So disregard the spatter because I'm using flux core, but all in all, your opinions.

 

what manipulation are you using ?

 

manipulation?

 

Thats a good bead, penetration looks great.

I would say its a 8 out of 10. Turn the heat down some. That might help the splatter.

 

Yup, I agree. Looks like you got the settings down which is half the struggle. Now just keep practicing on keeping your hand steady. Hold the gun in one hand, take your other hand and support the gun with it, and use your arm to stabilize everything by resting it on a table or what not. GOOD JOB THOUGH!
Kyle

 

Thanks for the positive comments...
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maybe few beers oughta help on that part

 

One of the things that beginners tend to do wrong is that they are so concerned with what pattern they are moving in, or trying to be so perfectly set on the same travel speed, that they aren't really watching the puddle.

Watch the puddle, and do whatever the **** you have to do to make it look how you want. In other words, watch the bead width and keep it consistent by moving in some pattern or through changing speed.

When you get this down, you will find that your beads are more consistent.

 

I am a beginner too but what helped me get consistant even welds is keeping my eye on the puddle formation on the left. I just work the motion over to make sure i keep the puddle streight. it seems to work well...

 

defenitely. welding is all about watching the puddle. period. good luck!

 

pics arent working

 

Temporary problem with the service provider, should work within 24h