Hey brother 👋 much respect to you first off! I broke out in 01' in west TX from building drilling rigs, wellheads, compressor hookups to pipeline etc. I'm in central TX now from working for SpaceX and now doing farm equipment repair and/or metal buildings and fence work. It's awesome to see someone like-minded teaching our trade to the up and comers. God, Family and Country and Tradesmen are in dire need especially in our nation at the present! God Bless you and yours! 🙏🇺🇲 Keep doing what you're doing 👏 I enjoy watching your content.
Been welding for a local shop for almost two years now and I love the logistical challenges both in the shop and out in the field. Having trained two coworkers with zero construction work prior, the most difficult thing to teach is the big and little picture stuff that makes the job come together. They are great with the tools and other mundane tasks but getting them to understand the logistics of why we're doing it the way are can be difficult. There has been much improvement over the past few months for them and I really do enjoy it.
If you have a local ABC School and are interested in learning a good accurate and teachable process, they have some really good continuing education classes for most skill levels, across several contracting vocations. Also promotes consistent accuracy levels with personnel. Couple of moths of a few hours ea week for a lifetime of understanding, is what I took from it.
Since I was a teenager and learned how to use a string for a straight line to build wood fences. Now 40 years later it still works to get a straight line. Set it up right and you will have very few problems in the long run. Just don't cut your pipes to short after you mark your saddles. I use a round grinding wheel that looks like a cone in shape to clean up your torch cuts for a good fit and weld.
Mr.ARoss,if you ever have a customer that has dogs that really dig no matter what you do they will dig out,I've done this many times,it works for pigs also,opposite side,if pigs are around go a little wider,you take a hog panel,like a 42" cut it in half lay it flat on the ground, slide the cut end toward the fence,hog ring the panel to the bottom wire,use no.3 rebar to make a 12" stake with a hook to anchor the panels down,about 5' apart,cover with gravel,the 4" squares keep them from rooting,plus there standing on the panel,it does work,they can't get in the dirt they can't tear anything up.
Much respect A Ross. I build pipe fence everyday. 7 days a week here lately. I just eye ball that job every time. After you do several thousand feet of top rail it becomes natural! Where do you get your rods? My supplier doesn’t have 8010 of any size.
Great video. A note on terminology, vertical pipe is plumb, and horizontal pipe is level. Keep bringing the training videos. I always learn new things.
I love this channel and I want to start my own pipe fencing company. Production welding is killing me . I’m in Iowa making nothing for money working 110 hours a check .
Like the video here little thing I do for my dogs fence when I put it up. I put barb wire on the bottom about two inches from the ground. I know it may sound cruel for a dog but it's better then a ran over dog or something digging in with them. Just an idea my uncle gave me .
Hey Austin, I noticed that Dakota was not wearing any safety glasses while you were cutting that pipe. Please stress the importance of eye protection when working around metal. Love your videos, keep them coming!
Would it have been better to cut the horizontal top at the half way mark of the vertical post then if there was a sight kink it would not be that noticeable? Good video
Hey brother, I appreciate the informative video. Not sure if anyone else asked but where can I get one of those red making templates? Thanks in advance.
Do you order material for a job, does the customer order it, or is it on a charge account with a supplier? Just curious how you do it, and what you recommend. I've seen all three done in the past, but I would like to know what you think is the most efficient way and makes the most sense money wise when just starting out building pipe fence or any other welding project for a customer for that matter. Thanks as always. You have inspired a new generation sir.
Anyone can take an estimating class and other admin courses at their local ABC School. It can help anyone who wants to know a system you teach or train other employees for consistently high accuracy throughout your personnel. Avoiding some of the collateral inaccuracies of estimating are logistical. I’ve been an estimator for 20+yrs and every step, every rung on a ladder, every dump on a bucket; wheel barrow or shovel should be accounted for, as well as distances like gate to work area; work area maneuverability; miles to lunch/matl access for crews.
Union millwright apprentice here. Go union through the fitters hall. Dudes are some of the most solid welders in the land. You’ll get paid damn good to learn for free vs going to school, on top of learning an entire trade to back it up. Lot of dudes I know do fabrication on the side when they want a break from traveling or working large industrial gigs etc. plus the benefits and free insurance is hard to beat.
Cons are that it’s difficult to get in, working your trade outside of the union will get you kicked out of the union and welding specifically isn’t a trade in the union but a skill, high paying one at that. Pros for non union are that you can wholly focus on just learning how to weld. Downsides are that you aren’t represented on job sites, no guaranteed raises or employment and can be terminated for any reason, especially in right to work states. Plus usually pretty bad benefits when compared to union counter parts. This isn’t me bashing non union boys. We are all brothers in trade and craftsmanship. Some of the best welders I’ve ever met where non union as well
is there a technique for welding up "hill" called stop go stop go??? like you start make a "tack" and stop and wait untill the redness just goes away and then do another "tack" or is that bad welding? i am a supper supper beginner and saw someone do vertical up like that and i also started to copy became it makes vertical up easier... sorry for this stupid question.
