Arc Junkies

By Jason BeckerEducation Self-Improvement How To

Arc Junkies episodes

January 31, 2022 210. Spaced Out w/ Weston Spencer
In this weeks episode, Im chatting with Weston Spencer Owner and Desiger of the Picket Master Pro. I've mentioned this product a few times on previous podcasts and finally got a chance to sit down and talk to Weston about his story. This is a tool every welder should have in their arsenal.
Picketmaster Website:

https://www.saltcitysteel.org

Checkout Weston on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/slcsaltcitysteel/

Arc Junkies Website: https://arc-junkies.podsite.io

Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home

Friends of the Show:

Lincoln Electric

Instagram: @lincolnelectric

Online Store: store.lincolnelectric.com

Save 20% on all Gear and Accessories use ARCJUNKIES20 in the discount box at checkout

Save 10% on Welding Machines and Fume Extractors use ARCJUNKIES10 in the discount box at checkout

Everlast Welders

Instagram: @everlastwelders

YouTube: Everlast Welders

Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

AHP Welders

Ahpwelders.com

https://ahpwelds.com/arcjunkies

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

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Online: www.sumdumwelder.com

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Outlaw Leather

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Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com

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Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod

Email: [email protected]
1 hr 41 min
January 25, 2022 Just the Tip Tuesday What is Amplitude
Well I had a lot of fun with these listener submitted topics this week. In this episode I discuss what Amplitude (DC Offset) is, and what it's used for. I also discuss A/C waveform, balance and a lot of other great info when it comes to aluminum TIG welding.

Here's a little math for you.

EN, EP and balance settings are all tied to the overall amperage setting of the machine. If the overall welding current is changed, the EN to EP ratio is maintained, but their individual values change with output.

Example: If EN is set to 180 Amps, EP is set to 120 Amps, and Balance is 75%, the displayed welding current will be 165 Amps. If the welding current is now adjusted to 220 Amps, balance will remain at 75%, but EN will change to 240 Amps and EP to 160 Amps (3:2 ratio maintained).

AAVG= EN(%BAL) + EP(1-%BAL)

Example:

DC-=260A

DC+= 60A

Balance=65%

250(.65) + 60(1-.65)=183.5A

Supporter of the Show:

CK Worldwide

https://www.ckworldwide.com

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod

Email: [email protected]

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28 min
January 24, 2022 209. Weld Labs w/ Rush Kane and Nate Bowman
In this weeks episode I'm chatting with Rush Kane and Nate Bowman about their new teaching initiative called @weldlabs Nate and Rush will be touring around the US very soon to visit employers and schools to introduce them to new technology and help them with the fundamentals of welding. They'll be helping employers to increase they're weld production by becoming more efficient through process improvement and education. They'll be helping high schools, tech schools and colleges by doing classes and demos to teach basic and advance processes. I can't wait for the tour to start.
Weld Labs Website

Follow Nate on Instagram: @Weldscientist

Follow Rush on Instagram: @Rushkane

Arc Junkies Website: https://arc-junkies.podsite.io

Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home

Friends of the Show:

Lincoln Electric

Instagram: @lincolnelectric

Online Store: store.lincolnelectric.com

Save 20% on all Gear and Accessories use ARCJUNKIES20 in the discount box at checkout

Save 10% on Welding Machines and Fume Extractors use ARCJUNKIES10 in the discount box at checkout

Everlast Welders

Instagram: @everlastwelders

YouTube: Everlast Welders

Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

AHP Welders

Ahpwelders.com

https://ahpwelds.com/arcjunkies

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

SUM DUM Welders:

Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel

Online: www.sumdumwelder.com

Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.

Outlaw Leather

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod

Email: [email protected]
1 hr 56 min
January 18, 2022 Just the Tip Tuesday What the F No.
In this weeks episode of Just the Tip Tuesday, I'm discussing the difference in various types of welding electrodes for the Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process. I get questions all the time about which rod should be used for which application. I figured since it was a topic that comes up quite a lot, it would make a great topic for the show.

Supporter of the Show:

CK Worldwide

Ckworldwide.com

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod

Email: [email protected]

Arc Junkies Website: https://arc-junkies.podsite.io

Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home

26 min
January 17, 2022 208. The WeldMeister w/ Christian Cordes
Today's guest is Christian Cordes coming to you all the way from the Norther Coast of Germany. Christian is a bit of a welding guru and we get into the topics of GMAW and GTAW and discuss the differences between welding in the states versus welding in Europe. There's a lot of differences but also a lot of similarities. I had a great time chatting with him and we have a great conversation.

Follow Christian on Instagram: @deichwerkstatt

Arc Junkies Website: https://arc-junkies.podsite.io

Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home

Friends of the Show:

Lincoln Electric

Instagram: @lincolnelectric

Online Store: store.lincolnelectric.com

Save 20% on all Gear and Accessories use ARCJUNKIES20 in the discount box at checkout

Save 10% on Welding Machines and Fume Extractors use ARCJUNKIES10 in the discount box at checkout

Everlast Welders

Instagram: @everlastwelders

YouTube: Everlast Welders

Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

AHP Welders

Ahpwelders.com

https://ahpwelds.com/arcjunkies

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

SUM DUM Welders:

Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel

Online: www.sumdumwelder.com

Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.

