From fixing our trucks, to building mud boards, to getting Black Balled. We rig welders do it all!
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@matthewerwin46776 жыл бұрын
The only advice ive got for young welders is save your money. Before long you will be old and wondering where it all went. Start a roth IRA and contribute the maximum amount. Live within your means. This business can be tough. It's boom or bust. Save enough to get you through the slow times.
@manyhammers59445 жыл бұрын
Matthew Erwin I'm a small business owner doing garage doors and we save.
@RCWeldingsgarage4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. I have a welding business and I own my welding shop building. I'm 41 and already feeling the physical pains of my trade
@MC-rr3ew4 жыл бұрын
@@RCWeldingsgarage same here..small construction business, 41 and dam i feel it
@RCWeldingsgarage4 жыл бұрын
@@MC-rr3ew I feel you brother. I bought one of those inversion tables from Amazon for 100 bucks. It helps alot. You should invest in one.
@osbaldohernandez91743 жыл бұрын
Yeah man a lot old timer welders tell me since I’m doing welding in school they tell me hey save your money no matter what welder you become cause work can be slow don’t spend it like crazy
@coleomo4 жыл бұрын
Lmao! I've never seen a dog so comfortable in a truck. Buddy did not want to leave.
@Mikey-ym6ok4 жыл бұрын
My dog hates the truck to her core. Shakes and drools the whole time. They def got their own personality
@marxvadar26145 жыл бұрын
Man you got a good friend there. Got blackballed on the count of having your back. That’s what’s up. Great video.
@TheMoneyBed3 жыл бұрын
My own brother didn't have my back when I got blackballed for sticking up for him...some family 😪
@ohyeahthatsright31553 жыл бұрын
You guys are the real deal. This video needs to be mandatory for all high school kids. My 12 year old asked about my Lincoln 140. Today at 15 she uses her Hobart champion elite. No regrets never look back.
@DIRTDUMMY1 Жыл бұрын
Get that young lady whooping those skills on those lads.
@Robert-we4wz6 жыл бұрын
5:42 that guy ran right into whatever was hanging off that truck.. lol
@cardiackidjones28486 жыл бұрын
Nice video and my hat off to both of you for being such hard workers and going after your jobs!!
@davidjenkins19585 жыл бұрын
Keep doing what your doing men, nothing more satisfying than working for yourselves rather than the man. I’ve done a lot of welding through a major crane manufacturing company, and at the end of the day your just a number to them.
@854XTOY6 жыл бұрын
That was a cool interview with Parker the Pipeliner! Seems like a cool down to earth guy.
@steveaumann63358 ай бұрын
Keep that blue light burning.👍enjoyed your video.👌
@1BlackSheep6 жыл бұрын
I'm a crane operator I've lived in my 43' fifth wheel toy hauler for years now going job to job I love it.People ask me where I live I tell It's where I'm parked.
@bryanwilson60205 жыл бұрын
you guys have your shit toegether for being young.. your not cocky and seem to be humble wish i would of pursued something like this when i was younger
@LeakyInjector6 жыл бұрын
Man thanks for the words at the end there. Really helpful with everything he said im 21 out here in CA just trying to get my career rolling and its tough when u have no experience and having to learn hands on. So those last words your bud said inspire me
@darmstrong93346 жыл бұрын
I worked on a new construction project at Exxon in Baytown Tx back in 96. There where two stages of units being built at the same time. On my side, we had about 15 rig welders. We all worked for the same outfit and word got out that the other side of the project was paying a dollar more than ours. Welders were pissed and said they were not going to weld until they found out why. Job shut down and we all had a meeting in the lunch area. I remember walking over there and they had busses parked outside. Long story short, the Exxon project manager gave a bs reason why and said if anyone doesn't like it they could get on the bus and hit the gate. I swear to God all 15 of them welders drug up! THAT is what made me want to be a welder! Them dudes drug a job over a freakin dollar.
@codydayton35736 жыл бұрын
D Armstrong haha that's a Awsome story
@ZachariahLawson6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, haha. I’ve seen a bunch of welders drag because of crazy stuff like that.
@houstonbigfooter6 жыл бұрын
D Armstrong im a rig welder here in Houston too and we all dragged up on a job over money working for Tellepsen.
@darmstrong93346 жыл бұрын
Houston Bigfooter Good stuff man!