I wouldn’t say it is bad welding. I would say it depends if n the situation. If it’s something that’s going to require a lot of structural strength then I would highly recommend welding continuously with out stopping. But in some situation where structural strength is not as big of a deal than the stop and go method also known as spotwelding would work just fine.
@@arosswelding thanx for the info... it was a small farm trailer and it was square tubing.. 1mm "metric yes i know" and a brace of a 3mm thick flat bar to support the square tubing corner... i have 6013.. 2.4mm and a very cheap dc welder on the farm and when i tried getting a full weld done vertical up the square tubing burnt through..
Great video Austin quick question. Is there a reason to not cut the top rail in the middle of the post saddle? We have always done our top rail that way, our thoughts were it helps hide small imperfections in angle and you can weld to the post first so it doesn't draw on you when you weld the top rail up.
Hey brother 👋 much respect to you first off! I broke out in 01' in west TX from building drilling rigs, wellheads, compressor hookups to pipeline etc. I'm in central TX now from working for SpaceX and now doing farm equipment repair and/or metal buildings and fence work. It's awesome to see someone like-minded teaching our trade to the up and comers. God, Family and Country and Tradesmen are in dire need especially in our nation at the present! God Bless you and yours! 🙏🇺🇲 Keep doing what you're doing 👏 I enjoy watching your content.
That's funny, I'm in McGregor today! Cheers
@justinperry2392 Cheers that's pretty cool
Been welding for a local shop for almost two years now and I love the logistical challenges both in the shop and out in the field. Having trained two coworkers with zero construction work prior, the most difficult thing to teach is the big and little picture stuff that makes the job come together. They are great with the tools and other mundane tasks but getting them to understand the logistics of why we're doing it the way are can be difficult. There has been much improvement over the past few months for them and I really do enjoy it.
If you have a local ABC School and are interested in learning a good accurate and teachable process, they have some really good continuing education classes for most skill levels, across several contracting vocations. Also promotes consistent accuracy levels with personnel.
Couple of moths of a few hours ea week for a lifetime of understanding, is what I took from it.
Since I was a teenager and learned how to use a string for a straight line to build wood fences. Now 40 years later it still works to get a straight line. Set it up right and you will have very few problems in the long run. Just don't cut your pipes to short after you mark your saddles. I use a round grinding wheel that looks like a cone in shape to clean up your torch cuts for a good fit and weld.
Mr.ARoss,if you ever have a customer that has dogs that really dig no matter what you do they will dig out,I've done this many times,it works for pigs also,opposite side,if pigs are around go a little wider,you take a hog panel,like a 42" cut it in half lay it flat on the ground, slide the cut end toward the fence,hog ring the panel to the bottom wire,use no.3 rebar to make a 12" stake with a hook to anchor the panels down,about 5' apart,cover with gravel,the 4" squares keep them from rooting,plus there standing on the panel,it does work,they can't get in the dirt they can't tear anything up.
Austin Ross for president man. Thanks for what you do, don't forget to take that time for you. You dig?
Great video Austin, really enjoyed the different lessons learned today. Always enjoy your channel. Stay safe and keep up the good work and fun. Fred.
Hi Austin, can you do a video on welding magnetized pipe. I only have a dc welder and have a heck of a time welding magnetic pipe.
I’ve known Kota for awhile. You’ve definitely found a good hand!
Absolutely beautiful
Much respect A Ross. I build pipe fence everyday. 7 days a week here lately. I just eye ball that job every time. After you do several thousand feet of top rail it becomes natural! Where do you get your rods? My supplier doesn’t have 8010 of any size.
I just get mine from my local welding supply. Stillwater steel or American welding supply
Great video. A note on terminology, vertical pipe is plumb, and horizontal pipe is level. Keep bringing the training videos. I always learn new things.
I love this channel and I want to start my own pipe fencing company. Production welding is killing me . I’m in Iowa making nothing for money working 110 hours a check .
Great job as usual , thanks buddy.
Your Oxyacetylene torch skills are awesome but would you consider using a Plasma Cutter to replace the torch in the field. ?
Hey first comment. Good job buddy it sucks when weather doesn't cooperate.
Like the video here little thing I do for my dogs fence when I put it up. I put barb wire on the bottom about two inches from the ground. I know it may sound cruel for a dog but it's better then a ran over dog or something digging in with them. Just an idea my uncle gave me .
