So here are a few snaps of me and a few fiends at work making a security gate for the first time.
This is the gate.
Doing some grinding.
Me welding.
Is this a bad position to be in or is it OK to be above the weld?
My friend acting like a caveman.
The gate is up.
Welding in the hinges.
Well this was a real learning experience for me. My biggest learning curve was to have a striking plate so as to heat up the rod before the actual weld so as not to mar the final product as well as to make a perfect weld the first time and not one of those blobby spotty ones.
Tell me what you think, any advice is welcome as I am a beginner.
And thanks for reading hope you all keep coming back. Comments welcome on any of my posts.
And thanks for reading hope you all keep coming back. Comments welcome on any of my posts.
For a second project, I see you’re learning fast! But shouldn’t you have used thicker metal for the rails of the gate instead? On another note, a piece of advice I can give you, which you would learn as you go along with welding, is the importance of using the proper electrode material and knowing the proper welding technique to use on it. I’m really no expert, just keep growing! :]
ReplyDeleteI think you're doing a good job for beginner. Welding is a complex labor for you are dealing with hot metals, and for me it's an achievement to learn it even if it takes a lot of practice to perfect it. Your welding position is okay; just a right proximity from the heat.
ReplyDeleteJeanette West
You don't look like a newbie in your posts. Instead, you look like a pro in your photos. Well, I don't know much about welding, but I agree with Kai. Since you are working on a security gate, I bet it will be better if you used thick rails. These can offer more protection and these are more durable and harder to break. Anyway, I know you'll do better as you keep on practicing. :) Update us on your projects and progress!
ReplyDelete-Eryn Ballesteros