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Hey all, I'm getting ready to start practicing welding with stick and have seen situations that called for a "fillet weld." The gist of a fillet I suppose is to add material. And if that's true, then I suppose I should turn down the amperage. Is that what it takes to create a fillet or am I off base? Thanks for all replies. SteveJunkYard Tools .com
Reply:A fillet weld is a type of joint. Such as a lap, tee, corner. Where as say an open butt root on pipe is not a fillet, it would be considered a groove butt weld.
Reply:If anything you need to increase amperage. You don't have the the advantage of having a bevel or a gap top get pennatration. Yes some times you bevel and gap a fillet but for many jobs that isn't needed. the gist of a fillet weld is the same as any other weld first you must fuse the base metal then deposit the required filler.Last edited by tresi; 05-15-2009 at 09:25 PM.Tough as nails and damn near as smart
Reply:I'm only a newbee myself, but, Increase the amps.  I just went through this and learned the hard way ...If your amps are too low, the weld joint will be cold and stick to only one surface in the fillet. Especially if you are using a high flux rod like 6013, you will end up with slag entrapment along one surface, and the bead on the other ...Also, start the weld off slower to allow the piece to heat up a bit and make sure both surfaces are wetted with the molten pool before advancing the rod.  Angling the rod more in the direction of travel will build a higher weld profile. Good luck.
Reply:The gist of any stick or mig weld is to add material. Here's Hobart's concept of a fillet weld. Attached Images9-11-2001......We Will Never ForgetRetired desk jockey. Hobby weldor with a little training. Craftsman O/A---Flat, Vert, Ovhd, Horz. Miller Syncrowave 250