As A hobby bloke I am often reluctant to seek advice on a trade skill within this forum.
Must admit I jumped on the Gingle post.
The issue is that you pro welders are experts and although we hobby boys have access to the web, there is nothing like real advice/critique from said experts.
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Thanks Paul that answers my question and gives me resolution as to why my beads are inconsistent and sloppy at the end. I was putting comfort of welding position over correctness of technique.
I have been using the dragging technique but is there an optimum angle from the, upright almost vertical, or is it acceptable to go as low as say 30 degrees?
Might sound odd but the outer day I read apost about a member with multiple Guinea Pigss at home.
Long story short, tried to show my family the post but cannot find it. Anyone help please ?
I was born in a steel town,Corby so at the Boys School we had woodwork, and a a choice of Latin or metal work. No brainier. Compression stuff and forge work. Did’nt touch a welder until I got to 63, hobby stuff on inverters and of course the Lidl Plasma.
I would add, that should you go down the Arc route, then get one with the 20amp low end. When using thin sheet or other narrow steel low amps are essential.
I went through the same process of choosing an entry level machine eighteen months ago or so. Went for the Workzone (Aldi) 20 - 140amp Arc Welder. Took advice from an experienced friend who recommended arc to learn on as it will teach you the basics that transfer to other methods.
They are great...
Been using my 24 ltr Aldi Compressor for all sorts but.....moving to the Lidl cut30 I was driven nuts by the constant but manageable refills. Just the racket that pursueded me to go for this upright. Space was major issue and it fits well. Looking at the small print, it’s a Ald/Lidl factory job...
Update, more acid bath and a good wire brush and as shown the letters are lost. I’ve searched loads of specialist archives but cannot find this pattern. I’m going to sharpen it up and stick a shaft on it.