Welding by Gaslight 15
Welcome to the last post of The Gaslight Welder.
It’s been a fun ride, and it turns out that I love welding.
It’s hard on the back, it’s hot, it’s dirty, it requires a lot concentration…
However I have no desire to unlearn what I have learned and if it gets me a job; all the better.
Hit the jump for the picture of the second test piece.
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[Arc] Welding by Gaslight 14
This look familiar by any chance? If you’re a regular reader you’ll realize that this is the standard Arc welding test from Fas. And this time I’m happier with the outcome. Feeling good about it this time.
[Arc] Welding by Gaslight 13
So I did all of my exercises for the day so I started playing around.
I welded four piece together to make a box section, then I welder that to flat plate.
Unlike gas welding, you only get one shot at an arc weld.
I nailed every weld on the above picture. Water tight and everything.
[Arc] Welding by Gaslight 12
Doesn’t it look like I’m welding with pure silver?
Those are some fine welds there.
It’s just like riding a bike, you never forget. Just need a little practice.
Right back on that Iron Horse
Remember this?
Well The Mad Welder is back.
I’m back arc welding again. Man, I much prefer arc welding.
Tomorrow, some pics of my progress. Getting close to the end now.
Welding by Gaslight 11
These are the pieces that I made today. The were my mock pieces for the test. During the test I’ll be making pieces just like those. Wish me luck, I finish up on Friday week.
There’s a surprise between now and then, stay tuned.
Welding by Gaslight 10
I know this looks like things you can make with a “My first welder” kit, but these are examples of the three basic things that are done with gas welding.
On the left is a box section which is made by welding together four pieces of steel at the corners.
The middle is a butt weld, which I’ve talked about before.
On the right there is a T joint, which I talked about in the last post.
Everyone should try to learn one new skill every year. At least one per year.
Specialization is for insects.
Welding by Gaslight 9
The T-joint. So called, because it looks like a T.
Weld both sides, and make it look good.
I love acquiring new skills.
Welding by Gaslight 8
The latest thing is seamless welds. You have to achieve full penetration of molten steel right to the bottom of the joint. You can do a visual check for this, but to really be sure you have to cut the piece in half and inspect the weld.
I think that’s a pass.
Beard Update
Sadly, the last beard update. Click through for the results.
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Welding by Gaslight 7
Check it out. I welded a piece of pipe to a piece of plate, and the weld is water tight. It’s water tight, which generally means it’s gas-tight. And that’s what we’re looking for.
Tune in for more progress.
