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- by Junior Welder
- Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:08 am
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: Criticize my welds please
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1478
Re: Criticize my welds please
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- by Junior Welder
- Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:06 am
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: Criticize my welds please
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1478
Criticize my welds please
Hello all, I have been mig welding approximately once a week/once in two weeks for almost a year now. I have been welding almost each day for a week or two. Tonight I welded this scrap metal tee joint. Can you give me some advice on what I could do better? Does correct machine adjustment make for le...
- by Junior Welder
- Fri Jun 01, 2018 12:56 am
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: What electrodes to buy
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3691
Re: What electrodes to buy
Thanks for all the replies! I ran some 7018 dc last night and found that it was easier to weld with than I thought. Since the miller 250 doesn’t have a dig function, what can I do to help keep the rods from sticking? Would it help to get a clamp type electrode holder so that I don’t have to yank the...
- by Junior Welder
- Thu May 31, 2018 8:18 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: What electrodes to buy
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3691
Re: What electrodes to buy
Don’t be afraid to buy rod 10 lbs at a time, or more. Especially if you can get it in sealed containers after you open the pack. Is your welder capable of 6010 or 6011. 7018 is a standard in the us. But keeps better if you seal it up or keep it in a hot box. After that there are lots of options but...
- by Junior Welder
- Thu May 31, 2018 5:07 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: What electrodes to buy
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3691
What electrodes to buy
Hello all, I just joined this forum. I have been doing some MIG welding for a little while and just purchased a ac/dc stick welder. I will be wanting to weld mild steel. Can someone give me some recommendations on what electrodes, what sizes and how much to purchase? Also, is there a big difference ...
- by Junior Welder
- Wed May 30, 2018 5:30 pm
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 2
- Views: 313
Hello
Hey i'm a 9th grade student from Canada learning to weld. I hope to find lots of information on here!
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