@gordowg1wg1456 жыл бұрын
Possibly through different subcontractors - were they working directly for the main contractor? I've know many folks who have quit a job for another that paid $5 a day more but that had 2 more hours of commuting a day with a bunch more fuel costs to do so. Basically making their work day 2 hours longer for even less in their pocket after travel expenses.
@mattharper5886 жыл бұрын
The tag on my truck is DRGNUP retired Union Boilermaker
@derekc49196 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a boiler maker.
@chrisjones61655 жыл бұрын
I love it
@cambridgefamily58276 жыл бұрын
Hey brother! I subscribe and I love watching your all videos. I want to be a rig welder just like you and I’m half ways finished with my welding school. Your one hell of a chill cool dude, your always in a good mood smiling.
@ZachariahLawson6 жыл бұрын
Sometimes its hard to be in a good mood. Ive found when youre happy you make others happy! Your mood, and attitude rubs off on those around you! Let me know if you have any questions about welding, and I will try and sneak them into a video!
@Zen_Techniques6 жыл бұрын
Drug up = quit.
@20havenfun086 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video... thanks for sharing, good luck.... loved the dog:)
@jamisgood216 жыл бұрын
I agree whole heartedly about ownership vs. renting. Always better to own! Whether it's a house, trailer, or anything else.
@speedbuggy16v6 жыл бұрын
keep on truckin guys, you seem to have great attitudes. A lil advice though, turn the wick down on that truck, if you dont like replacing exhaust gaskets. No reason to feed it 2 bar of boost just driving around, even if it is awesome!
@ZachariahLawson6 жыл бұрын
When I first bought the truck, I wanted to go fast and sound good. Now I just want my truck to be able to pull my camper and not break down. lol
@KiyaWarrior6 жыл бұрын
thats what you get for buying a RAM lol
@benspittle61133 жыл бұрын
Parker the pipeliner! Dudes hilarious on TikTok
@-outdoors-n-all-5933 жыл бұрын
Ikr I was like “is that Parker” 😂
@anthonythompson25296 жыл бұрын
I like that I'm a electrician and do commercial work so I can relate to it . You should do one like that but your friend asking you the questions . I like it keep making more videos
@irisgg8586 жыл бұрын
Thats a pretty cool dude man!
@MrB16M4C6 жыл бұрын
3:38 I've tried to find this song everywhere. Google reckons it is like you by disfunction? But I can't find it anywhere, please tell me where to find this song
@davidmiller58326 жыл бұрын
Kicked off for hurting someones feelings... Back in the early 90s I got an engineering degree, worked in an office a couple years and left to work on sites. Went from 1200/week to 80 bucks a day to push a broom. Never looked back. I ended up making good money on the sites, but the reason why I preferred the jobsites is you get paid for your abilities, and fuck the politics.
@seanhazelwood33116 жыл бұрын
Getting black balled happens so often, I don't even acknowledge it any more. The funniest one was for no-showing at a job that I specifically said I Wouldn't go to. At a job in AZ on Saturday. They wanted me in SC on Monday morning. I said I can't get there that fast, but thanks for the offer. 2yrs later I go to work for them, they said I was blackballed for not being in SC.
@drunkmike99435 жыл бұрын
lier, you don't get blacked balled for that.
@brenardhenson24766 жыл бұрын
12:32 theres a loop in your vid Zach just letting you know brother. ✊
@ZachariahLawson6 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks. Too late to fix it now! :(
@Goombanegro6 жыл бұрын
lol thought i was going crazy...thanks...
@TanTan-ni4mg6 жыл бұрын
He knows. Gotta get more time to get more AD monies.....
@ZybakTV6 жыл бұрын
I was listening to this in the background and I thought I had a fucking stroke or something.
@wildcatwilly6 жыл бұрын
Like your videos got a stress fracture to repair soon as the cold weather breaks
@jonbigg746 жыл бұрын
Happy New years from Navajo nation arizona,,,good vids,,,,we all can related to that business in welding win some and lose some.....o weld.....off to the next job......bye yall later
@jwoutdoors14512 жыл бұрын
And Parker the Pipeliner!
@nomadmad3086 жыл бұрын
Nice look into your life. My hats off to you guys. Keep up the good work.
@ZachariahLawson6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! And we will! It's what we do!
