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03-09-2010, 06:09 PM
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My first weld
got the welder going and ran some beads, can't say I was proud of them
This is my very first weld Practice weld.jpg Thought it looked good enough to go ahead and fix the cobble job a guy did on my trailer. My weld didn't look a lot better but I know it's not gonna come loose Repair weld.jpg 
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03-09-2010, 08:49 PM
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Hey Charlie,
You have to start somewhere. At least you are doing it, be proud of everything you do if you are giving it your best. Just keep practicing and ask questions if you got em... Aloha Wade
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03-09-2010, 11:09 PM
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Play with your heat setting and wire speed and find what works the best for the thickness of the piece you are welding.
I think the most important thing to know is, watch it dig into the piece you are welding. Go to one side watch it dig and then the other side watch it dig. MIG welding is not that hard to learn you will be welding like a champ before you know it.
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03-09-2010, 11:24 PM
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Getting it right
Hi Charlie,
Mig is some thing I can say I know unlike flame welding ali.  (at this point in time anyway)More amps from the pic you posted and wire feed will need to go up with the amps, best way park the machine close so you can reach the settings and make short passes until you dial it in just right. Use 2 hands on the gun in the beginning too. The ideal mig weld should have little spatter and have good penetration. Look on the other side if you can to check for it. You'll get it, Regards, Don
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03-10-2010, 11:03 AM
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Charlry you got the book for your machine? if not you can download one here
http://www.millerwelds.com/service/ownersmanuals.php
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Ted Wise Fremont, Ohio Last edited by 87hdrush; 03-10-2010 at 11:06 AM.
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03-10-2010, 11:33 AM
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thanks, did a search the other day and couldn't find one.
thanks, you guys rock
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03-10-2010, 02:12 PM
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OK check out the book. things like pushing the torch rather than pulling, torch angle, how to "read the bead". and listen for that "sounds like bacon frying" sound when it's set up right.
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03-10-2010, 02:41 PM
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Also, when welding heavier materials you may like to preheat with the torch.
Welder settings from the manafacturer are usually a step on the cold side, depending on personal techniques. T joints take more energy as well as a good rosette weld. Good joint prep (lots of gap, beveling, preheat, etc) really helps a ton on anything over 16ga. Marty
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03-10-2010, 04:16 PM
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What welder do you have.
The welds look cold but its a good start. As stated, crank up the heat and watch how it effects the puddle. Always make sure to keep the arc on the leading edge of the puddle so that you are getting good penetration. One thing that I found hard was getting into a position that I can keep an eye on the arc. Some people hide the arc behind the cup which is not a good thing. Also fit up and prep are very important. Seat time will be your best practice and before you know it you will be welding like a champ.
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03-10-2010, 04:27 PM
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millermatic 140 with the affinity settings rather than the auto set or positive stops on the dials.
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