So it begins

[Brad93]

Results look good. No problems there.

You just need to increase the length of your runs now I’d say.
To do that I think you’re going to have to change or adjust how you are holding the torch.

On fillets flat on the bench I tend to use an overhand grip on the torch.

I doubt I could do it now but I used to do an 18” Fillet and swap to a new rod half way through without stopping. When you’re doing production work you find lots of ways to make it more interesting and challenge yourself.

 

[Brad93]

Other than that progress on to tube to plate and box to plate.

And then do some vertical fillets and butts etc.

 

[davidjohnperry]

Thank you @Brad93 I've been practicing lot more then I used to I can do longer runs but I'm trying to control the heat it starts getting to much I can't keep up with feeding wire

 

[Richard.]

I’d say you need to leave the fillets now Dave. It’s obvious you have no real trouble with that joint.
I’d say you need to practice the outside corners now mate. It’s the one your struggling with and it’s the most used joint in any aluminium sheet fabrication. No point continuing with stuff you can do easily.

 

[davidjohnperry]

I have be practicing only pain is I only have tread plate aluminium and it's quite hard to slide along the tread I need to pick up a sheet of normal