I'm 63. I feel like I'm 45 . I'm welding s.s. pipe everyday and still love it. I started welding when I was 33. Keep the video's coming....👍

@SH19922x

4 жыл бұрын

60 is the modern day "40", im 26, in peak condition and i know 60 year olds on jobs that have more hair on the head and and muscle than me lol

@Justin-sc3uv

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 34 and getting ready to start

@richschmeck5496

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 26 and have been welding for a few months but going from exhaust work to a production shop and school. Gunna save up for my own rig (already got the truck) so hell I'm excited to start this journey for the rest of my life.

@RackTheMilesWelding

Жыл бұрын

@@Justin-sc3uv may I ask for a follow up? How's it going so far for you, man?

@brannonxkoopa4245

Жыл бұрын

This gave me so much hope

I would like to see an interview with your 73 year old weld partner. lots of good info from him on his life and history.

@arosswelding

5 жыл бұрын

It’s comin. You’re right, he is full of tons of good info and lots of stories. I really enjoy working with him.

Im 42 and started helping 2 yrs ago, Ive been in the WV hills the whole time. This terrain can break you but if your body can handle it go for it! I thought I was too old to start welding but no one has discouraged my from starting at this age. But like you say, this isnt about a number, its about how you feel.

I’m 36 and I’m a welding inspector, working primarily near home. When my two oldest go to college, I’d like to start pipeline welding. I’ll be in my early 40’s. I’ve passed quite a few of the 6G downhill tests and done an inverted tee for practice. Loved every minute of it. Thanks for the great videos. They are an inspiration to me.

Austin -- I'm 53 and feel I can stay in step with anyone that is 20 and probably outdo most 20 year olds. They say most kids graduating from high school can't do 17 pushups to meet the basic military physical. I do 3 sets of 30 every day and try and squeeze in a mile run every other day and I work 10 - 12 hours a day. I think as long as you can get in the truck and jump in the ditch, you should work..LOL, but that is just me.

@johnbrevard5966

5 жыл бұрын

At 53, which is similar to my age, we might be able to do better than the 20 year old's, But not because were in better shape of any sort, It's because they're 20 Thinking about everything else except what they're working on, because they have the rest of their Life on their Mind, We have the remainder of the day and what's for dinner on ours!

@sqrlzxbigxnut2018

5 жыл бұрын

I'm 22. And I have to agree. My generation is a bunch of fucking pussies. Don't get me wrong, I like video games and sitting here watching TV in my underwear, but I know hard work. I cut concrete for almost 3 years, working anything from 12 to 20 hour days 6-7 days a week for 10 months straight. If you don't know much about concrete cutting, or concrete in general, it's laberous. And I can say I didn't make anywhere even close to what these guys are making. I also got to sleep in my own bed, even if it was only for a couple hours.

@51-FS

5 жыл бұрын

Im 22 and i can out work,weld,run, any one of you old fucks

@MrShiftey13

2 жыл бұрын

@@51-FS lol. Calm down ma’am.

I'm 48 most days I feel like I'm still in my 20's other days I feel like I'm 80 But I push thru it and all is good. just broke out with my rig 1 month ago today wishing I'd made this decision years ago! thanks for all your advice

I started welding at 47, now 52. I WILL either rig or pipeline!! Oh, how old do I feel?? Depends on the day! Thanks for the videos, keep up the good work!

@arosswelding

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@tommysmith6914

4 жыл бұрын

I am 47 myself and just went back to school for welding. I am hoping my age won't hold me back from getting into the business.

@dmadhooligan1507

3 жыл бұрын

I’m 47 too and about to make the jump.

@PanicbyExample

2 жыл бұрын

that's encouraging to hear... i'll be forty by the time i finish my certificate and was dreading... i guess i don't really know what now that i think about it

@davidwilliams5930

Ай бұрын

I'm 40 and just made the move towards the next step. I've been working in foundries for the last 10 years operating corless induction furnaces. Made over 1000 differnt alloys. So I have a pretty good idea on how different alloys react to different heat sources. This gave me some comfort in my decision.

Great video Austin. I'm 65 and still welding. I started out as a welder helper in a a pipe yard. Praticed my pipe weling on lunch and breaks. My first pipe job was for J Ray McDermott on 8" pipe in the bead shack on a lay barge. I'm nuclear welding these days. I need cateract surgery so I'll have that done and then get back under the hood. The first time I smelled a 6010 hippy rod I was hooked. Your doing a great service to the young men/women that want to carry on our trade.

