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Could I suggest giving the tests in the 2G position? The tests is as easy as the 1G to the welder, and it will give the welders the 1G cert as well. It might eliminate turning the piece to achieve a 1G position all the time. I give all my guys a 2G test when I hire them. You can build a jig to bend those test coupons in with a 10 or 20 ton bottle hyd. jack. The dimensions are right there in AWS D1.1 (Figure 4.15 in the 98 edition of D1.1). That is what I've used for years to bend coupons with. I placed the bottle jack under the "Die" member and jacked it up into the "Plunger" with the sample in between.
You can do it without involving anyone on the outside. Saves $$$'s!
They'll love ya for that,
John Wright