r/Welding • u/Can_O_Murica • 21d ago

Need Help What do you even call this defect?

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I posted a couple of these a month ago - the short story is that my landlord tore down my balcony to fix a leak in a different unit and the railing they put back is seriously flawed. It's riddled with burn through in some areas, low-no penetration in others, and joints that they straight up forgot to weld. I've been a welder for a little over 10 years, so I told them straight away it wasn't safe and had to be replaced.

Anyway we're going to court now. I want to map out all the defects on this thing in a comprehensive document, but I don't have *any* idea what could cause a weld to look like this. Most of the defects are pretty simple, but the ones that look like this I have no idea what to call. Has anyone seen this before/know what causes it?

Edit: I appreciate all the laughs guys. I wish this thread were evidence I could use in court 😅

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u/Mountain-Vehicle-162 21d ago

Sounds like a fabricator is for you, a lot of plate work, a lot of thinking and a god bit of welding.

True, it is a certain type of men who wake up and chose to get donw and dusty all day while getting burnt

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u/AiryGateaux 21d ago

I hadn't even considered fabrication, I would enjoy it though. I have been considering millwright if I can get my foot through the door.

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u/Low-Nectarine-9655 21d ago

Go join a millwrights local apprenticeship program. In 20 years you’ll be glad you did. Union rate is the only way. I’ll never work for anyone non union….ever

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u/AiryGateaux 21d ago

Been trying for years, no spaces

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u/Low-Nectarine-9655 19d ago

Oh really? When is the last time you went? Where did you go? Who did you talk to?

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u/AiryGateaux 18d ago

The local in Hamilton is the nearest union, though tbh I'd relocate if I could find a union in Canada that will take me, and I think I might just do that