How do I make welds like this?

[Milner]

OH *****.... I told Schoon this would come up

The welds on schoons are a completely different style.

But you can only weld like Homer if you close one eye

 

[Brett]

But you can only weld like Homer if you close one eye

Now I have to clean up my keyboard from spittin food out from that

 

[Ohms]

Thats the super top secret info that no one gets...You normal two eyed bastids have to close one while welding.

Priceless Milner.....

 

[bryson]

But you can only weld like Homer if you close one eye

I've tried that. I missed.

 

[Badbuggy]

Okay, I quit lurking and jumped in. Greg was talking about me, so here I am. The first picture is a pulse type weld. I use these on thin metal welds, like body panels and even thinner, or when I want a really good looking small weld. This one is .025 wire. The second is raw, weld with a series of small circles, done in a pull, but can also be done with a push weld.

The best advice for everyone is to keep practicing, and as I have told everone who I have ever taught, weld every weld, like you are going to show it off. The guys that have been welding forever probably don't need advice, if you are happy with the way you weld, great. I started out with stick back in the mid 70's and ended up welding pipeline for a time. There is no substitution for experience.

There seems to be alot of discussion about a pulse type of weld, and the strength it has. The answer is: It might be plenty strong enough. It is a matter of penetration, and technique. I can tell you it would not pass Exxon's pipline test. But it may not have to, to be a good weld, for what we all weld on. I am trying to find some more pictures. I'll post them then.

 

[Cody]

here is my welder. I realize it's somewhat of an antique, but still does a reliable job.

I used a stacked dollars technique.

 

[Milner]

Granted the "pulse welds" look nice....But what I don't get is that if you (no one in particular) are not SURE they are as strong/strong enough why bother? When a good "traditional" c/oval/concentric circle pattern is proven and with pratice can and I think does look better and you KNOW it is strong.
I just don't get it.
If you want the "stacked dime" look of TIG, then TIG it and you will not have any concerns about strength!! If you can't TIG ( I can't) Learn....otherwise be happy and SAFE with your MIG welds.

 

[Milner]

I used a stacked dollars technique.

Always the best bet when you are not sure of your skills

 

[RockMonkey]

Always the best bet when you are not sure of your skills

I don't think Cody has any doubts about his welding skills.

 

[Greg]

Okay, I quit lurking and jumped in. Greg was talking about me, so here I am. The first picture is a pulse type weld. I use these on thin metal welds, like body panels and even thinner, or when I want a really good looking small weld. This one is .025 wire. The second is raw, weld with a series of small circles, done in a pull, but can also be done with a push weld.

The best advice for everyone is to keep practicing, and as I have told everone who I have ever taught, weld every weld, like you are going to show it off. The guys that have been welding forever probably don't need advice, if you are happy with the way you weld, great. I started out with stick back in the mid 70's and ended up welding pipeline for a time. There is no substitution for experience.

There seems to be alot of discussion about a pulse type of weld, and the strength it has. The answer is: It might be plenty strong enough. It is a matter of penetration, and technique. I can tell you it would not pass Exxon's pipline test. But it may not have to, to be a good weld, for what we all weld on. I am trying to find some more pictures. I'll post them then.

Good to hear from ya Jeff! I didn't mean to talk about you...

 

[Cody]

I don't think Cody has any doubts about his welding skills.

I'm very conscious of my limits...

I think it would be cool to learn to weld. It's on my list of things to do...I'll get to it about 2017