POSJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Minot ND, Unfortunately
Been on XJ's since 2006, haven't ever welded before, bought a welder to get into fabricating by doing an axle swap on my XJ and building an Ibex buggy. Now that you know my background...I know that this isn't "advanced fab" but I would really appreciate you experienced guys giving me constructive advice. I did my research and realized not to go cheap as it will just be a waste of money, and if you plan on welding a lot and thick material to get a 220v. I wound up getting a Miller 211 because of the dual voltage allowance. I tried my hand at laying my first beads tonight and I would like some help on what I need to do or what I am doing wrong. Also, my wife is trying her hand at it as well and I threw in a picture of her for good measure.
My tool of choice:
First weld ever, .250 wall to .250 wall:
Second weld, .120 wall to .250 wall:
Her welding:
From what I gathered of the .250 to .250 is that since I don't have 220v in my garage yet either slow speed or a double pass is required. .120 to .250 I think I need to stay more on the .250 material and less heat on the .120. Let me know what I can do better and anything else you can do to help I would appreciate.
My tool of choice:

First weld ever, .250 wall to .250 wall:

Second weld, .120 wall to .250 wall:

Her welding:

From what I gathered of the .250 to .250 is that since I don't have 220v in my garage yet either slow speed or a double pass is required. .120 to .250 I think I need to stay more on the .250 material and less heat on the .120. Let me know what I can do better and anything else you can do to help I would appreciate.