Weld critique requested

[Cord]

What are you thoughts on the welds? Piece of 3/8” plate. Started off with a couple of tacks and tried some drag stitches. At first the settings were too cold, but the welds started looking better with a weave. Then started to turn up the power so the bead started to lay down. Finished by turning the power way down and put two weaves next to the tacks.

 

[Citydude]

I'm far from an expert but your on the right track. The welds on the far right look to be to wide suggesting your moving to slow.

 

[WranglerX]

Most impressed with the one that is highlighted, but I'm just a amateur at this....

 

[Citydude]

Most impressed with the one that is highlighted, but I'm just a amateur at this....

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Come on DL, your more than an amateur. Give yourself some credit.

 

[Cord]

Thanks. What I didn’t tell you is that my wife put those down. The tacks were the first welds she’s ever laid down. Started with some tacks, then a couple stringers, got her to start weaving and then started turning up the power. Her speed is ok, but I had the power turned down too low for the plate thickness. I was trying to teach her how it felt when going too slow, too fast, etc. I was really impressed for a first timer!

 

[Citydude]

Thanks. What I didn’t tell you is that my wife put those down. The tacks were the first welds she’s ever laid down. Started with some tacks, then a couple stringers, got her to start weaving and then started turning up the power. Her speed is ok, but I had the power turned down too low for the plate thickness. I was trying to teach her how it felt when going too slow, too fast, etc. I was really impressed for a first timer!

Well, Kudos to your wife! You now have a welder to repair your stuff when you tear it up.

 

[Fuddy1952]

Thanks. What I didn’t tell you is that my wife put those down. The tacks were the first welds she’s ever laid down. Started with some tacks, then a couple stringers, got her to start weaving and then started turning up the power. Her speed is ok, but I had the power turned down too low for the plate thickness. I was trying to teach her how it felt when going too slow, too fast, etc. I was really impressed for a first timer!

 

[Egon]

Make a cut through the welds. See what penetration is like.

 

[WranglerX]

Come on DL, your more than an amateur. Give yourself some credit.

Well some days I may be a welder, but some days I'm a "grinder"... Once I get past grinder stages, I'll give up my amateur status....

 

[WranglerX]

Thanks. What I didn’t tell you is that my wife put those down. The tacks were the first welds she’s ever laid down. Started with some tacks, then a couple stringers, got her to start weaving and then started turning up the power. Her speed is ok, but I had the power turned down too low for the plate thickness. I was trying to teach her how it felt when going too slow, too fast, etc. I was really impressed for a first timer!

Maybe you should have her do your welding projects from now on.....