Welding class final starts to pay off

Become a Subscribing Member today!

The Biplane Forum is a large global active community of biplane builders, owners and pilots. From Pitts to Skybolts, to older barnstormers, all types are welcome.

The Biplane Forum is a private community. Subscriptions are only $49.99/year or $6.99/month to gain access to this great community and unmatched source of information not found anywhere else on the web.

Why become a Subscribing Member?

In addition to our active community, our content boasts exhaustive technical information which is often sought after for projects and maintenance. This information has accumulated over the 12+ years the forum has been in existence.

We are also a great resource for non biplane users, since many GA aircraft are built the same way (fabric and tube construction).

Annual membership also comes with two BiplaneForum.com decals.

Become a Subscribing Member and access the Biplane Forum in full!

Subscribe Now

LauraJ

Well-Known Member

Lifetime Supporter

Jul 6, 2016

Finally got my hands on the OA rig in my welding class last night. This is my fifth attempt at welding with filler rod, using cheap mild steel filler rod on a mild steel 16 ga butt weld.

Mostly, it's nice to see that I was able to get a handle on the process so quickly. Best not to speak about my inside corner weld, though. (The blot early in the weld is where the other student's torch was turned on, screwing up my mixture.)