hey watsup guys? ive been reading this forum for some time now and i just registered. im trying to learn all things i can before i get a car, im 15 at this moment so i wanna share my first welds with you guys and tell me what you think, thx

 

All of them look like you need to up the wire speed and maybe slow down a little bit. The one 3 in from the right looks almost perfect though. Just remember not to get to down on yourself...it takes lots of practice! Its good to see another young guy in the field! Im 17 now and started welding on my own when I was 13.
Kyle

 

I started welding when I was 17 and im 18 now, and yes good to see, another young welders. go for your cert. like I am, you wont be dissapointed! good stuff keep it up and practice.

 

looking good just keep trying different teks and practice practice practice always keep a good attidude dont get down on yourself at all two thumbs up bro keep it up

 

damn...im 26 and i suck!

 

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at least u can buy beer!!!

 

thank u guys for good comments, ill keep practicing....

 

Damn, I want to learn how to weld so bad! Hmm...i might have to invest in a welder. Those look pretty decent for your first time from what I can see, but I don't really know too much about welding so...

 

not bad...i weld'd a Top mount manifold last year when i was 16...looking good..

 

Most of these looked to be oxy-acetelyne welded. Just work on controlling the puddle and weld, weld as straight as you can, which will show that you have control over that you are doing. The last one is probably braising with brass filler rod, turn the heat down on the torch or use a slightly colder tip, braising works soo fast, a couple more passes and your good. Also learn a step-set when your applying filler material, like dip.. count 1, dip ..count 1, dip.... count 1, etc., while paying attention to the molten puddle. I'm a young welder my self.

-Kevin

 

Here's my first welds.

I was using a flux core MIG welder though (obviously). I went from back to front as if you can't tell.

 

thx guys... yea all of them are oxy-acetylene welds and the last one is braising and then i MIG welded them on the steel plate ...
O16581724 5 2 5 &gt;&gt; heheh real good.... how old r you now?

 

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at least u can buy beer!!!</TD></TR></TABLE> you can still buy beer at 17 lol, i think imma start welding (or trying to weld) just gotta find the time.

 

Thats awesome you're 15 man. Starting early is the way to go. I just started welding a few weeks ago with stick/arc welder, its more difficult than i thought. We are about to do some oxy-acetylene too, so i'll know what its like soon.

 

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Mig welding isn't pretty, but it works!

The other welds look better, that back one is all you can really see in the picture and it was terrible.

 

dude, at least you tried. you'll only get better. props to you for starting at 15....

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