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I found the video extremely helpful. The discussion about equipment, its setup, and adjusting the gases increased my confidence greatly. Equally helpful was the demonstration of what the flame should look like. I had read couple of books on oxy-acetylene welding but did not feel that I really understood what was needed to be safe and do a good job. Being able to see the adjusting process as it was being adjusted and having my attention drawn to what I needed to be looking at in the flame was far better than looking at a static picture or series of pictures in a book and trying to figure out what was happening. I also like the detailed discussion and demonstration of puddle control.
The only area I think that would have been helpful that was not discussed would be a full discussion of how to choose a welding process for a particular project. Oxy-Acetylene welding, we are told, is slow and its heat causes metal distortion. That I can oxy-acetylene weld metals from 1/32" to 4". I have an anticipated project requiring that I weld pipe. From the video I know I can weld it, but it is not necessarily clear that I should oxy-acetylene to do it.
An excellent companion video to the Oxy-Acetylene Welding video. The presentation is clearly presented. It is just the right medium for visual learners who have been frustrated in the past by trying to read how to do it. Seeing it happen with clear and detailed instructions as to why it happens goes a long way towards successful projects at home.
I found the information on puddle control extremely helpful. The information on arc welding equipment was good, but seemed a little light. I don't know if it helps much in choosing a welding machine for home or shop. Overall, I found it worth the investment of time and money.
While much of the information is good, the video is not very well done. The video jumps in as if it was cut from a larger, more comprehensive video. The welder covers the material, but there does not appear to be much though given to what is presented before hand. He does not cover how to make patterns for cutting saddles, though he mentions that he made one. He does not cover how to cut saddles for weld two different sizes of pipe together. The instructor seems to have difficulty relating to his students through the camera. Information about controlling the puddle and setting the welder up for performing the weld is also lacking.
