I did it!!

[st2b]

Today was UK field day welding competitions, and I've been practicing all year for this event. So, there was around 15 different counties from the region, that brought their BEST welders.
I'm not going to lie, I was nervous, but didn't really care.

We had to weld a flat bead, vertical butt weld, and a vertical fillet weld (welding upwards) with a 6011 rod. We couldn't practice, didn't have anything to lean on, and had only 12 minutes to finish, cool, clean, and organize the booth.

Well I snagged 2ND PLACE!!!

And what's great about it, is that Southside and Northside technical schools in Lexington recognized me and offered me a 100% position in the welding field.

All the hard work payed off, and once I get home tomorrow, I'll post a pic of the shiny metal, and my 2nd place welds.

Thanks to everyone here who motivated me and told me to keep going, it seriously helped me!

Matt

 

[flight doc89]

FTMFW, congrats!



soooo, now that you gonna be rolling in the cash, what's next for the car?

 

[st2b]

FTMFW, congrats!



soooo, now that you gonna be rolling in the cash, what's next for the car?

Well, I don't know about the rolling in cash, but it's a good start.
And if I get enough money saved, I plan to sell for a 95' (Dream car), or just drop a singled JZ in it.

 

[Reign_Maker]

Can I xray your welds?

 

[HommerSimpson]

Very Kewl man.. welding is an art.. im a crapy welder myself ..

 

[Clip]

6011s are a bitch with my little 130 amp 110v welder, glad you could do better

 

[oowee623]

congrats! i also placed 2nd overall last year in an automotive troubleshooting contest and got a grip of new tools im going for the gold this year and so should you next year!

 

[savannahashlee]

Awesome!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Topher E]

I DEMAND pictures of this weld.

 

[st2b]

Haha, Thanks everyone. I had discoloration on the rear of the weld, so I know I had at least a little penetration.

And as soon as I get back I'll upload pics of the welds.

Thanks guys!

And Reign, I like your signature

 

[suprahero]

Congrats Matt. I'm glad you put forth some effort and got rewarded for it. Might be a good career. Welders around here get paid pretty good money.

 

[DsBetterHalf]

Congrats!!

 

[Reign_Maker]

And Reign, I like your signature

:love::love::love:

A little penetration, if I was grading it to ASME Sec V 1102, it would pass...

 

[brad92t]

Wow, nice work man! If I had known about this I would have come checked it out (assuming its some sort of public view event, but I can see where it might not have been)

Well done anyway!