2nd Attempt

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So I got in a little more practice today,This is my 2nd time trying to learn to weldUsed Hobart 6013 and 7014  3/32"Ran some beads,Stuck two pieces together at an odd angle leaving a gap,  filled it in with the figure 8 or whatever its called methodLastly butt welded two identical chunks of steel together on all 4 sides, ground welds flat to look for porosity,  I can't tell where the weld was so i guess a success.
Reply:Come on guys,am I making progress?
Reply:not that I am an expert but the beads on the plate look a little cold to me. what amps? what thickness metal? what rods?Lincoln 225 ac (my first machine)farmhand 115vac 70amp mig/fc toymiller aead 200le (my main machine)
Reply:Originally Posted by sgtgeoCome on guys,am I making progress?
Reply:I think it was a piece of 1/2" plate.3/32" 6013 and/or 7014The dreaded HF Tiny Toaster set at 80A
Reply:With that HF 80A toaster on 1/2" plate, all you're gonna get is some melted rod on top.
Reply:Go to Craigs List. I was unable to sell a nice big Hobart stick machine for $100.00, no takers I scrapped it. I got almost that for scrap. There are lots of fine stick machines cheap. I'd hold out for AC/DC I like Miller, Lincoln is good. I've still got my 20th Century I bought new in 1974. They last forever. Then see improvement.
Reply:Originally Posted by Willie BGo to Craigs List. I was unable to sell a nice big Hobart stick machine for $100.00, no takers I scrapped it. I got almost that for scrap. There are lots of fine stick machines cheap. I'd hold out for AC/DC I like Miller, Lincoln is good. I've still got my 20th Century I bought new in 1974. They last forever. Then see improvement.
Reply:If you'll get some 3/16" steel you can use those 3/32 rods and get decent penetration with that machine.GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Yep, use some 3/32 7018 to start with. You won't get AS frustrated. You shouldn't get frustrated till you've burned at least ten pounds of rod. The same rod.Arcon Workhorse 300MSPowcon 400SMTPowcon SM400 x 2Powcon SM3001968 SA200 Redface1978 SA250 DieselMiller Super 32P FeederPre 1927 American 14" High Duty LatheK&T Milwaukee 2H Horizontal MillBryan
Reply:Originally Posted by sgtgeoThis is purely for me to screw around with,  If I have some success and enjoy myself I'll buy a more capable machine.  This weekend I'm going to try some scratch start TIG.My only limitation is 120v @ 20A service.  On my 1st attempt  with this machine I tried the 1/16" electrodes that was a bit of a challenge.  I also have some 5/64" 6013 and 7014 that was better, but I really liked the 3/32".  I realize on these thick chunks of scrap the penetration will not be good but it's still giving me a feel for speed, angle, etc.Thanks for the criticism I need all the help I can get
Reply:Originally Posted by fdude64not that I am an expert but the beads on the plate look a little cold to me. what amps? what thickness metal? what rods?