Anything welding

If you're talking stick then its typically a step pattern on a straight line pulled. Multiple passes to fill gaps.

 

Did some more welding today. It’s just such a nice day out so I’m knocking out a few projects. This has 1/4” plate on the sides and 2” square tube, 1/8” wall. It will be for the adjustable upper limit strap mounts. Most people don’t bother adding limit straps but it’s cheap insurance.

 

cant remember is that machine 220 for those? they look great. i need to start practicing more and finally install my frame plates

 

Shocks are natures limit straps, change my mind.

 

110! Works really well. Thickest I’ve done is 1/4” and it handles it fine.

Haha get outta here. I’m fine with spending $120 on limit straps to protect my expensive new shocks.

 

wow thats awesome. i might just need to mess with mine more. the hard settings for voltage and wire feed seem to be either too much wire or too little based on voltage.

 

I’ve been going off the welders recommended settings and it’s been awesome. My go-to settings are 260 ipm, 18.5V, .030 wire, and C25 gas at 20CFH. That seems to be the sweet spot for most everything I weld.

 

mine are 1-4, lol. i did print the welders guide though. it sounds like the right sizzle. i probably just need practice

 

Looks good. I am in the middle of putting one together.

 

My first welding project is of course a cart. It’s taller than most I have seen but needed the additional vertical storage in my garage. Definitely some crappy welds, but it was a good learning experience. Getting the 45* cuts to line up properly on the angle iron was a pain.

 

Looks awesome man! You’ll definitely get your use out of it.

 

Check out this method as well for joining angle iron at a 90°

https://youtu.be/AF8sgcQDabc

 

It's good that you have something to reference to in the future. You will be reminded how much you skills have improved. Don't be ashamed, be proud that you have improved. You will improve.

 

Got some 75/25 gas today so I can start practicing with that.
And some excalibur 7018 rod that the shop guy swears will magically make me an expert stick welder

 

I've burned a lot of that exact rod. It's really a good way to learn. You learn a lot about arc length and heat management.

 

I need to give that another shot. That’s how I tried it the first time, but I don’t think I notched it enough

 

Very cool, looks like an extremely strong joint. If you have a plasma cutter that's the way to go.

 

Definitely doable with an angle grinder too! I think he just used plasma because it was so T H I C C

 

I gotta get an angle grinder

 

Hahaha yeah you do. It’s essential for even the most basic metal work. I recommend one with an 11amp motor. I have a Milwaukee one that’s a few years old and it’s got some serious balls.