I'm not trying to show them off...Just trying to see what i need to practice on.
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I find that leaving the wire in the puddle and doing a slight weave is a lot easier to do than dabbing wire, when welding carbon steel. The "stack of dimes" look is pretty tough to get on carbon steel. It just doesn't seem clean enough to flow the way you want all the time that way. A weave pattern seems to make it easier to control the puddle.
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Practice, practice and more practice. It will be easier to do butt joints and fillets rather than just beads of flat plate, but it's all about practice. Find your own way to steady your hand and hold the torch. It will eventually come to ya.Welders do it hotter!!
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Originally posted by Engloid View Post...The "stack of dimes" look is pretty tough to get on carbon steel. It just doesn't seem clean enough to flow the way you want all the time that way. A weave pattern seems to make it easier to control the puddle.
Are you talking about Hot rolled steel Engloid?
If the material is clean from the start you'll get better results.
Here is some MS that I welded for a 9" differential housing that I built.
The only stupid question is the one that never got asked.
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Good stuff ZT......Good stuff.Rich Ferguson
Sales Technician
Jackson Welding Supply Co.
"Keep America Strong.....Weld It"
www.jacksonweldingsupply.com
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Wizzade,
I have always advised my customers that are just starting out to do lap welds with TIG. It just seems easier than rying to do a fillet because the vertical plate can get in your way. Get the rythym down on lap welds then move to fillets. Keep at it!Rich Ferguson
Sales Technician
Jackson Welding Supply Co.
"Keep America Strong.....Weld It"
www.jacksonweldingsupply.com
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very nice workLincoln: Eagle 10,000, Weld-Pak HD, Weld-Pak 155, AC-225, LN-25 wirefeeder
Miller: Syncrowave 250DX Tigrunner
Westinghouse: 400+ amp AC
ThermalArc Handy wirefeeder
1 Harris, 3 Victor O/A rigs
Arcair gouger
Too many other power toys to list.
Do it right, do it once. And in all things ya get what ya pay for.
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Thanks guys.
Sorry, wizzade I didn't mean to steal your thread, I was just trying to show what can be done on Mild Steel.
I would try practicing on some lap and fillet joints as others suggested. It will help you get a better feel for everything.
Also, if you are practicing on anything with mill scale or other crap on it make sure that you clean the material of any and all contaminents before welding.
90% of a good weld is good preparation.
Hope that helps.
- PaulThe only stupid question is the one that never got asked.
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one knit pearl two....
Hi Paul,
Could you describe for us noob's the rhythm you use to get such a nice looking weld. Thanks man! and great job. thats a fairly beefy looking diff. whats it out of? or going into?Will it weld? I loooove electricity!
Miller 251/30A spool
Syncro200
Spectrum 625
O/A
Precix 5x10 CNC Router12"Z
Standard modern lathe
Cheap Chinese mill that does the trick... sort of...
horizontal 7x12 bandsaw
Roland XC540 PRO III
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little dog
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Hey SignWave-
Technique is a hard thing to describe over the internet. Each person interprets things differently and has their own style or signature to welding but I'll try my best for ya.
Basically, I establish the puddle, add some filler, drag the puddle and add more filler. Repeat as necessary.
When I teach people in my shop how to weld I first cover some basics:
1. Cleanliness. You can't have the material you are welding too clean. Remove any/all contaminents in the area to be welded, brush with a SS brush if necessary, wipe down with acetone or rubbing alcohol.
2. Fitment. This is another area where a good quality weld begins. Getting the piece(s) to fit well will give you a consistent area which will give you a consistent weld.
3. Settings. Getting the machine setup properly is a big factor. Not enough gas flow, too much amperage, wrong size tungsten, etc. Using the proper equipment and using the equipment properly will help.
Remember, 90% of a good weld is in the preparation.
Also, get consistent with adding your filler. The addition of the filler rod and the rate and quantity in which you do it will help determine the look of the weld. Get consistent with the filler and you'll get consistent looking welds.
HTH
- PaulThe only stupid question is the one that never got asked.
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Hey Paul,
Im all over those things like stink on a monkey! Cleanliness, Fitment and setup are very important. Kinda bugs me... you spend all your time fussing and fitting and then the weld part lasts less than a minute or so... UHG! seems to be the way though. Kinda like making dinner. An hour to cook and ten minutes to eat!Will it weld? I loooove electricity!
Miller 251/30A spool
Syncro200
Spectrum 625
O/A
Precix 5x10 CNC Router12"Z
Standard modern lathe
Cheap Chinese mill that does the trick... sort of...
horizontal 7x12 bandsaw
Roland XC540 PRO III
54" laminator
hammer and screwdriver (most used)
little dog
pooper scooper (2nd most used...)
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