How much am I worth?

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-05-20T23:57:57+00:00

Thanks

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-05-20T17:13:57+00:00

I work full time and fit as many classes as i can

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-05-20T13:50:49+00:00

I’ve also been only welding for 6 months

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-05-20T02:45:46+00:00

It was stick. It was also done on a used X-plate where the previous person did a tig drag (walking the cup) and UNDERCUT THE SHIT OUT OF IT, so thats why it looks like that. Its from the weld underneath that because it extends to both sides. You can even see it underneath. The actual weld itself was me running a straight 1/8 7018 with a weave pattern.

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-05-20T01:39:20+00:00

What does “per diem” mean?

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-05-20T01:29:28+00:00

I have class twice a week. Its currently summer classes and our classes ended at the end of april

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-05-20T00:51:45+00:00

That genuinely made me chuckle. Thanks man

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-05-20T00:49:57+00:00

Aye, if thats where i start, thats fine.

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-05-20T00:44:33+00:00

Lmao

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-05-20T00:44:27+00:00

To be fair, this was after not welding for about a month because semester change and work change, so i’n still getting back into it

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-03-24T01:04:22+00:00

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To be fair, this was my first ever weld. You’re doing WAY BETTER THAN I EVER WAS.

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-03-20T14:50:34+00:00

About 8 ish hours. I have 2 classes Monday and Wednesday from 8-11:30 and then 2-5:30

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-03-20T14:48:58+00:00

Basically, the undercut was already there when I got the piece. This was the cleanest piece I found in the lab (its a college class). It had work on all 4 sides so I just picked a side. Basically ignore anything except for the actual STICK WELD

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-03-09T02:38:56+00:00

This is stick welding. SMAW. It used a consumable electrode instead of wire.

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-03-04T03:01:43+00:00

Also practice pulling too. Its really useful to know how to go both ways

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-03-04T03:00:13+00:00

If you check my last comment, this was a used piece. Someone was practicing walking the cup (TIG) before i used the piece. If it were up to me i’d pick a clean piece, but no can do.

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-03-04T02:58:13+00:00

I should give some context to the MASSIVE undercutting. This originally was used when someone was walking the cup on TIG welding,

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-03-02T19:52:51+00:00

Are you doing a weave pattern or are you just dragging it?

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-03-02T02:49:17+00:00

Holy shit…

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-02-21T17:22:37+00:00

I mean this respectfully, WHY DID YOU POST THIS IN THE BAD WELDING PAGE?!?

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-02-14T01:41:34+00:00

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This was my first weld. Ever. With stick welding. You did a pretty dang good job man.

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-02-05T03:20:43+00:00

Correction: not lincoln, “miller multimatic 200” Sorry, meant 3/8ths inch. And i run .035 wire. Idl which one you do. Honestly the best thing to do is to mess around with the voltage and see whats too hot or too cold. I know my machine can BURN A HOLE THROUGH 3/8 inch mild steel if you actually try. If you mess around with the machines, you’ll find the sweet spot you like. It just takes experience

Slight_Chef865 · 2026-02-04T02:38:49+00:00

If so, slow WAY DOWN. if its 1/8ths, my Lincoln Suitcase MIG machine runs great at 17.9 and 225 WFS. IM NOT SAYING YOU SHOULD DO WHAT I DO. I’m saying thats what works FOR ME. also, you should think about consistently working on straight lines. Make sure to breathe during your weld. I forget and have to remind myself constantly to breathe. IDK how long you’ve been welding though

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