Stick Welding Test Tips – Part 2

Tips for passing a welding test. here are some tips for a structural welding test aka AWS D1.1 plate welding certification test …good luck welder

After you get the tig root pass welded. You need add another pass or two or three before you start stick welding the fill passes.
On a pipe welding test, you might be given the option to use a 3/32” or 1/8” 7018 electrode for the fill passes.
Given the choice, I would opt for the 3/32” 7018 for the first pass or passes.

Once you have a good layer of 3/32” 7018 put down, you can jump to 1/8” .
I blew a hole because I didn’t follow my own advise. That reminded me of my first welding test…a heartbreaker because they sent me packing on down the road.
What about you? Ever fail a welding test? Got any tips for passing a welding test?
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