absolutely brilliant lesson in welding lead and it was very interesting how the misses did, great close ups footage, many thanks for taking the time to do the lesson. 👌

That was the best lead welding video I’ve ever seen. Great close up footage and first class explanation all the way. Excellent 👍👍👍

The best EVER tutorial I've seen so far for a beginner. Specially your small remarks in between. No speed ups. Love to see one video of a corner weld straight up with no backing. In normal speed and as much explaining. (I don't seem to master that one 🙂)

excellent beginners course, your wifes better than me after 30yrs of trying lol plenty more beginners tips please

Dude I'm a plumber in Oklahoma, U.S. I absolutely love your lead work. Of course we don't use lead other then removing it. But every so often we do some packing of old lead joints. Good on ya this is awesome content.

@leadworksw

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man

The lead must be soldered together with an overlap seam. Above the overlap, the lead is heated with a soldering iron until the melting temperature of the solder is reached. When you add solder, it gets sucked into the seam and creates a full flow. Note: the soldering iron must not be removed from the lead during soldering. This prevents heat transfer. Adding solder is done on the side of the soleplate of the soldering iron. and we use tin solder with liquid. we do this in the Netherlands I also want to learn how to weld someday greetings from the Netherlands

@leadworksw

Жыл бұрын

Old school

First class in every aspect, inspiring and motivating.

I do electrical soldering for a living, but this looks so inviting it makes me want to switch industries!

@chox2001

Жыл бұрын

I guess lead free solder is a pain

@garbleduser

Жыл бұрын

@@chox2001 Yep! I won't use that crap. I have seen a $100,000 piece of medical equipment made worthless by its use. Lead is love!

Good instructional video. Thanks for taking the time.

Best demo I've seen ! Well explained SW

Very very well done lesson!

@leadworksw

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Very informative, thank you.

Absolute perfect video. Thank you. Melt-rod-push and repeat👍😁

@leadworksw

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man hope it helps

great informative video and well exsplained

Brilliant real life tutorial

Thank you for this lesson.

@leadworksw

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Firstly I'd like to say thanks for sharing your trade plus tips and tricks I'm a roofer by trade mainly metal copper zinc and lead but as much lead work atm im practicing lead welding with of the shelf oxygen acetylene im getting their have ordered proper touch etc. Also just wanted to point out you never cleaned the lead for the miss but fair play she nailed it better than me on me first try lol

I can liken that to tig welding I like how slow you can take it. I’ve been waiting for this tutorial, thank you for taking the time. 👍

@leadworksw

Жыл бұрын

Thanks chox

probably the best lead welding tutorial out there. thanks! could you do a really basic on one on the gas and why you use the setup you have. thanks.

😊 your a brave man 😊 PS On a more serious note, THANKS for a very informative & useful channel (my TIG welding experience certainly helps understanding! Wish I had more alloy TIG practice rather than mainly stainless!)

great video thanks man

good teacher

Great video thank you! That is so helpful, as I was getting frustrated trying to find a rhythm and consistency whilst learning how to lead weld. Going to get back in the garage and try everything you suggested, particularly the slowing it down and not rushing/panicking bit 😂. Maybe in the future could you do a video with some tips on where to begin with incline/vertical welds? I’m a while off that yet though 😂. Cheers man

@leadworksw

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Joe glad it helps. Keep safe brother don’t be breathing those fumes in 😉 Yeah I’m probably gonna do some more bits for incline etc.

Great video so informative thank you keep up the good work. Also what size nozzle do you use for code for

Innocent question - can you weld lead using a boggo Map torch? I weld steel for a living but have never welded lead, so if the question is daft, I apologise in advance - usual craic with people who have big skillz - they make the hard look easy, as you do here. Map? No go? Subbed btw - because when you spot someone skilly, learn from them.

@chox2001

Жыл бұрын

My next question was to ask if a Mapp torch will do the job. It’s interesting to know, maybe the flame control will be a problem.

@leadworksw

Жыл бұрын

So the map gas torches are to wide and powerful but you can use map gas with oxygen and model o torches.

@jamesward5721

Жыл бұрын

@@leadworksw Thanks for the reply- appreciated. I presume the small micro-butane type torches are a waste of time too? Oxygen is not so easily available here which is why an alternative would be bloomin handy.

