2. Place both beveled pieces on a shim above the bench top so that the area to be welded is suspended
above the bench. Leave a root gap of about 1/64 inch between the two edges, to allow the material to
flow through for a stronger bond. This will help you become familiar with proper temperature and pressure.
The semi-molten material should flow through to the bottom side of the work. Penetration of the rod
requires adjustment of temperature or pressure.
3. Use the same starting technique as described for flat welds. Lay a bead in the joint, allowing the
softened undersurface of the 1/8 inch rod to flow into the weld root.
4. Repeat the same procedure with additional beveled pieces until good root passes are accomplished.
Then proceed to run filler passes. It is essential for good welds that the weld bed be completely filled, with
overlaps on the top beveled edges.