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by WSeaWelder
Wed Jul 04, 2018 11:57 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Porosity in Square Tube Welds w/ 7018
Replies: 8
Views: 2973

Porosity in Square Tube Welds w/ 7018

I'm a relatively new welder working on a little table frame using 1.5" tubing (0.12" thickness). I'm running into an issue where sometimes I'm getting holes in my welds and I have no idea why: IMG_20180704_083513785.jpg IMG_20180704_083545907.jpg Other relevant details: + I'm using 3/32 70...
by WSeaWelder
Wed Apr 18, 2018 1:43 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: 6011 Downhill on a Corner Join
Replies: 1
Views: 666

6011 Downhill on a Corner Join

I'm trying to get better at welding and am hoping one of you experts can provide me with some feedback. Some context... for this project I'm making a square out of 4 peices of 1/8" angle iron. Here's a picture of the joint I'm trying to weld: IMG_20180418_085449.jpg I'm using 6011 electrodes at...