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by luckyroo20
Thu Jan 03, 2019 12:21 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Struggling with Vertical Open Root
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Re: Struggling with Vertical Open Root

Poland308 wrote:Run another 50.
What amp do u usually run at for the root pass?

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by luckyroo20
Thu Jan 03, 2019 12:15 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Struggling with Vertical Open Root
Replies: 8
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Re: Struggling with Vertical Open Root

Poland308 wrote:Sounds like it’s either an uneven fit up, or just a need of more practice. Travel speed, arc length, and rod angle. All three are critical. How many pounds of rod have you burnt in you practice?
Like 4 pounds

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by luckyroo20
Tue Jan 01, 2019 8:56 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Struggling with Vertical Open Root
Replies: 8
Views: 1516

Struggling with Vertical Open Root

I've been struggling with my root pass for some time. Example: When I am whipping and pausing the puddle feels like its not moving. Other times the keyhole gets too big on me Can you look at my welding and tell me if I'm getting enough penetration and if you see any defects. Any advice would help. T...

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