[5th Street Fab]

If you can use bigger coupons on like 3 inch. I don't like welding 6061 either if you can get your hands on some 5052 it'll weld better. Your welds are looking good though just takes practice.



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[Rupes]

could just be the picture but it seems you
start to loose your focus on torch angel
and start to favor the right side.
just looking as HAZ.
cb

^This

Its easy to favor a side on a fillet weld and not realize you weren't quite centered even on flat. Having to reposition as you go uphill probably exaggerates that. I don't weld much better on awkward welds like that but at least you have enough heat to tie in the sides, that seems to be the usual problem. May or may not help but if I have a tricky weld where I can do it on one shot or slide along easily I try and hold the torch at the back of the handle so smaller changes translate to larger movements at the tungsten and also prop on your elbow rather than palm or tig finger, then your not so reliant on moving your hold hand if that makes any sense.

[cj737]

This is slightly off topic, but I think you deserve the comment.

It really doesn't matter what school, what instruction, or what program you attend. The extent and quality of your education will always depend upon you. You can extract everything you need from the worst school. True, you may not have access to the best equipment and what not, but that's experience not education. Learn "how" to do, or "how" to think, and "how" to learn. Never learn "what" to think, or "what" to do. If you rely on that, then you will always encounter a situation that wasn't covered in school and you will lack the tools or mentality to solve arising problems.

Given your individual efforts to undertake more than you're being taught speaks volumes about who you are. Your determination to improve and not be satisfied is the hallmark of craftsman, raised with pride, living with integrity. Keep that and foster it. It is these traits that will get you hired, keep you employed, and make you successful in any endeavor. Maybe not "wealthy" but rich but yards over the guy who shows up, throws up, and never steps up.

TIG welding (like all other skills) is learned with hood time, mentoring, and lots and lots of practice. It's admirable that you speak out to ask for help when you feel you've hit a wall. Everyone does until they learn the next aspect or technique to get them over the hump. We practice what we know, and what we are good at, not what we should or where we suck. If you have flat T with aluminum down, switch hands with your torch and start again. Being able to weld with either hand, in all positions is something I dare say less than 10% of professional welders can truly do. Its not always needed, but when it is, the guy who can, is "the guy" who gets the call next time.

You've got my respect Young Man, so please keep up the diligence and effort until you are satisfied with the outcome

[CaseyCat89]

This is slightly off topic, but I think you deserve the comment.

It really doesn't matter what school, what instruction, or what program you attend. The extent and quality of your education will always depend upon you. You can extract everything you need from the worst school. True, you may not have access to the best equipment and what not, but that's experience not education. Learn "how" to do, or "how" to think, and "how" to learn. Never learn "what" to think, or "what" to do. If you rely on that, then you will always encounter a situation that wasn't covered in school and you will lack the tools or mentality to solve arising problems.

Given your individual efforts to undertake more than you're being taught speaks volumes about who you are. Your determination to improve and not be satisfied is the hallmark of craftsman, raised with pride, living with integrity. Keep that and foster it. It is these traits that will get you hired, keep you employed, and make you successful in any endeavor. Maybe not "wealthy" but rich but yards over the guy who shows up, throws up, and never steps up.

TIG welding (like all other skills) is learned with hood time, mentoring, and lots and lots of practice. It's admirable that you speak out to ask for help when you feel you've hit a wall. Everyone does until they learn the next aspect or technique to get them over the hump. We practice what we know, and what we are good at, not what we should or where we suck. If you have flat T with aluminum down, switch hands with your torch and start again. Being able to weld with either hand, in all positions is something I dare say less than 10% of professional welders can truly do. Its not always needed, but when it is, the guy who can, is "the guy" who gets the call next time.

You've got my respect Young Man, so please keep up the diligence and effort until you are satisfied with the outcome

Thank you! That really means a lot to me. I struggle a lot with my own learning and I criticize myself heavily if I'm not doing well. I'm the only female student in my class who TIGs, and I just love it. I strive to be perfect (maybe not as good as Jody!). I try to be a sponge and learn everything I can, school or otherwise. Thank you for your words of encouragement!

[bruce991]

I am also learning the skills for aluminum (just an old fart hobby welder here) and I have not perfected walking the cup upward in vertical but do find a slight sweeping motion on a inside fillet helps me, as well as guiding my tig finger on backside of piece like Jody does. Your welds look fine to me and practice will only improve the spacing of the dabs. This was a vertical up weld. On a good day no shaking LOL.

[Jakedaawg]

I am also learning the skills for aluminum (just an old fart hobby welder here) and I have not perfected walking the cup upward in vertical but do find a slight sweeping motion on a inside fillet helps me, as well as guiding my tig finger on backside of piece like Jody does. Your welds look fine to me and practice will only improve the spacing of the dabs. This was a vertical up weld. On a good day no shaking LOL.

Wow, you must be an "old Fart" from the date on the photo you are nine months ahead of the rest of us. HAHA. Just kidding-no offense intended.

I too am practicing vertical up but I am focusing on lap joints it that position. I will be watching this thread for any tips if that s okay.

[bruce991]

I am also learning the skills for aluminum (just an old fart hobby welder here) and I have not perfected walking the cup upward in vertical but do find a slight sweeping motion on a inside fillet helps me, as well as guiding my tig finger on backside of piece like Jody does. Your welds look fine to me and practice will only improve the spacing of the dabs. This was a vertical up weld. On a good day no shaking LOL.

Wow, you must be an "old Fart" from the date on the photo you are nine months ahead of the rest of us. HAHA. Just kidding-no offense intended.

I too am practicing vertical up but I am focusing on lap joints it that position. I will be watching this thread for any tips if that s okay.

Wise ass,you win the prize for noticing LOL for some reason my camera sets date D/M/Y in that order which always raises questions.

[Jakedaawg]

Must just be that we are michiganders.

[Olivero]

That is not bad at all.

I hate doing vertical up on Aluminum, its just plain uncomfortable all the way and when the drop of molten aluminum lands right in your palm, love that.

Anyways, looks like you just need practice, its really not bad at all, thicker material will tend to act slightly different but that looks like a decent weld right there.

I think practice will do it for you, not much else to say.

Sucks that you got screwed over on your TIG teacher, maybe he built a nice coffee table for the Dean's wife and the Dean got all bent backwards over it......

[bruce991]

Must just be that we are michiganders.

Yup the great mitten state.

[5th Street Fab]

Here's a pic of what I was talking about with 6061 vs other types.
On the left is a piece of 6061 and the right a piece of 5052.

If you can I suggest 5052 or similar and not 6061 and larger coupons to help with heat saturation.

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