My Welds What do you think?

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Ive been welding for almost a year so be easy on me here. any advice is welcome.Harbor Freight 80 amp inverter welder at 80 amps, 3/32 E6011 Lincoln Fleetweld 180 RodThe stock is 1/8 thick 2" wide 9 1/2" long. Attached Images
Reply:For what your working with, your doing well.JasonLincoln Idealarc 250 stick/tigThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52Miller Bobcat 250Torchmate CNC tableThermal Arc Hefty 2Ironworkers Local 720
Reply:how did you keep it from curling up? nice beads.are you circling or whipping out and back?
Reply:Tighten up your whipping motion just a bit.
Reply:Originally Posted by weldbeadhow did you keep it from curling up? nice beads.are you circling or whipping out and back?
Reply:He means the 1/8'' plate warping and looking like a U. Change the stinger out on that machine (if your still using the junk one that came with it) to a better standard clamp style and you will be able to run some 7018 with that little machineYa gotta spend money to make money!
Reply:Originally Posted by welderShaneHe means the 1/8'' plate warping and looking like a U. Change the stinger out on that machine (if your still using the junk one that came with it) to a better standard clamp style and you will be able to run some 7018 with that little machine
Reply:looks good
Reply:Thanks Snoeproe, and check on the tech tip Supe gonna play with that one today see if i can get it down.