Outlaw Leather

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod

Email: [email protected]
2 hr
January 11, 2022 Just the Tip Tuesday: Resistance isn't Futile
In this episode I'm breaking down some of the biggest causes of built up resistance in your GMAW system. Resistance is a big factor that robs us of our true amperage. Listen in to find out what we can do to ensure we are getting our full amperage while welding.

Supporter of the Show: CK Worldwide https://www.ckworldwide.com

Resources from the episode:

Variables that Affect Weld Penetration: https://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/support/process-and-theory/Pages/variables-weld-penetration.aspx

Lincoln C1.10 consumables guide:

https://www.lincolnelectric.com/assets/US/EN/literature/C110.pdf

GMAW Technical Manual:

https://ch-delivery.lincolnelectric.com/api/public/content/3966f03d7d874608a20d73baf0795626?v=f6ebcd4e

Arc Junkies Resources:

Website: https://arc-junkies.onpodium.com

Instagram: @arcjunkiespodcast

Email: [email protected]

21 min
January 10, 2022 207. The Roaming Gnome w/ Staci Martinez
Today I am chatting with Staci Martinez about her journey into entrepreneurship and how she runs multiple businesses. Staci is also one of the board members of the Hooded hero's foundation an organization doing great work to help provide gear to welding students getting into welding school.

Follow Staci on Instagram: @605_Shieldmaiden

Follow the Hooded Heroes Foundation: @the_hooded_heroes_foundation

Hooded Heroes Website: https://www.thehoodedheroes.org

Arc Junkies Website: https://arc-junkies.podsite.io

Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home

Friends of the Show:

Lincoln Electric

Instagram: @lincolnelectric

Online Store: store.lincolnelectric.com

Save 20% on all Gear and Accessories use ARCJUNKIES20 in the discount box at checkout

Save 10% on Welding Machines and Fume Extractors use ARCJUNKIES10 in the discount box at checkout

Everlast Welders

Instagram: @everlastwelders

YouTube: Everlast Welders

Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

AHP Welders

Ahpwelders.com

https://ahpwelds.com/arcjunkies

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

SUM DUM Welders:

Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel

Online: www.sumdumwelder.com

Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.

Outlaw Leather

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod

Email: [email protected]
58 min
January 10, 2022 207. The Roaming Gnome w/ Staci Martinez
Today I am chatting with Staci Martinez about her journey into entrepreneurship and how she runs multiple businesses. Staci is also one of the board members of the Hooded hero’s foundation an organization doing great work to help provide gear to welding students getting into welding school.

Follow Staci on Instagram: @605_Shieldmaiden

Follow the Hooded Heroes Foundation: @the_hooded_heroes_foundation

Hooded Heroes Website: https://www.thehoodedheroes.org

Arc Junkies Website: https://arc-junkies.podsite.io

Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home

Friends of the Show:

Lincoln Electric

Instagram: @lincolnelectric

Online Store: store.lincolnelectric.com

Save 20% on all Gear and Accessories use ARCJUNKIES20 in the discount box at checkout

Save 10% on Welding Machines and Fume Extractors use ARCJUNKIES10 in the discount box at checkout

Everlast Welders

Instagram: @everlastwelders

YouTube: Everlast Welders

Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

AHP Welders

Ahpwelders.com

https://ahpwelds.com/arcjunkies

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

SUM DUM Welders:

Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel

Online: www.sumdumwelder.com

Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.

Outlaw Leather

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod

Email: [email protected]
58 min
January 05, 2022 Weld Wednesday w/AWS The State of the Welding Industry w/ Gary Konarska
In this episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS, I am talking to Gary Konarska about the welding industry as it pertains to welder shortages and supply chain issues. AWS just released a new website to capture the data on welder shortages, average cost of schools and salaries across the US.

Links discussed in this episode:

Welding Workforce Data

Careers in Welding

Jobs in Welding

AWS Foundation

Arc Junkies Podcast
1 hr 12 min
January 04, 2022 Just the Tip Tuesday: The Biggest Myth in MIG Welding
Todays episode of Just the Tip is all about the biggest myth surrounding GMAW and that is Volts=Heat which is incorrect. Join me today as we debunk the myth and talk about how to get back on track with your MIG welding game and understand the process at a deeper level.

Supporter of the Show: https://www.ckworldwide.com

Resources from the episode:

Variables that Affect Weld Penetration: https://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/support/process-and-theory/Pages/variables-weld-penetration.aspx

Lincoln C1.10 consumables guide:

https://www.lincolnelectric.com/assets/US/EN/literature/C110.pdf

GMAW Technical Manual:

https://ch-delivery.lincolnelectric.com/api/public/content/3966f03d7d874608a20d73baf0795626?v=f6ebcd4e

Arc Junkies Resources:

Website: https://arc-junkies.onpodium.com

Instagram: @arcjunkiespodcast

Email: [email protected]

22 min

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Arc Junkies is a Welding Podcast that is on a mission to help, educate and inspire the next generation of welders. Each week I talk to a new guest about their journey as a welder. Throughout the…