Yea, it's tough to tell on such an "odd" practice weld like that. Try welding up lap/butt/filler joints and see where that takes you. It doesn't look bad at all, no major visible porosity, no orange dust of death...you're off to a great start! Hey Oscar, I’m actually reading a book and I ...

Thanks everyone for your help! Apologies ... I used a number 8 Cup. So that means 16 CFH? And as far as cleaning, I just used a flapper disc until it was shiny ... but I did read that I needed to also use acetone. I’m going to give that a shot and try again ... Again thank you [emoji120] for the sup...

Hello [emoji112], This open joint weld (No Filler Rod ) is my first time touching the machine and I was wondering if I can get Some feedback on how to get better. This is 4mm mild steel, 85 AMPS, 10 Lpm (20 CFH), 2.4 mm tungsten 2% lanthanated I’m on an import machine (Tig Lift) https://uploads.tapa...

Hello,

I’m brand new to welding, just bought an “Import” machine to see if it was for me
And so far I’m digging it ...

Hope you are all doing well ...

Sonny


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