Here's my project that got me into welding:
I think it looks OK....

I've tried some low clearance welds and got completely stuck on this one. Tried extending the electrode, but it wasn't shielded and just burned up. Same thing with building an argon dam with aluminum foil.

Is there a way to get in there somehow ? Stick weld it maybe ?

[quote="Oscar"]You're obviously doing vehicle-related welding. Take your time if you're welding structural stuff. Get some naval jelly or phosphoric acid to etch your practice welds. But you need to properly slice them up to inspect penetration/fusion. That's the plan if I feel confident. ...

Douglas wrote:Have you tried Jody's Tig Welding Skill Drill? It helped find a good rhythm.

That's what I started with ! Became an expert on resharpening the electrode during that exercise ...

I have no welding experience and nobody to guide me, so any input will be highly appreciated ! For example - is it OK to do a 2nd pass over an ugly spot without any filler and "massage it" into a surrounding area ? It's called "dry-washing" a weld, and it's fairly common practic...

I have no welding experience and nobody to guide me, so any input will be highly appreciated !

For example - is it OK to do a 2nd pass over an ugly spot without any filler and "massage it" into a surrounding area ?

inside of 50° tubing joint. The oxidation - how do I prevent it ?

Testing a tube joint to failure:

Here's an attempt at a seam weld. I started, it seemed too cold, bumped the power couple amps.

I'm welding outdoors with a 5 cup and end up with a slight oxidation layer - would a gas lens prevent this ?

I've just made my first TIG weld. Seems to me I was dwelling too much at the start, then doing almost OK for an inch before I tripped and it all went downhill from there.

Am I on the right path here ? What should I change and concentrate on ?