$50 Arc welder?

[Flexibel_kampfe]

Happy enough... its no miller... but its better than JB weld... I still havent gotten decent wire...so those welds are decent with crap wire...

 

[Bluethunder3320]

i got better wire and it welds so much better.

using .9mm lincoln electric wire.

i still need a ground clamp... maybe tomorrow, wait no its today.

goodnight

 

[newrider3]

I think you are looking at multiple welds... I welded pretty close to eachother...

I'm looking at one...and it is looking pretty inconsistent, you need to go slower.

 

[Flexibel_kampfe]

I looked at it after, and I realized it was 1 weld, for some reason I thought it was 2.. sorry, I didnt mean to offend ya...

I have gotten better.... But hey, give me a break... I have only been welding since a couple days ago...

 

[devino246]

When taking pics of your welds, 2 things. First, make sure your camera is set for close up(press the little button with the flower/mountain on it) Second, set the camera to the highest resolution and take the picture from further away, then crop the picture.

 

[newrider3]

I have gotten better.... But hey, give me a break... I have only been welding since a couple days ago...

Trying to give you a tip bro. I've been using the pos HF welder for a couple years now, every newb does the same stuff wrong and will just keep doing it.

 

[Flexibel_kampfe]

Okay.. I must have misunderstood your tip, for giving me a hard time... sorry for the inconvience...

Still trying to get the wire speed right... I guess its time to play... with the dial that is..

 

[Bluethunder3320]

same here. i got a new ground clamp today and lincoln wire so ill tell you how much better it is.

 

[Flexibel_kampfe]

Well Today I got some (albiet expensive) 3/4 tube, to practive welding that up.... I learned it conducts, and stores heat, much bettter than sheet metal.... I must have gotten non-insulated gloves, because I sure as hell felt it when I went ot pick it up, even after a couple minutes of cooling...

Ill post 'em later.. the first one was awful, but the fillet welds came out pretty darn good.. not worrying about astetics...

Its much easier to weld... I did only two test welds, first on Lo- Wire speed: 5... it seemed raised. Second: Max Wire speed: 5... perfect penetration... somewhat flat, yet not burned through... Although I must say I did burn through a couple times, but quickly was able to fill it..


When they say not to stack welds, without chipping, does that mean once it has turned from Red to "metal colour" or at any time... because I filled them while they were red hot, hoping that would prevent the infusion of flux..

 

[Bluethunder3320]

it only stays red for like a few seconds.

if your gloves are welding gloves, they arent too insulated... but keep in mind how hot that metal is to melt.

 

[redsox985]

I haven't used flux core, but I would chip/brush before going back over. It will help to ensure clean, strong welds.

 

[Bluethunder3320]

I agree and today i welded with a different ground clamp and i forgot to take pics but it came out slightly better but not too noticeable... Could just be the one i got.