{ Hey Thomas} Critique these welds [Archive]

JRD77VET

11-28-2015, 9:43pm

:leaving:

It's truly amazing what some folks can do with some flux core welding wire, electric and a boat load of bird crap :willy: :puke:

It should be mentioned that I am not a well seasoned metal worker and there has already been some trial and error along the way. I'm building this in my home garage with what I would consider ordinary tools. I'm using a cheap flux core wire welder and a sawzall. I have pretty limited experience welding and my welds are not pretty but they are holding well.

WOW, just freaking wow

Burro (He/Haw)

11-28-2015, 9:52pm

Good grief those are horrible. He could at least clean the spatter off.

Then again when they look like that why bother?

Speaking of welding issues, there's a huge issue with preheat/interpass temperatures in the nuclear industry right now. How they're measuring it, ARE they measuring it, what do the weld procedures say, how is it documented etc. It's turned into quite a shit show.

DAB

11-28-2015, 9:53pm

All I know is that "stack of dimes" is what you want to hear.

That looks like a squeeze tube of toothpaste. Not dimes.

JRD77VET

11-28-2015, 10:04pm

Good grief those are horrible. He could at least clean the spatter off.

Then again when they look like that why bother?

Speaking of welding issues, there's a huge issue with preheat/interpass temperatures in the nuclear industry right now. How they're measuring it, ARE they measuring it, what do the weld procedures say, how is it documented etc. It's turned into quite a shit show.

I have this bad feeling those snot globs are going to crack when he runs the tractor. Why not practice until you can do something that looks acceptable.

I can only imagine what the nuclear procedures are. The welders at work are having enough "fun" with just mil spec procedures and documentation.

Plus you are at the mercy of the inspector too. If they are having a bad day, you will too.

All I know is that "stack of dimes" is what you want to hear.

That looks like a squeeze tube of toothpaste. Not dimes.

:iagree: He should invest in a grinder and a lot of grinding disks.

CertInsaneC5

11-28-2015, 10:07pm

Looks like a drunken squirrel chit on those joints. :shots:

Mike Mercury

11-28-2015, 10:08pm

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/64300633.jpg

marrepka

11-28-2015, 10:41pm

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/64300633.jpg

This dudes seen my welds... :leaving:

Burro (He/Haw)

11-28-2015, 10:44pm

I can only imagine what the nuclear procedures are. The welders at work are having enough "fun" with just mil spec procedures and documentation.

For the most part they follow B31.1 which is the Power Piping Code. Structural supports follow AWS D1.1. Pipe hangers and supports put you back in the Power Piping Code again.

The Weld Procedures aren't really all that cumbersome. The real info sits in site specific weld manuals. That's where it gets dicey and complicated.

QC requirements are another matter entirely. A typical pipe weld will have a hold point -basically a QC inspection- for cleanliness, preheat, purge, fit-up, a root pass inspection, an intermediate and final visual. This is all before the Level 3 NDE guy comes in and PT's your weld. And if it's a code class weld you get an RT too. That'd be an X-Ray.

That's a lot of opportunities to fuk up a simple pipe weld. Believe me. :lol:

StaticCling

11-28-2015, 11:24pm

Good grief those are horrible. He could at least clean the spatter off.

Then again when they look like that why bother?

Speaking of welding issues, there's a huge issue with preheat/interpass temperatures in the nuclear industry right now. How they're measuring it, ARE they measuring it, what do the weld procedures say, how is it documented etc. It's turned into quite a shit show.

Allahu Akbar!

:issues: :issues:

Burro (He/Haw)

11-28-2015, 11:27pm

Allahu Akbar!

:issues: :issues:

:funnier: :funnier: :funnier:

Well done. :cert:

SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84

11-29-2015, 3:00am

"My first welding set" ...... Fisher Price

Fasglas

11-29-2015, 11:05am

I've tried some welding for myself, but have never reached results like this. SERIOUS welding, IMO, is better left to professionals.

Stick Welding Tips - 3 welders - YouTube

stingraymyway

11-29-2015, 11:23am

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/64300633.jpg

:rofl:

That poor Cub Cadet.:slap:

Mike Mercury

11-30-2015, 9:28am

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads22/tumblr_mmt3mrkLsy1r7ga8so1_128013888967941391563477.jpg

DAB

11-30-2015, 10:01am

You are missing the point. All that splatter is for grip. Don't want slippery parts.

6spdC6

11-30-2015, 10:38am

Good grief those are horrible. He could at least clean the spatter off.

Then again when they look like that why bother?

Speaking of welding issues, there's a huge issue with preheat/interpass temperatures in the nuclear industry right now. How they're measuring it, ARE they measuring it, what do the weld procedures say, how is it documented etc. It's turned into quite a shit show.

So phucking glad I'm loooooooooooong retired.:hurray:

Dam I actually welded a bracket on my tractor bucket a month ago, first time I had a hood on in many years.:D

Mike Mercury

11-30-2015, 12:13pm

Speaking of welding issues, there's a huge issue with preheat/interpass temperatures in the nuclear industry right now. ...It's turned into quite a shit show.

FAQ: Which is important - preheat or interpass? (http://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/faqs/process-faqs/faq-which-is-important-preheat-or-interpass/)

also interesting:

http://www.jflf.org/pdfs/papers/keyconcepts3.pdf

Milton Fox

11-30-2015, 1:34pm

Best Weld every. :seasix:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/e8/5e/68/e85e681508f820d1807c752a806dcc04.jpg

Bill

11-30-2015, 1:44pm

Best Weld every. :seasix:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/e8/5e/68/e85e681508f820d1807c752a806dcc04.jpg

It would have been better had you posted that tomorrow....on Tuesday.

Milton Fox

11-30-2015, 3:04pm

:ulan: Always ahead of my own time.

8Up

11-30-2015, 3:39pm

:leaving:

It's truly amazing what some folks can do with some flux core welding wire, electric and a boat load of bird crap :willy: :puke:

WOW, just freaking wow

Not enough heat in those welds, probably break as soon as he sits on it.

JRD77VET

12-01-2015, 11:06pm

Best Weld every. :seasix:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/e8/5e/68/e85e681508f820d1807c752a806dcc04.jpg

Today is Tuesday :hurray:

Burro (He/Haw)

12-01-2015, 11:26pm

The guy in the OP does admit he's pretty new to this so he gets a bit of a pass I suppose.

mrvette

12-02-2015, 8:28am

The guy who did my front grill, and other welding jobs, like the cross member/trans mount ....is a welder, age 50 now, travels to power plants/etc all over the country...pipes/etc he has described the work just like written above he a member of the Boilermakers? Steam fitters? union here in Jax...works at the shipyard in the off times....

So I suppose you guys travel a good bit also.....

:dance::cert: