A few welds (Critiquing is appreciated!)

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http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...8-11015948.jpgStandard square tubing to a quarter inch plate. Done with DC Current at 110 Amps with a 6013 rodhttp://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...8-11020005.jpgThe same Tubing from the bottom of the platehttp://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ylvania_US.jpgA 1/8 inch gap with a backing plate, done with DC 7018 at 125 amps in the flat positionhttp://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ylvania_US.jpghttp://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ylvania_US.jpghttp://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ylvania_US.jpgDifferent views to show penetrationhttp://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ylvania_US.jpghttp://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ylvania_US.jpgSame 1/8 inch setup done in the vertical position with 7018 at 113 ampsLay it on me guys, I can take the criticism. I wanna learn this stuff right.
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Reply:ugh damn. sorry bout that, new to the site.Last edited by Javath15; 08-11-2012 at 04:21 AM.
Reply:Standard square tubing to a quarter inch plate. Done with DC Current at 110 Amps with a 6013 rodThe same Tubing from the bottom of the plateA 1/8 inch gap with a backing plate, done with DC 7018 at 125 amps in the flat positionDifferent views to show penetrationSame 1/8 inch setup done in the vertical position with 7018 at 113 ampsLay it on me guys, I can take the criticism. I wanna learn this stuff right.
Reply:Clean your base metal with flapper until it shines.Turn your machine up 20 amps.Get comfortable --- Sit on a bucket, lean on the wall, clamp you a pipe or angle iron forearm support next to your coupon and lean on it when you weld.Slow down and don't be in such a hurry to post photos and get input.Don't burn the last 2" of welding rod.Find a "sample" of what you think looks like the perfect weld. Lay that sample by your test bench. Every time you finish a weld, compare it to your sample.Thanks,HoboLincoln SA200's... at least 15 - 20. They come and go. Growing partial to the "Short Hoods" in my old age. Last count on Short Hoods was 13 in possession.
Reply:Thanks for the input hobo, i'll definitely try turning up the machine. as for the cleaning the metal part, i thought that was only necessary for the other processes such as MIG. and these welds were done during a 120 hour welding course i took over the summer. so by no means am i seasoned and i know i still have a ton more to learn but i'm not completely new to it. the best way i figured of doing this was to show some more expirienced guys my welds. Again thanks for the input -Justen