Page 1 of 1

New member eager to learn!

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:59 pm
by Otto Nobedder
Yeah,

We did make a sharp left turn, there, didn't we?

Good discussion, though, and worth splitting into a topic! FatBob's example shows clearly why any critical welding procedure should be certified and tested for it's purpose, and those performing that weld be tested and qualified for the job.

If you're welding the deck on a bush-hog, TLAR may be sufficient. If you're welding the suspension in an Indy car, WAG is not the standard you should choose.

Steve S

Re: New member eager to learn!

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 6:04 pm
by Otto Nobedder
I should clarify those standards for the uninitiated ;) ...

TLAR = "That looks about right..."

WAG = "Wild-ass guess..."

Re: New member eager to learn!

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 6:53 pm
by weldin mike 27
Hey,

I tried to split it but messed it up.

Thanks for the definitions Otto.

Mick

Re: New member eager to learn!

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:03 pm
by Otto Nobedder
It's all good. The split could have been a few posts sooner, but I think the point is made.

FatBob has more experience at this than either of us, from what I can tell.

Steve S

Re: New member eager to learn!

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:33 pm
by weldin mike 27
Hey,

I misunderstood the tools used to split. I tried to split after the first 2 posts but some how ended up like this..

Mick