by DMcGirr | May 5, 2010 | Engineering, Real life sort of stuff
Now, bear with me here. Both of the welding tests have to be evaluated before they are sent to the certification board so I can get my papers. I was waiting for a phone call today, and if I did not receive a phone call, I was to assume that I had passed the evaluation...
by DMcGirr | Apr 29, 2010 | Engineering
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...
by DMcGirr | Apr 28, 2010 | Engineering
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.
by DMcGirr | Apr 27, 2010 | Engineering
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...
by DMcGirr | Apr 26, 2010 | Engineering
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.
