Hi and Thanks for listening to Episode 28 of the Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast.  Every weldor has always wondered what it would be like to be an Underwater Weldor, so we thought this would be a great topic.  Only problem is none of us here on the podcast has any experence with anything to do with even diving so we brought in an expert, Nate Martin.  This is an awesome episode with a ton of information!  We talked about what it's really like to be a diver in today's day and age.  So download, pop those earbuds in, hit play, drop your hood, and enjoy!     Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast Patreon Page    We also would like to take a moment and thank those who support the show on Patreon. Each Patron helps keep the show going and allows us to publish each and every week. If you would like to support the show, in any dollar amount, head over to www.patreon.com/weldingtipsandtrickspodcast. Everyone there is greatly appreciated. This months top supporters of the show are Philip Kaminski, Scott Silva, and Dave Horvath.   Show Notes and Times   0:00-1:26            Introduction 1:27-5:11            Nate's beginnings 5:12-10:47          Dry and wet welding 10:48-13:12        Rigging skills 13:13-16:16        Setting the chamber 16:17-17:35        How deep do you weld? 17:26-18:43        Material welded 18:44-19:51        Getting in the chamber 19:52-21:35         Misconceptions of underwater welders 21:36-24:35         Commercial diver jobs 24:36-27:32         Turning a good welder into a diver 27:33-28:57         Turnover rate 28:58-31:34         Average time away 31:35-34:32         Topside verses wet welding 34:33-41:37         Weld testing 41:38-47:15         Testing before each job 47:16-49:08         Welding machines used 49:09-50:11         Template the habitat 50:12-52:59         TIG welding underwater 53:00-53:54         MIG welding underwater 53:55-56:56         How much money can be made? 56:57-59:30         Lifespan of underwater welder 59:31-1:05:54      Compressing/decompressing 1:05:55-1:07:40    Depth pay 1:07:41-1:14:39    Mixed gas dive 1:14:40-1:16:33    Compressed air dive 1:16:34-1:18:07    5 years underwater 1:18:08-1:20:23    Diver first, welder second 1:20:24-1:24:23    Dangers in commercial diving 1:24:24-1:26:55    Safety improvements today 1:26:56-1:29:23    How to get into Commercial Diving 1:29:24-1:31:34    Become a better Tender 1:31:35-1:35:42    Certified Underwater welder? 1:35:43-1:37:02    Not always a rock star 1:37:03-1:39:52    Buy your own Domino's 1:39:53-1:43:00    Wrapping up 1:43:01-1:46:18    Closing   Where to get a hold of Nate?   Intagram @Divern8 Email aquaarc1@cox.net   Diving School    South Centeral Louisiana Technical College, Young Memorial Campus   Where can you find Us?   You can email Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast directly at WeldingTipsandTricksPodcast@gmail.com.     We would really like to hear your thoughts about this podcast and what would make it better for you, the listener.  Please leave us any questions that you would like to hear about welding, or questions you'd like to know about ourselves and future guests.     Give us a Call   You can also now call and leave us a voicemail!   (915)308-7024     How to reach us individually      Jody Collier           http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/                              Welding Tips and Tricks on Youtube                              @Weldmonger on Instagram                     Jonathan Lewis     http://www.superiorweldandfab.com/                              @Superiorwelding on Instagram                              Superiorwelding on Youtube                          Roy Crumrine        http://www.crummywelding.com/                              @CrummyWelding on Instagram   Interested in weld purging equipment as discussed in this show? Head over to superiorweldandfabsupply.com to check out our complete selection of weld purging tools to help you make those perfect welds.   Where can you find a Tig Finger?