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09/09/2026

Tacking for pipeline test. Showing Christian Pfeifle some pointers on tacking up your test ni***es.

09/08/2026

Just a little morning update from Mid State Welding.

Today looks a little different around here. Rodney is on the road, we swapped trucks, the kids are along for the ride, and we’re keeping things moving back home.

But yesterday was also a reminder of what it means to be part of a community like Spearfish.

With the Lookout Fire going, we made a run to pick up some supplies for the firefighters and let them know that if equipment goes down and there’s something Mid State Welding can help repair, we’re here.

We’re proud to own a business in this community—but we’re even more proud to be a part of this community.

There are a lot of firefighters, first responders, volunteers, local businesses and community members stepping up right now. Thank you to everyone who’s been working to protect our town and the people who call this place home.

Stay safe, Spearfish. We’re here if we’re needed.

— The Mid State Welding family

09/05/2026

Fit check and welding pipe BRUNT Lincoln Electric

08/29/2026

A pipeline test can be won or lost before you ever strike an arc.

Christian and I were doing a little pipe welding practice, so I figured I’d go over some of the basics I’ve learned over the years when fitting up for an X-ray pipeline test.

Line up your seams.
Pay attention to your high-low.
Know where you’re putting your tacks and why.
Understand how that pipe is going to move once you start putting heat into it.

There are a hundred little things an experienced pipeline welder does without even thinking about anymore—but when you’re learning, those little things matter.

This isn’t the only way to do it. It’s just some of what I’ve learned from taking tests, welding X-ray pipe, and working around a lot of good welders over the years.

That’s part of why I like showing Christian this stuff. You can tell somebody how to do it all day, but eventually you’ve got to fit it, tack it, burn it, and learn what that pipe is going to do.

Pipeline welders—what’s the #1 piece of advice you’d give somebody getting ready for their first X-ray test?

WeldingTips

08/18/2026

Nearly 20 years wearing Tom Waters Pipeliner Glasses.

If you’ve spent much time around pipeline welders, you’ve probably seen a pair of these.

I’ve worn Tom Waters glasses for nearly 20 years now. I’ve had clear ones, blue ones, mirrored ones, and the pair I’m wearing here has transition lenses.

One of the biggest reasons I’ve always liked them is how well they work for a pipeline welder. You can get your prescription in them, choose the lenses that work for you, and the smaller frames fit inside a pancake welding hood.

The process has always been pretty simple too. Get your eyes checked, send Tom Waters your prescription, and they’ll work with you on the frame and lens setup you want.

I’m due for another eye exam now, and Tom Waters reached out and is going to get me set up with another pair once I get my prescription updated.

After almost 20 years of wearing them, I’m looking forward to getting another set.

Pipeline welders—who else is still running Tom Waters? What color lenses are you wearing?

08/15/2026

Will she start?

This is Ol’ Betsy, my 1968 Lincoln Red Face SA-200. I hadn’t fired her up since I was out on the pipeline, and Austin needed to borrow her, so it was time to see if she was still ready to go.

Then I fired up my 1969 Red Face SA-200. That one means a little more to me—it was the first SA-200 I ever bought, and I bought it when I was 18 years old.

I’ve changed a few things on these machines over the years, but there’s a reason these old Lincolns are still around.

1968. 1969. And they’re still burning rod.

SA-200 guys, let’s hear it—what year are you running and is it a Red Face?

Lincoln Electric

08/12/2026

We’re working on cutting out base plates for a pipe entrance. We ran into some hiccups with our CN-Seamless, Inc. BUT the guys are awesome about helping us out to figure the situation out what ever that looks like with the machine. Great customer service! So if you ever purchase one you’ll be taken care of!

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