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by MikeDiP7
Wed Feb 04, 2015 7:07 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Vids for 2g pipe weld?
Replies: 4
Views: 608

Re: Vids for 2g pipe weld?

Ahh in sorry 2G pipe. 6010 root with 7018 fill / cap
by MikeDiP7
Tue Feb 03, 2015 9:43 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Vids for 2g pipe weld?
Replies: 4
Views: 608

Vids for 2g pipe weld?

Apparently today I banged thru 4, 5G coupons with passable (all our welds must be xray / bend test standards). So now I'm into 2G. I hate Gravity. Does anyone know of any good videos I can watch? And or any helpful hints? - thanks! - Mike
by MikeDiP7
Sat Jan 31, 2015 7:32 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: New to Stick, welding 4-5 / 7-8 ?
Replies: 5
Views: 918

Re: New to Stick, welding 4-5 / 7-8 ?

Watch this pro run a 5g. Halfway thru the video. Hope this helps, ~John https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr4FEpH9hg8 Yup!!! That totally helped me get a visual. Looks like he was dragging the puddle for a bit vs pushing on the cap. And the first few weeks of my class. We were told to Imagine the pip...
by MikeDiP7
Sat Jan 31, 2015 7:23 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from NJ
Replies: 16
Views: 1074

Re: Hello from NJ

The site and the forum actually. I was told the site has a lot of good videos. And the forum was a good place to ask questions
by MikeDiP7
Sat Jan 31, 2015 6:23 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: New to Stick, welding 4-5 / 7-8 ?
Replies: 5
Views: 918

Re: New to Stick, welding 4-5 / 7-8 ?

My fill pass tie ins have gotten a lot better since that photo was taken and I grind the high spots flush. However, I was told when coming from 6 o'clock up. I should "cheat" and drag the puddle instead of pushing. Something about too much heat build up?
by MikeDiP7
Sat Jan 31, 2015 3:57 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from NJ
Replies: 16
Views: 1074

Re: Hello from NJ

My welding school actually highly recommended this site for help! So that's pretty telling!
by MikeDiP7
Sat Jan 31, 2015 3:55 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Vertical 7018 1/8"
Replies: 8
Views: 2265

Re: Vertical 7018 1/8

Lower amps, 7018 shouldnt splatter much. Hold the sides till you see the puddle moving with you, and tighten up your weave
by MikeDiP7
Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:18 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from NJ
Replies: 16
Views: 1074

Hello from NJ

Hey everyone, I've always been interested in welding. And Ive done some very basic welds with a Harbor Frieght MIG. I'm currently im my 4th week of school for Stick and directly after rolling into TIG! I absolutely love it. Minus the fact that Ive destroyed three sets of Tillman gloves already lol
by MikeDiP7
Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:14 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: New to Stick, welding 4-5 / 7-8 ?
Replies: 5
Views: 918

New to Stick, welding 4-5 / 7-8 ?

Hey everyone, I'm currently going into my 4th week of pipe welding school. I'm having a few problems with my caps from 4-5 and 7-8. My caps just get very lumpy and I undercut the shit out of it. Anyone have any suggestions or know of any videos that might help me?? My roots are "almost" go...