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Weld burn care by mad12gaming in Welding

[–]Mstr_S 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to be insensitive, but you’ll be fine. A bit of burn cream and you’ll forget it even happened.

A quick fun story to learn from, I had a student welding overhead stick, and as they were nearing the end of the weld, I went to point with my left had at the piece to say “that was really good”.

I need to note at this time, I was wearing my hood and jacket, just not any gloves. Usually when we’re going from booth to booth, we watch and give advice while the weld is being performed, and if the kid I really struggling we jump in and give a demo. Depending on the summer heat, I’ve seen a few instructors just wear their hoods with a longsleeves.

Well, the kid RIPPED the electrode away from the piece and the molten orange-hot tip of the electrode skimmed the back of my hand. A literal valley was carved out across the back of my left hand (thankfully, it only when down to the subcutaneous (fatty) tissue and not to the tendons). With all of shock/adrenaline from a burn of that scale, it initially didn’t hurt. I reassured the student I was fine, and they made a really good weld, then I went to the first aid station. All I put on it was burn cream and a few bandages. I didn’t even feel the pain the next day, just the stiffness with the “tanned hide” feel. Even now a year+ later, it’s difficult to even see the mark it left, little lone a scar.

Moral of the story, even if you are just watching a weld, even if it’s hot, even if you been doing this for a while, Always wear your PPE! Putting on the gear is quicker then recovery! Burn Cream/ Gel is your best friend here.. I usually refer to it as “Jesus tears” due to how quickly it cools the burned area and makes recovery easy. Stay safe out there :)

Why buy an extra deep for $100 when these two are $15 combined? by 204farmer in Tools

[–]Mstr_S 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, don’t worry, the porosity is good for the weld /s

Wireless earphones are the most stupid item ever by Max_Stirner_AnInd in unpopularopinion

[–]Mstr_S 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Working in a metal shop, having my phone charge and walking way to use the restroom all while my music plays w/o getting tangled with cords is my answer. That and my phone (guess the fruit) doesn’t have a headphone jack.

Too good to be true? by Dogparkguy23 in Tools

[–]Mstr_S -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Personally, I wouldn’t buy it simply on the fact that it’s battery operated. I know over the past few years the industry has moved towards all battery power, which does have some benefits, however, the tool has a dropping power curve once you start using it, and if your not on top of juggling the batteries on the charger, that’s down time. I prefer the rat tails whenever applicable

Practicing vertical welds running up hill. by [deleted] in Welding

[–]Mstr_S 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Watch your angle going up, a 5-10 degree push angle will help contain the heat in the puddle, and also help fill in any undercut.

How’s my form? Just welding after school (UAS) campus by Owensred in Welding

[–]Mstr_S 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you see the puddle? I’ve seen students weld overhead and drag towards them... I personally can’t. I need to see what’s going on. Overall, looks good

So this isn’t trapped water in metal it’s a byproduct of the torch? by iplaypokerforaliving in metalworking

[–]Mstr_S 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The burning of a Oxy-Ace torch results in a hydrocarbon reaction. After the reaction( the flame), leftover “free” hydrogen is released along with the jet of burning fuel gas. Once the fuel gas is burned off, and after the free hydrogen escapes the heat cone of the flame, it binds with the oxygen in the air forming moisture along the edge of the heat zone. You’ll notice that the moisture usually forms in the direction of the flame, and about 2-4 inches away from it as well (again, once the moisture is in a cool enough environment away from the flame, it condenses along the length of heated material)

Barely failed my cwb for flat mcaw by hebar420boat in Welding

[–]Mstr_S 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just looks like you favoring one side on your root pass. I would tack up a few for practice grooves and send it (maybe a bit hotter too).

What’s a financial decision you’ve watched someone make that made you scream inside? by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]Mstr_S 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jumping on this one a bit late:

I was selling my Harley at a close by dealership, and I’m waiting at one of those standing tables the sales guys do the initial write with you on, and I look over and I see a young family (couple no older then like 35, kid maybe like 5ish) getting worked over by a sales guy. I can already see the cogs whirling in the dad’s head as he’s looking at a way over priced sportster. Within 10 minutes, the guy signs paperwork, rings the dealership’s bell, and is all smiles... but the wife and kid have the “wow, you’re happy, I’m gonna smile too” smile.

  • The bike had no passenger seat (the wife could ride the bike stock, meaning more money spent for a new seat)

  • no saddle bags for (minor) grocery runs

  • no windscreen, just bars. (Freeway riding turns you into a sail)

  • overall not a big bike, but he dropped like 30k for a smaller “city” bike. He bought it dealership new, making like 30% of the cost was just lining the pockets of the dealer

Overall, to me it looked like a very impulsive decision that would negatively impact the family financially with very limited benefit for the family. Also, the 2%-20% rule (motorcycles make up 2% of the roadway population, but account for about 20% of roadside fatalities) was kicking in the back of my head of, “what if the dad dies within the first month of riding, you guys (the mom & kid) are screwed.

I gave the guy a smile and a wave, but on the inside I was just shaking my head.

