Anything welding

Get someone to at least give you some basics!!

Don`t feel bad it looks like the Union Pipe fitters weld tests after a Holiday Weekend

 

Just which position and what code??

Take your time If you think you made a mistake fix it

 

I would if I knew someone that could teach me. For now YouTube has been my guide.

 

Read, watch vids, and weld. Best way to learn is practice.

 

And great start. Better to try it and have ugly welds than to never try. And starting is the hardest oart.

 

I'm guessing you are using flux core welding wire? Can you check to make sure the polarity of your welding leads is correct?

I'm willing to bet over 80% of us self learners made this mistake. I know I did.

 

I still check my polarity every time I have the cover open to change wire spool. And I haven't used flux core on this machine ever.

 

Yes I was. That's the only setup I have at this time. I'll have to read up on how to check the polarity.

Pretty sure you'll have to dumb that down even more for me. Sorry, I'm ridiculously green to welding.

Hell I don't know if I had the settings on my helmet correct. I couldn't see shit. Felt like I was welding blind.

 

No. Flux core

 

Ha honestly I have no clue. The machine and wire are in my shed at the moment. It's silver ok color versus the copper color I've seen.

 

A lot of machines have a diagram on the inside by the feed that show which way for which type. Check and see if yours does. Takes the guess work out when starting.

 

Awesome! Thanks guys. I'll look at that tomorrow. Planning to cut up some more practice pieces.

 

Im a novice also but looks like your wire speed is too slow or you are moving along too fast. Also gauge the metal. It helps to match the dials to your metal thickness. I would rather go a little hotter than not hot enough, but you dont want TOO hot to burn through.

https://www.bernardwelds.com/tips-for-avoiding-common--p152077#.WfPszFtSyUk

 

also your wire feed needs to operate smoothly...if its sticky or slipping it will be spotty inconsistent welds. at least on my machine it does that. when the tip starts getting clogged.

 

I followed the guide on the machine for my wire speed and heat setting. Although there's no dial for heat on this little machine, just 1 & 2; high & low.
I'm sure I was moving too quickly. Gotta get back at it.

 

it takes practice and realize flux core isnt that pretty anyhow. If you can add gas to it, it cleans up welds. I always try to think of filling in the gaps when Im welding something. If look back at the weld just run the wire feed backwards and fill in the gaps and steady fwd to the end of your line.

 

The important is to understand just what is happening and what needs to happen .and what you need to do to make it happen

All our eyes are a little different with a low output machine like that I need the autodark hood set as low as it will go.

Make sure your cover plates are clean they get dirty over time .

Set yourself up to be very comfortable

 

Welders anonymous.

Hi, my name's Max. And it's been 36hrs since I last stuck wire directly to my tungsten.

 

Plus your are old as shit and can't see anymore.
Me neither.

 

Yes when you get older your vision is like your hearing very selective !!