@nomadmad3086 жыл бұрын
Zachariah Lawson I retired from the Navy last year after 20 years welding. Always wanted to do what you were doing. After marriage and kids life takes you different directions. I'll be following.
@robertsanders88666 ай бұрын
Good video good interview
@caateyeddevils92286 жыл бұрын
Favorite video yet man 👍🏼
@marcosdelgadillo14815 жыл бұрын
Real talk , much respect
@ritchieblock45656 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy the videos my guy! Keep them coming. Stay burnin
@rogersanchez10067 ай бұрын
Is that the guy that was born on the right away with his doctor as his helper.
@ZachariahLawson7 ай бұрын
Yes. The one and only.
@redbird18244 жыл бұрын
The dog got his eyes burnt.
@derekc49196 жыл бұрын
7:14 After nose beers.
@michelelanni92056 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful dog
@crossbone16906 жыл бұрын
Wish this vid would have gone alittle longer. Too see where he had gone or prosper.
@fernandolevrino54886 жыл бұрын
que hermosa camioneta con equipo de trabajo te armaste felicitaciones
@barrysimmons54895 жыл бұрын
When they said you were blackballed but you can work the rest of the day... that was the time to tell him to get my money! How's that expression go drag up and leave them in the bind? (-:
@miguelvaldez39136 жыл бұрын
Was that guy a foreman? I’m not sure if he mentioned it....
@rigweldernomad9322 жыл бұрын
Love the video!
@m.m.aautos66086 жыл бұрын
100 hours a week? Damn you must pay alot of back taxes
@billyrayervin3433 Жыл бұрын
Was a singlehanded in 80 working at seldon rd by Bayton Exxon plant . Word got around one morning right across the road they were paying a whopping 25 cents a hr more. So at lunch I Walked across the rd and got hired, went backed and drug up. This would h appened but not usually in the same dy
@westtexasoutlaw61974 жыл бұрын
Dude I thought I had a fuckin stroke or somethin when the video looped
@johnconner89745 жыл бұрын
i aint into talking feeling but fuck yeah its nice to hear theres people out there who get ran out too heres to getting your card pulled once in a while to feel alive
@ghilreese34136 жыл бұрын
Another good one. Thanks.
@chadadkins97606 жыл бұрын
...the loop ... Thru me off for a minute, i was like....uuuhhhh ok
@d.j.99616 жыл бұрын
Got a nice rig & welding equipment!!! So, lucky in that way! I found this video searching out welding vids!!! I am not a welder!!! Just someone who wants to be a better welder & needing better equipment!!! I set out to get a stick welder & saw a harbor freight add, saw a stick welder for $89 or 99 bux. Went there & they were sold out so, I bought a 90 amp wire feed bottom of the barrel equipment, NOTHING LIKE WHAT YOU GUYS USE & ALL I KNOW IS, I NEED BETTER EQUIPMENT! I still want a good stick welder but, I really want a tig welder so I can weld steel & stainless. I want to be able to weld anything, any thickness of steel & other metals & don't have money to waist on the wrong machine! I mostly do auto repair so, honestly, frame & exhaust repair & welding sheet metal is mostly what I run into but, if I want to build my own crane or press, I need to know what machine's would be best? im thinking about a tig180 or 200 & for stick welding, idk yet? im also wondering if I shouldn't buy from harbor freight? im a newby & dunno sht so, that's why I like your vids, try to show me wsup!!! a day in the life!!! wish I had a good job!!!
@PhillipLandmeier6 жыл бұрын
Blackballed? Must be nice that they have so many welders to pick from that they can play silly games like that. :-(
@CoD_Maj3st1k4 жыл бұрын
Not talented, experienced ones anyway.
@mrgarza8316 жыл бұрын
Great video bro, I'm in welding school right now and not sure if I want to go to pipeline or stay in the refineries. Where you at right now and how do you see the pipeline industry 5 yrs from now ?
@TourettesOrc6 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I have been putting off for years to get my cert. I am starting end of August and so stoked I am doing something I actually want to do. Is most of the best jobs out in West Texas? I’m in deep south Texas
@MrNormHar6 жыл бұрын
Your pup wants to see out the windows, crack the blinds for him:) Can't imagine being black-balled in that environment. Weird.