@arosswelding

5 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. I would love to weld on a lay barge. That’s neat. Thanks for sharing and for watching. 👌

You’re never to old, the real issue for people is being to stubborn to learn. I’ll be 30 in a month and things havnt exactly panned out so to say but I had more fun pipelining than I have ever had at work. Might be a long year but anything is possible when you put your mind to it. As always I enjoy the videos!

@arosswelding

5 жыл бұрын

I agree with that. Learning new things helps keep us young I think.

Thank you @AustinRoss. I posed this same question to another popular KZread welder and never got a response. Thanks for the words of encouragement.

My father in law is retired welder/iron worker that welded exclusively @ paper mills. He retired @ 55 yo due to the extensive travel that was required but he loved what he did. He said what he misses most is the tight bond he had with his co workers as there were two that were really like brothers to him.

I’m glad I found this channel! Thanks for the words of encouragement... I am a 44 year old woman in northern Canada starting completely over. Im heading to school this fall for welding. I’m hoping it will help get someone interested in taking me on as an apprentice. Fingers crossed! I’m 44 but feel the best I ever have as I take way better care of myself with regular CrossFit and yoga! Have a great day Subscribed!

@mikeomaly

9 ай бұрын

Hello! How is it going? I'm in the same position. I'm 39 and trying to find a different career path. How was school? Are you still in the trade?

I don’t have experience but can tell you that I’m 36 and start pipe weld school in March. Getting at it later than I wish I would have but this is the time of my life that’s allowing me to. Some days I don’t feel like I’m in my 30 let alone late 30s. If you have a dream or desire to do something. Get after it!!

@pipedady83

5 жыл бұрын

I'm 36 also and looking towards welding school. What school you going to?

@ek8923

5 жыл бұрын

Andrew Meyer I’ll be going to Hobart welding school.

@Sera_Reading

5 жыл бұрын

@@ek8923 hope their training isn't as bad as their equipment.

@ek8923

5 жыл бұрын

Welder Bear let’s hope so, when I looked online at different locations their name came up for a top school. But we shall see. On a plus I think they use Lincoln and Miller welders at the school lol

VERY POSITIVE IVE BEEN TRAINED SINCE 2005 AND RUN A BACKYARD FAB BIZ , I DO ALL PROCESSES AND VERY GLAD TO HEAR THAT I CAN STILL GO INTO THE CRAFT AT 52 AND IM VERY PHYSICALLY FIT IM INTRESTED IN TRAVELING TYPES OF JOBS, VERY INFORMITIVE VIDEO THANK YOU

Ones did a Job Refinery single Hand the Rig Welder was 78. Brand new Rig. Working on boiler cooling piece.

Thanks for this video Austin! I’m 40 and getting ready to start welding professionally. I just got my AWS D1.1 structural certs 3g and 4g 1” plate SMAW and FCAW. I’m within two weeks practicing of getting combo pipe certs as well. I don’t feel that old mentally, but physically I can remember the ease of life at 28. I feel a days work in my knees and occasionally in my back. Im not letting that hold me back though! Age is just a number, your attitude is what counts. 😁 Right now, Im interested in any kind of welding work, especially outages and shutdowns, but rig welding and pipelining are two goals I have for the future.

I’m 20 but I feel about 55 lol

Very helpful videos about an attractive career. Thank you.

i 've a rig welder for 10 years and im ready to transition to pipeline, cuz i have seen so many of your videos and from some other guys, and it look easier than working on rigs and cuz i bet it pays more, thats my point of view, cuz working on rigs you gotto get in them pits work on pipe or get on the manlifts when is blowing 25mh and its like 2 outside, plus get in at 7 am and leave aorund 12 or 1 am cuz gotto get the rig out an tomorrow the same way.

Im 25 and started using a cheater lens little over a year ago. My eyes are very good and I've never needed one, but noticed it does make a difference. I use a 1.0 which is the lowest magnification, and would reccomend it to everyone young or old, it should come standard in every hood.

I'm 42. Feel 60. Bad back shoulders ,and knees.. hanging sheetrock at 10 probably helped the down hill things. Then running equipment for 9 + years. Now trucking.. hurt the back pulling jumbo glass tarps.. but.. all said .. I keep trudging along.

31. Just started into welding other than high school. Its honest work, able to be home every night, church sundays, with having two sons the appeal to me would be able to do local work and network into side jobs in case work slows.

Austin I’m a wildland firefighter. I’m 23. I’m feelin about 80. Specially with this winter “vortex”..

