Thread: How to properly design a gusset?

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I also don't understand the "Experienced Welder" comment. Would seem like a good welder would be what is needed, plenty of them on here. Some experienced welders may be bad welders. Depends intirely on how they were experienced

How true this is! Someone who has welded for many years, still may not be a good welder. It seems nowadays that anyone that owns a welder,suddenly becomes a "welder".
Without understanding the correct procedures when welding, as to not create undercuts in welds,can only lead to problems,like stress cracks. Undercuts are one of the most common failures in mig welding tubing.

The "experienced" part comes into play because when it comes to welding the more you do the better you get........if you are trying to learn. You have to have a grasp of the importance of clean substrates, good penetration, and preparation (clamping your work, etc)

My welds hold fine, but aren't very pretty, so I tack and let someone who knows their craft finish it for me. I know my limitations.

Don

I agree with Don, the basics are where it starts then practice and practice. Almost all of the collages have welding courses. That's an excellent way to learn. If you teach yourself sometimes you miss some important steps.
Ken