I want to thank every one for helping me with my machine that is talked about in another thread. Ive been welding for about 6 yrs or so, but its mainly been metal buildings and pipe fences. Im trying to break out into the oil patch but have had no luck yet. I have never had any kind of training, and just picked up a few things from guys here and there. I dont even know the different types of welding tests. I dont want to sound ignorant but if i go in somewhere to test and they ask for a certain type i dont know what they are talking about, but if someone showed me i could do it and i know i can with some practice. I am going to take a 12 on 12 branch and butt test next week. I read through here and found that cole welding was looking for the same info about the test back in sept. and i printed it off so that i will have the info on the lay out to practice with. I just mainly wanted to say thanks for everyones input and for new guys on here like me if you have a question, read through here and if you cant find it here then ask, these guys are professional and know their stuff when it comes to welding. If any one has any info or a link, a book anything that i can learn from about test, and anything that would help me practice would be greatly appriciated.
thanks again,
kent from texas