Thanks for the videos! I’ve learned so much my man.I’m 47 and just started Welding School in Austin Texas. I feel great and still push wheelbarrows full of dirt and rocks to make money as I own a landscape company. I’ll have my welding certificate this spring. I’m not quite sure which direction I’ll go when I finish up with school but from what I’ve heard it might be a good idea to get into a welding shop in town and then branch out from there. In the past I’ve done some Mig production welding and a little SMAW but not enough to show that I know much. That’s why I decided to take the time and get into a welding school. If anyone has any tips on what one should do after completing welding school I’d like to hear about it. But yeah, at 47 I feel pretty good!

My 78 year old uncle would say dead , He last summer renewed his "B" pressure ticket to weld pipe and wants to weld for one of his sons running a tie in crew . His last job was for another son on a tie in crew a couple of years ago for 11 weeks . I guess if you have a pulse and are breathing , big inch tie ins are physically the least demanding . In respect to my uncle welding wise he has always been good at it . Even now with the cheater lenses and bifocals his repair rate is almost zero . My guess is he'll have a phone in his pine box and will answer the call to go to work . The only thing that would stop him would the ghost busters . hahahaha

I am 30, I feel 30... Wait, I'm 30?! I have no time to waste, I've been a telecommunications tech, and a mechanic/auto tech. Did both for 3 & 7 years respectively. I am looking at welding trade schools and serious into becoming a certified welder. I did my first bead with a 6013 rod without my uncles permission to use his welder at age 11. I know I can hold my weight in just about all the blue collar trades but my name is not Jack. Thanks for making these videos, it has given me direction and I will continue to follow up so keep uploading.

Hey Austin, love the content your putting out here. I had a quick question hopefully you can find the time or maybe do a video on it. How hard is it to get on the pipeline with a criminal background and or a felony.

I'm 24 and my brothers 20 were looking at going mobile from the shop next year hopefully

I Ask that question everyday. As a Welder Fitter.

Nice video!

@arosswelding

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I worked in a fab shop for years very hard on your knees and I gave it up cause of eyes I then went truck driving OTR and now retired best job ever is no job I done my time

Like you said your only as old as you feel. I weld with a man that is 63. I'm almost 20 years younger than he is and he can match me step for step all day and all week. I have noticed that my eyes aren't as good as they used to be but at my age that is to be expected. Thanks for posting, I always enjoy watching.

I trucked for 20 years and made the change and went to weld school in January of 16'. I was a helper until I passed my test last October. It's tough being a firing line helper at 42-43 and tie in spots after got me out of shape.😂 It's better late to the game than not at all.

@arosswelding

5 жыл бұрын

That’s right 👌

@datclutch7861

5 жыл бұрын

So with most pipelines you don't need to be a helper for x number of years before you can become a pipeline welder?

@timspire1059

5 жыл бұрын

@@datclutch7861 some locals have an apprenticeship program when a person has never welded, welding school is taken into consideration, but if you can pass the test and keep passing x-ray then, weld.

@ek8923

5 жыл бұрын

Tim Spire thanks for sharing... I’m just starting at 36 after spending 12 years in my last position and deciding it was time for change. Glad to know I’m not alone.

@datclutch7861

5 жыл бұрын

@@timspire1059 Ok, thanks for the info! Do you have an idea of how things would work on the pipeline here in canada? If so please share

Hey Austin thanks for the video! I get kinda discouraged when I look at how long you've been doing it already and only 28 and I'm 27 and barely been welding for 2 years but your videos keep me motivated forsure. Attaining the freedom of becoming a rig welder either on the pipeline or locally is something I'm obsessed with and strive towards every day and you and Kayla help me and my fiance out alot. Thanks so much 👍🏼

@arosswelding

5 жыл бұрын

You bet. I’m glad we have been helpful. That’s what’s we’re here for. Thanks for sharing. It’s what keeps us goin. 👌

Great video Austin. Hey austing want ask you does starch hurt my F R shirts?

I don’t think there is an age that’s to old to start, you can do anything you set your mind to, just like you talked about your partner Andy he is 73 and still going strong, so aslong as you’ve got the means to do it then you can do.

I'm 39 but some days I feel 20 and others 50 but pipeline welding is my dream job. I have a machine but still need a truck. i don't want to go in with a lot of payments so I need to save up $ and practice all I can

I'm 37 and got accepted into Boilermakers Philly. Got the email yesterday

to start pipeline welding is a Lincoln vantage air k-4343-2 good for that kind of welding, please.

I wish I could get a helper job on the line and just learn from the ground, up

Austin, I’m 38 feel like I’m 22. I’m also a boiler pressure vessel welder.

