Welding Tips and Tricks

Couldnt get all pics in last post

Mike,
First you are doing great. To think how far you have come in a short amount of time. Before I comment know that I am not that great at GTAW pipe and can only speak from what I see. It looks like the GTAW fill pass might be a little cold, the toes are not wet in very well. I don't think it is failing because of the arc force from the 7018 should be able to fill that in but just a observation. I believe the SMAW passes are fine and cannot fail them based on my knowledge of ASME IV. However, some might want the passes to flow a little better. Keep it up and knock em dead!!
-Jonathan

Thanks J...Yea first run kept it same amps so not to scale up my reinforcement....dialed it in on the next two sets..Tried one tign out a cupple passes..Did sm 4" 40 too..3/32 6010's...wata ya think ???..Gona do sm 2" SS today..see how that goes..lol

looks like you have find your style to weld it. Looks great to me compared to first pics.I like that Tig, did you freehand or walk the cup?

HEY Aleski thanks....some are walked..top beads free handed...Find my style ??? Hell,, im still tryin to develop simple motor skills..lmao...Im new to this ..but im lovin it....This is way cool..Guys from all over the world gettin on here....Bet Finland is the BOMB..have you ever been over here??

Mike,

I think what I've seen appears to be ready for x-ray. You're well on your way. Just don't screw up that 7018-out, and you're golden!

Aleksi is right. You just have to find your style. We all do it a bit different. Take everything you've learned, and all the tips you've picked up, and figure out what works for you, and you've found your style. (And keep watching and learning from others, to refine your style!)

Steve S

NOPE Never have been.. Ihave all the welding i need here in FINLAND (about 200-250m AL/SS per/trailer few pics of ss pipe welds. Look that topic and you get to see litle what i weld every day.

Ok Steve..Here's the "ol man" in the flesh..LMAO...

We have quite alot in common Mike

Hey nailpounder...How so ???? You been nailin that chick tooo....LMAO...

mike boyer wrote:Hey nailpounder...How so ???? You been nailin that chick tooo....LMAO...

the funniest thing said on here in ages

mike boyer wrote:Hey nailpounder...How so ???? You been nailin that chick tooo....LMAO...

Mike,
Thanks. I needed a good laugh. That was funny.

Len

mike boyer wrote:Ok Steve..Here's the "ol man" in the flesh..LMAO...

Damn! We might have met! You, and the young lady, both look familiar.

Actually, your picture brings back a memory of a best friend lost too soon.

Glad to know you.

Steve S

Ok Steve..Len..Jumper..Nail..Jonathon(were you at man)..LOL...Wat you said got me thinkn..(Could ya smell the smoke?)..We've got the "WHAT YA WELDED TODAY SPOT"...Maybe we need a section for "MUG SHOTS"..Get to see who's who..Im not sayin turn this into FACEMOOK or TWITTLER,,What ya think there MASTER PO ..You seem to be the tallest hog at the trough here..????? Any body else game to OUT UR SELVES..LMAO....The avitars js dont do anybody justice alls im sayin..

Mike,
I am game with your idea. I don't mind a pic of myself, I just don't like hearing my voice in videos or recordings so we will stop at pictures.
Now tell them all about passing your weld test!!
-Jonathan

mike boyer wrote:Ok Steve..Len..Jumper..Nail..Jonathon(were you at man)..LOL...Wat you said got me thinkn..(Could ya smell the smoke?)..We've got the "WHAT YA WELDED TODAY SPOT"...Maybe we need a section for "MUG SHOTS"..Get to see who's who..Im not sayin turn this into FACEMOOK or TWITTLER,,What ya think there MASTER PO ..You seem to be the tallest hog at the trough here..????? Any body else game to OUT UR SELVES..LMAO....The avitars js dont do anybody justice alls im sayin..

I'm first! And mine is BIGGER!

If that's really you, I don't think you need a hammer to put nails in, just push them in with your fingers....

mike boyer wrote: Maybe we need a section for "MUG SHOTS"..Get to see who's who..

I'm afraid we would have to have an eyeball washing station right by the exit door.....

weldin mike 27 wrote:If that's really you, I don't think you need a hammer to put nails in, just push them in with your fingers....

Thats really me. I have worked out since I was 10 so at 52 I'm kinda meaty.

AKweldshop wrote:

mike boyer wrote: Maybe we need a section for "MUG SHOTS"..Get to see who's who..

I'm afraid we would have to have an eyeball washing station right by the exit door.....

Well...whats everybody waitin for? The waters warm!

Ok I'll get 3 out of the way in one shot. Right to left is me, GreinTime and Hindsight2020. Now that should make you wish your mine's eye was an Etch-a-sketch that you could shake clean.

Len


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Here's a really old picture...

Maybe I'll start a "rougues gallery" topic for this.

It might be fun. Steve S

Holy cow Steve...how much is your dogfood bill every month! I got a houseful of 'em too

That was 15 [Edit--- 20!] years ago...

I don't have large dogs any more.

It was stunning how cheap those Great Danes were to feed after they were done growing.

I did start the "rogues gallery"... in "Shop Talk".

Steve S