I'm so stoked!!!!
Sep 23, 2004 | 02:43 PM
#51
Originally Posted by moregrip
We don't really have tables, just a 8" wide & 10" deep platforms, all standing, no way to support elbows.
Tonight we did our first T joint. 7018 rod. First we tacked together an H then went to it.
All I can say is, I need practice, My first bead was riding too high on the joint, got some slag between the lower tow line and the base metal.
My amps were to low, course it took me all night to figure that out, when I turned them up it was like butter.
I bent the top edge of the electrode a little to help with the angle, I'd say my electrode angle was about 15-20 degrees with the lower edge of my electrode pointed toward the center of the joint.
More on Monday
Tonight we did our first T joint. 7018 rod. First we tacked together an H then went to it.
All I can say is, I need practice, My first bead was riding too high on the joint, got some slag between the lower tow line and the base metal.
My amps were to low, course it took me all night to figure that out, when I turned them up it was like butter.
I bent the top edge of the electrode a little to help with the angle, I'd say my electrode angle was about 15-20 degrees with the lower edge of my electrode pointed toward the center of the joint.
More on Monday
One thing about doing a T-joint with 7018 is don't look at the rod, look at the puddle that follows it. If you can see a nice I guess you could call it a "half circle" following the rod evenly and smoothly all the way across the T-joint you know you'll have a good weld before you even chip slag! Keep about a 40-45 degree rod angle and aim for the center of the joint. Keep up the good work! Post pics!Philip S.
Sep 23, 2004 | 06:47 PM
#52
Originally Posted by marc_w
Thanks, jdutsu...
Does it help to mention that I can solder with the best of 'em?
No, honestly I took 4 years of electronics (daily soldering), and combining that with automotive stuff, I can definitely understand the "odd positions" that are sometimes needed to get the job done. (under dashes, engine bays, etc.) I imagine you need to be a lot more accurate welding.
Does it help to mention that I can solder with the best of 'em?
No, honestly I took 4 years of electronics (daily soldering), and combining that with automotive stuff, I can definitely understand the "odd positions" that are sometimes needed to get the job done. (under dashes, engine bays, etc.) I imagine you need to be a lot more accurate welding.
Oct 2, 2004 | 01:56 AM
#53
This week we continued filet welds with 7018. Running an initial generous bead, then an second bead just below the first, then a final bead just above that. Perfect right triangles........yeah right 
. Seems kinda funny, I laid my absolute best weld the other night, just to cover it with a just so so bead. Man, what luck. Practiced welding with the 7018 HOT, about 170 amps, WOW, I had to really push my stick in to keep my tow lines in check and not spread them too wide. I think I prefer about 140-150amps with the 7018. Also tried pushing my welds instead of dragging them, very interesting to see that the weld pool will still follow even when your electrode is angled in the opposite direction
We welded for 3 hrs straight one night, my damn hand/forearm was seriously sore from chipping slag all night
and it doesn't always come off so easy folks! trust me on that.
that's about it, lots of practice this week.
. Seems kinda funny, I laid my absolute best weld the other night, just to cover it with a just so so bead. Man, what luck. Practiced welding with the 7018 HOT, about 170 amps, WOW, I had to really push my stick in to keep my tow lines in check and not spread them too wide. I think I prefer about 140-150amps with the 7018. Also tried pushing my welds instead of dragging them, very interesting to see that the weld pool will still follow even when your electrode is angled in the opposite direction We welded for 3 hrs straight one night, my damn hand/forearm was seriously sore from chipping slag all night
and it doesn't always come off so easy folks! trust me on that.that's about it, lots of practice this week.
Oct 2, 2004 | 11:49 AM
#54
Originally Posted by moregrip
We welded for 3 hrs straight one night, my damn hand/forearm was seriously sore from chipping slag all night and it doesn't always come off so easy folks! trust me on that.
that's about it, lots of practice this week.
and it doesn't always come off so easy folks! trust me on that.that's about it, lots of practice this week.
Oct 2, 2004 | 08:41 PM
#56
Originally Posted by jdustu
That's cuz you have the amps set up way too high.....if you have the temp right the slag should just curl up and fall off.......
Philip S.
Oct 2, 2004 | 08:44 PM
#57
Originally Posted by moregrip
This week we continued filet welds with 7018. Running an initial generous bead, then an second bead just below the first, then a final bead just above that. Perfect right triangles........yeah right . Seems kinda funny, I laid my absolute best weld the other night, just to cover it with a just so so bead. Man, what luck. Practiced welding with the 7018 HOT, about 170 amps, WOW, I had to really push my stick in to keep my tow lines in check and not spread them too wide. I think I prefer about 140-150amps with the 7018. Also tried pushing my welds instead of dragging them, very interesting to see that the weld pool will still follow even when your electrode is angled in the opposite direction
We welded for 3 hrs straight one night, my damn hand/forearm was seriously sore from chipping slag all night and it doesn't always come off so easy folks! trust me on that.
that's about it, lots of practice this week.
. Seems kinda funny, I laid my absolute best weld the other night, just to cover it with a just so so bead. Man, what luck. Practiced welding with the 7018 HOT, about 170 amps, WOW, I had to really push my stick in to keep my tow lines in check and not spread them too wide. I think I prefer about 140-150amps with the 7018. Also tried pushing my welds instead of dragging them, very interesting to see that the weld pool will still follow even when your electrode is angled in the opposite direction We welded for 3 hrs straight one night, my damn hand/forearm was seriously sore from chipping slag all night
and it doesn't always come off so easy folks! trust me on that.that's about it, lots of practice this week.
Philip S.
Oct 8, 2004 | 07:46 PM
#59
Well, we did some vertical welding this week using 6011 sticks.......them little suckers are powerful! whow! Can and does burn right through your metal, the weld pool stays put though, not much movement at all. I could use some practice on this one for sure.
When I was welding with these things it looked like a fire was covering the weld pool, very different than what I've used so far. Oh, and they smell kinda funny too.
When I was welding with these things it looked like a fire was covering the weld pool, very different than what I've used so far. Oh, and they smell kinda funny too.
Oct 9, 2004 | 01:35 AM
#60
Originally Posted by moregrip
Well, we did some vertical welding this week using 6011 sticks.......them little suckers are powerful! whow! Can and does burn right through your metal, the weld pool stays put though, not much movement at all. I could use some practice on this one for sure.
When I was welding with these things it looked like a fire was covering the weld pool, very different than what I've used so far. Oh, and they smell kinda funny too.
When I was welding with these things it looked like a fire was covering the weld pool, very different than what I've used so far. Oh, and they smell kinda funny too.