What is the parent metal thickness? Also how deep are you back gouging? Any test i have taken (not that its been alot, but mostly TIG) i always back gouge into my root pass to the point that when i weld it I almost melt thru. If there is a "crack" opposed to "no fusion" then poss...

Hi everyone, Ok so im getting ready to start testing my class for D 1.1 Cert. 3/8" plate open v groove. I looked thru the forums to see if i could find my answer to no avail. I did a test coupon to show my class and the weld looks real funny and im thinking its cause the gap is so wide. Im wond...

i will for sure, however still need to get a welder for home.

Wow! Thanks that gives me a good direction to go in. Getting parts for the trailers will not be a problem for me, I used to work for Budget rent a car rebuilding and repairing their auto hauling trailers, the carriers have the compressable tounges for when you stop it applies the trailer brakes. Axl...

Thanks!
Does anyone know if there are DOT regulations regaurding building trailers? Like atv or just haul trailers.

Great site jody! I have been welding for a little bit (4 years) learned hands on at a sheet metal shop that i was a electrican at, practiced tig roughly 4 hours a day for about 3 months then , how bout that a welding position opened up. Took the structural welding test (3g D1.1 308S.S.) After i pass...