday when I get off work LOL! You’re videos have helped me more times than I can count, love learning new tips and tricks from guys who have been in the business a while! Appreciate you taking the time to do these!
Hey "A" Man, good stuff. I do alot of steps, and you are dead on with the math. Hood down lights on.
Love the point on taking the time to do it right. I always tell myself, do it right so you can sleep at night.
When I used to build lots of stairs/platforms I would carry templates I had made from thin plastic. They had the top cut which coped around the platform and had a portion of the Channel flange bent over, and the bottom cut, which was just like yours. There were also notches for measuring references. Our most common was 40 degrees and multiplying by .642 gave the stringer length. It shaved a lot of layout time off each set of stairs. Another thing we did was to run pipe across your stands and level them to each other, it makes it easier to slide the platform frame to square when racking up. We did everything outside on unlevel ground. I still enjoy building structural much more than welding pipe, at the end of the job it’s nice to see what you’ve built
I had to smile at how this world we live in sometimes is so small. I grew up in Stillwater my grandpa was from Cushing but moved to Agra... I spent a lot of time down that way when I was younger but moved to south Texas many years ago.
Seen you driving North on 35 last Saturday. Knew it was you because of the gin pole. Stay safe and hydrated sir. Love the videos.
Lol its the square root symbol , love the videos keep up the good work!
I made stairs and railing for 5 years in our local non union fab shop and got a letter from the iron workers union stating they were the best staircases they ever installed
Calm down its just some simple stairs
@@saw3496 if you can’t do the simple stuff right you better get your crap together before doing the hard stuff.
Overall, this is a highly informative and enjoyable video for anyone interested in engineering. It showcases your talent and expertise while providing valuable insights and inspiration to fellow enthusiasts. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to watching more of your content in the future 👍👍👍
A nice tip when installing a landing on uneven surface: fabricated the post(legs) a little long, once the landing is bolted into the wall and level, cut the posts to size.
Stick welding tip for anyone who reads this . If you must use stick rather then mig for these jobs that’s ok but fit and tack the whole job up with 6011 or 6010 as it starts up very easy. No tap tap taping with a half burned rod knocking your work piece out of Wack. Then just weld over it after with 7018
We usually weld angle to the inside of the stringer with a hole, to tighten the stairs to the floor. You just have to pull the bottom stiger in out or cut a piece out and weld it back in place. That way no hardware poses a tripping hazard.
im impressed by your skills. you must be high dollar worth it. well done learning a lot from you
Good stuff. Thanks for the math tips. I also really like that little table you have on your jack stand, I going to make something similar soon.
Stick welding still the king of welding. It’s what built the world.
All we had at the farm for over 50 years an old Lincoln SA200 (later ‘50s). Three generations learned to weld everything on the farm with it. We didn’t go mig till 2010. And only in the shop. I dread the day the 200 can’t be repaired again, that mig is good, but it won’t reach out in the field’s.
Great Explanation of the KISS METHOD!
Tricky part is getting the right run and step spacing for a comfortable staircase is that like a standard rise = run for a staircase
Good video Austin, thanks for the math lesson too. Keep up the good work and videos. Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋
Haven't been to OKC in a while, looks like a good time
Looks like another good job! Keep up the good work. Work hard and be safe!
I have built these before but each section was 20' long to go to boat dock in central Texas. They are not bad to build but installing them in a pain in the butt.
Hey Austin, you should do a video on coping pipe at angles. Obviously a 90° cope is strait forward but I always struggle coping pipe at weird angles. I’m curious to know some tricks to make it easier.
I love your job, very proffesional kepp going, don't stop
We had to build a couple of these stairs during a previous job I had and the shop fitters I worked with had no idea how to put these together. Probably the biggest issue they had though was that the stairs couldn't have gaps. They had to be closed so that there were no sharp edges or anything similar because it was being shipped to a correctional facility. The biggest thing to me though was that they couldn't get the outside framing of it square on a level floor or with stands
Thanks for the math class.... And never thought about building stairs that way most time i was already in site and had problems with stairs fabbed in the shop
Awesome video, love watching these
You can turn down your heat range and use a shorter arc, increasing your dwell time and get similar results to 7018 when welding on thinner gauges using 6011.
Also, I've built stairs using a slab as the bottom landing and when there happened a gap between the slab and the foot, I dry-packed using grout and a piping cone, let it hydrate 24 hours and tighten the bolts / nuts. Way faster and actually Code.
And one more thing, stair rise and run (minimum requirements) are dictated in the UBC (Uniform Building Code).
Interesting
Just wanted to say thank you for your channel and all the information that you provide. You've inspired me to make a change (30's and getting myself set up to go to welding school here in 6 months). In welding schools do they teach you fabrication as well in most places? Frankly i have limited building/ fabrication experience, but i know im ready for a change and looking to switch up what i'm doing.
It depends on the school. Traditionally welding schools didn’t really teach that aspect but now days some are starting to a little bit.
@@arosswelding I know you're buddies with the Western Welding Academy guys, any other school recommendations ? Just trying to take in all the info I can and source out what will be the best fit for me, thanks for your time.
Have you done a video on the Crane you have on your truck, man that thing is so damn useful I'd love to see how it was made.
Check out this video and my website..
ruclips.net/video/ikiCQSWyDqQ/видео.html
www.arosswelding.com/shop?category=Digital%20Prints
@@arosswelding Thanks bro👍🏻
Pythagorium Therom ... handy for anybody building things
Great job!
