Weld critique requested

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What are you thoughts on the welds? Piece of 3/8” plate. Started off with a couple of tacks and tried some drag stitches. At first the settings were too cold, but the welds started looking better with a weave. Then started to turn up the power so the bead started to lay down. Finished by turning the power way down and put two weaves next to the tacks.
 

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   / Weld critique requested #2  
I'm far from an expert but your on the right track. The welds on the far right look to be to wide suggesting your moving to slow.
 
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Thanks. What I didn’t tell you is that my wife put those down. The tacks were the first welds she’s ever laid down. Started with some tacks, then a couple stringers, got her to start weaving and then started turning up the power. Her speed is ok, but I had the power turned down too low for the plate thickness. I was trying to teach her how it felt when going too slow, too fast, etc. I was really impressed for a first timer!
 
   / Weld critique requested #6  
Thanks. What I didn’t tell you is that my wife put those down. The tacks were the first welds she’s ever laid down. Started with some tacks, then a couple stringers, got her to start weaving and then started turning up the power. Her speed is ok, but I had the power turned down too low for the plate thickness. I was trying to teach her how it felt when going too slow, too fast, etc. I was really impressed for a first timer!

Well, Kudos to your wife! You now have a welder to repair your stuff when you tear it up.
 
   / Weld critique requested #7  
Thanks. What I didn’t tell you is that my wife put those down. The tacks were the first welds she’s ever laid down. Started with some tacks, then a couple stringers, got her to start weaving and then started turning up the power. Her speed is ok, but I had the power turned down too low for the plate thickness. I was trying to teach her how it felt when going too slow, too fast, etc. I was really impressed for a first timer!
 
   / Weld critique requested #8  
Make a cut through the welds. See what penetration is like.
 
   / Weld critique requested #10  
Thanks. What I didn’t tell you is that my wife put those down. The tacks were the first welds she’s ever laid down. Started with some tacks, then a couple stringers, got her to start weaving and then started turning up the power. Her speed is ok, but I had the power turned down too low for the plate thickness. I was trying to teach her how it felt when going too slow, too fast, etc. I was really impressed for a first timer!
Maybe you should have her do your welding projects from now on.....
 

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