Thanks! I'm a welder and mostly weld stainless steel with Tig. Now I have a problem with some roofing in my gutter. I'm going to go and give this a try! Thank you very much for sharing!

@slbleadworks

4 күн бұрын

Your welcome. Thanks for watching.

I was always taught to stitch it from the bottom up without a rod for vertical welding. In all the years I've welded ive never tried welding top to bottom - I will have to have a go thanks for sharing.

@slbleadworks

Ай бұрын

Please let me know how you get on. Thanks for watching.

Videos like this will benefit so many up and coming roofers careers. Myself included, thank you for this!

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

I get asked for this all the time so I thought I’d make it happen. I’m going to do a series of different welding vids. All the different cuts etc.

Nice video good technique, i where ever possible used to arranged the lead so i came down on an angle which made it easier even though we were taught to start at the bottom

@slbleadworks

2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I’ve always found it easier coming down from the top first. But it does take longer as you’re going over it again.

Fair play to you for taking the time to get on and make the video you said you would, and excellent as ever 👏

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching.

Thanks Stu. Nice to see the setup up and also explained in detail how it all works.

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching.

From someone trying to get to grips with the dark art, very neat work and really informative Stu. Thanks for taking the time to create and post it.

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome and thanks for watching.

Cheers Stuart, really helpful and informative 👍

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching.

I'm learning a lot from these videos.

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

I should start charging lol

@markhope4993

Жыл бұрын

@@slbleadworks 🤣

Takes me back to my plumbing days, when us plumbers did lead work, very tidy Stu, getting that flame spot on is an art. 👍

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching. I get asked for this all the time so I thought I’d make it happen.

Great video as always. Really helpful as I'm currently trying to teach myself to lead weld, thanks.

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

No worries thanks for watching

thanks for showing how to set up and weld, i am going to have a go, you make it look easy stu

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I hope your welding goes ok and thanks for watching.

Great video mate ! Fantastic tips

@slbleadworks

10 ай бұрын

Thank you I hope it helps

I Do the same - work down first (work with gravity) and then finesse going back up. Love your content.

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching

Excellent video so helpful it might improve my vertical welding 👍

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching. I hope it helps.

You make it look so easy

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I think it’s just because I’ve been doing it for so long.

Really good video. Thanks 👍

@slbleadworks

5 ай бұрын

Thank you. And thanks for watching.

Really interesting video stuart .i suppose getting the setting right on the gun is the key thanks for showing us

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Yes you need to make sure you’ve got the flame right and it’s the right temperature. Thanks for watching.

Ideal thanks the only problem is you make it look so easy

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Sorry about that lol. I think it’s just because I’ve been doing this for so long.

Cheers for the rig setup

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Thanks for watching.

Exellent video mate once again 👍👊

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Interesting to see set up.

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

My last comment, your video is the most imformative lead welding video that I have seen, other videos that I have seen are no where as imformative as yours, could also suggest that some of the people making other videos don't know sh#t from clay when it comes to lead welding.

@slbleadworks

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. I’m really trying to make the channel grow so I try to put as much information in as I can. I’ve only had the channel a couple of years so I’m still learning and take everyone’s comments on board and reply to everyone.

Great work 👍 It would be nice to see you weld some new and old lead maybe a repair type of scenario.

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching. I think I might have a vid up showing that when I was repairing an old turret.

Good job sir

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Finally the algorithm caught up with me and I got the video I was asking for. Really well done. Would have liked a close up of the finished seam and also to see what you do with the stick in terms of motion ie side to side, circular or just dabbing? Do you not need tinted goggles for lead unlike steel? I know you mentioned goggles but I thought you meant safety ones. There’s a plethora of bricklaying videos etc. But you, my man, are unique!

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Glad you’ve managed to view the vid. I was told today that it’s possible to zoom In now when watching the vids. I tested this today watching one on my iPhone. It might help show you what I’m doing. I don’t do much with the filler rod. I just hold it close and draw off it with the torch. With goggles I think it’s best to have tinted ones. But to be honest I’ve don’t think I’ve ever come across a lead worker that uses them.

As usual ,a great educational video. I’ve been trying to perfect my welding for many years and I still struggle, especially on the vertical. Tbh I won’t even attempt for fear of burning through. I always go up on the angle. I’ve never really known what I should have my bottles set at so that’s the first thing I’ll be taking a closer look at. So thanks for that tip on setting the pressure. And I’ve always used a No. 2 nozzle. D’ya think I would fare better using a No. 3? I tend to think bigger nozzle, bigger flame and therefore less control. And on the videos it appears the flame is feathered. Am I supposed to get the flame to be a tiny white/blue dot with no feathered flame. That’s how I’ve always thought what I’m supposed to be doing. Just one random one here: do you weld your tapered wood roll ends or dress them? I dress them since my bossing is better than my welding but my dad always used to weld them.

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed the vid. I personally always use a number 3. I would suggest getting one and just see if you find it any easier. With the flame you are after a tiny white ball. But you need to make sure it’s not to sharp as this would be more of a cutting flame.

Top stuff again,Adams gas is rent free I've swapped acetylene for polypropylene, that burns sweet with proper nozzle.

