Hi Chet,
According to the U.K. welding forum, the same question was asked and, what I read was that it originated from the fabrication of smokestacks from stoves hence, the term "Stovepipe welding" was coined when welding electrodes were in their infancy they would only work well in the vertical down position as they were lime coated pieces of steel rod.
The term is still used today usually on cross country pipelines, although I never heard of it used over here, and get this - using a cellulosic electrode such as a Fleetweld 5P...
If I remember correctly, I think the term used in the states is: "single hand" downhill welding?
Hey Rodofgod, I'm surprised that you did'nt read this in the U.K. welding forum!!! What gives??? http://www.ukwelder.com
My sister returned from the U.K. on a business trip yesterday, and she told me that she was treated very rudely, and was disheartened at the level of coldness she got from the people while she was there!!!
I find this very hard to believe!!! Is there that much animosity towards americans over there because of the war??? Is it true that you should refrain from speaking while riding the rails??? I mean , I always liked the British People when they visited the states, mainly in New York City, and when I was in Holy loch... Please say it is'nt so!!! No disrespect!!!
Respectfully,
SSBN727 Run Silent... Run Deep!!!