how about a best looking weld competition huh?

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1/8 7018 or heck even 5/32 flat, vertical, overhead, horizonal, any which way you can do it best. Ive seen some on here in the past that whew, (what where they doing ha) come on lets see em.
Reply:7018 UP.  Did this yesterday......Invertec V155-SDavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:nice looking weld david soon as i get my camera back i will post some pics
Reply:Not the best, but a cap I did (I don't have pictures of my fill) with 1/4" 7018 in the flat.  My only concern with this one is that I didn't stagger the stop-starts!IMO, if you claim to be the best welder, you're f*cked.  Honestly?  If someone more experienced than yourself offers input, d*mn well listen!  Should you choose to use it, then use it!  If you choose to use only part of it, then so be it!  I was once told that you don't learn from working with one welder, but you need to work with many welders to learn the trade.I've only been doing this pressure vessel stuff for maybe a month at most, and I've done one 100% X-ray seam so far (which was back gouged and sub-arced by someone else, and is being shot Friday) and I'm on the process of another 100% circle seam from the inside with 7018 on material about 3-4" thick that follows the same situation.  The vertical tacks alone that hold the end on I triple passed and are 5" long on the outside of the vessel.  Be it overhead vertical, vertical, or vertical flat. 5G I believe.  I can't remember!  The rod goes in the holder, you set it accordingly and if it works, f*ckin eh!Basically, what I'm getting at is never think that you're a hot shot.  Personally, I know Jack Shmitt (and he's just not that interesting, unless you're loaded!)  Keep an open mind, never think you know it all and accept what other's have to show you, even if you choose to use it or not!  Just my two cents!Nobody likes a know-it-all, but they seem to like somebody that's willing to learn!Last edited by mb_welder; 05-30-2008 at 09:41 AM.
Reply:Also IMO, before I f*cked up my wrist, vertical dual shield was a sinch!  And people wonder why I prefer smaw, my wrist needs the rest!...ehh, before anyone asks..."&" is my weld stamp.  Of all the symbols to get, I get stuck with an ampersand!Last edited by mb_welder; 05-30-2008 at 10:00 AM.
Reply:at least normal human being cant fight with an automated machine weld...Unit in my fab shop dept:my good hand and team that trust me...A lone welder make art... a village full of welder make Miracles...
Reply:mb thanks for the replies. I dont know if you were ASSuming what i said as being a smarty or know it all but that is not it. All i was saying is that some welds ive seen posted on here look better than others. Alot look better than i could ever do. All i was wanting is to see some welds and compare them to others.
Reply:Here's a small weld I did with a Lincoln pro 135 with fluxcored wire. Not professional but should hold. What ya'll think?
Reply:nice weave
Reply:Step7720 I don't see any pic I think you forgot to add the link.Here is my best weld and it was about my tenth weld with my Lincoln Pro Mig 180.
Reply:good looking welds guys i have really enjoyed watching yall post thanks for the cooperation.
Reply:Working on a horizontal with the Ranger 250.  1/8" 7018.  Been CRAZY at work, give me another day or so.David  Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Dang, we need some jetrod in here. My problem is that my cheapo low megapixel camera will not give detail like needed on this one.You guys are gonna make me have to go buy a new camera.Well, at least when the wifie tries to chew me for buying a new camera when we already have one I can say its David R, Bbaygents,737 mechanic, Step7720 and Zapsters fault!!!
Reply:Mark... Blame it on me I don't care.    I don't have a wife.    I can spend my time and money as I wish.I thought this was for 7018 only.   Doesn't matter, but I have some nice looking pulsed spray pictures or I could take more.I Just take pics of my work and post em.David Last edited by David R; 06-02-2008 at 09:05 PM.Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:This is a shot of the mast base for my "JCH" project....'Jesus Christ Hoist'.It is constructed of 4" square tubing w/ 3/16" wall.  The mast is a tad bigger.  I split the tubing, and weld the two together.  Should I grind the weld down?The third photo is under the support for the boom. Attached ImagesPowcon 200SMPowcon 300STVictor Journeyman O/A & CartApex Disc SanderCraftsman Belt/Disc Combo SanderWayne Air Compressor3 Craftsman Drill PressesEmerson Horizontal BandsawPorter-Cable Porta-Band7 Angle Grinders4 Bench Grinders
Reply:No grinding!  Practice, practice, practice, practice, practice...When you get a nice bead, try something else.Sittin' on the dock of a bay......watchin' the tide roll away.Stick it, into shape, go forward, get straight! Try to detect it, it's not too late!...to stick it, stick it good!City of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:Heres some from work.
Reply:Here is one of mine from last night.  Stainless Steel - 3/16"- 168 Amps- Red Tungsten (1/16)- 3/16 Filler Rod- ASOD Attached ImagesLast edited by ASOD; 06-05-2008 at 07:43 PM.Beauty in the Bead!
Reply:All very nice!
