Hmm... all that white and yellow crap looks like burnt galvanize to me. Either way, it's hard to bust through with a mig gun. Just clean it off next time, and I bet things will go smoother.

 

I guess that like classifying your welding to a seamstress? Real Nice stitching though... Lol.... Just to clarify though I am a Steam Fitter.

 

Yeah the flash on the camera does make it look like a galvanized nut doesn't it?
FWIW I did grind down the socket to get a good level platform with no chrome on it and I ground the nut to try and create a gap for the weld to get into.

As I said my skills leave a lot to be desired!!!

I wish I had more scrap to practice on.

 

A welder can't do his job without a pipe fitter, but it's still fun to make fun of pipefitters.

 

Without a doubt. We as well rely on your quality welds... Thank You....

 

My pleasure.

 

How's this?

 

As Donald Trump would say "YOUR FIRED"...........

 

I just use this

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-dog-b...p-00914277000P

it's 6 point so it doesn't slip and the hex goes right thru the back.

 

Good morning laugh. Thanks. That was me and 2 other neighbors that just got an old stick welder from a relative. The weld held a few bfh blows and now my mower deck is fixed.