My man. You can always do a voice over or text over. No need to fuck ur test up. Appreciate all the videos.

I’ve used the file trick for years . My man !!!

As always , looking great, did not know they would allow that grinding, great idea on putting the outline grind to keep it even, learned a lot from this video....best wishes from Florida, Paul

Outstanding work man showing the true grind of testing.

Awesome video Rico!! I learned quite a bit from this one. Can't wait to see what you got coming up.

Good shit man! I love watching and learning from your videos. I start my welding training at Georgia Trade School in the fall so watching you gets me ready mentally 👍🏽 keep up the hard work and pumping out content!!

Thanks for the videos man, bout to start up at a shop and they do a lot of pipe, your videos are extremely helpful!

Man I got into the welding in the plants it was one of the greatest times I’ve had I hope I can get back to it soon I’m only 19

damn brody good shite! i started welding in middle school and kept doing it through high school and thought that's what my career was going to be. life happened and i went a different route but i've always loved welding and how the finished product says it all. I own a couple businesses in home building and home inspections now but i still love watching a beast welder. good shit young homie, i'm sure you're an inspiration to alot of young bucks coming up lost and wanting to learn a skill. In this day and age and all the bs going on its good to see the trades keep this country running. Much love from your neighbor in SA!

Hell yea, I’ve been doing structural work for a while, tryna move up Appreciate the videos!

Damn bro, you got me hyped for whenever I get my first welding job.. and kind of the reason why I did A huge career change. I used to sell dope and also do it, now I’m in school trying to get associates degree and get out of debt. So thank you and keep these videos going!

Definitely one of my favorite channels to watch.

Nights sucks, especially for a welder. I used to X-ray welds at night and when I would come in before the end of their shift to setup, some welders would wanna give me their phone number so I could call them to let them know if they passed or busted. I hate letting guys know they busted. But I’m just doing my job at the end of the day.

Good video , your a slick welder brother! Keep them videos coming.

Thanks for what you did to show us a real situation.

Oh that tac on top it's the Boilermaker test great vids Rico n good job⚒️🇺🇸🇺🇲🛠️⚒️🇺🇸🇺🇲🛠️🇺🇸

Yes brother slick cap. Got a chrome-oly procedure tomorrow. Burning and learning 👨🏼‍🏭

And another one 🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏼

I'm 69 I'm an old Retired pipe fitter, When I started out as a young man 45 years ago I didn't have any schooling either I learned everything by trial-and-error, Some of the old timers would show you And others were hateful bastards, And when you got better the good guys were on your side the haters hated you even more, I was left handed But I could really well with either hand, The young guys gave me the frigging nickname golden arm, Don't Like being bragged on, Just Babbling, old guys we'll do that. You are at your very worst welding when you're taking a test, Out in the field you can use the cable for your arm or file, Screw the video take the test get the job, You can always voice over. Good luck young man God- Speed.

Just finished school ready to work man 🔥

Appreciate the shit out your videos, tests are a pain in the ass, and to film on top of that to keep up with these videos, I give it to you bro. Welds were clean good stuff!

Stainless cap looked nice!!!

It’s raining money up in Utah for welders. Good luck to all and have fun!!! 👊😎

Good video Rico! I had the same thing happen to me on the stainless. I stopped like 5 times 😂 keep up the great videos.

Bro thank to your video I was able to pass x-ray full two x-ray. First time broooo thanks youuuuu

Hey Man, you got a new Pancake......great video...Bravo, Paul

You always make my day happy when you release a new vid

Thanks for the vid man actually really helps too hear someone like you who knows his shit say I've failed 2 guys thanks just for saying that cause damn at the beginning same.shit for me

Oh wow I've only done these pipe supercoupons with stick 6010 root, I didn't know that when you use TIG root you do it with a knife edge instead of grinding a landing.

I been watching your videos since I got back from my deployment from South Korea, I just decided to use my military benefits to start school (July 6). I’m from Houston too (Hiram clarke). You said in one of your videos to hyu for practice and tips so I was going to ask when you were available.

Bruh, I don't even weld but I love these videos, very descriptive and entertaining

Good stuff bro keep it up 🔥🔥🔥

Awesome man big up from the netherlands!💯🔥

Great video bro!

Yup, bust a test it's just practice. Learn from it. Great video brother.

Legit channel dude.

