[docwelder]

i have taken welder qual tests that did have a written part to determine proficiency in the english language and reading comprehension. i just took the d1.1 this past summer and there was no written part to it. i don't know if you can use a grinder for this test. it never occurred to me to bring one. there were 2 positions one overhead and one vertical. some tests once the plates are clamped to the fixture you can't move them. again i don't know if i could have removed the plates for chipping so i cleaned them in the fixture as well.

 

[docwelder]

I originally took the grinder to help me remove the mill scale (was watching jody the other night). Somehow I ended up using it every pass hoping for a cleaner weld with no slag inclusions in it. I won't take it next class.

while you're learning try not to depend on the grinder cause some testing inspectors do not want to see them. if you can consistently pass welding tests without using one then when and if you can use one it'll be a snap to pass. jmvho