Been practicing up on my Mig

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I recently picked up a part time job at a hot rod shop where they mostly do mig welding. I hardly get to do mig at my full time job since all we have is Tig welders...But anyways here is a few pic on some bolt in rear c-notches. O, and its all contentious welding no pulse.Strive For Perfection
Reply:Very,Very nice looking welds!    Lincoln 225 ACLincoln Mig Pak 15Lincoln Mig Pak 10Purox Oxy-Acet Outfit20 Ton PressHonda Generator
Reply:Damn, looks like a machine weld.  I don't seem to be capable of making a long weld with out a hiccup or two.
Reply:I use my pinkie finger to support my hand as  i go..Strive For Perfection
Reply:I always knew that little finger was good for something!That is one steady hand you have there Brooks.
Reply:Thanks guys for the comment!...Strive For Perfection
Reply:Great beads!
Reply:I can see why you wouldn't have any trouble picking up a 2nd job in todays tough times. Those are some very nice looking welds.Hillbilly Fabworks
Reply:i agree, good beads...Charlton
Reply:Beauty! what were your settings? type of gas and wire and size of wire? how thick was the material? Type of machine too?Nothing Ever Got Done By Quitting, Never Give Up.
Reply:I have a new hero. Do you work for beer?  Just kidding,  I have this strange compulsion to do all my own welding and take credit for every good bead. The bad ones mysteriously get ground out and redone when nobody is looking. Then I can take credit for them too.
Reply:Dang, I got a looooong way to go.
Reply:Originally Posted by Doug247Beauty! what were your settings? type of gas and wire and size of wire? how thick was the material? Type of machine too?
Reply:Originally Posted by BoostinjdmI have a new hero. Do you work for beer?  Just kidding,  I have this strange compulsion to do all my own welding and take credit for every good bead. The bad ones mysteriously get ground out and redone when nobody is looking. Then I can take credit for them too.
Reply:So thats what they are suppose to look like?
Reply:outstanding!only thing worse than an ugly woman is an ugly weld
Reply:amazing looking welds. Very awesome25 years of age.Been welding since Feb 23rd 2009.LU1007 Millwright (A1)
Reply:I'll post new pics when i weld something with American made welding wire makes a huge difference. Just wait for the crappy wire to run out.Strive For Perfection
Reply:looks like you have it dialed in pretty nice.Great looking welds!Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.
Reply:Thanks guys for the comments!! here are a couple stainless steel welds i did on Tig . Its to bad that they get sand blasted down for powder coat, but hey gives me more time to practice technique 304ss 308rod, .125 plateStrive For Perfection
Reply:Mate, well done. What technique are you using when you are welding those C Notches? You must have one of the steadiest hands in the world to get them like that..even the TIG welding is a master peice!Please do show us more, its a insperation to say the least.Is that your truck in your picture? are you able to post up some pictures of your hand work on that and other automotive master peices you have worked on?
Reply:Its my brothers truck here is the thread on it http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=26353 , he has 2 66 c-10s. the technique used in the mig is build up a puddle go forward quickly in a nice movement not to slow or fast then bring the puddle back to the first one let it build up for a second and repeat....I have my buddy Nate that owns the shop to thank for showing me how by watching him and in trade i showed him my tig technique.. it something that you have to learn in person to get a better understanding...Strive For Perfection
Reply:Nice, so you are creating little puddles that are linked together rather than one constant weld??? If you know what I mean. Nice truck, looks good.
Reply:yea, its still constant but with a pattern in it....Strive For Perfection
Reply:I would refer to that as whipping.  I think it's more of a stick term, but seems to me that if fits here too.The classic "stack of dimes" weld .........that's about as textbook as you can get for perfect welds.  Awesome work.
Reply:I'd tell you that stuff looks great but I bet you've already heard that.
Reply:Beautiful.  Please share more in the future!
Reply:Right on Brooks! God given talent right there. http://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
Reply:you ruined my day!!!Mine will never look that good
Reply:Nice work man.browndogwelding.com@welderassassinMy Blog on The Fabricatorfacebook.com/BrownDogWelding
Reply:Originally Posted by ZTFabRight on Brooks! God given talent right there.