@jamesward5721

Жыл бұрын

@@leadworksw I'm gonna go out on a limb & say that a Snap-On Torch 400 will do the job without oxygen.. As with all welding, there's always a left-field option that is a fraction of the cost of what is "conventional wisdom" that does the job - been looking hard the last few days as to what the "Alt" tool for this is - to me it is the Torch 400.

@chox2001

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesward5721 you said Oxygen is difficult to get hold of, where are you.

Can you do a video on the herringbone weld I think it’s called? Basically the weld looks like a triangle shape instead of rounded.

Thanx for That. Im gonna give it a go. Any advice as to where to buy a gas bottle rig for beginners. Ive got some lead to do on my house. I would love to be able to do it myself. Im ok at mig welding xx

Great video could you send me the link to this exact welding set up please 🙏

Hello from Belgium. Great video. What is the minimum thickness of lead we can weld, doing for example - finitions for a roof. I mean - will I be able to weld 2 pieces of 1,5mm or will they melt too fast.

Thanks for the vid. I literally started to learn to weld lead last week. I have been struggling a bit , probably as you say with temperature. I have a oxy/poropylene set. I see most vids use oxy/ acet setups. I looked online and some places say you cannot fusion weld with oxy propylene. I was worried i had the wrong set until i saw your video. I havent yet managed to get my lead to flow like yours. You didnt say what code lead you are using? Im thinking that makes a difference as to how much heat it takes? Im also thinking the steel bench may be having an effect? I learning on code 4 and my torch blows holes pretty easily and it seems really hard to control the heat. Either its tool cold or really easy to blow holes. I think the longest i can hold the torch i 1 spot is 6 seconds before it blows through. Im tninking of trying a different torch. Im wondering if i can get more control from that. Im using a model O with number 2 and 3 tips. And there is no chance at the moment of verticle welds. It just runs like crazy like a waterfall. Too much heat but im really struggling to control it.

Really a nice video! I am an experienced roofer in double seaming with aluminium, copper or iron, I would like to try your technique. We usually solder lead with copper or with stainless steel, using a lead/tin alloy. I use 1.2 mm sheets, what thickness do you use for your work? Thank you Fabio

Hi great work, can you recommend welding kit that works I don't want to use acetylene. Thanks. You make no mention of it

Can I ask why you favour propylene over acetylene?

Hello from Germany. How do you call the "banana-tool" Lead-former/Hammer? Never seen this before

@leadworksw

Жыл бұрын

Lead dresser

Che spessore di piombo usi? Qui in Italia usiamo 1.5 mm il tuo mi sembra più spesso 3 mm?

Great video I would like to know why I struggle with in situ welding when I can get a nice weld on the bench

@leadworksw

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Ah that’s a whole other skill. I’ll probably do a video on this in the near future.

Hi what fume extractor are you using,can i have a link thanks

why don't you use a respirator? And how safe is lead roofing for the environment?

@leadworksw

Жыл бұрын

I have extraction, I’m trying to educate myself on the subject but it looks no worse than other materials. Obviously drinking water would be an issue if not filtered. Lead is one of the most sustainable and recyclable materials on the planet.

@user-cm5xb5cf2n

Жыл бұрын

@@leadworksw I mean, if you collect rainwater from the lead roof to water the garden, will there be heavy metals in the food.

@TheEsseboy

10 ай бұрын

@@leadworksw Lead is not safe at any level, and will affect your nerves and brain. Lead should not be used where it can get into the enviroment.

@foggynight

7 ай бұрын

@@leadworksw You run a lead work business and are still trying to educate yourself on the dangers of lead? Well then that sounds a little backward.

It's very hard to teach someone to lead wield... It's practice practice practice... Make sure you lead is clean and the rods you using and the right mix of gases.. takes years to learn

Why would you possibly use propylene oxygen? You are welding lead, not cutting through an engine block. I don't know how you have overcomplicated such a fun task. 1. Use maps, it's $50. 2. Heat the joining surfaces first, not the lead stick. 3. Use the pattern 4 1 to get the timing right.

@mitchellgroom7441

Жыл бұрын

Show us your lead welding skills then. Best lead workers are from UK. I use acetylene and oxy . I suppose all lead workers here are wrong then???

Uhhh, this really doesn't seem healthy.