In this video Andrew Cardin demonstrates a 5F tube to plate test using 7018 3/32" rods, This single test was required to qualify for a single weld in the field
link for 5F aluminum test https://welderskills.vhx.tv/videos/5fws-version-aluminum-tube-to-plate-andrew-2
link for Detailed discussion o...

1G Test Plate with Spray Arc...A common test for some of the local industry close to me
90/10 argon/co2 is a fairly commonly used blend for spray transfer mig and also works for pulse spray.
For this 1G test plate we used .035" ER70S6 wire
Settings were dialed in using a simple 2f tee joint in o...

6G 6 inch schedule 80 pipe test with 6010 uphill root.
arc shots, rod angle, body positioning are all key factors

6g pipe weld test - 2 inch schedule 80 with 6010 3/32 Root 7018 3/32 cap
One bead cover pass with Andrew Cardin

12 inch pipe with 35 degree bevel.
Open root welded with 5/32" XX10 electrodes
fill and cap with 3/16"

While downhill Welding using XX10 electrodes is still very common,The Oil and Gas industry is seeing more Low Hydrogen Root Pass welding procedures.
Since it is a far less common procedure, this video should help anyone get better at open roots with low hydrogen electrodes

Downhill root with XX10 rods are very common in the oil and gas industry.
A very valuable high paying skill is to be able to make good roots like this.
In pipeliner terms, its called "the bead"

Stick Welding 2g 3/8" plate with 7018 1/8"
3/8" thick plate with 22.5 deg bevels
1/4" backing bar, 1/4" gap
7018 1/8" dcep 130-135 amps root
slightly less amperage for cap

Pipe Welding downhill is required for many procedures in the oil and gas industry. It helps to start with plate and gradually move to pipe once you have the basics

Practice plate 3g plate 6010 root 7018 fill and cap
3/32" gap and 3/32" land
75-80 amps DCEP
these settings will work on pipe too

Stick Welding with practice plate open root that will get you ready for pipe.
This video shows importance of arc length and rod angle and well and lots of other great tips.
Stick Welding with 5/32" 6010 Open Root Plate Downhill

This video covers stick welding a 4g Plate test using 7018 1/8" electrode 120-125 amps dcep.
Structural Welding Tests often require both 3G and 4G plates.
3/8" thick plates using 1/4" backing and 1/4" gap
22.5 degree bevel

This video covers Welding a 3G Plate Test 3/8" thick with 1/4" Backing and 1/4" gap using 7018 1/8" at 120 amps
Toward the end of the video, you will see instructions for padding beads vertical uphill using 7018 1/8"
If you have having trouble getting uniform beads on a 3g test, padding beads is ...

Andrew Cardin welds a 2" 6g test using 3/32" 6010 for the Root and 3/32" 7018 for the single bead cap.
Tips for amperage, keyhole repair, and body positioning are shown in detail.
If you have a 6g like this coming up, do yourself a favor and watch this video several times while you practice.

Detailed video on 6G test on 6 inch schedule 80 pipe 6010 root with 7018 fill and cap.
85 amps for 6010 1/8"
105 amps for the first 7018 1/8" pass.
then up to 115 amps

Usually this test is given with a procedure that allows for 1/8" electrodes.
But some welders are being required to use 5/32" 7018 which is more challenging. This video has a few tips that should help

Some welders are being required to use 5/32" 7018 for welding tests.
IF the procedure specifies 5/32" 7018 then that is what you have to use.

Controlling the puddle, getting adequate penetration, avoiding undercut, preventing arc blow, and complying with AWS D1.1 acceptance criteria are all important.
Some welders are being required to test using 5/32" 7018 electrodes instead of smaller diameter electrodes like 1/8". 130 amps is at the...