my attempt at mild steel

[squazy84]

some porosity and my left hand seems to have mild retardation but it was just realy a quick test for the new saw i bought,fairly impressed by the way!

 

[squazy84]

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[heinz57]

Apart from the 2 holes on the 2nd to bottom pic, looks pretty decent. It's good to practice on scap. By the way, i love the saw in the bottom pic, is it a wood saw that you put a metal blade in? Would love one of those mate!

 

[jon62]

I believe these Evolution saws come with a metal cutting blade.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/70961...volution-RAGE3-S-210mm-Sliding-Mitre-Saw-240V

 

[squazy84]

yes the saw has a blade that cuts metal and wood,i only want it for metal, i think the porosity came from dampness in the rods? i cleaned the work piece with acetone but didnt wipe off the rods and Ireland is a damp country lol

 

[hotrodder]

Some of the porosity and undercut will be down to the millscale, poor gas coverage and/or touch downs don't help with regards to porosity. Won't be the filler wire unless it's gas welding wire or is kept in the pond.

 

[squazy84]

I did have a touchdown in the corner and to be fair the grinder i use to sharpen the tungsten was very contaminated with rust/graese ect - its a garage but as said i just thought id post some pics for the laugh, ill try upload something i get right next time lol

 

[squazy84]

welding table attempt lol