Finally my first day of practice. Thoughts please.

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I been in the shop for the the last hour hooking up my tank, changing to solid wire and flipping the electric contacts around. I finally get to run some practice beads. The recommended settings are way to hot, burning through to the other side. This is 1/8" plate with .035 wire. This is my second set of beads. All constructive comments and thoughts are welcome. TIAOn a side note, I need to remember to breathe while I weld. I find myself holding my breath . Attached ImagesTom F.Hobart Handler 190 mig gunWilton Vise Restoration
Reply:Very good beads.Charl
Reply:your practice plate appears to be rectangular. if so run your beads the long way and get as much practice length as possible.i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:Originally Posted by docwelderyour practice plate appears to be rectangular. if so run your beads the long way and get as much practice length as possible.
Reply:I’d back off the wire speed, or move faster.Don’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPI’d back off the wire speed, or move faster.
Reply:Yeah, a little big. I’d start over lapping them too.Don’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Beads look good. check out this video and see if it helps. Miller Multimatic 255
Reply:I don’t have many pictures of Mig welds. I think this was my 2nd or 3rd day at Mig welding. Attached ImagesDon’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:You can't really tell how cold a bead is without etching it. Etching is very good R and D!!! Try and weld a 1/4" or 3/16 t-joint and etch it. You can tell you started on the left because your head is getting wider and wider as you keep heating up the plate.
Reply:Originally Posted by motolife313You can't really tell how cold a bead is without etching it.
Reply:Now I’d say this Mig weld was hot. Attached ImagesDon’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Carl, for a beginner I'd say your welds are acceptable
Reply:You should replace bend tests and X-ray machines then. You will be rich!
Reply:Originally Posted by That Guy ThereCarl, for a beginner I'd say your welds are acceptable
Reply:Originally Posted by motolife313You should replace bend tests and X-ray machines then. You will be rich!
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Reply:The ego of some people on this site exceeds their ability.REAL TRUCKS DON'T HAVE SPARK PLUGS
Reply:Is it ego, or confidence?Don’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPIs it ego, or confidence?
Reply:Originally Posted by docwelderyou forgot your 2 weeks of experience. that's gotta count for something?
Reply:CEP, admit it...you're getting better week by week......