This is probably the best looking weld I've ever done.

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...so maybe I'll be able to get some advice other than "give up". Which would have been the correct advice for most of the stuff I've done before.3/32" 7014, AC, around 110amps if you believe what you can sort of make out through the little window on the HF box..."To tell which polarity to use go to the bathroom and pour some water down the drain. If it runs clockwise use straight polarity. If it runs counter-clockwise use reverse polarity. Or if it just gurgles use alternating current." -RandomDave
Reply:From my GF: "See; you can't underestimate us Virginians, we might have a rough start, but we get things right in the end! (We can't Funk it up forever....). Now, put that up there!"You got yourself a real-life Virginian cheerleader Skippii!!!And then, after so much work...... you have it in your hand, and you look over to your side...... and the runner has run off. Leaving you holding the prize, wondering when the runner will return.
Reply:It's a good looking weld, and you deserve it; you have been trying very hard. Congratulations! Now, remember the things you did that worked well; technique, amps, angle. Work with those. When you do things that go in the wrong direction, go back to the basics of what worked for you.And then, after so much work...... you have it in your hand, and you look over to your side...... and the runner has run off. Leaving you holding the prize, wondering when the runner will return.
Reply:Ahh, now we're getting there! 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:Keep up the good work. Noting your settings is good advice. With kids around I find my settings change by themselves.
Reply:Not too bad really. Heres my 2 cents.Section 1: Looks like your getting it but maybe keep the rod more on the baseplate side.Section 2: The heat is really starting to burn away at the upper part. Again try keeping the arc on the baseplate side more and maybe angle the rod back into the puddle more.Section 3: Two questions. Was this left or right handed? What  method push or pull? Your amperage looks a little high here because of the small amount of base material you should either turn your amerpage down a little or angle it toward the upper piece and into the puddle more. It almost looks like you tried pushing the puddle with your right hand and the amperage was too highTry to continue the weld bead around the corners to tie in. You can also start a little bit before to give some more bead to tie into. Watch out for undercutting the top corner though try keeping it angled down especially if you build up a little bead before to tie into.Also how was the fitment? it looks like there may have been a gap in the front. Or maybe the top part just burned away alot? Attached Images
Reply:Great Job, I know the feeling of trying for what seems like forever, and then suddenly finding yourself doing a decent job. I usually stop in surprise, and analyze what I was doing, and then find myself unable to repeat the success.  So I do exactly what Rojo advised: Keep a notebook handy and write down every setting, and what movements you were making.  Finally starting to get the hang of stick, and my third attempt at aluminum TIG was less than a total disaster.Keep on keeping on!!-az-
Reply:Originally Posted by Skippii...so maybe I'll be able to get some advice other than "give up". Which would have been the correct advice for most of the stuff I've done before.3/32" 7014, AC, around 110amps if you believe what you can sort of make out through the little window on the HF box...
Reply:Originally Posted by SkeluhtorNot too bad really. Heres my 2 cents.Section 1: Looks like your getting it but maybe keep the rod more on the baseplate side.Section 2: The heat is really starting to burn away at the upper part. Again try keeping the arc on the baseplate side more and maybe angle the rod back into the puddle more.Section 3: Two questions. Was this left or right handed? What  method push or pull? Your amperage looks a little high here because of the small amount of base material you should either turn your amerpage down a little or angle it toward the upper piece and into the puddle more. It almost looks like you tried pushing the puddle with your right hand and the amperage was too highTry to continue the weld bead around the corners to tie in. You can also start a little bit before to give some more bead to tie into. Watch out for undercutting the top corner though try keeping it angled down especially if you build up a little bead before to tie into.Also how was the fitment? it looks like there may have been a gap in the front. Or maybe the top part just burned away alot?
Reply:Originally Posted by illenemaLooks decent. Can I ask what machine did you use?
Reply:I dont think that will ever break loose anytime soon.