One Of The Most Common Welding Repairs Not Taught In Schools

Socket welds are common in the field, but they’re rarely taught in welding school. Learn how to cut out a socket weld, set the expansion gap, fit it up, tack it, and TIG weld it the right way. Kenny Stew walks through socket weld repair, 1/8-inch expansion gaps, quartering your root pass, avoiding concave fillet welds, and what QC is looking for on real-world pipe jobs. Thanks to ‪@Kennystewart333‬ go check out his channel! Check Out The Great Gear From This Week’s Sponsor ESAB - See the full lineup of machines to find the one perfect for your shop ➡️https://foxly.link/qXWD3G 📲 Download the WELD App — welding calculator, job board, marketplace, community of welders worldwide, and all our educational videos in one place. ➡️ https://weld.com/app 📄 Free PDF Welding Symbol Guide — 100+ symbols decoded so you can read any print on the job. ➡️ https://foxly.link/y6MjnM 🎙️ Listen to the WELD Podcast — real conversations with welders, fabricators, and industry pros. 📺 Watch on YouTube:    / @weldpodcast   🎧 Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://weld.com/podcast 📍 Follow us: 🌐 Website: https://weld.com 📸 Instagram:   / welddotcom   🎵 TikTok:   / welddotcom   Want to partner or collaborate? https://www.weld.com/partnership ⚠️ Safety Disclaimer: Welding involves serious hazards including fire, electric shock, fumes, and UV radiation. Content on this channel is for educational purposes only. Always follow proper safety protocols, use appropriate PPE, and consult a licensed professional when in doubt. Weld.com assumes no liability for injury, damage, or loss resulting from use of information in these videos. Reliance on any presented information is strictly at your own risk. Some links in this description may be affiliate links. Weld.com may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. #SocketWeld #TIGWelding #PipeWelding #WeldingTips #howtoweld