I've enjoyed most of the jobs over the few years I've been in the trade. I bounced around for the first 3 years just to see what I'd enjoy. In that process I regrettably left a particular employer that I regret to this day. Hindsight is 20/20. The place I'm at now reminds me of that and so far is gr...

The days so far go too fast. I look at the clock sometimes and wonder if I stepped into the Tardis [GRINNING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

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Thanks Steve! Well as far as money goes its not about that [SMIRKING FACE] . I've been at a new job for the past month, really enjoying it. Sometimes I'll get beams with gussets, clips and pipe with flanges, clips and railings but all that is rare at this time. Mostly I'm fabbing and welding prototy...

Made my Wednesday, I passed both the mild and stainless tests!

Hey Steve, no results yet, they said up to 2 weeks. Havent been able to reply. Just installed Tapatalk as posting from Chrome on my tablet or phone was a no go.

I'm still waiting for the test results, hopefully this week!

That test piece looks great to me! If you cleaned well and kept ahead of the puddle you will be fine. Care to share the plate thickness and a rough idea on your specs? I turned in 4 tests Monday and am supposed to get results tomorrow and then I have 4 more to take up when we pick up our bent piece...

About 8 years go I received my Steel Fab level 1. Since then I've been busy and have never needed to be certified in welding. I understand and respect the process to get certified however, no company has asked or needed me to do so; until now. Today I tested in the flat position for 309 SS and also ...

Hi all, another new member here. A bit about myself, I've been in the industry for a total of 6 years working on everything from 18ga to 3/4" plate. Right now I'm welding with 308 and 309 for SS and MCAW. I had my first weld test today with 309 SS and MCAW.