How strong is my tig joint? (Sorry I'm new to tig)

[Garydwall]

Hello apologies this may be a very stupid question
I am making up new push rods for steering joints for an old loader I'm repairing.
I will attach some pictures I have TIG welded 24mm bolts to the old push rod the push rod is 30mm hollow with a 5-mm wall.
I ran a 1.6 tungsten with 1.6 filler at 120 amps I'm just concerned that the finished results could possibly not be strong enough I'm wondering is there enough penetration how do I tell??
Would be better if I go around the weld with some more filler for a couple more laps
I know my weldsare not good as I'm only a beginner so so please don't be too offended!!

Thanks in advance for the advice regards Gary

 

[backpurge]

Those look pretty good for a beginner. You need to add more filler to get a more mitred profile and avoid getting undercut on the the top edge but apart from that a very good start

 

[Screwdriver]

Yeah looks really good (I am not a welder, though I do use TIG). I would recommend next time perhaps also drill and pin the shaft into the bore. Then wash over it with TIG, not goin' nowhere.

 

[Garydwall]

Those look pretty good for a beginner. You need to add more filler to get a more mitred profile and avoid getting undercut on the the top edge but apart from that a very good start

Thank you, could I increase my filler to 2.4, or would that freeze the puddle too much?
Thanks for the advice all

 

[Brad93]

Thank you, could I increase my filler to 2.4, or would that freeze the puddle too much?
Thanks for the advice all

Up the amps a bit and the 2.4 will slide in there lovely.