Learning to Weld-- Tips for Beginners on Welding and Gear
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black pearl
Hooked
Haha see I'm the opposite... my worst burns have been from a stick welder
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Donner85
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Also depends on rod size with the stick. 1/8 and under I'm good. Bigger, then I start to get slight burns.
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Donner85
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Also does everyone know the potato trick from for welders flash?
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notnalc68
That dude from Mississippi
Tumbleweed
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Another tip:
Never have the current go through a bearing or Johnny Joint type of thing. Don't have the bearing between the Ground and the Electrode you are welding with. The bearings will arc internally and get messed up.
Never have the current go through a bearing or Johnny Joint type of thing. Don't have the bearing between the Ground and the Electrode you are welding with. The bearings will arc internally and get messed up.
notnalc68
That dude from Mississippi
Here's my first bead. Flux core, from a Hobart Handler 140. Rough, I know. I think I had my helmet set too dark. I couldn't see what I was doing, well enough.
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Mike_JK_Houston_711
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Hey, that's not all that bad. It ain't gonna be perfect the first time. I'd say you're on a good trajectory!
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notnalc68
That dude from Mississippi
Thanks, Mike. The fourth pass looked a little better, but by no means, pretty.
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Mike_JK_Houston_711
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Looking good. Next time you come out to TX, bring a portable so you can help weld if needed on the trail :bleh: Really though, your beads are looking good!
Donner85
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Well for everyone that doesn't know, if you get welders flash, cut a potato in half and put it over you eyes.
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Tumbleweed
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And potato chips don't work.
Donner85
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Rubicon310
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This is only my 4th time welding. Please tell me what you see wrong with the weld, what I should do differently. Welding with a Miller 211 hooked to 220v, .030 wire and argon/CO2 mix.
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QuicksilverJK
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Are you stitching multiple spot welds together? What is your material thickness?
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QuicksilverJK
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Depending on what you're trying to accomplish could change the answer. For thin body work I would say it looks great. Multiple short stitches and lots of cooling time to avoid warping. If for something stronger and thicker then I would recommend stringing the bead out to get maximum penetration. The puddle looks like it's laying out nicely, but it may be a touch hot if you run a longer bead.
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Rubicon310
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This was the stitching method. The material thickness is 1/4 inch. I will try a solid bead on the bottom side.
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Rubicon310
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When you say "a touch hot" what do you mean? That it could melt the metal too much? Sorry, I'm still learning the lingo.
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NecessaryEvil
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For 1/4 steel I would not stitch weld like this. Run a continuous bead for solid penetration.
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Rubicon310
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Would you say the welds look acceptable for stitching? Or should I hold the trigger longer?
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