It's both that's appealing to me

35 years old here , semi retired I guess you'd say, started a welding program last August with a goal to work on railroad, but more i research pipeline work i might be leaning that way now.

@arosswelding

5 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. What did you semi retire from?

@bowtac16

5 жыл бұрын

@@arosswelding worked in legal field, and a side veneer timber business. By semi retired I mean I don't need to make same money to survive, not that I can, or should stop working.

More videos with Andy !

Yo, can you get a prescription in cheater lens form? I would love that.

My dad is a coal miner hard worker. One day my brothers who train in boxing and run miles everyday went to chop wood at my dads. They burnt out in a hour. My dad 70 years old just paced himself and worked hours got the work done. Same story when they went to put up fence posts.

How long does it take to b a senior weilder

What company should I contact to become a welder helper?

Need a video or a little bit of info regarding the ratio of female to males on the pipeline. Please an thank you

@arosswelding

5 жыл бұрын

What questions specifically do you have about this?

I’m 28 looking to start pipeline welding. Looking for helper job I live in New Jersey not a whole lot of pipeline work here. would you be able to give me some advice thanks Joe

When i was up in West Virginia i got to meet one 67 yr old and 72 yr old welder. They made sure the younger welders knew they still got it 😂

im 54 feel 25. i can go toe to toe with guys who are half my age any day of the week at any job in the shop. one thing ive noticed about eye sight is for me is my mind fills in the gaps by what i can hear. if im not getting propper penatration i can hear it. i can hear across the shop when a machine isnt running or set right. thatsaid i have several repedative motion injuries but i have a work around for every one. no problem. how old is to old.....thats up to you. age is just a number

Austin I'm 44 and have been kicking the idea around for awhile. Lol. Who knows

Hello I 53 I done some stickwelding and torch heating As a millwright want to break into welding full-time health is good if I get was certified can I get into work please reply

I'm 33 but I feel dead... maybe it's because I'm a mortician lol. I use to weld when I was around 18. Its something I still think about but I'm pretty settled where I'm at. I just like watching your content

i'm 42 and feel 70

Great advice, 43 going on 20 😎! When are we going to see the interview on Andy?

@arosswelding

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It’s commin. He has so many stories... I love visiting with him.

I got a question. What kind of trucks do you see on the pipeline ? I just bought a 2003 f350 7.3 power stroke and got it all rigged up at 17 years old. Once I make some money I want to upgrade to a more serious and permanent truck. Was just wondering about the dodges and there body and part quality, also does the IFS of GM hold up? And how are the Ford's? Big question is with your experience what trucks do you see most and have best luck with

@arosswelding

5 жыл бұрын

I've always driven a Dodge, but doesn't mean I always will. Pipeline rigs are usually one ton dually. I can't say I see more of any one brand. It's a wind range of years, packages and Dodge, Chevy, GMC, and Ford are all popular. Everyone has their preferences and every truck has it's pros and cons. There isn't a one size fits all. Some care more about the motor and some about the interior. I like a reliable vehicle and that's my top priority but all of these brands have that.

I want to weld but I want to wait till 25 so I can live my life and knock off a few things in the bucket list is 25 to long or no

im 51, but most of the time most days 25-35, sometimes I feel my age, but on rare occasion, I may feel 80 or more, already tried to push myself several days this year & had my back go out for a few days, but 1 day off work to recover, which I only called out on my second job, and was back to normal in 3 days. but been 8 years since had it happen with my back. & its an issue that does concern me, but it always hurts, but I ignore it, I hurt my back when I was 10 years old, & 99.5% of time most people have no idea, & I outwork many of my co-workers, I have to really push myself, this time it was 5 full truck loads of scrap metal, loaded & unloaded that did me in a couple days. I am burned out of my 3 jobs, I need a change, & my primary job that I used to enjoy, I now hate thanks to management changes, I am looking for a way out, rig truck local, or pipeline, not sure if my areas can support a welder, but plan to at least try as soon as I am able to build truck. if not I will do whatever I have to, but as for bills, I am around 3 years from being 100% out of debt, just working like I am presently.

@aldencharley4875

5 жыл бұрын

I think old is when you cant hardly do anything physically anymore. I'm 36 and still wanting to rig weld buy life has thrown me diffrernt circumstances so far but I still have that desire to have my own rig and weld pipe! Been wanting to do it since I was a kid but helping here at the ranch and starting my own family has really slowed it down for me. I have worked as heavy equipment operator but it's not as satisfying as running a bead!

