I know its funny how that works I did 3 pieces of pipe all no problem Next up 6G!

Pre-Cut But today non stop 8 hours goin at it I got her down pat! Thanks for all the help! Just Gotta flatten out my verticle cover pass a little then I'm on to 6G

Yep I get it runnin good then I'll open up a big keyhole, when I turn my amps down I have a hell of a time restarting beacuse it keeps sticking or just continues to open up that keyhole. This is really the only weld I have a problem with the root.

The 6010 root has become the bane of my existance! I must be doing something right tho my teacher says there are some jobs comming up that he is going to recomend me for. However my hard work ethic isn't making my 6010 root look any better

Thank You. I love the knowledge base of this forum

-Jake

I ran my root today at 70 amps and it looked a lot better then I did my hot and cover pass at about 80 dialing it down to about 74 for my vert up and flat position.. all looked good but My overhead still needs improvement Does this sound about right? Will higher amps and a tighter arc smooth out tha...

I'm almost out of school and have yet to hear this term Dead Nuts? What is a dead nuts 90 degrees angle?

Our School just got new Helmets Which are Jackson *Nitro "Not Cheap" But I did notice today that the Helmet I used yesterday someone pulled out the front of it and when they stuck it back in it was upside down. I used a diff helmet today and was fine.. My root looked even worse today I thi...

My Land is between 3/32 & 1/8" with a 3/32" Gap.... Hmm ya know Maybe my gap isn't quite 3/32" I'll make sure to double check that tomorrow. I'm wearin my green Jacket w/ leathers but I am in a small confined area. I'll try Turnin down the amps. Is it recomended to jog it a little...

I am having trouble with my Root Pass & Overhead Cover Pass. Materials 2 Pieces of Schedule 40, 8" Dia x 4" Long Pipe 1/8" 6010 Root 3/32 7018 Hot/Cover ROOT PASS I using about 77amps for all 3 passes My root keeps making big keyholes then I start jogging it back and making big bo...