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I am sure of the welds. I just like to proof load things and double check everything. I fitted the I beams. Made test fits, took everything apart. Remeasured and test fitted again before tack welding. Then measured everything once again. The welding went through the same process of welding...
I welded the crap out of it. :-)
Once the beam was beveled the actual thickness was about 1/8". I tried to go uphill with different settings and could not get a good bead. After grinding it out I started at the top and went downhil. I got good penetration and the bead looked good. I made...
I have been welding for quite a while but I seldom if ever do vertical welding. I need to weld an I-beam to a trailer.
The I-Beam is 3/16 in thick. I am welding it to heavier material.
I have a Miller DVI MIG welder using .035 wire and Argon / CO2 mixed gas.
I set the maching up...