Im 29 and depending on the day I either feel like im turning 21 or 70. Joined the army at 18, worked on and crewed UH60s for 6 years and have been installing septics and turning wrenches and welding for 4 years now. My body has several issues from my time in the army. Just depends on how much IbProfen I take in the morning

@d777b

5 жыл бұрын

mike switch to ALEEVE - ibuprofen will completely destroy your liver!!

@M-HWeldingAndMechanical

5 жыл бұрын

Sleeve doesn’t work for me. My doc has had me try doing 600mg ibuprofen and 500 mg Tylenol in the morning. Been doing that for the last couple weeks. Does help a lot

First it s my father KZread accompt....anyway i m in france....i m 48 and i just start follow court for pipeline welder .....so NEVER too old !!!!

I feel like I'm 13 and I'd like to complain that there are not enough butt jokes in this video.

You are never to old. What is . Is How many jobs you will be able to do after the first.

I right there with you Ronald Parady but I think 102 is too old to do this job. I’m a 3rd generation welder and my Dad is 72 still welding and my grandpa worked till they kicked him out @ 83

I'm 27 feel like between 50-60 I've had a good amount of surgeries in my stomach region ...all in all with everything else hurting 27 feels alright

Hey Austin I was curious about how to go about getting signed up for some of your shirts

@arosswelding

5 жыл бұрын

You can shop Industrial Tradition anytime. Here is a link to the different things we offer. industrialtradition.com/collections

@brandonkimmel4720

5 жыл бұрын

Austin Ross thanks much man have a good one! Love the videos

Age will vary per person and there situation. I’m 31 and i got little kids all 10 and under. It would def be a good experience to go chase some money on the pipeline for a year but I could never be away from my kids that much and I’d never uproot there life for my work. If I was single I’d def do it.

Hi Austin , I'm 45 years old Been thinking a lot about getting into school for welding. Did you go to a school for this, a lot of people I talk to about this say that yes getting some. Education and knowing the theory is good but when you apply for a job the boss man doesn't care if you have all these certifications, if you can't weld you won't get hired. Wanted to know your thoughts on this.

@serrgmtz

5 жыл бұрын

He made a video on this subject ..school vs helper

I’m 38 but I feel like i did in my 30 s

Near sided as all hell at 34 I'll be restin my head on the pipe at Andy's age, I ain't to worried about it..

Your 28 wow good shit

I'm 38 but my body feels like it's 60 I've been kicked by a horses and run over by them and I've raced mx and arthritis in my joints already and working with a broken leg while on crutches 10 days out of the hospital

63 and a 'rod burn'n fool'.... (bout 5 days a year!!))

I'm 26 feel 18 started pipe line 19

Your never to old for anything just get your ass up and do it be safe

Where can I get coupons to practice?

@mason2763

5 жыл бұрын

Edwin Hernandez Cut some

@bubbakline775

5 жыл бұрын

U can buy from pipe from junkyards or use thicker fence pipe but honestly brother u can get the same effect with flat plates grind bevel and land set it flat set it on 45° beads a bead man and it's way way way faster to set up some plate than pipe if u don't have a bevel machine . Just soak that bead in and think slow ur body is going to run over ur mind until u start getting muscle memory . Learn burn then Ull earn

@EdwinHernandez-se2lb

5 жыл бұрын

Bubba Kline thanks for the advice!

I’m a experienced welders helper trying to get out in the field with a rig welder. I’m ready to roll with in 24 hrs cash in pocket and trailer in tow

@savagemike9967

5 жыл бұрын

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I'm 32 ,been building tanks since I was 18 and don't feel a day older than 50

I’m 22 and still feel 18

I'm 50 but most days I feel like I'm 25

How old is too old to start welding in general?

I'm 42 and I feel at least 52. Lol. The Army did a number on my back...

100 stay in shape and eat healthy1

I haven't welded in 6 or 7months and I feel like I'm going to lose it!

Randy Calhoun

I’m 22 but my back feels like 70 lol

I'm 40 rn but feel like I'm 30...but I just really love welding. I just want to eat sleep & shit welding!

Kota

Too old to me is not an age but when your eyes go and so does everything else

I’m 16 and I feel 35

Rig welder an pipeliner , I'm 50 feeling like 40

28!? I was thinking more like 38 lol

@arosswelding

5 жыл бұрын

Only in the way, I feel about coffee.

I thought you was older than that. Im 45 an feel like im 45 lol.

Shit im 23 but fuckin feel 30, years of abuse on the body

too old is 90 years old .

God bless you welding partner getting old ain't for sissies lol

25 feelin like 69😎

I thought u were way older

I'm 20 but feels like 60 with this damm back pains.