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For some reason, there's some question about my qualifications????  In spite of specifically specifying various references????   And no way, no how, were some of the welds I specifically DIDN'T comment on, could possibly be construed as a good example for others to follow?????Ran these off this afternoon,,,,   even had a couple beers beforehand ,,,,   Military Spec xxxxxxx  armor-plate steel, filler was 307 SS wire .....   yeah, I expect a half-dozen guys to post up, "there ain't no such thing as 307SS,",,,,,    WRONG .....  specifically indicated for welding Military armor plate, with no preheat, postheat, etc.   But a b!tch to weld with ,,,,Submitted a couple to the defense contractor ...  these were the practice pieces I used to set my welding parameters .... Attached Images
Reply:Doesn't impress me. Welds are too small for the plate thickness and your beads are not uniform width. I would like to see one of those cut and etched. --Gol'
Reply:Sorry ,,,,,   practice, practice, practice ,,,,  or are you one of the "english as a second language" people we got now?????Plate was 3/8, what was supplied after two months of asking; Armor plate isn't usually a "normal stock item" at any supplier I know of.  Job was done and is being done on 1/4",,,,    welds were made accordingly, to very tight and specific parameters ....  for 1/4" plate.  Crappy pictures, I agree, if you or anybody else can see faults you've got a better eye than me.
Reply:Normal test proceedure is to cut the first inch and the last inch off, which eliminates the start and end .....  plates I submitted (neither of the two I pictured) were done with run ons and run offs ...  eliminating starts and stops.  And I have no interest in testing, etching, etc.,,,,  I just ran them off, quickly, as a result of a demand from the contractor, using an engine-drive power source and a voltage-sensing feeder, double-checking amps and volts with a hand-held multimeter, to insure I was within the given parameters.  There may be others on this board, who can use your fine eye and expertise, I suggest you help them out.
Reply:mark..Whats your problem?This pennyannie crap is just that..Have a few more  and let the sunshine in.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapstermark..Whats your problem?This pennyannie crap is just that..Have a few more  and let the sunshine in.....zap!
Reply:you come on bragging about having a "couple of beers before hand"?????  no wonder insurance underwriters don't like welders!!!!!!  After all this is a public forum...
Reply:Originally Posted by wrenchyou come on bragging about having a "couple of beers before hand"?????  no wonder insurance underwriters don't like welders!!!!!!  After all this is a public forum...
Reply:Well said, Jason. Perfect example of why I don't post my stuff here, too.
Reply:Originally Posted by Black WolfNow.....THAT'S an unneccessary comment, and from out in left field.The man's at home, has a couple of sudsies (at home) and runs off a couple of coupons (at home) to post up here, and you come back with that. Coupons serve no purpose other than to practice welds and/or test weld procedures.  They are not part of anything that can cause the general public to be in danger in any way.  I REALLY do not think that insurance underwriters care what he does for entertainment in his liesure (sp?) time.
Reply:Here is how we have to present our 4-stage T's for inspection by Picatinny, Rock Island, WaterVliet, ARL, and Warren.- ASOD Attached ImagesLast edited by ASOD; 05-06-2008 at 03:44 AM.Beauty in the Bead!
Reply:after a beer or two most welders will be more comfortable and able to deposit a higher quality weld. imo