Congrats brother 🤙🏾

Bro good job!! I appreciate the video's

Nice weld, stainless sch10 👍👍

Thanks for all the tips

Damn I wish I had a bunch of uncles in the business, that could put me on @ places.. had to get mines out Da mud!!

Have I worked in North Dakota in the oil patch in williston??? Back during the boom??

Good job my friend ❤️❤️❤️😀 full view

Keep up the good work.

Sup primo nice welds especially the stainless were is this new construction job you started at?????

Love these videos

I got a idea for a video do one where you show different ways to do your root. Also where to hold the wire and put the tungsten

Bro you are dope !!!

Hope job goes well.👏

Union Boilermakers Common Arc test are not allowed to use any power tools all you get to use is a chipping hammer and a file I always carried a worn down sawzall blade in my pocket

Hey Rico any tips to breaking out as a single hand welder in the plants? I’m confident in my welding but it’s hard to get a test especially now. Thanks 🙏

Them boots fire.

Good luck bro good video

Nice work

The stainless pipe looked way to hot. Maybee it dooesent matter on the test. But in the field you should not let the pipe be so hot that you have a lot of colure. And in the end off the root you can have alot of holes in the tape and have good flow on the purge. Nice job you are skilled.

could you of ground that heavy spot thin then hit it with heat to suck it back in?

Thanks for video bro, have you ever done duplex steel? If yes what's your opinion on it?

dude i forgot the abo. I recommend CUBITRON II grinding and flap discs - I dont want to run anything alse anymore lol

Best way to tie in on the bottom so I don't get drooping

can you do a 6g tig root vid? been struggling with it

HELL YEAH!!!!

What cup and electrode size do you run for monster tig all the way out?

In Canada you can’t grind anything down on tests,only feather tacks and a wire wheel

Hey man how long did it take you on that monster coupon when you tigged out? But this video was heat! 🔥🔥

Lmaooooo the “riko whatafak it look like shit”😂😂

Did you test for the channelview job with Zachry brother?

Man I tig aliuminum 6 days 60 hrs a week.Love to try pipe

Can you do video on how to tie into tacks on root

Did you bring your own grinders or did they lend you theirs

You’re tremendous 👍🏻👨‍🏭🏴‍☠️🎥❤️👍🏻💯% !

Can u give me some tips for a 3g bend test I’m in welding school

Hey bro, when you go out to test like this, do you use your machine? Or do you use there machines?

Yes sir can u show us how u organize ur tool box

I miss those Tig jobs. Been doing drilling rigs for the last few months.

Quick question. I’ve watched plenty of details on welding. I’ve seen how to weld first hand and I was a pipe fitter for quite some time. What would be my advice if I can only pass with GTAW? I can’t handle stick welding on small pipe like coupons and such. Probably 1-3 inch pipe

If I was able to,I’d love to do a weld out with you!

What kinda of welder do you recommend as beginners?

Them monster coupons will wear your ass out I had to do 3 for Worley in lake Charles all 2" monster 1st Tig carbon all the way out 2nd stick 6010/7018 I left came back the next day and did inconel Monel Tig root and hot and stick out.

Been meaning to ask but what kind of Bluetooth mic do you have??

1/8 and dropping down to a 3/32 at 50amps on a stainless root?? Thats just cooking the material!!! Bump up your amps and drop filler sizes, high travel speed is everything. Our procedures call for 80-90amps and 1/16 filler, does a blinding job, leaves inside of the root looking like a wedding ring and lovely and silver👌👌

Call that the good ol dewalt cap.

Where can I get a pancake hood like yours?

how much psi do you put on the stainless ?

Hey bro so im trying to start saving up for a welder for my rig and I was wondering what you welder you would suggest for pipe fencing, what’s the best welder to start with. I’m looking for something affordable but also good to start with.

👍👍 Great!

Good shit

What was your machine on for the cap for the stainless?

Looks like a steam pipe. I’ve done many in my day

Somebody told me u was coming to channel view Lyondell with Zachry

Typically how much time they give you on a test?

Did you got to terrebonne votech?

Which job are you going to?

💯

Any one had an idea who’s hiring at all for pipeline for labors thansk

What the name of the company you testing for and where the job location at??

Bro used the file as a arm rest that’s big league shit right there

I passed smo 254 and stainless schedule 40 today

The vacancies for welder?

For what company is this job for ?

What do you think about union jobs? Is an apprenticeship for a fabricator/steamfitter worth it?