Welding Setting question

[Lx460]

How are you viewing the line your supposed travel ... all I see is the puddle.

Practice. Practice. Practice. Believe me, that was the hardest part for me to learn. I'd weld a bead, raise the helmet and realize I'm an inch away from where I wanted to be...lol. A good helmet really helps to learn.

 

[Lx460]

Did you clean that steel plate before welding on it? A contamination of oil, grease, or rust can mess up your weld also.

 

[amolaver]

Are you using an auto darkening helmet? I learned to weld many years ago without an auto helmet and struggled mightily to get the start of the need where it was supposed to be. Just got a little mig and an auto dark helmet - like magic my welds still ****, but at least I'm starting in the right place!

ahm

 

[angrystroker]

HF wire well what can I say you get what you pay for. I can see some wetting out of the weld, that is good. Wire feed may be a bit high for the speed of travel.

Just a word that flux **** rubs off, can contaminate the path it travels, residue.

Clean the material you are welding, learn the habit, use the habit no matter what, shiny and wipe it down with acetone. Welding is problem solving, I see three small ones right off.


That said my welder is by far the best tool I have, so many doors open when one acquires the skill. It is not that hard, but it is important to pay attention to details.

 

[bmxdad]

... I can see some wetting out of the weld, that is good. ...

What do you mean by "wetting" ... new term.

 

[steel 35]

Out playing and got some practice in tonight ... I'm still using flux wire, but will be changing over to solid when I'm out. In the meantime ...

Try turning the gas on with what you have for wire! Some prefer this method over all

 

[bmxdad]

Found a good supply or remnants to play with, so going to be doing something at least daily. Got the Cart all wired up so only one plug to worry about. Plug is the orange wire on the right.

Thanks all for the help ... much appreciated