Matt Hayden (@matthaydenwelder) runs the welding career tech program at Cedartown High School in Georgia. His program is one of the best in the country, going to state and national championships pretty much every year. His classes boast students who are already making a good living for themselves, some of whom haven't even graduated! If you're looking to learn the ropes and you need someone who can teach you with maximum clarity and efficacy, look no further than Matt Hayden.
Torch lighting and flame adjusting are somewhat different when using propane as fuel gas.
Matt Hayden gives a demonstration of setup, torch lighting, and shutdown using oxygen and propane.
Matt goes over safety and operation of an oxyfuel torch. Apologies for background noise. Closed captioning available for this video.
Matt shows us the A to Z of a custom fire pit project. Plenty of tips, instruction, and arc shots included.
Understanding and creating different types of blueprint sketches with Matt Hayden.
Basic Blueprints with Matt here:
https://welderskills.vhx.tv/videos/matt-hayden-blueprint-1
Matt Hayden gives a refresher on how to measure with a ruler or measuring tape.
FCAW 045 Overhead 4F Tee with Matt
Basic Blueprints explained
A quick project making a light bar box that will mount to a boat
2F .045 FCAW gas shielded on 1/4'' Steel
6010 4F Overhead Tee with Matt Hayden
6010 3F Vertical with Matt Hayden
A quick video on welding 6010 2F Tee Joints with Matt.
4F 7018 1/8 on 1/4 steel Overhead
Vertical 7018 Tee Joint with arc shots, explanations, stringers, and weaves.
Helpful tips for 6013 padding with Matt Hayden
SMAW 1/8 7018 T Joint 2F with tips, arc shots, and machine settings
SMAW 1/8 6013 on 1/4'' Mild Steel Flat Stringer Beads. Tips on arc length, stinger positioning,