An old foreman in Pittsburgh told me my weld prep was 'lazy' back in 2016.

He pointed at my bevel and said, 'You leave that land too thick, you're just asking for lack of fusion.' I started grinding a precise 1/16th inch land and my X-rays improved almost overnight. Anyone still see guys skipping the fine details on prep work?

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garcia.jake5mo ago

Ever try a grinding wheel with a guide?

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young.thomas5mo ago

My first welds looked like a toddler tried to glue two cans together, so I feel that lol.

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morganmartinez5mo ago

How long did it take before yours started looking decent? Mine were a mess for weeks.

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