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Ant428
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Good afternoon,

I was hoping someone could give some insight on to how this cap looks. I have a test tomorrow! :( really nervous being that I taught myself to weld.
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Poland308
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Honestly it looks a little cold at the toes and a little humped up in the center of the beads. Turning up your amps just a little (like 3-5 more amps) may be enough to smooth it out for you.
I have more questions than answers

Josh
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Poland308 wrote:Honestly it looks a little cold at the toes and a little humped up in the center of the beads. Turning up your amps just a little (like 3-5 more amps) may be enough to smooth it out for you.
You heard it here ^^^^ first. Completely agree with this.
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Just stay cool and make some nice welds. Its just another plate.
Ant428
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Well I think it went well. It will get bent and I will have the results in 2-4 weeks.
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Poland308
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Looks like you turned up the heat a little. Good luck!
I have more questions than answers

Josh
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