[kmcarr1983]

Here's my problem I've tried pushing the rod I just can't get it keeps clumping up I have my speed right amperage is nominal I just need a lil help before my test any suggestions would help as we practice on 4" pipe carbon but test is normal stainless carbon weld just need to pass is all

[AKweldshop]

http://welding-tv.com/2014/01/21/6g-wel ... weld-test/
http://welding-tv.com/2014/01/28/6g-tes ... -309-tips/

Funny, as Jody just made some vids on this topic....
hope this helps,
John

[weldin mike 27]

Hey,

Jody just made a video on this last week.

http://welding-tv.com/2014/01/21/6g-wel ... weld-test/

Mick

[AKweldshop]

Mick, you stole my link

[weldin mike 27]

Hey,

We must have been on at the same minute, because yours wasnt there when i hit the button, but you beat me to the top of the thread. Strange. Better to double up than not answer at all, hey?

Mick

[AKweldshop]

mine was at 6:30pm, and yours at 2:52am.
How do you explain that?
John

[weldin mike 27]

Hey,

Strange things happen in Australia. Maybe im just going crazy and i didnt see your post.

Mick

[AKweldshop]

Oh well, I can't fuss, your the Moderator

[weldin mike 27]

Ha ha...might abuse my power and ban ya.

Nah im not vindictive.....much.

[AKweldshop]

Anyway, lets hope the videos help kmcarr.

John

[AKweldshop]

Anyway, I'd break back in under a different username

[weldin mike 27]

True. change it to weldshopAK ill never suspect.

[AKweldshop]

[kmcarr1983]

Thank you for the replys guys I have two chances to take this test my biggest problems is speed I played a bit practicing because I was frustrated n needed to do somethin else a bit seems like light weaving may help ill repost how Monday goes in class weather permitting

[AKweldshop]

Thank you for the replys guys I have two chances to take this test my biggest problems is speed I played a bit practicing because I was frustrated n needed to do somethin else a bit seems like light weaving may help ill repost how Monday goes in class weather permitting

Good Luck man
hang in there.

John

[weldin mike 27]

Hey,

Do you have a tig finger?

This can help you get your speed constant.

Mick

[kmcarr1983]

So I took the test...... waiting on cwi to double check it but in did pass thank you for the help everyone

[Otto Nobedder]

So I took the test...... waiting on cwi to double check it but in did pass thank you for the help everyone

"LIKE"

Since this ain't FB, I thought I'd throw that out there.

Hope the double-check comes out on your side!

Remember always, it's not us. We didn't weld it, YOU did. All we can offer is words of experience and encouragement.

Steve S

[AKweldshop]

Amen Otto,
kmcarr1983, we don't weld for people, we share our experiences and techniques....
you do the welding
~John