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Like when I'm standing next to a tow truck and see what looks like stick welds on the frame - some are uniform and others look nasty. Like there was two different guys working side by side. One obviously more skilled, or one just hungover.Or a stainless stair railing in an office building. The TIG beads look perfect. Or they don't! I saw an aluminum ramp/walkway that had just plain messy joints on every weld. I wonder who is responsible for that passing inspection and being sold to the public. I know mass production is what it is, but yikes!!!Ever since I picked up this crazy hobby I've been noticing things that are invisible to the general public. Am I the only one who does this welding voyeurism? Lincoln PowerMig 180cVictor O/ABandaids and aspirinI don't know what I don't know!?
Reply:HAHA everytime I go somewhere I notice the welds. It's a habit you'll never breakLocal 597 PipefittersCertified stick and tig pipe welderLincoln Ranger 305g - for saleMiller 185 migMiller Digital Elite
Reply:Its like I have a mega Zoom lens on my eyeballs...I can see a bad weld from 30 feet away.Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
Reply:Weldors looking at others welds are like women looking at other women's clothes.---------" well, it looks OK, but I think mine looks better". LOL!!!!! MikeOl' 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:I was in Gatlinburg Tennessee a few years ago and got on this thing and was scared to death once we got to the first support pipe on the ride. This thing was barely being held together! But I rode it back down to get off of that mountain haha Attached Imagesonly thing worse than an ugly woman is an ugly weld
Reply:I'm always noticing welds and other metal working processes on stuff. I think it's been ingrained in me since I was a kid to notice stuff like that. I'll probly notice the welds on the hospital bed before I die too, if I go that way. LOLMM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Sorry, double post.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Too funny! "Hey Doc, is that hypo 316 surgical stainless?" 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:Originally Posted by schwinn68HAHA everytime I go somewhere I notice the welds. It's a habit you'll never break
Reply:I always look, but one day with out even realizing it. I was running my finger over a weld ( tig ) and my wife asked me if I was checking out the weld.I looked at her and said no..... she knew I was lying....
Reply:I've been taking weld classes since I retired from a desk job, two years ago; because I'm not good enough FOR ME. 9-11-2001......We Will Never ForgetRetired desk jockey. Hobby weldor with a little training. Craftsman O/A---Flat, Vert, Ovhd, Horz. Miller Syncrowave 250
Reply:I've done it, seen some scary stuff and wondered how the heck has that held as long as it has. Also seen some and said man wish I could do that LOL!Rob H.
Reply:I was having blood drawn once, and the woman thought I passed out because I started leaning forward. In a panic she asked "SIR, ARE YOU OK? STAY WITH ME." I laughed, said I was fine, but that the welds on the base of the chair were terrible. I have to say though, some of the most consistently good welds I've seen from a visual standpoint are on roller coasters. You can always pick out which ones were the field welds, and those guys do a pretty damn good job on both pipe and plate.
Reply:Originally Posted by Craig in DenverI've been taking weld classes since I retired from a desk job, two years ago; because I'm not good enough FOR ME.
Reply:Desert,I have been in the doctor's office and noticed the medical equipment welds...Anything to do while I wait 2 hours.Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
Reply:ive been managing mechanical construction for 35 years... cant go into a friends house withoutlooking at pipes in the basement, etc.. every where i go... now its welds too...
Reply:I know I am beyond help because I try to look at the welds on trucks while driving down the freeway. I have neraly been in several accidents b/c of doing this.
Reply:This is a more serious affliction than I thought Gordie -- "I believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
Reply:+1Not nearly as bad as weldrwomn says she is though. Thank goodness. I notice spatter, porosity, end craters, poor toe fusion, pigeon-poop, etc, etc. Sometimes you wonder what is holding the thing together. The best laid schemes ... Gang oft agley ...
Reply:Originally Posted by weldrwomnI know I am beyond help because I try to look at the welds on trucks while driving down the freeway. I have neraly been in several accidents b/c of doing this.
Reply:Originally Posted by lugweldDesert,I have been in the doctor's office and noticed the medical equipment welds...Anything to do while I wait 2 hours.
Reply:Ok I feel much better now. I'm out of the closet. Is there a support group? Lincoln PowerMig 180cVictor O/ABandaids and aspirinI don't know what I don't know!?
Reply:Originally Posted by skywestOk I feel much better now. I'm out of the closet. Is there a support group?
