#Welding

I’m looking for my first machine and was trying to decide between a Lincoln classic 2, 300d, or SA 200. I’ve welded off of a classic 2 and loved it.…

I’m looking for my first machine and was trying to decide between a Lincoln classic 2, 300d, or SA 200. I’ve welded off of a classic 2 and loved it.…

1st photo is day one - 2nd is the second day in a welding program. Suggestions? Stick welding for now.

Hey y’all. I recently bought a multi process welder from harbor freight and have been playing around with the flux core. So far I feel like I’ve gotten pretty decent.…

I want to get an oxy-acetylene kit for occasional cutting and breaking free rusty parts. I’ve been waiting for a sale to snag one of these, but nothing in the last year. I keep getting conflicting stories if the tanks can be easily filled.…

Trying to make a pallet crowbar and failed (for now). Got some random metal I had lying around, came up with a bit of a plan. Just need to stick 4 pieces of metal together, how hard can it be. Well a lot harder than I thought. This ain’t no glue gun.…

I’m genuinely just blowing through immediately and then I turn the machine down and then the weld pool just sits on top of the wall. It’s 1.6mm thick rhs submitted by /u/Ok_Finding1173 [link] [comments]

My husband has been a union welder for almost 5 years. We're in Northern California. In April we relocated and my husband was laid off a week later. Since then he has not been able to find a job.…

Looking to get the groups input here. I have a Primeweld Tig 225X that Ive had for 4 or 5 years now and used maybe 10 times in that time frame.…

This is a metal cutoff wheel that exploded while cutting some tubing. This went through a metal garage door that was overhead at the time. Always wear your glasses. submitted by /u/2niner6 [link] [comments]

Has anyone here ever bought a machine from the Chinese brand "Zelda"? Was looking at one of their big units, 450-500 amps mig welder. There is not really anything online exept their own videos. Have you bought one? If yes how is quality?…

I've been wanting to purchase my own welding machine for stick. Anyone have an idea on how quickly I could pick up learning stick? I currently have been working in a production shop for 3 years now, welding and fitting up everyday using .052 Dual Shield…

Has anyone here transitioned into technical sales or similar roles within the fabrication, machining, manufacturing, and welding industry? I'm thinking about making a career move in that direction after 10 years as a welder with some sales and customer…

Kinda a newbie question I know, in school right now going for my red seal in Canada. One of the tests I need to do is a 3g open root plate. It’s going pretty well, 3/8 plate, 3/32 land, semi loose 3/32 gap, 75 amps, 1/8 6010 rod. 3/32 7018 fill and cap.…

hi guys! i have a broken fixture that i am trying to replace on the boiler here and i was told that the previous technician might have welded it to the boiler before.…

TiG weld on a stainless steel T-joint with filler rod in flat position. submitted by /u/Bi_Skullz [link] [comments]

So first I want to say I’m not trying to sound proof I’m trying to lower the noise a lot because of how loud it is just talking in there let alone angle grinding and saws.…

Keep in mind, I'm a freshman in HS and we are still on stick so don't be to harsh but I do want feedback submitted by /u/Bubbly-Trick5169 [link] [comments]

Bought this today with some leads for $50. Don’t even know if it works. Roast me in the comments. submitted by /u/Impressive-Horse-664 [link] [comments]

This is my 4th day of welding. My instructor is having us practice our beads using 7018. I am currently running the amps at 128 submitted by /u/Ok_Board1406 [link] [comments]