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

I definitely need to look at getting my gas bottles rent free. There’s enough to pay out for🤦🏻‍♂️. Can you use that gas with your acetylene reg ?

@daveprice1829

Жыл бұрын

@@slbleadworks no,you need propane pipes,reg,and flash backs with a multi jet nozzle.

Nice neat work, do you live next to the sea by any chance?

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. What gives you that idea ?😳😂. Yes I’m near the coast in Brighton.

An interesting method for doing a verticle weld. Have you tried to use the side of the lead lap to make the weld instead of the lead filler rod, you may find it a lot easier and quicker. Can I suggest that you use a length of about 3mm inside diameter flexible hose about 1metre long to attach to your oxy/actylene hand piece and the blow pipe, it will give you more flexibilty and is a lot lighter if you are required to do a 10 - 15 metre continious verticle weld as I have had to do many times - it also makes it easier when you are welding verticle seams using up to 10mm thick (100kg/m2 ) lead. The flexible hose makes it a lot easier if you are required to do any over head welding. Can I also suggest that you obtain and use a rubber dresser instead of the wooden dresser, it is more efficient and does not bruise the lead - by trade I am/was a Lead Burner (Lead Welder) for thirty five years and worked in an acid manufacturing lead chamber plant, - you learn how to be very skilled and effecient when welding lead.

@slbleadworks

11 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for watching. Yes I’ve tried the method of using the lap as your filling rod but for me I find it easier this way. Also I don’t use any wooden hand tools. Although I used to own a wooden vintage bossing mallet and loved it. Sadly it broke and I’ve never found anything as good.

Great video you mentioned where you got the model o gun but where did you get the regulators from cheers

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching. I can’t remember where I got them to be honest. But if you Google victor edge regulators they will come up.

@DSherrattRoofing

Жыл бұрын

Welders warehouse sells anything and everything welding. I managed to order some nozzles that I’m hoping are gonna be better quality than a lot of the trash I’ve bought in the past. But I did notice all the Oxy/AC lead welding kits were all out of stock 8-12-22.

How do we get in touch with you for future projects you do beautiful work keep it up this is a great Chanel you got going here. Cheers mate.

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and thanks for watching. You can message me on Instagram @slbleadworks

Can you show us how to make 110mm lead slate for a pitched roof.

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

I’ll see what I can do in future vids. Thanks for watching.

I’m actually itching to get on site and try replicate what I’ve learned from this video.

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I hope it helps and thanks for watching.

you need to get an old paper cutting guillotine at car boot for cutting your filler rods it saves a lot of wear and tear on your hands its what i have used for 40+ years

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Does it cut the lead quite thin too ?. Omg yes I bet that saves loads of time.

your audio breaks my heart 😆

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

I now have a mic as the audio on my iPhone wasn’t up to scratch.

10:40… the sound of Brighton

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Yes they was properly going for it 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

Flux is your friend when working with lead

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

I’ve never tried this.

Stu for what its worth I have just moved over to Hobby weld gas supplier because BOC cylinder rental cost have gone through the roof. With Hobby Weld you pay a one off deposit which is refunded if/when you stop using them, after that you just pay for refills.

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

I really need to look into this. Are the cylinders the same sort of size ?

@scottyallop6750

Жыл бұрын

@@slbleadworks i also looked into this the cylinders a huge, shame as the pricing is far better

Lead melts at c.a 620c - Map gas generates c.a 2k ' c... or 1200 on a bad day out - so what's the technical reasons Map gas isn't used for lead welding? Genuine question, I have no clue as to the answer as I have never welded lead - but I do weld a lot of other stuff for a living. Why not use Map? :-) Educate me & forever have gratitudes. :-)

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

I think the main reason is because of the cost. Propane is a cheaper alternative. I personally use Acetylene.

You need to improve the audio quality.

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

Yes I’ve since invested in a mic.

That weld isn’t strong though. That’s why you should weld upwards instead of downwards

@slbleadworks

2 ай бұрын

I did weld upwards

Did you know you can weld with water ?

@slbleadworks

11 ай бұрын

Oh really. I didn’t know this. Do you do this yourself ?

@Sellmyowngranmother

10 ай бұрын

@@slbleadworks No stu but there’s a guy on here that does…..

@Sellmyowngranmother

10 ай бұрын

Ken Q 👍

@slbleadworks

10 ай бұрын

@@Sellmyowngranmother I’ll have to check it out

Please get away from boc, They are a ripoff Hobbyweld all day long.

@slbleadworks

Жыл бұрын

I really need to look into this. Where do you get yours from ?.

@timmargereson332

Жыл бұрын

@@slbleadworks You should try Albee cylinders. You own the whole set up and just exchange your bottles for full ones. Eltham welding supplies in Portslade would probably be your closest supplier. Oxygen is 11ltrs & acetylene is 10ltrs. Hope that helps.

@DSherrattRoofing

Жыл бұрын

Yeh I have Albee but they’re huge. Definitely need long hoses since u ain’t dragging those bottles up behind a chimney stack. I own them. Can’t remember cost but hardly ever have to refill.