Great job as usual
Hey Austin, I noticed that Dakota was not wearing any safety glasses while you were cutting that pipe. Please stress the importance of eye protection when working around metal. Love your videos, keep them coming!
How do you keep your posts level when you are waiting for the concrete to cure in the post hole? Any tricks?
Hey how did you connect your no climb can you elaborate on that some more?
Would it have been better to cut the horizontal top at the half way mark of the vertical post then if there was a sight kink it would not be that noticeable? Good video
Can you elaborate with a bit more detail I’m not following ya
@@srjr2531 where the weld is on the horizontal pipe it will have a kink where it’s welded, if it was on a vertical pipe you wouldn’t notice the kink
Nice video A Ross
Thanks! Thank you for watching!
Hey brother, I appreciate the informative video. Not sure if anyone else asked but where can I get one of those red making templates? Thanks in advance.
Do you order material for a job, does the customer order it, or is it on a charge account with a supplier? Just curious how you do it, and what you recommend. I've seen all three done in the past, but I would like to know what you think is the most efficient way and makes the most sense money wise when just starting out building pipe fence or any other welding project for a customer for that matter. Thanks as always. You have inspired a new generation sir.
What are your thoughts on pneumatic post drivers for setting posts vs. Digging holes and concrete?
Anyone can take an estimating class and other admin courses at their local ABC School. It can help anyone who wants to know a system you teach or train other employees for consistently high accuracy throughout your personnel.
Avoiding some of the collateral inaccuracies of estimating are logistical. I’ve been an estimator for 20+yrs and every step, every rung on a ladder, every dump on a bucket; wheel barrow or shovel should be accounted for, as well as distances like gate to work area; work area maneuverability; miles to lunch/matl access for crews.
Do you recommend going union or non union? What are the pros and cons for both? And is being 28 years old , old to start pipeline work ?
Union millwright apprentice here. Go union through the fitters hall. Dudes are some of the most solid welders in the land. You’ll get paid damn good to learn for free vs going to school, on top of learning an entire trade to back it up. Lot of dudes I know do fabrication on the side when they want a break from traveling or working large industrial gigs etc. plus the benefits and free insurance is hard to beat.
Cons are that it’s difficult to get in, working your trade outside of the union will get you kicked out of the union and welding specifically isn’t a trade in the union but a skill, high paying one at that. Pros for non union are that you can wholly focus on just learning how to weld. Downsides are that you aren’t represented on job sites, no guaranteed raises or employment and can be terminated for any reason, especially in right to work states. Plus usually pretty bad benefits when compared to union counter parts. This isn’t me bashing non union boys. We are all brothers in trade and craftsmanship. Some of the best welders I’ve ever met where non union as well
How do you align the top rail when they are joining at different angles?
Surgeon with that fuel torch.
So you didn’t make your top rail runs come out in the middle of your uprights or is that to much waste. How do you normally do that?
is there a technique for welding up "hill" called stop go stop go??? like you start make a "tack" and stop and wait untill the redness just goes away and then do another "tack" or is that bad welding? i am a supper supper beginner and saw someone do vertical up like that and i also started to copy became it makes vertical up easier... sorry for this stupid question.
I wouldn’t say it is bad welding. I would say it depends if n the situation. If it’s something that’s going to require a lot of structural strength then I would highly recommend welding continuously with out stopping. But in some situation where structural strength is not as big of a deal than the stop and go method also known as spotwelding would work just fine.
@@arosswelding thanx for the info... it was a small farm trailer and it was square tubing.. 1mm "metric yes i know" and a brace of a 3mm thick flat bar to support the square tubing corner... i have 6013.. 2.4mm and a very cheap dc welder on the farm and when i tried getting a full weld done vertical up the square tubing burnt through..
Great video Austin quick question. Is there a reason to not cut the top rail in the middle of the post saddle? We have always done our top rail that way, our thoughts were it helps hide small imperfections in angle and you can weld to the post first so it doesn't draw on you when you weld the top rail up.
Hey man how do you saddle on the corner post?
What size is that torch your using? Really enjoy your videos keep up the good work!
How do you attach the No climb to the post and top rail?
How did you cut corner sadles?
Right on
It sounds like the storms here in Florida lol
Do you make your clients buy the pipe
I use the rain radar!
Hey Kev, that's no climb fence panel---🤣
What tip do you use for cutting pipe?
I found the easiest way to line up the saddle is a pipe wrench if the pipe in not cemented in.
Why not use a portable bandsaw for clean cut
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I'm the same way the less I have to ask a neighbor or someone for help or permission the best.
As you get older you need to use lighter wall pipe for top rail your body will thank you
Lol I could go on n on
I know man. Nothing is easy
Check your email Austin
Your video should have been about 1 minute long. Totally off topic for 3/4 of your video!
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