So..........this is my first attempt at welding sheetmetal. Hopefully the pro's will provide some constructive criticism that myself and others can learn from.
I'm practicing on 18 ga using a Lincoln 135sp with .023 wire and C25. I suspended the pieces off the table and gapped slightly with the magnets. Tacked extreme left then right, blotted with a damp towel, hammered them down a little, then repeated the procedure the center, then split the gaps 2 tacks at a time.
After a little hammering the piece is relatively flat at this stage. I'm thinking (guessing)
there is too much wire on top and not enough penetration but the heat looks close.
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Input is much appreciated.