@justinthorne19196 жыл бұрын
Happy new years fellow road dogs, we all know all the road goes. People who aint road dogs well they dont know something about lack of exposure. Hope the company that blackballed ya'll finds some jam up hands to do their bs work.
@yazeed38816 жыл бұрын
I want to get into this , how ? I haul Sand and see these guys a lot , I like to create things instead of just driving , I am doing very well pay wise doing sand +$2000/week . I graduated from mechanic school in 2010 and worked as a fleet mechanic and specialized equipment technician for 5 years . Where do I go to start welding ?
@ZachariahLawson6 жыл бұрын
Yazeed Husni you can either go to school for it, or try and get on as a helper.
@NaztyNate6 жыл бұрын
ive always thought that stuff was cool.. makes me want to get into it lol
@JimmysTractor6 жыл бұрын
The food news is, you're starting to kill it on KZfaq
@brandonbrunner81106 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man. I'm kinda confused about the part of the story about smashing the rod box and using it for something. Could you explain?
@RCRCustoms6 жыл бұрын
Brandon Brunner you do that to keep from blowing the slag from cutting the opposite side of the pipe all over the inside you haven't cut yet, and they're talking about a 50LBS tin not a cardboard box of rods.
@brandonbrunner81106 жыл бұрын
Ok cool now I get it lol. Thanks man.
@hernaplays97594 жыл бұрын
He really hit himself with them 2*4
@jamesellis55496 жыл бұрын
Drag when you feel like it,screw them ,they don't own you.Keep burning and turning
@ArizonaCowboys6 жыл бұрын
great interview
@FritzTruckingKy4 жыл бұрын
Hey man I am a 19 yearold third semester electrical wanting to change my career choice and pursue a career as a rig welder on the road. Wonder if maybe you could give me some tips on how to get started with no welding experience and backround and how to get my first job as a helper or anything else to get me started on this business
@ZachariahLawson4 жыл бұрын
Call all the oilfield company’s you can find, Jacob Schofield has some good videos. Listen to what he has to say.
@fishonohio9806 жыл бұрын
That's messed up you and your welder got runned off. But that's how the cookie crumbles Sometimes some people get butt hurt about something you say to them while you're working with them sometimes
@bricelinebarger3166 жыл бұрын
fish on ohio that happened to to my millwright Forman he was all ways rushing me to get he’s early complet bonus and I kept arguing with him about I’m gonna do shit right the first time I’m not climbing 400+ ft for someone eals fuck up or my fuck up because they want to rush me ragged
@Kody-lt1ep6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! You should make more with Parker The Pipeliner
@ZachariahLawson6 жыл бұрын
Hopefully someday!
@bsideadventures21805 жыл бұрын
That guy tested with me on a plains job
@danielpereira94636 жыл бұрын
Was that location near 1787 and 349? Near midkiff? Thought I saw you right before xmas. If so small world lol
@vendetta1306 Жыл бұрын
How old were you boys in this video?
@CarlosDiaz-ng2wu6 жыл бұрын
Hey, Zach. I see you talk about practicing welding after work sometimes. Can you emphasize on what you practice on? Im a structural welder looking to make the transistion into pipe and wpuld like to see what you do to improve. Thanks! Bye you later!
@ZachariahLawson6 жыл бұрын
I am currently working on a video answering questions. I will throw that in there for ya!
@rubenvasquez0216 жыл бұрын
Someone got their panties in a bunch hahaha
@highstepperARF5 жыл бұрын
Silly ol’ dowggie! 😊
@jeromephy90936 жыл бұрын
I'd like to break out into pipe welding..I've been welding for 17 years..can fit read prints an everything..passed stick with aws What kind of start up cash do I need? Got 10g now..
@jeromephy90936 жыл бұрын
How do I start..it's my dream.. but I'm not gonna put more than another 10gs into it
@ZachariahLawson6 жыл бұрын
Just depends on what kind of welder you buy and what tools you use and the truck.
@moparcharger86424 жыл бұрын
Ur been working for 17 years and you only have 10k save?
@MrThenry19886 жыл бұрын
I stuck through it. Can't understand the blackball stuff. Can't believe your buddy just quit cause they didn't like you. I guess I don't know the big picture like can he a Ford not to work and things. Cool rigs though.
@ZachariahLawson6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and commenting and thank you!