Reply:Originally Posted by ASODHere is one of mine from last night.  Stainless Steel - 3/16"- 168 Amps- Red Tungsten (1/16)- 3/16 Filler Rod- ASOD
Reply:6G exam today.2 inch pipe sch. 160, 7011 root and 6018 caping.Pretty good result i think Shame you cant see the welds, but i think the results speak for themselve !
Reply:Originally Posted by elvergon3/16 plate and 3/16 filler?That must be tough!
Reply:Tanglediver and Asod. Very impressive beads. Gives me something to aspire to.Tanglediver you are right practice and more practice. Think I'll go practice some more.mm135HTP Invertig 201 With water cooler9" Southbend LatheLots of hand tools.
Reply:Here is my entry..http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...ghlight=Intake...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:ive got a couple here some sch80 tig pipe:3F hardwire:6061 test cap:and last but least so metalcore:6G zirconium 702 GTAW 2" xxheavy6G P.E.D. carbon steel GTAW 2" xxheavy3G titanium Gr. 2 - Gr. 7 GTAW up to 3/4" 3G 316L stainless GTAW up to 1" 3G carbon steel GTAW up to 1" 3G Hastalloy GTAW up to 3/4"1G tantalum GTAW up to .060"this is just a gear for a tractor rake i had to put together, MIG "stitched" mode-NateMiller Trailblazer 302gMiller Spoolmatic 30aLN-25 x 2Idealarc SP200Hypertherm Powermax 600
Reply:Some of my attempts at arc welding with my bud's Lincoln. 1/8"[email protected] hangers for his mobile stage project.
Reply:Not my work, but some of the most amazing TIG work.  Europipe makes custom exhaust for Porsche cars, two brothers in Belgium Attached Images
Reply:i got a couple... and yes, i did these.MIG:TIG:Neither was pulsed at all. 304 SS 10 ga material on both.Later,Andy.Last edited by aczeller; 06-24-2008 at 01:43 PM.Reason: 'nother picture added
Reply:All right, I'll throw one in.Tube header, tubes are 1/2 dia .040" thick wallGTAW - 1/16" red tungsten, argon gas, 30 amps, 6pps, fusion (no filler)  slow and go and DON'T BLINK!!!!!And yeah, I hate it when they cut my welds, but that's the way it was designed. Attached ImagesI r 2 a perfessional
Reply:Dats nice...You get all the fun jobs......zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Looks like a machine did it.No stinkin dimes David Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Heres one of my favorites- This is 316 ss pipe for a recent bridge project that went to Chicago. The pipes all had to be polished after it left the shop so the smoother the welds the better.  I did use a aronson weld positioner to do these mind you but I did manually weld them. The second pics are the inside which were all tigged. It was one of those satisfiying projects that all will see for many years to come. I'll get some stick pics in here sooner or later... Attached Images
Reply:Here's a couple of mine....These have been posted on this forum before....Mild Steel plates for a rear-end housing I built, TIG w/ 70S-2...Last pic is MIG...Last edited by ZTFab; 06-24-2008 at 10:35 PM.http://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
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Reply:ZTFab, whats the rear end going on? that thing looks sick!
Reply:That diff. is in an off-road race truck that runs the MDR series in California. It's been in for over a year and has a couple thousand race miles on it by now.http://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
Reply:ZTFab... your welding make me nervous... I miss my shrink and need a overkill dose of guiness now...Last edited by Mandau; 06-25-2008 at 09:12 AM.Reason: forgot the smilliesUnit in my fab shop dept:my good hand and team that trust me...A lone welder make art... a village full of welder make Miracles...
Reply:Originally Posted by MandauZTFab... your welding make me nervous... I miss my shrink and need a overkill dose of guiness now...
Reply:Mmmm... make me feel like my heart is Tigging...  I really have this small presto Tig set that I need to clean tomorrow... Hope its still workin...Unit in my fab shop dept:my good hand and team that trust me...A lone welder make art... a village full of welder make Miracles...
Reply:Originally Posted by MandauZTFab... your welding make me nervous... I miss my shrink and need a overkill dose of guiness now...
Reply:I think he is just having a hard time expressing himself seeing that english is not his primary language.
Reply:Tangle welder...is that TC bolt I see there...haha
Reply:Originally Posted by bbaygents97341/8 7018 or heck even 5/32 flat, vertical, overhead, horizonal, any which way you can do it best. Ive seen some on here in the past that whew, (what where they doing ha) come on lets see em.
Reply:Nice welds guys! I will post mine on Sunday. I am taking my UA2 and UA41 test on Saturday at the hall.Live each day to the fullest because tomorrow may never come.
Reply:Here is some of mineSTAINLESS 304ALUMINIUM 6061-T6TITANIUMStrive For Perfection
Reply:4130 CHROMOLYHOT ROLED STEELStrive For Perfection
Reply:now this just isn't fair. lolLater,Andy
Reply:Dammit!!!Alright, who let Brooks in??!!!  J/K Brother....Awesome as always!!How ya been?http://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
Reply:Good just pushing hard to open my own shop....You? Originally Posted by ZTFabDammit!!!Alright, who let Brooks in??!!!  J/K Brother....Awesome as always!!How ya been?