What do you guys think. It was a practice for my welding certification. It 3/8 flat stock with a 1/4 gap. The sides are cut at a 45 degree angle. That is why there is a 1/4" plate welded on the bottom. I can just fill in the gap with as much weld as possible. I am told they cut them in 1" strips. The pull it bend it and x-ray it.

 

stick i assume? what rod are you using. looks very very uneven like youre not moving in a straight line and dont have a steady pace.

how is your body positioning when you weld?

 

What position is this? What rod? 7018?

 

looks cute... it will only get better!

 

the rod is a 106. Its very similar to a 7018. Part of the reason it looks uneven is where I stopped and started me passes below the final passes. Oh this is also a flat weld.

I am going to try it again at work today or Monday I hope the next one looks cleaner.

 

Are you doing a 3 pass weld? Your consistancy needs practice, but that will come with time. The bead profiles are uneven....What size rod are you using? 1/8?

 

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5/32 Its about 6 or 7 passes.