@ZachariahLawson6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I love what I do, and that makes all the bad days tolerable!
@MrThenry19886 жыл бұрын
Zachariah Lawson. I bet you have a few. Lol. I can talk for hrs on bad days. Lol. Keep up the good work.
@nikkiquesinberry54466 жыл бұрын
please tell me what the song you play throughout the video im dying to know what it is so i can listen to it
@JacobSchofield6 жыл бұрын
Zach this is Jake Schofield somebody said you where running around Colorado. We are too. Where are you at?
@ZachariahLawson6 жыл бұрын
I am currently in West Texas. Have been for coming up on a year now!
@Cat-lo7hl6 жыл бұрын
When you get tired of the rat race and nomadic life style I have lots of opportunities for both of you in Texas!
@ZachariahLawson6 жыл бұрын
Cat1234 hit me up! I’ll hear out any opportunity!
@Cat-lo7hl6 жыл бұрын
Call bobby 512 809 5822 and tell him Chad sent you!
@6.7coaltrain155 жыл бұрын
Your buddy is the one and only Parker the Pipeliner!?
@ZachariahLawson5 жыл бұрын
6.7 Coaltrain we were good friends when we worked together! I haven’t seen him in a while now!
@LextechLighting4 жыл бұрын
@@ZachariahLawson life is busy, y'all will catch up
@rclawfit325 жыл бұрын
Welders last of the dying breed! 👩🏭👨🏭
@davidtesoriero8856 Жыл бұрын
Who is the artist and song title at 7 minute mark?
@chriscolon67206 жыл бұрын
Zac love the videos man! And Hank! I'm a combo welder living that camper life too! Freezing my ass off up here in Iowa! Did you go to MWI since your from Missouri?
@ZachariahLawson6 жыл бұрын
Nope! I went to OTC. I learned how to weld plate there, and everything else is either self taught. Or I learned on the job!
@chriscolon67206 жыл бұрын
Damn props to ya that's tuff! What's the best route to becoming a rig welders helper?
@ZachariahLawson6 жыл бұрын
I was about to edit a Q&A video when I saw your reply. Ill add an answer in there for you!
@chriscolon67206 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Keep up the good work!
@hunterforever62076 жыл бұрын
Why weren’t you roll welding that spool?
@Guzman36054 жыл бұрын
What’s the salary like ? Do you guys get paid by the hour or by how much you get done ?
@ZachariahLawson4 жыл бұрын
Guzman3605 it ranges from job to job. Anywhere from 4-7k a week. And most jobs are hourly. Some are by weld inch
@ryanlaney26433 жыл бұрын
Cool dude!
@jeffmotoguyver6115 жыл бұрын
Hey man what's that song at 1900
@kaylachapman44693 жыл бұрын
Yes..campers are like pop cans..as far as hearing and cooling
@Twoholesofman6 жыл бұрын
Who makes those flatbeds you guys have on your trucks? They are cool!
@ZachariahLawson6 жыл бұрын
Parker built his, I built mine.
@Twoholesofman6 жыл бұрын
Awesome. They look like they are perfect for what you guys do. Thanks for uploading these vids!
@sidekick94095 жыл бұрын
I like your dog
@bowshott0075 жыл бұрын
Damn I wish I knew how to weld.
@signsofthetimes8864 жыл бұрын
You can always learn bro
@cedricjardouin5983 жыл бұрын
I’m in Carlsbad
@251988dannyboy6 жыл бұрын
Dogs harness looks tight does he need it on all the time
@ZachariahLawson6 жыл бұрын
He doesn't wear it all the time!
@williamloucks57916 жыл бұрын
Looking to get on as a helper any advice
@rafterktbcattle30226 жыл бұрын
Ok we know you were a foreman bro. Lol. Other than that, good video!!
@jwoutdoors14512 жыл бұрын
What song is this
@fnhscar17275 жыл бұрын
#BuckeyePartnersforlife
@nicholaslewis90375 жыл бұрын
Who are you working for I am looking for test
@MLVYY06 жыл бұрын
5:40 lmfao this guy hit his face on the wood hanging from his truck
@agavebob34626 жыл бұрын
MLVYY0 ...had to rewind to see it! Laughed my ass off ! That just happened to me with a mirror on a peterbilt today! Take care , Bob from the oil fields in S.E .N.M.