For a 45 degree offset and you have A or B just multiply A or B by 1.414 . Then get square root of that number
Well done Austin. Looks like you can't have too many jack stands. Do you use an auto darkening lens in you welding helmet?
Yes I use an auto darkening lens
ruclips.net/video/G1JiVB41WPI/видео.html
Your math lesson on the metal chalk board got me Chuckling! The "little bitty 2" (that is raised some) is the Squared symbol (bigger lower number x itself). That "confusing math symbol" is in fact the "opposite" of the "little bitty 2," and it's called the Square Root symbol. Your explanation of the Pythagorean Theorem was a success! Still not "caught up" but I really enjoy your videos and seeing the work you do!
Great job so far.
Thanks. And thanks for watching!
Your a bad ASS Austin. Great job once again.
Thanks! And thanks for watching!
Do you have a video of your little picker build.? Pretty sweet setup. 👍
I’ve showed it closer up in a couple videos. Here is one I remember.
ruclips.net/video/ikiCQSWyDqQ/видео.html
Check out my website also for prints..
www.arosswelding.com/shop?category=Digital%20Prints
I've built hundreds but it looks good
Hey bub can u do a lil video on ur chop saw holder
the best thing about these video's is that white hat. MY question this week is since the concrete is sloping how are you going to get that middle platform level for the next run?
Where did you get your little pocket pouch to put your marking utensils on?
One of the great failures of our educational system is in not applying theory to the real world with real world experiences.
Good information to know right there! Cmon
Did you make them stringers or have someone make them? I’m making a set of steps and that’s exactly what I’m looking for but can’t find any
What’s the size of channel you are using for your stringers
Austin, why do you use 3/32" rod instead of 1/8"? Just curious.
I am taking notes, im still very inexperienced when it comes to rise and runs, tread width and step spacing
They’re easy bro
@@EastSideGz
Easy as baking apple pie? 😁
@@Ruben901
Do you know how to use a construction calculator?
@@EastSideGz
Yea i have one, i was reading the booklet for rise and run, and i kind of get the hang of it. What throws me off is the angle the stair has to be
Square root symbol, 😉 how do you cut though all 4 sides of the legs w just an angle grinder, won't it still vary by like 1/16 th?
Another easy way with no maths is what I normally do. Draw the total rise to scale on a piece of paper. Do the same to scale for the total going. Measure the diagonal or hypotenuse off the same scale.
A construction calculator is clutch as well.
Great video buddy 👍. I do have a question. How do you figure out and lay out the angle needed for the risers that attach to the platform?
If I’m understanding your question correctly… you may check out the last 5 mins of the video
Thanks!!
Do you use a program to calculate your bids on jobs?
On a 45, to find the hypotenuse u can also multiply by 1.414
Transversely, also on a 45, u can multiply the hypotenuse by .707 (half of 1.414) to get the rise or run. Can save time sometimes knowing that
Toot your own horn buddy.
Nothing wrong with being a badass stick welder. 😄
Love the vids mate, got a quick question how good is that diablo blade for the type of work you do
I love the Diablo blade. It’s the 14” 90 tooth
Yeah that was helpful man what is 67.88 what does the 88 equal out to man I was learning and you cut it off. I will admit I’d have to use it a few times for it to sink in. Next question… Can you show us how to find halves of inches like say 2 7/8 what’s half of that or 5 7/8 I was showed a quick way but cannot for the life of me remember. Good video brotha
.88 is basically 7/8 = .875
@@darrenredburn7319 I knew that part lol I just don’t remember how to mathematically figure that out thank you tho for sure!
@@oklahomachris6298 I’m sure there’s some fancy way, I just know it’s more than 3/4 (or 6/8)= .75 … I do everything in 1/8s lol. So I hit up the ol calculator 7 divided by 8 = .875
@@darrenredburn7319 I hear ya that sounds complicated when you read it haha
To find half of a whole number just divide that number by two. To find half of a fraction multiply the fraction by 2. Half of 2 feet 7/8 inches is one and seven sixteenths.
Where did you get your chalk pencil thing?
www.arosswelding.com/shop/soapstone
I never dealt with metric I had a construction master 5 had ft. And inches and a pipe pro
😊😊
Come to Texas
Do you think it's right for business owners to ask for these kind of builds and they say they 'll pay, say, 25 an hour?
Since it's square just multiply rise or run times 1.414
I'm surprised you didn't use 36" and 48" for your rise over run just to have simple non decimal math at the end.
It’s just as fast as mig welding
😂😂😂😂 no it isn’t
Austin my name is John Anderson I am a 798 Welder, how do I get in touch with you ?
Email is best
Arosswelding@gmail.com
Go get you construction master 5 it gives rise run and diagonal bam just like I would get me a set LEE templates again you don't have to lay it out
Are you going to go back to the field anytime?
That one symbol be a square root sign
Is not a pain stic but mig i fasterrr! Painting on te site or home. Paint the welds and is over
Am a good welder Can work with you
to take some of the time out of the job, why not make the feet adjustable with all thread?
tyler sasse watch and learn
are you using an electric ac only machine?? why u use 6011 if u running ur lincoln!! lol
Are you still with Kayla
Yes
@@arosswelding good stuff man glad to hear it, I remember watching y’all’s videos 5 years ago
That’s crazy. I can’t believe we’ve been makin videos that long… thank you for watching and being a part of what we do here online!
Curious how these customers are finding you. Do you advertise...is it word of mouth...do the customers watch your channel?
This one was word of mouth but yes a lot of them watch my channel
division lol