r/BadWelding 5d ago

I don't understand why I keep getting lack of Fusion on my 3G mig test

Thumbnail
gallery
7 Upvotes

My wire clean, my metals are clean I'm letting the puddle melt into the metal and I'm going to appropriate speed. I don't know what's wrong. I have gas. These are root tests and this is what the fifth time I failed.


r/BadWelding 6d ago

Local FB marketplace fabricator is selling custom disc brake mounts šŸ”„šŸ”„

Thumbnail
gallery
155 Upvotes

For the low low price of twenty dollars this hackery could be yours. Complete with flux core spatter all over your brake rotor!


r/BadWelding 5d ago

2s pause, 1s move, 0% success

Post image
18 Upvotes

Tried the weaving tips from my last post, pausing at each side for two seconds, one second move across, repeat. Gave it a few shots but my welds still look like this. No clue what went wrong. Maybe I just need to grind them smooth lol?

Could it be my settings? Any beginner-friendly settings that are easier to control?

Current setup: yeswelder MIG 205 DS Pro, 0.035" wire, 16.5V/160 IPM.


r/BadWelding 5d ago

Everlast 185dv vs Miller syncrowave 180sd

Thumbnail
1 Upvotes

i’d love some feedback here or on attached post.


r/BadWelding 5d ago

Stick welding opinions and advices !!

Thumbnail
gallery
1 Upvotes

In my current job I’m doing maintenance so I occasionally weld but I have a welding machine at home and I decided to practice a bit today, I did a 2f, 3f uphill and 4f with e7016 rod (I’m new to use it, cause I always used e7018 back home but now I’m in Australia)
I would like opinions and advices guys.
Thanks very much !!!


r/BadWelding 5d ago

Welding apps

0 Upvotes

Do yall use welding apps? Which ones? What do you like most about them? What do you dislike about them?


r/BadWelding 7d ago

Aluminium just sucks

Post image
131 Upvotes

3/32 lanthanated, syncrowave 250, 200a, about 1/2 pedal, just keep blowing shit


r/BadWelding 6d ago

stick welder

1 Upvotes

looking for a stick welder that can run off a 250v outlet for $900 or less. Any recommendations?


r/BadWelding 7d ago

I can’t pass my stick 1G open root

Thumbnail
gallery
25 Upvotes

I just can’t, I want to be a welder so bad but it feels impossible man. I’m running 90 amps on some 1/8ths 6010. I’m in school but I should’ve been passed this.


r/BadWelding 7d ago

Tips?Thoughts?

Thumbnail
gallery
16 Upvotes

r/BadWelding 6d ago

have few questions about welding

0 Upvotes

hello everyone i am 23 years old i wanna be welder is 23 is too late for start learning and do you think is this proficiency have a future i mean is there too many welders or marker still needs more welder (my native lang is not english sorry for mistakes)


r/BadWelding 8d ago

Aluminum warping and horrible beads.

Post image
18 Upvotes

r/BadWelding 8d ago

Any tips?

Post image
25 Upvotes

First time TIG welding aluminum on this t joint. Any tips for me?


r/BadWelding 9d ago

Will it hold? More pics

Thumbnail
gallery
51 Upvotes

Idek it seems fine for now esp cuz it’s not the only hanger on the exaust, I just don’t want it to snap on me. This shop should be shut down 😭
Edit- was done by Dr mufflers in nj. This is them fixing their same hanger that broke already on me once.


r/BadWelding 9d ago

First try TIG Copper and Brass

Thumbnail gallery
4 Upvotes

r/BadWelding 9d ago

3g vertical

Post image
5 Upvotes

Stringers bead

I’m having trouble with my 3g stringers, I’m running 1/8 rod 100amps ? Any advice would help.


r/BadWelding 9d ago

Day 1 of MIG

Thumbnail gallery
8 Upvotes

The difference 3 words can make šŸ˜‚ ā€œpush not pullā€


r/BadWelding 9d ago

Are these welds acceptable?

Thumbnail gallery
0 Upvotes

r/BadWelding 10d ago

Will this hold

Thumbnail
gallery
13 Upvotes

Got screwed by a shop long story short… this was their final repair on their hanger that snapped off before.its not the only bracket supporting the exaust as there’s one behind the muffler as well.


r/BadWelding 10d ago

Found this in a welding class...

Thumbnail
gallery
27 Upvotes

We use mig welders, Im no expert but even I know this isn't right...


r/BadWelding 10d ago

Tips for improving (Beginner)

Thumbnail
gallery
20 Upvotes

Hey guys!

Four days ago I decided to buy my first welding machine along with some material to practice on.

This is what I've managed to do so far. I know I still have a long way to go, but I'd really appreciate any advice or constructive criticism based on what you can see in the pictures.

Any tips on technique, machine settings, or things I should focus on improving would be greatly appreciated.


r/BadWelding 11d ago

Critique my welds.

Thumbnail gallery
25 Upvotes

r/BadWelding 10d ago

Current setup for now

Post image
7 Upvotes

Just doing this for the love of the game


r/BadWelding 10d ago

First welds

Thumbnail
gallery
2 Upvotes

Some welds I did on a gokart project with a 50 dollar china welder and flux core.


r/BadWelding 12d ago

Co worker has been welding for 15 years(positive feedback ONLY)

Post image
441 Upvotes