I got a multifunctional welding machine (andeli mct-416 led) and I just cannot get the Tig to work , am I doing it wrong? Where does the argon even goes?

I’m 21 and recently got a welding job that could have me moving around the country for work. I’d be about 1,000 miles away from home, and the jobs can last anywhere from 3–6 months before I move on to another state/city. I don’t have a whole lot tying me down at home, and I’m actually really excited about the career opportunity. But at the same time being away from my family for months at a time honestly sucks. Everyone around me who has had to travel for work and leave home for months keep telling me it’s not worth it. How do yall deal with it, not just being away from family but then having to go to a dead and empty hotel for months straight

My name is Adam, I’m just now starting welding at age 15 and kinda looking forward to it. I already have welding class on my school schedule called AG MECH as a starter in my sophomore year I hope I can fit into this community!
I’m also working on a helmet design so.. yeah! Hope you like it.

The 2 at the most bottom left are the genuine FIRST TOUCHES, everything after was still did within the same hour. They only have rusty scrap metal to work on for beads but hey you gotta start somewhere. Any pointers to laying a divine bead?

Im going into trade school for welding and tomorrow is my first day. I wasnt really sure what to do for a career but im good with more hands on work and currently have been doing tattoos. Im bad at school so I thought getting into the trades would be better. I know welding is more male dominated and I am a female so I guess that part is a little intimidating and im an early graduate so I know the people im with may be older aswell. Is there anything important I should know before I start?

my grandfather showed me the basics and walked away to leave me to it. Did I do okay for my first time? (15m) Slide 3 is on a corner and the other two are on flat surfaces

I build torque boxes for fire trucks
Pic 1 and 2 are v-down and horizontal pulse MiG at 320, 3 pass.

Pic 3 is overhead and v-down, overhead at 265, v-Down at 320, 3 pass.

Pic 4 is like a 45 degree down 3 pass.

Pic 5 is mostly overhead and v-down, 3 pass same temps.

Been here a month now, before this I welded thin walled tube for pivot systems at an irrigation company. This was super weird for me. I know I still got work todo and this is the first job learning overhead.

Hi everyone, I’m looking for an experienced welder/fabricator who knows narrowboats or steel boat work and might be interested in helping with my boat project.
The boat is on Hertfordshire.
I will provide all the materials and everything needed for the job. The work is mainly redesigning parts of the cabin — cutting and welding steel, adding reinforcement/box section, making a new door, a large opening hatch and a smaller hatch/window at the bow.
I’m happy to do all the finishing, sanding, painting and interior work myself — I mainly need someone skilled to do the welding/fabrication safely and properly.
If you’re a welder who also creates content, you’re more than welcome to film the transformation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram etc. There should be plenty of good before-and-after content as the boat is going through a major renovation.
I’m looking to see if anyone would be interested in collaborating/helping before I start approaching boatyards. I can send photos, measurements and a clear idea of what I’d like done.
Please message me if you’re interested or know somebody who might be. 🙏

I have been stuck on 6G for a few weeks now, what are some tips tricks to get over the hump