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Hi all, Im just a newbie welder and have mostly been playing around with sheet metal repair in cars. But Ive been attempting to tackle larger projects and would appreciate some feedback as Id like to improve. I have a Hobart 210mvp and with this project I used .030 wire and always use C25 gas. My biggest problem is seeing beyond the puddle. I have a Miller auto darkening helmet but I just cant seem to ever get it set right. It makes it hard to do a long continuous Straight bead when your basically blind. Anyways, I think some of these welds came out good but I struggled on the corners. Any tips you guys could give me based on these pics? Any feedback would be appreciated. Great site btw.
Reply:Here’s some closeup shots of a few of those welds.
Reply:Looks like it will work just fine. It looks as though you are getting good enough to start picking nits, so get your hood issue dealt with, go to your LWS and talk with them about it maybe. You you can see, then work on refining your welds a bit.
Reply:Thanks
Reply:Just more time under the hood. It takes a bit to get used to.I like my shade light- 8-9 and lots of ambient light for me.I'll set up a work light to illuminate the welding area.Outside is fine but you can get sunlight coming in through the back of the hood and glare off the inside of the lens.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
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Originally Posted by Broccoli1
Just more time under the hood. It takes a bit to get used to.I like my shade light- 8-9 and lots of ambient light for me.I'll set up a work light to illuminate the welding area.Outside is fine but you can get sunlight coming in through the back of the hood and glare off the inside of the lens.
Reply:Are sure you helmet is darkening?
Reply:Good prep job, mig welds don't always punch through mill scale well. Welds should be sufficient. Why not diamond plate ? Everything else seems to be. Just kidding, looks great. Really looks like a heavy duty winch.As to not seeing where you are going, are you pushing, or pulling the weld. When pushing the weld its usually easier to see the puddle and joint/seam.good luckLast edited by albrightree; 07-20-2021 at 03:14 PM.Airco 250 ac/dc Heliwelder Square waveMiller Synchrowave 180 sdMiller Econo Twin HFLincoln 210 MPDayton 225 ac/dcVictor torchesSnap-On YA-212Lotos Cut60D
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Originally Posted by tapwelder
Are sure you helmet is darkening?
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Originally Posted by albrightree
Good prep job, mig welds don't always punch through mill scale well. Welds should be sufficient. Why not diamond plate ? Everything else seems to be. Just kidding, looks great. Really looks like a heavy duty winch.As to not seeing where you are going, are you pushing, or pulling the weld. When pushing the weld its usually easier to see the puddle and joint/seam.good luck
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Originally Posted by Gxjetmech
Yes it does darken. Ive tried different settings but just cant seem to get it just right. Like I said Im going to try a different one and see how that works.
Reply:Nice build!! When you make your first hard pull hold a square against the front channel you added to see if it flexes any. If so maybe add some gussets to each side of it.Ol' Stonebreaker "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Your welds look good.When you say"basically blind" what ya mean? Is it an physical ailment or shade too light or too dark?. Or are you in the way?
Reply:theres a lil room for improvement/placement of the craters, but i like it, cuz u didnt overweld it. sometimes new guys, put too much weld on things
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Originally Posted by tapwelder
Your welds look good.When you say"basically blind" what ya mean? Is it an physical ailment or shade too light or too dark?. Or are you in the way?
Reply:Thanks for all the feedback guys. Im glad to hear the welds look ok. Id hate to use the winch and have a weld fail in the middle of the pull. Ive just read up on welding a little and just kind of wung it. So its good to get some critiques, good or bad.
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Originally Posted by Gxjetmech
I just cant see much beyond the puddle and before I know it Im welding off the joint sometimes. Maybe I just need to play with the shade settings some more. Lighten it up some. Im going to give it a try tomorrow and see if I cant get this corrected. Because it definitely effects the way I weld and not in a good way.
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Originally Posted by BD1
Check out video's on Welding hoods filmed through the hood. The shade tint, viewing area, all affect how well you see. Setup a halogen light or better yet, a photography light is great. Try to position the light for best viewing. That can be tough to do. Depending on your hood, lights are available to attach to them. https://www.millerwelds.com/products/helmetlightingMaking a line with soapstone or white pipe marker will help as a guide. There are a variety of markers available. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply:OK, I have to ask if you removed the plastic coating on the inside or outside of the lens.Ol' Stonebreaker "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
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Originally Posted by mla2ofus
OK, I have to ask if you removed the plastic coating on the inside or outside of the lens.
