William Fissell
Member
Hello,
I've been trying to learn basic SMAW using a Lincoln AC/DC buzz box and 3/32 6013 rod. I have some 3/16 mild steel to practiceon. I can lay a pretty smooth bead on the scrap.
When I try welding two things together, it all falls apart, so to speak. For example, I am trying to weld a mild steel patch on a cast still (iron) part, I bring both shiny bright, and then tack the patch down. I try to lay a bead and I get a lot of spatter and slag inclusions. I pretty Boucher spent all day welding, grinding the weld down, and welding again.
I started at about 75 amps DC - and blew a hole through the casting... Whoops! At lower setting I get a smoother bead, but still have trouble with inclusions and undercutting. E
I tried DC + and AC no noticeable change.
Suggestions about what I am doing wrong?
Thanks in advance!
Bill
I've been trying to learn basic SMAW using a Lincoln AC/DC buzz box and 3/32 6013 rod. I have some 3/16 mild steel to practiceon. I can lay a pretty smooth bead on the scrap.
When I try welding two things together, it all falls apart, so to speak. For example, I am trying to weld a mild steel patch on a cast still (iron) part, I bring both shiny bright, and then tack the patch down. I try to lay a bead and I get a lot of spatter and slag inclusions. I pretty Boucher spent all day welding, grinding the weld down, and welding again.
I started at about 75 amps DC - and blew a hole through the casting... Whoops! At lower setting I get a smoother bead, but still have trouble with inclusions and undercutting. E
I tried DC + and AC no noticeable change.
Suggestions about what I am doing wrong?
Thanks in advance!
Bill