Regarding "too much metal in the wrong area," I started noticing the characteristics of MIG welding. For instance, when you first begin a bead, it protrudes more, and as you continue & the metal heats up, the bead will have a tendency to flatten out. I use that to my advantage. For example, the way a calf muscle will bulge out mid-fibula, then flatten out at the crease behind the knee; or a quadracep will bulge above the knee and flatten out mid-thigh. Also gravity, takes a role. Sometimes I will weld a piece with the subject vertical; I'll turn the MIG full blast, weld a heavy bead (downwards), and let it naturally teardrop.
If that doesn't work, you can always grind it down and start over.
Thanks again, J.R.
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Warren, First, thank you for
Warren,
First, thank you for your comments.
Regarding "too much metal in the wrong area," I started noticing the characteristics of MIG welding. For instance, when you first begin a bead, it protrudes more, and as you continue & the metal heats up, the bead will have a tendency to flatten out. I use that to my advantage. For example, the way a calf muscle will bulge out mid-fibula, then flatten out at the crease behind the knee; or a quadracep will bulge above the knee and flatten out mid-thigh. Also gravity, takes a role. Sometimes I will weld a piece with the subject vertical; I'll turn the MIG full blast, weld a heavy bead (downwards), and let it naturally teardrop.
If that doesn't work, you can always grind it down and start over.
Thanks again, J.R.