Does beveling increase weld strength?? Deep dive

When I NEED it to be as strong as possible, I GTAW. When I need it strong, SMAW. When I need it fast, GMAW. If I need it fast and strong, Dual Shield FCAW. I'm still just a home handyman welder, but continuous practice is making my welding better and better. I love your videos, you got me checking my work routinely. It makes my welds better.

I read this as "does believing increase weld strength" and yes it does... take a moment to acknowledge the weld gods before you start.

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When I was at the shipyard we did a lot of twin arc spray transfer roots with 1/16" 80S wire The lead welder initiates the weld and after he's about 3 inches out the lag welder who is running hotter fires up on the back side and burns right at the base of the lead welder's root! Full penetration on heavy plate. No gouging or grinding required. We were only allowed to twin arc the root. then it was one side at a time! Guys, there is almost always a WPS for a specific type of joint and believe me. the engineers have done a lot of testing so trust the procedures they give you and put them in your memory banks for that odd non code job! Greg, have you ever thought of trying the 140A mig with 100% CO2?

I've watched this three times already today. To be fair I watch most of your welding video multiple times to try and absorb the information. Thank you for the effort you put into these videos.

An eye opener video if ever there was one, very interesting to see. So many variables in welding can and do affect the quality, strength and overall performance of the job. Well done on this video young man!

I LOVE your style sir! The proof is in the pudding like always. 100% the most informative info on welding you tube has to offer!

I have always know #2 and a chamfer. I am not a welder so a bevel with a landing is new to me. Thanks. Now, every time I see another welding video a bevel with a landing will be heard, just seems to work out this way.

Well greg aka this old tony, penetration is key to a bond weld. If you want a stronger attachment your penetration has to be at least half the average material thickness per side in a double sides weld. A bevel allows you to get in deeper, the difference between a weld and a braze.

Great information. This is one I'm putting in save. Making this hobby interesting and enjoyable. Thanks Greg...

I like when he sad you have to test you’re welds one of the truest things I have herd in a long time

Outstanding presentation sir! I'm learning to weld at age 75 and you sir are a rich resource of information!

You've got a great way of explaining things. Binge watching your vids. Thanks for making these. Just subscribed

Great work Greg, now maybe is the time to do the test by beveling both sides with a 1/8 landing using spray and stick with 6010 then 7018 and see how they preform in these bend tests as in the tests done they are welded only on one side.

Thank u Greg really appreciate all ur incredible teaching lessons u are giving us God Bless u always🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

YOU DID A GREAT JOB MAN, BOTTOM LINE, YOU GOTTA HAVE THE HEAT.

Whenever is possible, I try to narrow bevel both sides. Never got broken welds doing like this. Just one note, stick welding with 7018 or 6013

Great video, informative! Thank you.

Very interesting and informative.

Excellent video! 2:35 I'd add "0" and show the " square groove" weld (no bevel). It has its applications and advantages. By spec, a square groove weld has a weld size equal to base metal thickness. The primary limitation is base metal thickness above 5 mm.