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[Cajunrider]

When I was welding for a living, I had to test on 6" Sch 80 and 2" Sch 40 every year to maintain my Shell Oil certifications. Both 6" welds were in 6G (45 degree) position and the 2" were also in the 6G position. One of the 2" was acetylene welded and the other was conventional stick rod. On big pipe jobs, we tested for each job on the size of pipe we were laying. Largest was 42". Took a few short arc (mig) tests on 6" and 2". Those were the easiest. Took one TIG test on 6" stainless and didn't make it. Tried to learn TIG on my own with no expert to coach me. My technique was a little off but I finally learned and went into operations in 1992. Haven't welded pipe since then.

[rickyboy]

"midge" is a pressure welder in the oil industry. He builds the sour gas plants etc. He has to test before every job I think. I think you get one shot at it and if you fail, you're not working there. I know there is little to no leeway in that industry. His welds are all ex-ray'd too. I think you can fail one of those before you're run off. I guess when you're building something that has the potential to blow up a small city area, you have to be good. It's treat to watch Brian weld. He's given me a few pointers for sure.

[macmac]

Mitch that is far past my meager skill sets. I don't tig either, but can watch it happen any time i want if I walk 80 feet.

[donoller]

I BOUGHT YOUR ADAPTER SEVERAL YEARS BACK IT WAS PAINTED BLUE SO I PAINTED IT RED BUT IT WORKS GREAT EVEN BEING RED HANG IN THERE THE OTHER GUY WILL GO AWAY.

[Idaho]

Originally Posted by donoller

I BOUGHT YOUR ADAPTER SEVERAL YEARS BACK IT WAS PAINTED BLUE SO I PAINTED IT RED BUT IT WORKS GREAT EVEN BEING RED HANG IN THERE THE OTHER GUY WILL GO AWAY.

Ya, I know Don. I am going to post a few of these on Ebay but I have to get ahead first. Only have one boxed up and not claimed as of now. 9 more are going to powdercoat tomorrow afternoon.