[Rick_H]

I just started welding Stainless today, whatcha think



In all seriousness this I welded with my Jumbo CK gas saver (1-1/8"), 1/16" tung, 60amps 2.5pps 50%/50%, travel speed is fairly quick, full penetration with a back purge. Your doing fine, lots of good guys and experience on this site that will help point you in the right direction. Practice, Practice and more practice

[mpete53]

update

I am getting better. I still can't get the hang of the higher amperage welds you all talk about so I tried lower amps and a .040 tungsten and it seems to work for me'. I well keep trying those higher amp om practice plates though.

Plate weld: 16 gauge 304 stainless, no filler metal, 35 amps .040 tungsten #8 gas lens 20 cfh and resting on a 1/4 aluminum plate

Pole: about 14 gauge 316stainless with a internal stainless sleeve. Mostly without filler, 35 amps .040 tungsten #8 gas lens 20 cfh

brackets: 1/8 x7/8 unknown stainless pins welded no filler rest with 309. 45 amp 1/16 tungsten #8 gas lens 20 cfh. not yacht grade but cleans up enough for a work boat,

Thanks for your help

Mark

[mpete53]

other photos that missed last post

Mark

[DLewis0289]

By George I think you got it! Looks good, keep burning only way is up from here.

[mpete53]

I got a new Lincoln auto darkening welding helmet. What a difference from my old harbor freight darkening. Also got the cheater lens.

I can now see the puddle and the arc clearly. Being able to see lets me get the arc much shorter creating much less heat.

Weld shown is thin walled tube to 10 gauge plate. The only post weld treatment was a light wire brushing.

Thanks again for the help

Mark

[Rick_H]

I got a new Lincoln auto darkening welding helmet. What a difference from my old harbor freight darkening. Also got the cheater lens.

I can now see the puddle and the arc clearly. Being able to see lets me get the arc much shorter creating much less heat.

Weld shown is thin walled tube to 10 gauge plate. The only post weld treatment was a light wire brushing.

Thanks again for the help

Mark

Looking better Mark, its amazing what you can do when you can see

[Poland308]

Even after having my Lincoln auto for several years. I find I I see a noticeable diferance in my quality based on how dirty I let my outer cover get.

[a6ustin]

Hello to all, what to say, this post is just what i needed, had the same problems with stainless, now i feel like i know what to do. So much knowledge here, thanks to all, saved me the re-post