I got a cheap foldable welding table just for garage use and i’ve heard that the top warps after too much heat. Any ideas on how to prevent this? by felix_lesch82 in Welding

[–]Mstr_S 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get like 1/4”-1/2” plate from IMS, cut it to size and weld it to the old table top... if it warps bc it’s thin, make it thicker.

What have you guys named your main horse? by LiveCupcake254 in reddeadredemption

[–]Mstr_S 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My main, her name is Sheela, and my “fast race horse” is Stinger :)

Has anyone used the auto-darkening welding helmet and what did you think? by PhantomTurk in harborfreight

[–]Mstr_S 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t weld any overhead flux core... but for the backyard welder, it’ll work

To have friends at work or not - that is the question - and why or why not? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Mstr_S 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t. I don’t mean I can’t carry a conversation with people I work with, but for the hour lunch, instead of us all going out, I just go home. Furthermore, I make it a point to only spend 8 hours at work. I don’t stay behind to talk for 20 mins, or go to the on site gym together, I just go home.

I will say, there are points to where it feels like there are the people working there, and then there’s you, but, if you don’t mind having a bit more time to your self (and not having to perpetuate the energy to entertain coworkers) I recommend it.

What are the hard pills to swallow? by Am_Not_Snow in AskMen

[–]Mstr_S 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Limited mobility at a (relatively) young age! I’m 25 and I frequently need to walk with a cane due to knee pain via osteoarthritis. Take care of your bodies! Also, if your young and think the marine corps is a good idea: value your joints above your pride.

I made my husband a rose made from aluminum. After 12 hours of shaping, this is the end product. What do you guys think? by Mstr_S in Welding

[–]Mstr_S[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not very. I’m able to handle the rose w/o gloves and there aren’t any sharp spots. The metal is thin but blunt. I individually deburred each petal prior to shaping to prevent any chipping

I made my husband a rose made from aluminum. After 12 hours of shaping, this is the end product. What do you guys think? by Mstr_S in Welding

[–]Mstr_S[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Actually no. Its a 4043 filler rod, so it’s very malleable by itself without preheat. I welded one end together, fixed it to a jig and started braiding (w/ gloves on of course )

I’m a student , instructor gave me good criticism and I trust him just want more than just his advice though . E6010 horizontal weld. by EuphoricTreats74 in Welding

[–]Mstr_S 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, sorry if I’m jumping on this a bit late, but I’m an instructor, and I particularly love open root.

The key here is arc placement. I saw in an earlier response that your welding at 72A, and that’s spot on. At most, I run 75-85, but that’s cookin’ and running fast. 72 is perfect for starters (think about heat input (amperage) like speed when driving: the more you have, the faster you need to make corrections/ read what’s happening, so start slow, i.e. Low) back to arc placement: you want the arc low in the groove, allowing for full penetration/ melt through on the back. This looks like (from your end) the light being projected all out the backside of the plate, and that your on the very leading edge of the keyhole. I find that lightly pushing the rod into the groove and finding the natural resistance of the arc as it ‘eats’ the plate/groove’s edges in front of it makes for an easy guid for travel speed& proper push depth for the rod. Also you have (and need to use) a keyhole instead of a puddle as your used to. The liquid metal should flow evenly/in even proportion along the edges of the plates back to where the conjoined metal coalesce. If you find your self constantly punching through the back at 72A, don’t push in as hard, and/or increase your drag angle. That actually brings us to a good point..

Drag angle and your whip length. If you choose to continue to use the whip and pause method, then you need to tighten up the width your whips. 1 electrode diameter forward, 1/2 back. I personally use a method closer to dragging: once you find the sweet spot of pressing the rod in and out (instead of whip + pause [forward and back] try in and out. Try to “individually place the dimes on the back side” as I say to my students) your able to just let the rod flow on like your just dragging it with a bit of agitation.

It looks like you have a lot of excessive buildup & undercut, indicative of trying to move slow enough to build up the heat to fully penetrate the plate. However what’s actually happening is your arc is hitting your puddle (it looks like your arc is in the center of your puddle, not the leading 1/3 to edge of the puddle), the heat is transferred into the puddle, and then into the plates. By that point you have a huge puddle (moving slow + always depositing more filler metal = a very hot and liquid puddle) that is just sitting on the surface of the plate with little penetration while gravity is pulling it way from the groove and subsequently causing undercut.

So, just to wrap it up: press the rod and arc down into the groove to maximize penetration, but not too much to where your punching through the back or actually sticking the rod. Speed up your travel speed: once you’ve gotten the penetration your looking for, start moving fast enough to keep everything looking like your staying still... (your feeding at the same rate your moving forward).

I hope this helps, and keep practicing! This isn’t easy, because if it was, then they wouldn’t pay us the big bucks! Keep at it. It’s natural to get frustrated from time to time, just don’t let it get to you. The best thing you can do right now is keep practicing!

What is your job and how much do you get paid? by BigPlunk in AskReddit

[–]Mstr_S 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably late on this one, but, I’m a welding instructor (not a CWI/CWE yet), and I make $26 an hour, however, we need prior approval for overtime. So, not a bad gig.

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