Mar 14, 2013 / Noob tips welding 90 degree joint #1 P psu927 Member Joined Dec 31, 2010 Messages 35 Welding a 90 degree jointin 3/16" (or 1/4") steel with AC 6011s tried various amperages. I am having trouble getting the weld puddle and bead to stay high on the vertical piece of my joint. Seems to favor the horizontal piece. Any tips?
Welding a 90 degree jointin 3/16" (or 1/4") steel with AC 6011s tried various amperages. I am having trouble getting the weld puddle and bead to stay high on the vertical piece of my joint. Seems to favor the horizontal piece. Any tips?
Mar 14, 2013 / Noob tips welding 90 degree joint #2 Shield Arc Super Member Joined Jan 24, 2009 Messages 6,114 Location Port Orchard, WA. Tractor John Deere, 4200 Most likely you have the wrong rod angle. Try lower your hand, that will help force the puddle up onto the vertical plate.
Most likely you have the wrong rod angle. Try lower your hand, that will help force the puddle up onto the vertical plate.