Reply:Nice looking welds!Miller Dynasty 200DX Tig Welder
Reply:Beautiful looking  welds !!
Reply:Originally Posted by BrooksIts my brothers truck here is the thread on it http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=26353 , he has 2 66 c-10s. the technique used in the mig is build up a puddle go forward quickly in a nice movement not to slow or fast then bring the puddle back to the first one let it build up for a second and repeat....I have my buddy Nate that owns the shop to thank for showing me how by watching him and in trade i showed him my tig technique.. it something that you have to learn in person to get a better understanding...
Reply:WOW!  Great looking welds.  You'll never want for a job.
Reply:Originally Posted by Skeeter McgeeIs there any way you could have someone shoot a video of you using this technique and host it for us? I desperately want to try that!
Reply:I would like to see a video of you welding something like this..... maybe a noob like me could learn something.
Reply:Originally Posted by jdh239I would like to see a video of you welding something like this..... maybe a noob like me could learn something.
Reply:I have done very little MIG but am keen to try out this method now! I can lay down a pretty good TIG weld but want to learn more on the MIG side. Good work that man!
Reply:Originally Posted by BuiltByBrooks75-25gas, wire is some cheap china wire don't remember the brand, size is .035, Material thickness 3/16 plate, Mig welder machine Miller 210
Reply:Thanks for taking the time to post that, Rob! Much appreciated!
Reply:A banker would be jealous of that stack of dimes!(Retired) Professional firefighter, amateur everything else I try to do...Oh yeah:  Go Big Red!   (You know: one of the 12 members of the Big 10 cuz we left the 10 members of the Big 12...)
Reply:That's about as good a mig weld as I've seen in awhile. Wish we could find some more people who can weld like that out here. Are you pulsing that tig welded outside corner? Looking at it I'm either confused, missing something or i'm going blind. The ripples look more "square" like a really widely spaced cover pass made by walking the cup but without the overlap of the ripples right down the center. My only other theory is that you're influencing the puddle with a quick side to side motion, dabbing and then moving forward. But I can't believe you could do that and move fast enough to keep the HAZ that tight. So I'm left with the pulse theory. Stupid high peak amps over an ultra short period with a longer period with just enough amps to maintain the arc?This is going to drive me nuts. I just held my laptop right up to my face so I could be sure there wasn't an overlap down the middle. Sick sick consistency btw. I'm impressed.
Reply:Originally Posted by i4sillypwrThat's about as good a mig weld as I've seen in awhile. Wish we could find some more people who can weld like that out here. Are you pulsing that tig welded outside corner? Looking at it I'm either confused, missing something or i'm going blind. The ripples look more "square" like a really widely spaced cover pass made by walking the cup but without the overlap of the ripples right down the center. My only other theory is that you're influencing the puddle with a quick side to side motion, dabbing and then moving forward. But I can't believe you could do that and move fast enough to keep the HAZ that tight. So I'm left with the pulse theory. Stupid high peak amps over an ultra short period with a longer period with just enough amps to maintain the arc?This is going to drive me nuts. I just held my laptop right up to my face so I could be sure there wasn't an overlap down the middle. Sick sick consistency btw. I'm impressed.
Reply:Originally Posted by PookieSame machine I have, but something must be wrong with mine.  It doesn't turn out work anywhere near that quality.
Reply:Originally Posted by BuiltByBrooksYea it pulsed not by machine but with my foot..Thanks!
Reply:WOW Great Looking Work!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Hmm, I bet that technique would help me quite a bit. I have a Miller 180 with Auto Set, which I've been using, and using straight drag. This seems to force me to move too fast for my liking. But using that method might allow me to progress more slowly and get a better looking bead. Thanks for showing that.
Reply:Beautiful welds.2 quick questions. Can you tell me if you're using a push or pull technique? Do you think someone can get such clear bead definition like yours with metal as thin as 16 or 18 gauge?