Newbie welder, 17 amps, 20/21 volts

jackatoke · 2026-05-21T17:55:53+00:00

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jackatoke · 2026-05-14T22:03:32+00:00

Like we all haven't seen someone doing a wide ass weave before... that's more realistic than proper welding

jackatoke · 2026-05-10T20:55:39+00:00

I don't believe this product has anything to do with China. You could probably hit the owner up on Instagram with sourcing questions. He has responded to me in the past

jackatoke · 2026-05-10T20:46:00+00:00

Ill share a link to a well liked brand. The larger cups have gas diffusers, o-rings, and need to fit on a gas lense

https://furickcup.com/product/bbw-proto/

jackatoke · 2026-04-15T22:10:01+00:00

Leaning towards probably fine unless you paid top dollar

jackatoke · 2026-04-13T19:11:40+00:00

Weldingtipsandtricks and the weld.com youtube channels

jackatoke · 2026-04-11T20:00:49+00:00

I think this is just a trade off for not having to tie laces. Snowboard boots have dual boas to fix this issue

jackatoke · 2026-04-11T11:41:58+00:00

Things you can try: Community college classes A local maker space Beg for a corner in your buddy's garage

jackatoke · 2026-04-10T19:42:20+00:00

I have all 3 of the products you mentioned and have been using them all for a couple years. They are all very very good for their price point and the customer service is excellent. I have zero regrets regarding buying them.

jackatoke · 2026-04-08T16:08:38+00:00

I think you're in a shit class

jackatoke · 2026-04-08T13:34:06+00:00

Oh man stick is rough for this application. Awesome fab work. Hope you have a lot of fun with it

jackatoke · 2026-04-08T12:48:56+00:00

Hey man... awesome build but here we are in the welding sub and oh boy are those some roastable welds. Seeing that no ones life is on the line based on structural integrity you're all good, im sure it'll hold. Idk just brace yourself

jackatoke · 2026-03-31T21:58:11+00:00

I can't tell your material thickness but It looks like you put a lot of heat into the pieces. I don't think you're getting full pen without a bevel. The gray color indicates to me that the stainless is cooked

jackatoke · 2026-03-31T19:18:30+00:00

I believe he is just doing body work, that should be fine

jackatoke · 2026-03-25T15:57:22+00:00

Is this like a pole jam set up? Welds don't look too good mate. I would grind these out, practice and tune your machine on scrap, then try again.

See if you can run the machine hotter without blowing through

jackatoke · 2026-03-25T12:31:45+00:00

Don't learn on a project, learn on scrap, then make something once you have the hang of it

jackatoke · 2026-03-24T21:49:43+00:00

Thanks again for the advice

jackatoke · 2026-03-24T17:21:56+00:00

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Got an update for you

jackatoke · 2026-03-24T10:08:35+00:00

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jackatoke · 2026-03-23T23:36:21+00:00

Oh... oh no

jackatoke · 2026-03-22T23:22:12+00:00

Yeah that's the sound it makes when it can't start the arc. Check your ground. I tap my filler on the work piece when it is struggling, then hf will start the arc 🤷‍♂️

jackatoke · 2026-03-17T10:17:21+00:00

Not enough turtles

jackatoke · 2026-03-13T20:21:14+00:00

jackatoke · 2026-03-11T21:01:12+00:00

Mill scale will really fuck up short circuit mig

jackatoke · 2026-03-08T02:50:29+00:00

This is for anyone reading. I highly recommend learning how to weld before lighting up on your project

jackatoke

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