Thanks all, Ive been doing aerospace tig work in the valley for the last 16 years or so. I have some family in the local 469 here that have been urging me for years to come join, and while im confident ill be able to pass most of their weld qualifications after I dust off my arc, my general knowledg...

Im prepping for some 6" schedule40 arc practice and have recently come across a deal on 9.5" remnant pieces. Im wondering if useing 3" pieces is adequate for coupons or if id be better off just cutting them in half, should I consider having the bevels machined on or just hand grind th...