I can Weld, I can't weld, I can Weld, This is getting very frustrating.

[KubotainNH]

Voltage controls bead profile, not penetration.

Wire feed speed is your amperage and controls penetration (depth of fusion).

For a given wire feed speed, more volts flattens and widens the bead. But does not increase penetration.

But, volts too high gives erratic arc, excess spatter.
Volts too low and wire stubs into base metal and gives tall ropey looking bead.
Correct volts will be between.

This was very useful to me today. Not sizzling correctly, up the wire speed then some spatter so dropped the voltage. That's the sound I wanted.

I also heated the metal with a torch to get rid of any dampness. Love this forum.

 

[dragoneggs]

Gulp.

I had no idea what the going rate for mobile welding was. I should have given it more weight during my unemployed years, when I was pondering how to feed my family.

I had to read MinnesotaDave’s post twice. I first thought he was joking at $200 a minute.

 

[BukitCase]

That's what he meant, Mark; but just for the FIRST minute, after that it gets a LITTLE bit cheaper :laughing: ... Steve

 

[k0ua]

I think he meant $200 minimum for a call out.

That is why a man needs to learn how to weld and repair his own things. I paid $269 for my welder and I have fixed and fabricated a lot of things. Not the least was that bucket I repaired in the link I posted.

 

[MinnesotaDaveChalmers]

I think he meant $200 minimum for a call out.

That is why a man needs to learn how to weld and repair his own things. I paid $269 for my welder and I have fixed and fabricated a lot of things. Not the least was that bucket I repaired in the link I posted.

You got it, I have edited it for clarity now

I fix everything myself, house, cars, tractor, etc. Too expensive otherwise

 

[yomax4]

You got it, I have edited it for clarity now

I fix everything myself, house, cars, tractor, etc. Too expensive otherwise

Ditto. Being an Advanced Handyman pays huge dividends.

 

[Big Barn]

“If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.”


― Red Green

If the women don't find you handsome - YouTube

And this: a bit longer but it DOES involve WELDING.

The Red Green Show Ep 12 "The Vertical Grandstand" (1995 Season) - YouTube

 

[radios1]

FEL b26 has linear crack about 2/3 across back bottom weld. Any ideas on cost to hire a pro to come weld it? Inside the FEL bucket is intact. Also a three inch crack in excavator bucket on corner where one of the teeth are. How much to typically pay to weld that?

after a minimum, average is about $75/hour for freelancers. but a lot of welding can be done in 1 hour!. location matters too.. employed welders make much less/ hour..

 

[Fallon]

after a minimum, average is about $75/hour for freelancers. but a lot of welding can be done in 1 hour!. location matters too.. employed welders make much less/ hour..

That's about the ballpark for skilled trades here in Colorado too. Plumbers, electricians, HVAC with skill & a truck with tools. Seems generally appropriate as is a $200 minimum.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Seems, lately the less I do, the more time it takes to get ready to go somewhere. Sometimes the better part of a day. And then, putting all the stuff away again.

That mention of the effects of voltage and wire speed is MOST ENLIGHTENING! I should print that and stick it on my control panel.