Reply:Well looks like we're all guilty of judging others welds. I have seen some trailer hitchs on trucks that make you wonder why the hitch never broke off the truck. Then I have seen some commercial welds that made me wish I could weld like that and later found out a factory robot did it.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.& 2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:i often find myself feel ing the welds on the underside of my desk at school last year a chai broke at the weld and I kept looking at it to see what went wrong i thinl it was work hardeningI do....Look at the first two pictures.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...ghlight=bobcatDavid Real world weldin. When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Originally Posted by specterWell looks like we're all guilty of judging others welds. I have seen some trailer hitchs on trucks that make you wonder why the hitch never broke off the truck. Then I have seen some commercial welds that made me wish I could weld like that and later found out a factory robot did it.
Reply:I look at others work so much I started an ugly weld photo album!!! Here are a couple of the beauties I have found. Attached Imagesonly thing worse than an ugly woman is an ugly weld
Reply:The Hubba Bubba Trail!!!!only thing worse than an ugly woman is an ugly weld
Reply:I'm the same way. I have only been welding for a little under a year now and I already find beads that drive me nuts.. The only thing worse then spotting a bad weld is later realizing it is something that I did months earlier.Lincoln ranger 305gVictor torches Oxy/Propylene Jackson Halo nexgenWilton ViseJet Bench GrinderKennedy Tool Box setAnd The Most Valuable Of AllA Tenacious Thirst For KnowledgeBuild Heavy Haul Light!
Reply:Just a little reflection: Always be someone better like me and I'm better like other. That's the never end history. I guess everyone must work with the best skills that God have give us. The work of others doesn't matter.
Reply:Hmm, am looking over some old threads and this has been asked before. 3 pages long.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=5871Gordie -- "I believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
Reply:Ok, you got us. We love to hate to see bird spit welds, and we hate to love seeing better than we can weld....and we forget how many times these threads come up, but participate in darn near all of 'em. 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:For instance, this came through the shop some time ago and I thought, hmmm... Attached ImagesCity 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:Most of the stuff I see is probably better than what I can doBut I keep tryin'"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Puter's runnin' again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!sorry"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammPuter's runnin' again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!sorry
Reply:I don't look at "welds" so much,,,, I am always more interested in the engineering, the structure, and the function of the item. Why did the person do it this way, will it serve the purpose, is it possibly better than the way I would've done it? Constantly learning ...
Reply:Originally Posted by mark8310I don't look at "welds" so much,,,, I am always more interested in the engineering, the structure, and the function of the item. Why did the person do it this way, will it serve the purpose, is it possibly better than the way I would've done it? Constantly learning ...
Reply:Denrep,That joint angle on the steering box must make for a strong arm...Notice the tack welds to hold the cardan joint cups on?Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
Reply:All the time. It's an addiction. I've done a fair amount of structural work over the years. When my DW and I go shopping, and I'm waiting near the front of the store for her to get done roaming the isles, I inspect the overhead steel. After staring for several minutes, it ain't long before I have a small crowd looking up. As for vehicles, I used to do repair welding for a couple of car haulers. Ever REALLY looked at one of those car carriers? While traveling, I don't want to be anywhere near one. Once had to repair one at a truck stop that the upper rear deck, with a new car on it, had collapsed on the new car below. I made them sign a waiver that I would not be held liable for any welding damage to any of the 4 new cars I would be working around.Can't walk by a railing without inspecting it. Or, anything else that's welded for that matter.Yup, you're hooked. Join the club.
Reply:Im with ya buddy. Others work matters to me especially when I go into buildings or friends and family could be at risk cuz a guy doesn't take pride in his work. I say the only thing worse than an ugly women is an ugly weld!only thing worse than an ugly woman is an ugly weld
Reply:Originally Posted by weldbeadive been managing mechanical construction for 35 years... cant go into a friends house withoutlooking at pipes in the basement, etc.. every where i go... now its welds too...
Reply:My wife really hates it when before we even get to the stairs, I say " I can see the seam in that railing from here".Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:Originally Posted by lugweldDenrep,That joint angle on the steering box must make for a strong arm...Notice the tack welds to hold the cardan joint cups on?
Reply:Denrep, how do you think the snowblower on my Gravely works. Welded and timed perfectly to the gear box in sync with the splines.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:working inside a barge an eagle eye foreman of mine was eyeballing a padeye [thats a lot of eyes]. A fellow "welder" installed the pad eye to lift a 400# piece of angle iron. he told the "welder" who was running the comealong to come down. He sent me up the scissor lift to check it out. the guy had welded all the way around a 1/2 x 4 padeye and had only hit the padeye with a 1/2 inch of weld. I rocked the padeye pretty hard a broke it off to embarrass the guy. There were seven of us under that padeye!I'm glad that foreman was keeping an eye on the welds.DAG NABIT, I left my tape on the saw.Wild Fire Welding |
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