Reply:OK, it's happened to some others.Ol' Stonebreaker "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
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Originally Posted by mla2ofus
OK, it's happened to some others.
Reply:Looks like job.Basically the more you weld and fab the better you become. Dave
Originally Posted by Gxjetmech
Hi all, Im just a newbie welder and have mostly been playing around with sheet metal repair in cars. But Ive been attempting to tackle larger projects and would appreciate some feedback as Id like to improve. I have a Hobart 210mvp and with this project I used .030 wire and always use C25 gas. My biggest problem is seeing beyond the puddle. I have a Miller auto darkening helmet but I just cant seem to ever get it set right. It makes it hard to do a long continuous Straight bead when your basically blind. Anyways, I think some of these welds came out good but I struggled on the corners. Any tips you guys could give me based on these pics? Any feedback would be appreciated. Great site btw.
Reply:Are you over 40 years old? you may need a "cheater lens" inside your helmet.Go to a local pharmacy, and try the various power reading glasses, at the distance that you normally weld.Look at the glasses, it will have a magnification power listed (like 1.50,,, or 2.00 etc)You need to then acquire a cheater lens that is the same "power" as the reading glasses that you liked.It will be the best $5 to $10 you ever spent on welding equipment,,https://www.amazon.com/Cheater-Lens-...843577&sr=8-32
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Originally Posted by SweetMK
Are you over 40 years old? you may need a "cheater lens" inside your helmet.Go to a local pharmacy, and try the various power reading glasses, at the distance that you normally weld.Look at the glasses, it will have a magnification power listed (like 1.50,,, or 2.00 etc)You need to then acquire a cheater lens that is the same "power" as the reading glasses that you liked.It will be the best $5 to $10 you ever spent on welding equipment,,https://www.amazon.com/Cheater-Lens-...843577&sr=8-32
Originally Posted by Gxjetmech
Ya Im 54 and have bi focals. Ill try a set of cheaters, its worth a shot.
Reply:Are you looking through your glasses at the correct lens location? Sometimes weld position and sight line do not line up. Especially if your near sight lense is smaller or lower. I remove single vision glasses to weld. Even with bifocals it requires awkward head positions to position my eyes in correct location. I use a small weld lens, so i do not have much view adjustment inside my helmet.
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Originally Posted by BD1
Are yours the line bifocals ?? You may find the progressive will give a crisper view when you get accustomed to positioning your head. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Originally Posted by tapwelder
Are you looking through your glasses at the correct lens location? Sometimes weld position and sight line do not line up. Especially if your near sight lense is smaller or lower. I remove single vision glasses to weld. Even with bifocals it requires awkward head positions to position my eyes in correct location. I use a small weld lens, so i do not have much view adjustment inside my helmet.
Reply:I'd echo all the previous sentiments, add extra light, cheaters, block sunlight from the back of the hood, alignment between your glasses and the work.... plus, how old are the polycarbonate lenses in your helmet? They lose clarity over time aside from the obvious scratches... while you're adding the cheater, change the other lenses. I just changed the ones in my Hobart AD and it made a huge difference.250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
Reply:I use a cheater lense in my AD hood and torch goggles because I can't look thru the lower portion of the progressives with either of them.Ol' Stonebreaker "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
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Originally Posted by Gxjetmech
The thing is I can see the puddle very clearly, but because I can’t lighten the shade of the hood anymore it leaves the surrounding area too dark and I can’t see where I’m going very well at all. So I’m limited to doing multiple short runs. If I didn’t have to keep stopping and starting my welds would be better I think.
Reply:If your progressive lens are transitions, they may be auto darkening along with the hood. Never could get progressive lens (or cheaters) to work for me under a hood. I'm extremely near-sighted - so I could weld without my glasses on if I could get within 6 - 8" of the work. I had prescription welding glasses made (not computer or reading glasses). A world of difference.Last edited by robert-r; 07-22-2021 at 07:17 PM.Millermatic 255Dynasty 280 DXReady Welder IHypertherm 30XP |
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