[quote="Otto Nobedder"]I've worked the non-union side of ironwork, pipefitting, and pipe welding (and instrument fitting and duct fitting and millwright-mechanic and, and...) and I find every aspect of the trades to be interesting. I have to admit, I had a great deal of fun on the ironwork...

Hi guys, I have a situation I'd like some advice on. I'm currently working as a pipefitter pre-apprentice (for the last 7 months) with a chance to be accepted as a first year apprentice next september. I also just received my acceptance letter from the local ironworkers union accepting me as a first...

I can see where you will make your target date of June 2015 for the 3-G easily. The 6-G is an entirely different ball game! Buying a welder is a big step forward! But you'll need a way to cut, and bevel your test plates. Then cut and bevel the pipe coupons. I'm glad to hear that, thanks. For the mo...

First off, I'd like to offer a heartfelt thanks to you guys for all the advice and tips you've given me so far, it's much appreciated :!: I'm currently working as a pre apprentice through the local pipefitters union, and I'm hoping to get in the September 2015 apprenticeship class. I'm taking a weld...

forrestderp wrote:Ever consider buying a used generator welder? You can use em anywhere.

I have actually. I have about a thousand dollar limit, so I don't know if that's feasible for a generator welder.

Shield Arc wrote:I've been welding for almost 2-weeks now.

In structural welding most of the time when testing the backing bar is required.

Well you certainly have a talent for it! I'd love to be capable of running a bead that nice...

This is by no means perfect, just acceptable. :oops: http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/913/3PcoJC.jpg That's an amazing weld as far as I'm concerned. Can I ask how long it took you to get this proficient? I only get 2.5 hours of practice per week, and feel like it's nowhere near enough. What's ...

Last night was my 4th 3 hour welding class, and first time welding plate together. This is 1/4" steel with a 70 ish degree included angle bevel and 1/8" land using a Lincoln Invertec 300. Root pass is done with 1/8" 6010 at 75 amps whip and pause/keyhole, and fill and cap were done wi...

I had my 3rd arc welding class today, and I worked on beads using the whip and pause technique on a Lincoln Invertec 300 with 1/8" 6010 at 75 amps. Other than running too cold ( welding instructor insisted) what do you guys think? I know I need to stack the puddles closer like in the bottom bea...

I just got one of these a few months ago. It welds 6010 really nice 8-) . I wish it would wet out 7018 just a little bit more :roll: , but not to bad. I got it on Amazon FOB my front porch for $294.36 http://www.everlastgenerators.com/product/tig-stick/powerarc-300 That's a great looking welder. Wh...

If you only have 40 amp service, in my opinion, it would be easy to overload your service. If you have a older electrical electrical I would recommend updating you electrical service to include a minimum of a new run for a dedicated outlet for a welder. The reason I recommend this is a older electr...

I'm eager to pick up a home welder so I can get some more practice in. My house has 40 amp service to the breaker. Are there any DC stock welders that I can run at home? If not, how about mig and or TIG? At school I've been working with 1/8" 6010 on a Lincoln Invertec 350. ETA- My BIL told me I...

http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=792381&d=1407206203 Here's some I've run, (just messing around on scrap), this was with a Invertec 250, about 100amps, +10 arc force.... 1/8" 7010 hyp. You need at least 90amps. Good to know, thanks. Were you using the whip and pause on the...

AKweldshop wrote:Just the video for you mate
I'd turn it up to 90-100amps....set more on the crisp side.

http://welding-tv.com/2013/11/05/6010-pad-beads/

Great video, thanks!

I just started attending stick welding class at the local fitters hall, and so far I've done 2 X 2.5 hour sessions over 2 weeks, and I'm using a Lincoln Invertec 350 at 73-78 amps with 1/8" 6010 rods. I am learning a lot about rod angle, travel speed, and arc gap, but I feel like I'm not progre...

I was referred to the forum after watching some youtube vids on the 6G Tig welding test. I was recently hired as a pre-appprentice through the local Pipefitter's Union. I'm hoping to get a head start on my welding skills, so I'm signed up for a 5 month beginners Arc Welding class in August. Any advi...