Observation:
Two fellows, inspectors, teased (I'm sure with the utmost love and affection) someone, who has absolutely nothing to do with this thread, about wearing a dress.
I don't know why but the answer to "what is a cosmetic welder" just popped into my head. I thought it was funny. Still do.
It was a joke. It's a joke. Get it, Joke.
Moral:
It is less fun to receive than to dish out. I can personally attest to this.
For the record I appreciate the work inspectors do. I have never ever had a run in with one. If I were to set foot on a structure that Al has inspected, I would feel perfectly safe.
Never heard of a Cosmetic Welder. However I've seen, and maybe made a few welds that could use a little plastic surgery.
Lighten up my welding and inspecting friends.
We have much more trouble in this world to worry about than this little nonsense.
Floyd
By 803056
Date 04-24-2013 03:44
Edited 04-24-2013 13:18
I enjoy poking a little fun at people I respect and believe can take a little joke.
I also recognize if I toss a barb or two I better expect the same in return. As I said, as long as it is in fun and jest, it's good for a laugh or two.
Take care and enjoy the ribbing. I do.
Now who was the SOB that called me a ..........?
Al
Okay, I'll take that and admit to taking it the wrong way and thus apologise for 'attacking' back. Uncalled for with the explanation provided.
There have been some pretty sharp attacks recently on inspectors ... no need to go on. It was wrong of me, period.
Thanks Paladin.
Have a Great Day, Brent
Paladin
I went to apply for a Welder position a long long time ago for a conveyor company,(back in the early 80's).
The foreman told me to run a 1/4" Fillet using GMAW (MIG back then LoL) Vertical Up on a corner joint.
When I finished I had the best looking weld profile a person could ask for, fusion was perfect.
I got the foremans attention and had him check it out.
He said it was a good looking weld but not what they were looking for.
I queried just what they were looking for and he showed me a weld that was done with a weave so that the puddle ridges appeared as scale on a snakes back.
I asked him if he could give me another chance to produce the weld with the weave they required.
When I got thru with it he said yeah that is what we are looking for, when can you go to work.
I said I don't think so.
When he asked why, I said too much work involved.
They were looking for a Cosmetic Welder.
Also @ 16 years ago I answered an add for a welding position, they too wanted cosmetic welders for doing trim on vehicles that had been customized with bulletproof fixtures added.
My Stainless (GTAW) TIG was beautiful, in every position, but when I did the Alum. test my Vertical Up had some things to be desired.
He wouldn't let me practice and try it again even after I explained it had been 30 years ago in High School shop class since I had (GTAW) TIG'd Aluminum.
Marshall