After building my manifold. A few local guys were asking for me to make them one. I started on it today. Let me know what you think.

 

Not bad ONLY IF that is one of your first few maniolds made. Work on rhythm/consistency with your weldpool/heat/and when adding filler rod to it.

I could continue, but seems you are just beginning, so i say... NOT BAD

 

Do you weld it up with everything tacked together or do you take each runner off? Also do you have any issues with the runners warping? if so what do you do to combat it

Looks good though. Keep up the good work

 

seems like your a bit jumpy with your welds u need to slow down and concentrate on gettin the pool right and consistent so there is not such a gap appearance in the welds. looks good to me still tho good job

 

especially on that last pic is what i mean

 

That crater on the top of the pipe in the last pic will likely crack.

 

welds def need work


but I cant really talk all I can do right now is stick and mig

 

Well, it is a ramhorn. Your welds are undercut or they are too cold and not consistent.

 

dave heat looks about right judging by the HAZ and if it were cold wouldnt it be raised like its just laying on th metal and not look undercut? if anything he needs more filler and needs to work on consistancy.

keep it up and take your time.. its not a race, yet.

 

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they are'nt really undercut but just not filled out all the way. Your heat might be low but i bet its your speed he is seeing a problem with . Consistency comes with practice keep at it. I like it

 

Ive been making quite a few manifolds i think my welds are improving with each one

 

you need to work a little more on your starts and stops. you shouldnt have but one "open" dime, where you finish the weld. the rest of your stops should be covered when you restart.