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it is slightly different, you just need to be aware of any undercut it might create. As long as it works its not wrong

​@profrioux thank you. What are you looking for exactly to determine when to move the rod to the other side during the root fillet pass weaving? Is it just "do it rapidly" and keep an eye on the puddle beneath as you go?

@@user-ju5wq7gf8q Hi when welding the root pass with a small weave, you will look at a few things, rod angle, standoff distance but to help with your question. When you are welding you are creating a crater , once the crater is filled you should move to the other side, keep in mind this happens quickly. There are a number of techniques that can help if you are struggling as per video. Its all about timing and rhyme, on the 1st pass I like to use the count of one on each side for my pause but still look at the crater, on my second pass I pause on the side for the count of 2 and the 3rd pass pausing for the count of 3. its all about timing and consistency. Good luck

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I post from time to time, not sure where you will alternative videos, was there a particular one you were looking for?

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Hi not sure what your question is?@@luhjedy9561

@@profrioux please do a root pass vertical butt groove joint and maybe a fluxed core metal arc welding settings

if you understand the metallurgy behind welding you will understand the temperature that effect the weld depending on its application. When you are welding multiple passes for practice plates and utilizing the material, you need to control the heat in order not to waste time in the lab.

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Same. I was told to just drag the rod not do this

@@dannynewman8715 same I was told to do back and forth like a tight Z with no looping or V. I’m getting vertical but not consistent it’s so frustrating

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Depends on many factors, material thickness, electrode size and machine type

I keep reading 105-120 but the miller machine I'm working with seems to work best at 92, otherwise I melt the metal.

@@dylanjmorrison any amperage is just a guide to get you started or in the ballpark. Every machine will run slightly different, depending on resistance and resent calibration among other variables. If it works best at a lower amperage and you are getting the proper penetration for the task at hand, stay with it

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no you should not drag up hill, this should be a leading angle. Some people will do what is referred to as stringers on a vertical up or you can weave it in.

if you are using smaw you may want to turn up your amperage a bit depending on the electrode you are using, you may want to verify your polarity as well, if you are using 7018 then electrode positive will have a much better controlled arc. Be sure electrode angle is good and stay on the leading edge of your puddle.

When travelling in the vertical up position, common practice is to use a 10 to 15 degree rod angle, you can make fine adjustments as you travel upwards to create your desired results you are looking for. Your comment about the electrode pencil sharpener look, I can only assume you are referring to the finger nail at the end as you weld the electrode gets consumed but there is some flux extending past, this is normal. If it does interfere with your welding while welding just rotate your wrist to adjust for the finger nail, when you restart your weld just take your thumb and break it off to expose the core of the electrode for easier starts...be sure to have your glove on.

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Take courses at a community college. It's all about trial and error. If you don't like a weld, ask yourself, "Where did I start to go wrong? What can I do to improve?" and just keep practicing. Good paying welds take time and practice.

May God bless you.

Bro we on the same time I get everything else but not vertical

it is a skill that will need to practiced, the more time with proper direction is key to success. College or some type of welding school or union may be able to help with your success!!

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More commonly people will run a stick-on dcep dcen would be used rarely for Less penetration and more metal deposition most likely for thin sheet metal

depends what you are looking for, generally electrode positive will give you the best results!

I will try my best

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